Obituaries
Minerva Jarreau
Apr 6, 2016
Minerva Ann Jarreau passed peacefully on April 6, 2016. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Lisa Ann; her parents, Sam and Josephine; and her sister, Josephine Dispenza LaDart. Survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Al; her son, Kenny (Sharrian) of Denham Springs, LA; her daughters, Cynthia (Hollis) of Baton Rouge, and Jo Ann of Houston,...
James Burnett, Jr.
Apr 6, 2016
James Bailey Burnett, Jr., age 64, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2016. James was born on November 9, 1951 and was a native and a resident of Baton Rouge. He worked for AT&T for 44 years. James was a gentle soul who made a big impact on others. He loved life and enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. James...
Eunice Russell
Apr 6, 2016
Eunice Mathis Russell, age 96, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 in Jena, Louisiana. Eunice was born August 5, 1919, to Simmie and Nellie Mathis in Baker County, Georgia. A retired restaurant owner and school bus driver, Eunice loved preparing meals and visiting with friends and family. She also enjoyed gardening, fishing, and sewing. After graduating from high...
Edrith Taylor
Apr 6, 2016
Edrith Therese Taylor, age 84, a resident of Denham Springs, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2016, at home surrounded by her family. Edrith loved life, her family and friends, and food. She is survived by her husband, Robert G.J. Taylor, Jr.; her children, Robert G.J. Taylor III and wife, Nancy, Andrew G. Taylor and wife, Cathy, and Mandy...
Randall Stevenson
Apr 5, 2016
Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Thursday, April 7, 2016 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm St. George Catholic Church 7808 St. George Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Friday, April 8, 2016 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Service Mass of Christian Burial St. George Catholic Church 7808 St. George...
Edna Wilson
Apr 4, 2016
Edna Wilson, age 92, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2016. She was born on August 7, 1923 in Clifton, TX. Edna is survived by her grandchildren, Christopher Wilson Lea and Jennifer Bent of Lyme Center, NH, Georgia Busby and Stuart of New Orleans, LA, Margaret Mishin and Dennis of Seattle, WA; great-grandchildren,...
Cheng Ma
Apr 3, 2016
Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Saturday, April 9, 2016 10:00 am-11:00 am Service Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Cemetery Green Lawn Cemetery Pecan St, Hammond, LA 70401 Hammond, LA 70401
Jimmie Gardner
Apr 2, 2016
Jimmie Wactor Gardner, age 79, went to be with the Lord on April 2, 2016. He was born on October 5, 1936 in Ruston, LA. He loved God, family, rock hunting and playing golf. "Fly high and soar with the eagles; welcome home good and faithful servant of God." Jimmie graduated from Pioneer High School in 1955 and graduated...
Alma Corbin
Apr 2, 2016
Alma Marie (Antley) Corbin, was born on April 25, 1932 and passed away peacefully into the presence of Jesus on April 2, 2016, at the age of 83. Alma passed away due to complications from rheumatoid arthritis. Alma was born in Delhi, LA and has been a resident of West Monroe, LA and Baton Rouge, LA. Alma and Buck...
Freda Johnston-Smith
Apr 2, 2016
Freda Ann Johnston-Smith, age 58, a resident of St. Francisville, LA, passed away on April 2, 2016. Freda is survived by her husband of 20 years, Holland Smith; her four daughters, Gina Gabel, Christina Smith, Angela Creel, and Holli Smith; her three sons, Chris Gabel and wife, Michele, Thomas Creel and fiancé, Jessica, and Robert Creel; her ten grandchildren,...
Carol Estorge
Apr 1, 2016
Carol Ann Radosti Estorge, 75, of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 1, 2016 with her family members and prayer group by her side. She was a graduate of Mt. Carmel Academy & Loyola University in New Orleans. Her numerous civic activities included volunteering at Girard Playground, St. Ann School, Brother Martin High School, Catholic Charities of...
Ray Brown
Mar 31, 2016
Ray Brown, a WWII Veteran, and a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on March 31, 2016 at the age of 105. He was a member of Oakcrest Baptist Church. Ray is survived by his daughter, Raeletta Simmons and her husband, David; his granddaughter, Amanda Boulton and her husband Tom; his two great-grandsons, Will and Drew and his great-granddaughter,...
Saundra Doherty
Mar 29, 2016
Saundra Marie Doherty, age 49, native and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on March 29, 2016. Saundra is survived by her mother, Bobby Ann Doherty; her two daughters, Romi Romaire-Minton and husband, Jeremy and London Hu; her son, Brendan Hu; her two grandchildren, Jaden and Jackson Minton; her brother, Donnie Doherty and wife, Jonah; and her niece, Dyonah...
Linda Blackburn
Mar 28, 2016
Linda Henderson Blackburn, age 74, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on March 28, 2016. She is survived by her late husbands' children, Terry Blackburn and wife Stephanie, their son Lance, and Troy Blackburn and wife Jill; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; and her devoted companions, Lexie Lee, Emmy Lou, Alley and Calley Cat. She is preceded...
Lois Dighton
Mar 26, 2016
Maurine Dighton, age 79, of Baton Rouge, passed away on March 26, 2016. Maurine was born in Blue Jacket, Oklahoma, to Doran Rufuss Smith and Frances Mae Humphreys Smith. She went to school at Vinita High School. She married Gaylon LeRoy Dighton on December 22, 1957, in Vinita, Oklahoma. She graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University and worked as a...
Peter Harvey
Mar 24, 2016
"Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us." Romans 8:37. Peter Ivey Harvey, age 91, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2016. He was born in Poplarville, Mississippi on March 15, 1925 to parents Mary Smith Harvey and Willie Harvey, who preceded him in death. Peter was the loving husband of Eva Mae...
Malcolm Gwin, Jr.
Mar 22, 2016
"Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth, Put out my hand, and touched the face of God." - High Flight by John Gillespie Magee, Jr. Malcom C. Gwin, Jr., 77, of Baton Rouge, passed away on March 22, 2016 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Visitation will be Friday, March 25, 2016 at Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Funeral...
Kellie Whittemore
Mar 20, 2016
Kellie Broussard Whittemore, age 52, a native of Biloxi, Mississippi, and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on March 20, 2016. Kellie was a graduate of Lee High School and was employed at Crystal Clear Pool Co. Kellie had a heart of gold and was such a friend to many. One of her greatest joys was spending time...
Patricia Vasterling
Mar 20, 2016
Patricia Ellen Barker Vasterling peacefully left this life on the first day of spring, March 20, 2016 at 2:25pm, after a long illness and struggle with pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by her family, friends and loved ones at her home in Baton Rouge, where she wished to pass away. Pat was born on October 12, 1930 to Ray...
Phillip Roy
Mar 19, 2016
Phillip Joseph Roy passed away on March 19 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Born in Alexandria to John and Elaine Roy on November 8, 1973, Phillip attended LSU where he met his wife of nearly twenty years, Karen Fernbaugh Roy. He was dedicated to his true loves, golf and the LSU Tigers, and eagerly counted down the days until SEC...
