Obituaries
Wojciech M.D.
Jan 1, 2016
Wojciech "Al" Antoni Krotoski, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., researcher in tropical medicine, pro-life leader, Nobel nominee, faithful husband and beloved father, went to his eternal reward on January 1, 2016. Wojciech was born to Ludwik and Leokadia Krotoski on June 20, 1937 as an extraterritorial Polish citizen, in Riga, Latvia, where his father was Charge d'Affairs of the Polish Consulate....
Harvey Smith, Jr.
Dec 30, 2015
On Wednesday, December 30, 2015, Harvey Smith, Jr., 91, of Carrollton, Georgia went home to be with the Lord. Services will be held Tuesday, January 5 at Parkview Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Visitation will be at the church from 9:00 am -11:00 am with the memorial service at 11:00 am. A graveside service will follow at Resthaven...
Margaret Buzzinotti
Dec 30, 2015
Margaret Foreman Buzzinotti, age 83, native of Blacklick, PA, and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2015. She was employed and retired from the Department of Motor Vehicles, Registrar of Voters and BREC. Margaret also proudly served in the Navy. She was a member of Broadmoor Presbyterian Church but enjoyed attending Healing Place Church...
Adalyn Reeves
Dec 30, 2015
"I will praise you for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;" Psalm 139:14 A beloved daughter, baby sister, granddaughter, great granddaughter, niece, and cousin, Addie passed away peacefully in the arms of her parents on December 30, 2015. She was born on November 12, 2015, and each day of her life was a gift from God. She is survived...
Kameron Badinger
Dec 28, 2015
Kameron Cade Badinger, 20, passed away Monday, December 28, 2015. He was born in Baton Rouge, La. on May 4, 1995. Kameron was a loving, handsome and respectful young man who loved spending time with his family and friends. He loved playing baseball, softball and watching LSU sports. Kameron was a very hard worker and always greeted everyone with...
Elizabeth Volentine
Dec 28, 2015
Elizabeth Marie Volentine, age 52, native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 28, 2015 surrounded by her family and friends. She was a dedicated member of Woodlawn Baptist Church and had a special love for mission trips. Elizabeth is survived by her children, Nicholas James Ferrara Sr. and wife Ashley,...
Jackson Rhorer
Dec 27, 2015
Service Graveside Service Resthaven Gardens of Memory 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Saturday, January 9, 2016 1:00 pm Cemetery Resthaven Gardens of Memory 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Herbert Smith
Dec 26, 2015
Herbert William Smith, age 60, a resident of St. Gabriel, passed away on December 26, 2015. He fought the long fight with cancer and the battle is finally over. He is now happily hunting in Heaven. He was a successful insurance agent, in business with his sisters. Herbie was an avid hunter, which was his passion since the age...
Paul Cashio, Jr.
Dec 25, 2015
Paul C. Cashio, Jr. "Chip", age 67, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on December 25, 2015. Paul served for four years in the United States Navy. He was stationed at NWC in China Lake, California, which holds a lot of good memories for him. Paul is survived by his wife of 40 years, Edith Cashio; his daughter,...
Ronald Nolan, Sr.
Dec 25, 2015
RONALD LEE NOLAN, SR., 72, a special angel, was called to Heaven on Christmas Day while surrounded by his family. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His...
Linda Benoit
Dec 24, 2015
Linda Ann Lissard Benoit passed away December 24, 2015 at the age of 68. Linda was born May 7th, 1947 in New Orleans, LA to Albert and Hilda Lissard. She was raised in Loreauville, LA and was a long time resident of Baton Rouge, LA. She was a graduate of Charity School of Nursing, and worked as a R.N....
Barry Hirstius, Sr.
Dec 19, 2015
Barry Hirstius, Sr. went to meet our Lord at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 19th, 2015. He was 67 years old. A native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge for 40 years. He is survived by his companion, Debbie Matthews of Denham Springs, LA.; four sons: Barry Hirstius, Jr. of Poland, IN and his...
Dorothy Botts
Dec 18, 2015
Dorothy Botts, age 94, native of Donaldsonville, LA, and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2015. She is survived by her children, Mary Ella Reid Butler and husband David, Robert Raymond Reid III and wife Elizabeth, Dorothy Cecilia Reid Acker and husband Bruce; grandchildren, Dorothy Butler Lawrence and husband Todd, David M. Butler, Jr....
John Purpera, Sr.
Dec 17, 2015
John Purpera, Sr. passed away surrounded by family on December 17, 2015 at the age of 103. John was born on August 22, 1912 in Batchelor, LA to Sarah and Frank Purpera of Tusa, Sicily. He worked as a heavy machine operator and master mechanic. He stayed active all his life and enjoyed helping his grandchildren with mechanical repairs,...
Kammer Vignes
Dec 16, 2015
Kammer Joseph LeMieux Vignes, 20, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2015. He was born in New Iberia, La. on January 29, 1995. Kammer loved spending time outdoors and was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was most happy spending time with friends and loved playing golf or throwing the Frisbee. Kammer had a smile that would light up a...
Rekha Parikh
Dec 15, 2015
Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Friday, December 18, 2015 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
John Bourgoyne, Sr.
Dec 15, 2015
John Cecil Bourgoyne, Sr. passed away at the age of 79, on Tuesday, December 15, 2015, at 3:34 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, LA born August 12, 1936 and a 1953 graduate of Baton Rouge High School. He attended LSU & played the trumpet as a member of...
Martha Brown
Dec 14, 2015
Martha Cooper Brown, age 84, who was a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on December 14, 2015 at St. Joseph's Carpenter House. She was a graduate of Eupora High School in Eupora, MS and Mississippi State College for Women (now known as The W) in Columbus, MS. She worked as a dietician at the Baton Rouge General...
Ellen Hanagriff
Dec 14, 2015
Ellen Hanagriff, age 72, of Kingwood, Texas, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015. She was born on April, 5, 1943, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the daughter of Boyd Joseph Lowe Sr. and Estelle (Butler) Lowe. Ellen graduated in 1965 from Louisiana State University with her bachelor's degree in Education. Those who knew her will remember her as being an...
Eppie Landry
Dec 13, 2015
Eppie Manuel Landry, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and a devout Catholic, passed away on December 13, 2015 at the age of 96. Eppie was born on September 10, 1919, in Ville Platte, LA, and was a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge. She was married to the love of her life, Woodrow Landry, for 66 years until his passing...
