Obituaries

Kline Courtney

Sep 12, 2015

Kline Courtney was born on January 4, 1931, and passed away on September 12, 2015, at the age of 84. Kline was a member of the Baton Rouge City Police Department for 30 years, retiring as a Captain. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served in the Korean War. He was a member of the Central...

Jodi Griffon

Sep 12, 2015

"God saw you were getting tired and a cure was not to be, so He put His arms around you and whispered, "Come to Me". On September 12, 2015 our sweet Jodi passed away from complications with diabetes. Those who knew her will remember those spectacular high board dives and gymnastic feats where no fear existed. She is survived...

Betty Easley

Sep 11, 2015

Betty Christine Thomas Easley was born on August 13, 1927 in Avanger, Texas. She passed away on September 11, 2015 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Louis Barry Easley; her daughter, Betty C. Baker (married to Herman F. Baker); two granddaughters, Courtney Sturges, Elizabeth Christine Brown; one grandson, Johnathon A. Baker (married...

Dorothy Segall

Sep 11, 2015

Dorothy "Jean" SeGall Dorothy "Jean" SeGall passed away on September 11, 2015 at the age of 91. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Edward "Ed" SeGall; two sons, and four grandchildren.

Lawrence Shepherd, Jr.

Sep 10, 2015

Lawrence H. Shepherd, Jr. died September 10, 2015 Baton Rouge. He was 80 and a resident of Baton Rouge. Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Shepherd, Sr. and Lullean Gatlin Shepherd. Lawrence is survived by his wife of 56 years, Betty Janky Shepherd, his daughters and sons-in-law, Kathryn Shepherd Zinna and Randy P. Zinna, Laura Shepherd...

Leigh Beauregard

Sep 8, 2015

Family and friends may sign the online guest book or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com. Service Graveside Service Resthaven Gardens of Memory 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Saturday, September 12, 2015 11:00 am Cemetery Resthaven Gardens of Memory 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816

Thelma Bailey

Sep 8, 2015

Thelma Marie Bailey, age 89, passed away on September 8, 2015, at her home surrounded by her family. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a long time parishioner of St. Gerard and very active in the school and church activities. Thelma is survived by her three daughters, Deborah Fernandez and spouse, Michael,...

Nancy Musser

Sep 7, 2015

Nancy Courson Musser, age 82, passed away on September 7, 2015. Nancy was a long time resident of Baton Rouge, LA, but hailed from Lancaster, PA. She was an active member of The Encore Club and The Newcomers Club of Baton Rouge. She was also an avid Bridge player as well as a loving homemaker. She is survived by...

Mason Guillot

Sep 5, 2015

Mason Tyler Guillot, age 22, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2015. Mason was a talented tattoo artist who loved outdoors, fishing and animals. He enjoyed cooking, boating, motorcycles and fast cars. Mason was a loving son, brother and uncle. He loved children, especially his nieces and nephews. Mason is survived by his...

Billie Dean

Sep 4, 2015

Billie Frantom Dean, age 85, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, left this life on Friday, September 4, 2015. She was an R.N. and cared for many over the years. Her passion and enjoyment was gardening. She will be missed by all that loved her and will be remembered by her humor and witty sayings. Billie is survived by...

Julia Jacobson

Sep 4, 2015

Julia Chidester Leibenguth Jacobson, age 93, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2015. Julia was one of the eight children of Ben & Mary Chidester. She was born on October 26, 1921, along with her twin brother, Julius. Julia attended Baton Rouge Business College after graduating from Istrouma High School in 1939. She...

Alice Thompson

Sep 3, 2015

Alice Dille Thompson, age 84, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2015, at the Butterfly Wing. Alice is survived by her daughter, Paulette Gonia & husband Michael; son, Paul "Sonny" Heimer & wife Karis; grandchildren, Matthew & Tyler Gonia, Jeff Heimer & wife Katie, and Jennifer Heimer; great-grandchildren, Michalah & Juliet; sister, Hilda...

Freida Averett

Sep 2, 2015

Freida Tait Averett passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 2, 2015, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana after a long, courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. She was born on August 29. 1927 in Saline, Louisiana, the only child of Douglas and Sue Tait. Freida graduated from Jonesboro-Hodge High School, attended Louisiana Tech University, and was an underwriter for Travelers Insurance. She married...

Melrose Willie

Sep 2, 2015

Melrose D. Willie, age 88, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2015, the date of her 70th wedding anniversary. Melrose loved family, gardening and music. She was also a member of Parkview Baptist Church. Melrose is survived by her son, Al Willie, Jr. (Lynn); daughters, Sharon Blum, Edna Billings (Butch), and Laura James...

Johnny Hodges

Sep 1, 2015

The Lord blessed us with Johnny Lee Ralph Hodges on October 31, 1922 in Hammond, LA. On September 1, 2015 at 92 years old, he passed away at his home surrounded by his family that so adored him. To know him was to love him and his love for his family was unmeasurable. He lived a beautiful example of...

Tinh Le

Sep 1, 2015

Tinh Huu Le, age 71, native of Saigon, Vietnam, and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on September 1, 2015. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2015, from 7pm until 10pm at Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home. Visitation will continue on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, from 9am until a 10am Mass of Christian Burial...

Mary Pike

Aug 30, 2015

MARY MATHERNE PIKE "GRANNY" Mary Matherne Pike, 87, a resident of Denham Springs, passed away on August 30, 2015. Our precious Mother, who lived her life in service to countless people, is with Jesus now. She departed this world in peace and left a legacy of love behind. Visitation at Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Funeral Home, Wednesday night,...

Priscilla Brewer

Aug 29, 2015

Priscilla Selman Brewer passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2015, at the age of 68 at her home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She is survived by her three sons Mark, David, and Justin, Mark's wife Kelli, and their sons, Cameron and Keller, Justin's wife Lauren, and their daughter, Alice, and David's fiancée Kayla. She is also survived by two...

Dilma Macias

Aug 28, 2015

Service Graveside Service Resthaven Gardens of Memory 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Thursday, September 3, 2015 Time Pending Cemetery Resthaven Gardens of Memory 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816

Harlyn Courville

Aug 27, 2015

Harlyn L. Courville entered an eternal life on Thursday August 27, 2015. A memorial service will be held in his honor at Resthaven Funeral Home on Sunday with visitation from 5-8. Visitation will continue Monday from 12-2 with funeral services beginning at 2pm in the chapel. Harlyn was born in Arnaudville, Louisiana February 13, 1950 and was a graduate...