Obituaries
Diane Acosta
Mar 6, 2015
Diane Theresa Acosta, 54, was a loving daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend who passed away at her home in Baton Rouge on Friday, March 6, 2015. Diane gave herself unselfishly to her friends and family. She absolutely adored her grandchildren. Nothing was more important to her than spending quality time with her family. Diane grew up in Baker,...
Mary Mazerat
Mar 5, 2015
Mary Virginia Mazerat Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com. Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Saturday, March 7, 2015 2:00 pm -...
Freddie Mcclendon, Jr.
Feb 28, 2015
Freddie Joseph "Joey" McClendon, a native of Prairieville passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2015, at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital at the age of 40. Joey was born on October 15, 1974, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Freddie Joseph McClendon, Sr. and Sandra Shelton McClendon. He graduated from Denham Springs High School in 1992 and then went...
Kohen Kleinpeter
Feb 28, 2015
Kohen Dallas-Ryan Kleinpeter "KoKo", passed away, Saturday, February 28, 2015, at the age of 6. KoKo was born March 20, 2008 to Ryan and Holly Mattson Kleinpeter. He attended Spanish Lake Primary School in Geismar and Bellingrath Hills Elementary in Central. KoKo was a fun and loving child who was always smiling, loving life, and he was the sweetest...
Harold Mcgehee
Feb 27, 2015
Harold Ray McGehee "Mac", age 85, who was a native of Smithdale, MS and a resident of Central, LA, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2015. Harold was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Korean War. He is a member of Masonic Central Lodge 442, Easter Star Istrouma Lodge 162, and the Scottish Rite. He...
Claudette Martin
Feb 27, 2015
Myra (Claudette) Martin, affectionately known as "Too-Too" by her devoted and loving husband of 39 years, Richard Martin, was born on November 7, 1940 to the late Hershel and Donnie Gipson of Picayune, MS. She passed away at the age of 74 on Friday, February 27, 2015. Claudette was widowed in 1972 by Wallace Douzart and is survived and...
Christy Lawrence
Feb 25, 2015
Christy Posselius Lawrence passed away in Baton Rouge, LA on February 25, 2015. She was born on September 17, 1960, to the late Edward Joseph Posselius, Jr. and Doris (Church) Posselius, in Detroit, Michigan, and was the middle of three children. In 1992, she married Bill Lawrence and in 1994 gave birth to twins, Adam and Ellie. She grew...
Alvin Mccann
Feb 25, 2015
Alvin Elroy McCann "Rocky" Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com. Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Tuesday, March 3, 2015 9:00 am...
Alfred Dupuis, Sr.
Feb 25, 2015
Alfred Raymond Dupuis, Sr., age 79, who was a resident of Maurepas, LA, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2015. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. Alfred is survived by his daughter, Laura Dupuis Wutke and husband Allan; sons, Alfred R. Dupuis, Jr. and Mark Lucien Dupuis and wife Dawn; grandchildren, Kyle, Chase, Brittany, and...
Bonnie Rheams
Feb 24, 2015
Bonnie Lou Parker Rheams, age 82, who was a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on February 24, 2015. Bonnie is survived by six children, Barbara Ledet of Prairieville, Peggy Harrell and husband Danny of Baton Rouge, James Rheams and wife Linda of Addis, Glenn Rheams and wife Julie of Zachary, Larry Rheams and wife Dianne of Angleton, Texas,...
Moses Braggs, Jr.
Feb 24, 2015
Moses Braggs, Jr., age 69, who was a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2015. Moses was a retired Staff Sergeant with the United States Army after serving 20 years. He enjoyed fishing, playing dominos and racket ball; spending time with family and friends, and watching the western channel. He is survived by his...
Rev. Carruth
Feb 23, 2015
Rev. Angus Lee Carruth, a native of Kentwood and a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on February 23, 2015 at the age of 90. While a student at LSU, he enlisted in the Army, serving from 1944 to 1946, and participated in the battle of Okinawa. After returning to LSU in 1946, he was licensed to preach by...
Floyd Cox, Jr.
Feb 22, 2015
Floyd Harrix Cox, Jr. Floyd Harris Cox, Jr., age 66, who was a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on February 22, 2015. He is survived by his daughters, Angelia Nauman and husband, Jerry, Jackie Schlup, Felcia Adebamiji and husband, Dele; son, Dorsey Quillin and wife, Joni; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; sisters, Rosa and Barbara; and brothers, Art and...
Grace Gussman
Feb 21, 2015
Grace Bush Gussman, age 96, left this world on February 21, 2015 at The Carpenter House in Baton Rouge. She was born March 9, 1918. She was a native of Covington, LA, but lived most of her life in Baton Rouge. Grace worked for the State Department of Transporation for 40 years. She was a member of Francis Asbury...
Hien Tran
Feb 19, 2015
Hien Tran passed away on February 19, 2015. Family and friends may sign the online guest book or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com. Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Friday, February 20, 2015 5:00 pm - 9:00...
Cecile Penn
Feb 19, 2015
Cecile Theresa Dupont Penn was a native of Simmesport, LA. She passed away after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer's on February 19, 2015 at Sunrise Assisted Living on Siegen Lane in Baton Rouge she was 92 years of age. She has resided in Baton Rouge since 1950 where she finished her career working with her husband in their own...
Wilma Simon
Feb 18, 2015
"Lord, Lord, Lord" Wilma Beatrice Brown Simon was born on October 12, 1933 in Winnfield, Louisiana to Rosie and Leamon Brown, Sr. In 1948, she married Leon Simon, Sr. and they lived in Elizabeth, Louisiana. To this union, 5 children were born.Wilma accepted Christ at a young age. She attended church faithfully and served in various capacities. Wilma was...
Bryan King
Feb 17, 2015
Bryan Leo King, age 55, who was a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on February 17, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Bryan was a 1977 graduate of Broadmoor High School. He recently retired after being employed for 30 years at a Utility Services Plant in the Geismar area. He was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church....
Marianne Bennett
Feb 16, 2015
Marianne was granted her Angel Wings on February 16, 2015 when her gentle heart ceased at the age of 54. In her late 40's Marianne became increasingly confined to a wheelchair due to progressive complications related to Spina Bifada. She was an incredible artist and loved spending time with her family and communicating with friends. She spent many peaceful...
Peggy Weldon
Feb 16, 2015
Peggy Faye Blackwell Weldon Peggy Faye Blackwell Weldon, 84, peacefully went to be with her Lord on Monday, February 16, 2015. While her memory faded in recent years, we are thankful that her faith, and her loving, sweet, and gentle spirit remained with her, and us, until the Lord called her home. Peggy, a native of Simpson, Louisiana and...
