Obituaries

Carol Bruno

Jul 12, 2014

Carol Speaks Bruno, resident of Greenwell Springs, peacefully passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at her home. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and aunt. Carol is survived by her husband, Mike Meliet stepchildren, Eric and Jodie Meliet brother, Wayne Speaks and wife JoAnn sisters, Linda Black, Margaret Patt and husband Robert and numerous nieces and...

Mrs. Frances Willett

Jul 11, 2014

Frances Eichelberger Willett, 88, died peacefully at 9:40 p.m., July 11, 2014. She was born on August 9, 1925 in Morton, Mississippi. After graduating from High School in Mississippi she moved to Shreveport to go to Beauty College. There she met a wonderful friend Joyce Willett Richards who introduced her to the love of her life, Cleve. In 1947,...

Rosemarie Barnett

Jul 10, 2014

Arrangements are pending for Rosemarie L. Barnett, whom passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2014. Resthaven Gardens of Memory Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Miroslav Zeko

Jul 9, 2014

Visiting hours will be observed at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 3625 Louisiana 75 St Gabriel, on Thursday, July 17, 2014 at 11:00 am. Interment in St. Gabriel Catholic Church Cemetery. Resthaven Gardens of Memory Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Service St. Gabriel Catholic Church 3625 Highway 75 St. Gabriel, LA  70776 Thursday, July 17, 2014 11:00...

Johnnie Drago

Jul 9, 2014

Johnnie Dominic Drago, 67, resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2014. He was an extremely kind and gentle man who touched everyone around him and loved his family dearly. Johnnie was known as a caring and thoughtful person who never met a stranger and would give anyone the shirt off his back. He loved...

Patricia Mitchell

Jul 7, 2014

Arrangements are pending for Patricia Faye Mitchell, whom passed away at her home on Monday, July 7, 2014. Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Service Graveside Resthaven Gardens of Memory 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70817 Wednesday, July 9, 2014 11:30 am Cemetery Resthaven Gardens of Memory ...

Rita Beaman

Jul 5, 2014

Rita Pourciau King Beaman, born on May 5, 1946, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at the age of 68. She was born in East Baton Rouge Parish and was a resident of Prairieville, LA. Rita was a graduate of Redemptorist High School Class of 64 and a retired Route Coordinator for News on Wheels. She was a...

Vincent Rispone

Jul 4, 2014

V.A.Andy Rispone, born in Amite, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2014 at the age of 72 doing what he loved to do. Andy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, mentor, and friend. He was an accomplished business man that enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and loved adventure motorcycling. His...

Darrell Goudeau

Jul 3, 2014

Darrell Papa Wade Goudeau, native and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at the age of 77. His greatest loves were his children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren. Darrell was a graduate of Roger Williams University, a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Dominican Order, a Roman Catholic Religious Order, and a 3Rd Degree Member of...

Victoria Gewin

Jul 3, 2014

Victoria Day Gewin was granted her eternal peace on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at the age of 58, after a long and difficult illness. She lived the final days of her life with great courage, dignity and grace. Vickie, as she was lovingly nicknamed, was born on April 27, 1956 in Baton Rouge, LA. She was the youngest child...

Cyril Bayhi

Jul 2, 2014

Cyril Paul Bayhi passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at his home in Addis. A native of Port Allen, he was born on November 17, 1927 and was raised on Poplar Grove Plantation. A 1945 graduate of Port Allen High School, he attended LSU briefly before enlisting with the United States Navy, proudly serving during World War II....

Nina Montgomery

Jul 1, 2014

Nina A. Montgomery, native of Plaucheville and resident of Baton Rouge, LA., passed away peacefully at her home at the age of 63. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother and sister. Nina loved to sew, craft, garden, and was an excellent cook. She was a devoted member of Istrouma Baptist Church. Nina is survived by...

Mildred Villarreal

Jun 29, 2014

Mildred Beauchamp Villarreal, native of Clinton and resident of Baton Rouge, LA., passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at the age of 93. She was a member of the Joanna Waddill Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Epochal Study Club, Clintonian Club, Domestic Arts Club, Daughters of the American Revolution, and General Robert McCausland Chapter of...

Winifred Holmer

Jun 27, 2014

Winifred Louise Rodriguez Holmer, age 83, passed peacefully to eternal rest with The Lord Jesus on Friday, June 27, 2014 in Pensacola. A native of Baton Rouge, LA she was preceded in death by her mother and father, Alphonse and Edna Bourgeois Rodriguez, all 10 siblings and her husband of 50 years, Donald. She graduated from St. Josephs Academy...

Katherine Landrum

Jun 27, 2014

Katherine Norine Landrum, native of Baton Rouge and resident of Denham Springs, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2014 at the age of 49. She was a loving mother, daughter, and sister. Katherine is survived by her two sons, Christopher Landrum and Jeremy Randazzo mother, Barbara Landrum and brother, David Landrum. She is preceded in death by her father,...

Bonita Troxclair

Jun 25, 2014

Bonita, 58 passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at Heritage House of Baton Rouge. She was born in Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada and was a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Bonita graduated college, earning a Degree in Nursing. She worked in the Medical Field as a Registered Nurse. She is survived by her loving husband of 16...

Christopher Jacob

Jun 24, 2014

Christopher Chris Jay Jacob, native of Baton Rouge and resident of Prairieville, LA., passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at the age of 52. He loved Nascar, cooking, and traveling in his motor home. Chris dedicated 33 years as a Divisional Manager at Cajun Industries. Chris is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Christine Woodard Jacob...

Mary Betz

Jun 23, 2014

Mary Evelyn McKey Betz, a native of Centreville, MS and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2014 at the age of 71. She was a beautician until she became a mother. She loved to sew, craft, and work in her gardens. Marys real joy were her eight grandsons. She was a longtime member of...

Frances Walters

Jun 20, 2014

Frances Walters, native of Jersey City, NJ. and resident of Baton Rouge, LA. passed away on Friday, June 20, 2014, at the age of 78. She was an active member of Highland Oaks Congregation of Jehovah Witness in Baton Rouge. Frances is survived by her husband of 44 years, Hebert Walters daughter and soninlaw, Marylou and Terry Venable and...

Michelle Mcquillen

Jun 20, 2014

Michelle Jeanne McQuillen, resident of Baton Rouge and native of Kansas City, MO., passed away on Friday, June 20, 2014 at the age of 54. Michelle is survived by her spouse of eight years, Bridgit Bryant kid, Kelly Umberger and family brother and sisterinlaw, Michael and Mary McQuillen and their family mother, Jeanne M. Hays father, Roy McQuillen and...