Obituaries
Robert Raiders, Jr.
Jun 5, 2014
Robert John Bob Raiders, Jr., a loving husband, father, grandfather and resident of Baton Rouge, he passed away on June 5, 2014. He was 59, a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and a graduate of West Virginia University with a Bachelors degree in chemical engineering. He retired from BP, where he served as a pipeline engineer and project manager in...
Bernard Blanchard
Jun 4, 2014
Bernard Paul Blanchard, resident of Central for 40 years, native of Lutcher, and childhood resident of New Roads, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at the age of 88 at his residence at Sunrise Assisted Living. He was a proud veteran who courageously served in the United States Navy during WWII. Bernard retired from GoudchauxsMaison Blanche as a...
Ava Dawson
Jun 3, 2014
Arrangements are pending for Ava Journee Dawson, whom passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2014. Resthaven Gardens of Memory Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Marie Bloemer
Jun 2, 2014
Marie passed away Monday, June 2, 2014 at The Carpenter House after a lengthy illness. Marie had lived ninety blessed years with her last birthday on Easter Sunday past. Marie has resided in Baton Rouge for 20 years with her birthplace of New Orleans being her residence for most of the other 70 years. New Orleans was her love....
Paul Ramirez, Sr.
Jun 1, 2014
Paul PawPaw Ray Ramirez, Sr., a native of Plaquemine and a resident of Gonzales, LA. passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2014 at the age of 90. He proudly and courageously served his country in WWII on the DE Robert F. Keller in the United States Navy. Ray loved gardening and enjoyed family outdoor activities. He was a member...
Earnest Thomas, Sr.
May 31, 2014
Earnest Charles Thomas, Sr., native and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at the age of 52. Visiting hours will be observed at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy., on Saturday, June 7, 2014 from 10:00 am until service at 1:00 pm. Family and friends may sign the online memorial, leave a personal note...
Laura Erato
May 31, 2014
Laura Ann Erato, resident of Baton Rouge and native of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at the age of 44. Laura was an LSU graduate. She was an elementary school teacher for Twin Oaks Elementary. She loved teaching. Laura was a loving and was an extremely devoted teacher to students with special needs. She was...
Mary Mcneal
May 31, 2014
Mary Lynn Callaway McNeal, native of Jackson, Mississippi and resident of Baton Rouge, LA., passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at the age of 63. She was a graduate of Mississippi State and received her Masters in Social work from LSU in 1999. She was board certified in 2003. Mary loved traveling and spending time with her family....
Robert Seeley
May 30, 2014
Robert Bob Charles Seeley, native of Taylor, Michigan and resident of Prairieville, LA., passed away on Friday, May 30, 2014 at the age of 70. He was a caring and loving husband, father, and brother. Robert was a member of Healing Place Church. He courageously served our country in the United States Army. Robert never met a stranger, loved...
Lauryn Daboval
May 29, 2014
Lauryn Raymond Daboval, passed away on Thursday May 29, 2014 at the age of 39. She was a devoted mother, wife, and chef. She was born and raised in Baton Rouge. She attended St. Josephs Academy and graduated from Louisiana Culinary Institute. She was the owner of Lauryns Fine Catering. She was a very loving person who used her...
Geraldine Mccoy
May 29, 2014
Jesus came and stopped by your bed, he took your hand and softly said, You have suffered more than you can stand. Come with me to a better land. Jesus Came A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother and greatgreatgrandmother. Geraldine McCoy died Thursday, May 29, 2014. She was married to Paul McCoy for 58 years and a resident of...
Carlos Gallusser
May 29, 2014
Carlos Guillermo Gallusser, better known as Poppy to all those who love him, was a mans man. He was a true patriot and gentleman. Born on May 16, 1923 in Guatemala, he was raised on a plantation in the distant jungles of that country where he rode a horse and carried a revolver at his side. Growing up with...
Wanda Polozola
May 28, 2014
Wanda Ann Samson Polozola, native and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at the age of 90. She is survived by three daughters, Susan Polozola Webb and husband Donald, Jeannie Polozola Spencer, and Elaine Polozola and husband Gerald Powell brother, Hurst E. Samson and wife Nicki and six grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. Wanda was...
Edith Smith
May 25, 2014
Edith Kemp Smith, 56, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2014 at her home. She was born in New Orleans, LA and a resident of Batchelor, LA. Edith graduated high school in Monterey, LA. She graduated from college with a Masters degree in nursing and worked in the nursing field for over 20 years, dedicating most of her time...
Payton Williams
May 25, 2014
Payton Lynne Williams, age 13, a student at Woodlawn Middle, was granted her angel wings on Sunday May 25. 2014, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends. Payton leaves behind many wonderful caregivers that provided love and support that enhanced her quality of life. She will dearly missed by all...
Wilton Bosch, Jr.
May 24, 2014
Arrangements are pending for Wilton Robert Bosch, Jr., whom passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at his home. Resthaven Gardens of Memory Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Tiney Guileyardo
May 23, 2014
Tiney Joseph Guileyardo, 70, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2014 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was born in Bogalusa, LA and a resident of Denham Springs, LA. Tiney proudly served in the United States Navy. He was a quality control inspector for 50 years and retired from Jacobs Engineering after 10 years of...
Pauline Phelps
May 21, 2014
Devoted wife and mother Pauline Robertson Phelps, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 21 at the age of 92. She was born in Dequincy, LA on November 6, 1921 and was a resident of Baton Rouge. Survived by daughter Paulette Donellan and soninlaw Vincent Donellan two grandsons, Steven Donellan and wife Christina, and Brandon Donellan...
Yvon Dorchies
May 20, 2014
Yvon Xavier Dorchies, 74 years of age, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20, 2014. He was a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. and native of Rumes, Belgium. Yvon was a loving and devoted husband and father. He began his career with the Arthur Anderson Accounting Firm in Europe and later worked for General Electric as Divisional Manager for...
John Smith
May 19, 2014
John Alfred Smith Al native of St. Tammany La, and resident of Central La passed away on Monday, May 19, 2014 at the age of 92. He went to high school in Slidell, La and business school in New Orleans, La. Al served in WWII with the Army Air Corp in the Pacific Theater as a crew chief working...
