Obituaries
Grady Bullock, Sr.
Jun 10, 2014
Grady E. Bullock, Sr., was born on June 4, 1933, and passed away on June 10, 2014, surrounded by his family. He was 81 years old and a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He grew up on a farm outside of Hazlehurst, Mississippi, as one of eleven children to Samuel and Lottie Griffith Bullock. After serving in the...
Richard Louque
Jun 9, 2014
Richard Joseph Louque, resident of Baton Rouge, LA., passed away on Monday, June 9, 2014 at the age of 50. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. Richard never met a stranger and always had a smile on his face. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Pam Dugas Louque mother, Anne Lieux Louque twin sons, Tyler...
Marie Major
Jun 9, 2014
Marie Louise Major, native of New Roads and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2014 at the age of 80. She trained as a registered nurse at the Charity Hospital of New Orleans and had a 40 year career caring for those in need. Marie is survived by her sister, Doris Major Baugh nieces, Carol...
Leo Hanna
Jun 8, 2014
Leo B. Hanna, 95, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2014 at. He was born in Acy, LA and a resident of Pierre Part, LA. Leo proudly served in WWII and the U.S. Coast Guard. He later retired from Exxon, where he worked in the lavatory unit. Leo was an avid lover of wildlife and nature. He is survived...
Rebecca Johnson
Jun 8, 2014
Rebecca Lynn Becky Johnson, born on December 26, 1956, in Tupelo, Mississippi, passed away on June 8, 2014. She was a resident of Prairieville, LA. Becky grew up in Belzoni, Mississippi. After her marriage, she moved to Prairieville, LA in 1981. She graduated from Delta State University with a Bachelors of Fine Art in Commercial Design. She worked in...
Louis Kimbrell
Jun 7, 2014
Arrangements are pending for Louis Kimbrell, whom passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2014. Resthaven Gardens of Memory Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
William Peek
Jun 6, 2014
William Garland Peek, born on April 24, 1938 in Memphis, Tennessee to William Winston and Frances Schoggen Peek, passed away at 12:25 pm on Friday, June 6, 2014. Billy spent his formative years in Memphis, Tennessee and Blytheville, Arkansas before moving to Baton Rouge with his parents in the mid 1950s. He graduated from Istrouma High School in 1956....
Donald Ryder
Jun 6, 2014
Donald J. Ryder, a resident of Baton Rouge, La entered into the presence of his Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, June 6, 2014, at his home surrounded by his family. He was 76 years old, born on October 22, 1937 in Opelousas, LA. A retiree of Salmon and Associates, Don began his career at the Baton Rouge area as...
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...
