Obituaries

Wm Schexneider

Nov 10, 2013

William Jonathan Schexneider, 30, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2013 at 1:43 am at his home. Jonathan was called home after his 14 year battle with cancer. He is a resident of Baton Rouge, LA and a native of Opelousas, LA. Survived by parents Will and Rita Schexneider loving partner, Corey Kling sister, Lauren S. Arnaud and husband...

William Lorino

Nov 9, 2013

Will was born on November 18, 1998. He wanted to be a U.S. Marine. On November 9, 2013, God took him to be one of His own. Will loved bike riding and playing Xbox Live. He enjoyed fishing, playing games with his siblings, old cars and military equipment. Will had a creative eye for photography and enjoyed drawing. He...

Steve Schittone Sr.

Nov 9, 2013

A retired General Foreman at Baton Rouge Water Co. and resident of Denham Springs, he passed away at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. He was 70, a native of Baton Rouge and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy. on Sunday, November 10, 2013 from 5 pm...

Winton Hymel, Sr.

Nov 9, 2013

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Timothy 4:7 Winton W. Hymel Sr. passed away on Saturday, November 09, 2013 at the age of 78. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, May Dean Hymel son, Winn Hymel II and wife Lisa daughter, Lauren Ledoux and husband...

William Chapman, Sr.

Nov 9, 2013

William O. Chapman, Sr., 88, born on February 22, 1925, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at Old Jefferson Community Care Center. A native of Louisville, MS and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. William was the youngest of six children and a graduate of the class of 1943 at Decatur High School in MS. He proudly served...

Maxie Rushing

Nov 6, 2013

Maxie Granny Arrant Rushing, 92, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at The Haven at Windermere. A native of Shreveport, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Maxie received a Masters Degree in education and proudly worked as an elementary school teacher and school librarian in the Caddo Parish School System for 25 years. Her main hobbies...

O.M. Pourciau, Jr.

Nov 3, 2013

O.M. Buddy Pourciau, Jr., passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2013. Buddy was born in Baton Rouge, LA and grew up on Broussard Street near Perkins Road. He graduated from Baton Rouge High School, and went on to pursue his passion of Horticulture at LSU receiving his BS from the College of Agriculture. Buddy was a loving husband, father,...

Ronald Thomas

Nov 3, 2013

Ronald Ron Thomas, 75, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, November 3, 2013 at 11:00 P.M. A native of Canonsburg, PA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Ron proudly served as a first Lieutenant in the U.S. Army 4th Division Engineering Battalion, in which he was honorably discharged. He worked as a civil structural engineer with...

Robert Davis

Oct 31, 2013

Robert Douglas Bob Davis, born January 5, 1961, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2013 at the age of 52. Native of Lake Charles, LA, he attended Barbe High School and was a current resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Bob was a loving husband, father, and son. He earned numerous degrees over the years including his BS in Psychology...

Margaret Ziegler

Oct 30, 2013

Margaret Q. Ziegler, 88, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at her home. A native of Washington, LA Beggs and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Margaret was a dedicated school bus driver for the East Baton Rouge Parish School System for 25 years. She enjoyed bird watching, traveling, gardening, and was an avid square dancer. Margaret was...

Joan Abbott

Oct 28, 2013

Joan Carlene Richard Abbott, born September 11, 1958, died October 28, 2013. An active member of St. Johns United Methodist Church, Joan led the youth handbell choirs for many years. Her handbell choirs were seen playing Christmas music in malls, downtown, on tour, on The Around Town show, and leading LSU basketball fans in the National Anthem. A lifelong...

Glenn Tait

Oct 28, 2013

Glenn J. Tait, 91, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2013. He was a native of Wisconsin and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Glenn was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was WWII veteran of the United States Army. Glenn was a member of Istrouma Baptist Church. He taught Sunday School at various churches through the years...

Charley Block

Oct 28, 2013

A native of West Virginia and resident of Denham Springs, he passed away on Monday, Oct. 28. 2013, at age 93. He was retired from General Electric. He is survived by one daughter one son numerous brothers, sisters, and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Naomi Block, and his daughter, Debra. Visitation will be at Resthaven...

Ethelie Aubin

Oct 28, 2013

A resident of Dallas, Texas and native of Hope Villa, she passed away Monday, October 28, 2013 at 6:20 PM at the age of 90. She was retired from Our Lady of the Lake Hospital. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 12424 Brogdon Ln., Baton Rouge, LA 70816, from 8:30 AM...

Jean Daniels

Oct 22, 2013

Jean Abbott Irby Daniels, 82, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2013. She was a native of Birmingham, AL and resided in Baton Rouge, LA. Jean was an avid tennis player and enthusiast in several tennis leagues for many years. She was a graduate of West End High School in Birmingham, AL. Jean is survived by her husband, William...

Josephine Ferrara

Oct 21, 2013

At the age of 92, our beloved, Josephine, a devout Catholic, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 21, 2013. She will be dearly and greatly missed by her family. Josephine was born on June 14, 1921 in New Orleans, Louisiana. A native of Metro New Orleans for 84 years, she later resided with her...

Angela Holder

Oct 21, 2013

Angela D. Hart Holder, 48, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2013 at her home. A native of Cleveland, MS and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Angela loved art, swimming, her pets, and all nature. She is survived by her loving husband of 12 years, Dr. Mark B. Holder son, Austin Pierce parents, William T. and Celeste Scuras...

Gale Stewart

Oct 21, 2013

Service Graveside Resthaven Gardens of Memory 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Tuesday, October 22, 2013 11 am Cemetery Resthaven Gardens of Memory 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816

Judith Krotoski

Oct 20, 2013

Judith Ann Goins Bell Krotoski, MA, LOTR, CHT, FAOTA, passed quietly into New Life on October 20, 2013 in Baton Rouge, after fighting a longterm illness. Born on March 30, 1945 in Ft. Worth, Texas, she was the second daughter of William C. Goins, Jr. and Dorothy Love Goins. She graduated with a degree in occupational therapy from Texas...

Mrs. Jacqueline Harris

Oct 18, 2013

Jacqueline Harris, a native of Holdenville, Oklahoma, and longtime resident of Baton Rouge died October 18, 2013. She was a graduate of the University of Arkansas. As a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church Home and School Association and representative of the Diocese Home and School Association, she initiated sight and hearing screening for the parochial schools...