Obituaries
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...
Agatha Marchand
Oct 17, 2013
Agatha Harden Marchand, 82, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2013 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA. A resident of Baton Rouge, LA and born in Eudora, AR. Agatha was a member of Krewe of Mystique, Krewe of Tucumcari, and a past member of Beta Sigma Phi. She is survived by her...
Robert Dardenne
Oct 17, 2013
Robert W. Dardenne, Bob to his many friends, died in St. Petersburg, Fla., onOctober 17, 2013. Bob was devoted to his family, and is survived by his wife Barbara OReilley, their son Robert, and an extended family of friends and former students around the world. Bob was a 1964 graduate of Istrouma High School, and a 1968 graduate of...
John Mcarthur Iii
Oct 17, 2013
And leaping up, he stood and began to walk... walking and leaping and PRAISING God. Acts 3:8 Thursday morning, October 17, 2013, God called our Brother to run to Him... his broken body was left behind as he raced to the eternal celebration in his glorious, perfect body. Through our grieving wails and tears, we REJOICED for his freedom....
Melva Burchfield
Oct 17, 2013
Melva Ruth Shumaker Burchfield, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 17, 2013. She was born in Winston County, Mississippi on September 23, 1931, and grew up there surrounded by a large and loving family. Upon graduation from high school, Melva moved to Jackson, Mississippi to attend business school and work for...
Ana Thomas
Oct 16, 2013
Ana Aragon Thomas, 78, passed away on Wednesday morning, October 16, 2013 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and a native of Cuba. She was a homemaker, a caring daughter, a loving wife, a devoted mother, and a wonderful grandmother. She had several nicknames including Mami, Terri, and...
Clara Westbrook
Oct 13, 2013
Clara Edith Fontenot Westbrook, 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 13, 2013. She went to sleep and woke up in Heaven. She is rejoicing with Jesus now and experiencing a joy we can only imagine. She has been a resident of Baton Rouge since 1964. She leaves behind her loving husband, James A. Boots...
Dale Mccaskill
Oct 11, 2013
Dale A. McCaskill PDale, 59, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2013 at 12:30 AM. He was a resident of Baton Rouge, LA and a native of Lake Charles, LA. PDale was the Chief Commissioner of the McCaskill Fantasy Football League. He worked as a Batch Operator for Dolese and Heck Industries. PDale is survived by his wife, Patricia...
James Swain
Oct 11, 2013
James Peco Swain passed away on Friday, October 11, 2013 at the age of 81. He was native of Plaquemine, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. James was a loving husband and father, dedicated provider for his family, and a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was enjoyed his career at Quality Metal Products where...
Gwendolyn Gray
Oct 10, 2013
Gwendolyn Chic A. Gray passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2013 at the age of 82. She was native of Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of Gonzales, LA. Gwendolyn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother. She was a loyal fan of the Saints, loved LSU football and baseball, and also liked boats and ships. Gwendolyn is...
Leon August
Oct 8, 2013
Leon S. August, a devoted husband and renowned nuclear physicist, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, he graduated from Aloysius High School. After an honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy, he received his Bachelor of Science in Physics from Louisiana State University and then a Master of...
Arthur Deal
Oct 8, 2013
Arthur Ray Deal left this troubled world on Tuesday, October 8, 2013, stepping over the threshold into a greater life in Heaven. We have the assurance he is now enjoying a glorious life, free from pain, free from worldly pressures, finally safe in the arms of Jesus. This comforts us all. Ray was employed many years as an estimator...
