Obituaries
Doris Jenkins
Nov 17, 2013
Doris Laverne Rowlett Jenkins, 91, passed away Sunday morning at 7:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, where she was recuperating from a heart attack. She was born March 4, 1922, in Houston, Texas, and died November 17, 2013, in Baton Rouge. She was a loving mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, and friend to many. She is survived by...
Mildred Alford
Nov 17, 2013
A resident of Baton Rouge and a homemaker she departed this life on Sunday, November 17, 2013 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was 85 and a native of Mississippi. She is survived by her children, Mickey Clydelia Douglas of Baton Rouge, LA and John R. Douglas and wife Cheryl of Bogalusa, LA granddaughter and her family,...
Jason Campbell
Nov 11, 2013
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Timothy 4:7 Jason Scott Campbell passed away on Monday November 11, 2013 at 1:30 pm at the age of 38 after a battle with cancer at his home in Denham Springs. He was a construction manager at Scaffolding Rental. He is survived by...
Hunter Snyder
Nov 11, 2013
Hunter Reed Snyder, 22, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2013. He was a native and resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He loved getting together with his friends and family as much as possible. Hunter is survived by his mother and her fianc, Cindy Hayes Snyder and William Parsons father and stepmother, Billy and Connie Snyder grandparents, Pat Hayes,...
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...
