Obituaries
Joyce Thompson
Feb 29, 2012
The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:2 A loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, and a resident of Central, she departed for her heavenly home at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012, at Grace Nursing...
Robert Oetjens
Feb 27, 2012
Oetjens, Robert W., 85, passed away Monday, Feb. 27, 2012, at his home in Baton Rouge. He was a World War II veteran, having served as a pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corp. after which he received his degree in mechanical engineering from Northwestern University in Chicago. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Viola Vicki...
Rosalie Soileau
Feb 26, 2012
A retired PBX operator for D.H. Holmes and Dillards, she died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, at her home in Baton Rouge. She was 84 and a native of Corbin. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Tuesday, Feb. 28, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by Father Mike Schatzle. Survived by her son,...
Wiley Mizell, Sr.
Feb 26, 2012
A native of Enon and a resident of Greenwell Springs, he passed away at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, at his home at the age of 84. He retired from the Illinois Central Railroad, and was a Navy veteran and past president of the United Transportation Union. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, on...
Victor Roubique
Feb 26, 2012
A retired orthopedic appliance salesperson and a resident of Maurepas, he died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was 79, a native of Erwinville, and a veteran of the Army National Guard. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Monday, Feb. 27, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a recitation of the rosary...
Marlon Leiva
Feb 25, 2012
A native of El Salvador and resident of Baton Rouge, he passed away at 2:45 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, at Ochsner Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was 31. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, on Monday, March 5, from 11 a.m., until service at 2 p.m., conducted by Pastor Phillip Davila and Pastor Manuel...
Samuel Wimberly
Feb 25, 2012
A native of Mount Pleasant, Texas and resident of Baton Rouge, he passed away at 7:45 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, at Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans. He was 17 years old. An 11th grade student at Parkview Baptist School and enjoyed playing on the football team. He was a member of Parkview Baptist Church and was active in...
Ly Nguyen
Feb 24, 2012
Ly Thi Nguyen was born on March 11, 1945 in Saigon, South Vietnam. She passed away on Friday, February 24, 2012. Visiting will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Friday, February 24, 2012 from 4pm until 8pm. Visiting will resume at the funeral home on Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 8am until service at 9am....
Harry Leblanc
Feb 24, 2012
Harry Roy LeBlanc, 88, resident of Denham Springs and native of Baton Rouge, passed away Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, at The Carpenters House of St. Josephs Hospice in Baton Rouge surrounded by his family. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home on Friday, March 2, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visitation resumes at Resthaven chapel on Saturday, March 3, from...
Lillie Griffon
Feb 23, 2012
Miss Nell, an avid golfer all her life and a former member of the Sherwood Forest Country Club, joined her husband of 68 years, Lester J. Griffon in heaven on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, at the age of 92. She was born Dec. 4, 1919, in Addis. The Rev. Mike Schatzle, of St. George Catholic Church, conducted a private...
Richard Louden, Sr.
Feb 22, 2012
A retiree from Allemania Chemical and Barnard and Burk Engineering, resident of Baton Rouge and native of Corning, N.Y., he died 7 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012, at his residence. He was 86 and a U.S. Navyveteran of World War II. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home on Friday, Feb. 24, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visitation resumes at...
William Benham
Feb 21, 2012
To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1. William Ray Bill Benham passed away peacefully at the Promise Hospital in Baton Rouge at 7:10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, following a courageous battle with several lengthy health issues. His graveside funeral took place at Resthaven Gardens of Memory Mausoleum, where...
Amelia Anderson
Feb 18, 2012
Amelia Galmiche Adams Anderson, native of Covington, La and resident of the Glading Community in Magnolia, Miss, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at the age of 89. Visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 from 9 am until religious services at 11 am. Burial will follow in Resthaven Gardens of Memory....
Harold Chenevert
Feb 17, 2012
A retiree from Exxon Chemical, resident and native of Baton Rouge, he died 7:45 a.m. Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, at Sunrise Assisted Living. He was 78 and a veteran of the Army who served in the Korean War. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Monday, Feb. 20, from noon until memorial in the funeral home chapel...
Ferdinand Betz, Jr.
Feb 16, 2012
F.S., age 79, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Ethel, passed away at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, at his home. He was a cattleman and an Army veteran in the Korean War. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70816, on Sunday, Feb. 19, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and...
Pauline Parent
Feb 16, 2012
She was a native of Baton Rouge and a resident of Clinton. She was 61 and passed away at 5:12 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, after a long struggle with cancer. She is survived by her loving husband, Perry J. Parent, after 43 years of marriage. She is also survived by her special son, Paul J. Parent, and his...
Denise Wasson
Feb 15, 2012
Denise Gayle Wasson, native and resident of Baton Rouge, La, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at the age of 46. She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Varel Lee and Adler Bertrand daughter, Hope Elise Wasson stepdaughters, Crystal and Julia Fredieu stepgrandson, Sebastian Reyes brothers, Darren Wasson and wife Cindy, Tommy Bertrand...
Raymond Denny
Feb 13, 2012
Raymond L. Gus Denny, native of Tyro, Kan., and a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, at the age of 83. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Elsa Lee Denny a son and daughterinlaw, James and Candy Brignac Denny two grandchildren, Robyn M. Denny and Reed C. Denny a brother,...
James Thornhill
Feb 12, 2012
A retiree from BASF Chemical Corp., a resident of Denham Springs and a native of Wisner, he died after a courageous battle with lung cancer at 3:30 a.m, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, at his home. He was 81 and veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a gracious, caring man who was deeply loved and respected by his family...
Carlyn Folmar
Feb 11, 2012
A retired employee with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development with 28 years of service, she died at 1 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, at her residence in Baton Rouge. She was 73 and a native of Denham Springs. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home on Tuesday, Feb. 14, from 9 a.m. until religious service at noon. Interment in...
