Obituaries

Janet Centofanti

Nov 11, 2011

A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 11, 2011. She will be known best by all who knew and loved her for her beautiful spirit, her love and dedication to her family, and her unwavering faith. She fought brain cancer for two long years and though our hearts...

Joshua Manda

Nov 11, 2011

Visiting will be at Resthaven Funeral Home on Monday, November 14, 2011 from 1:30pm until service at 2pm. Burial will be in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Monday, November 14, 2011 1:30pm2pm Service Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Monday, November 14, 2011...

Kenneth Nolin

Nov 8, 2011

A chemical engineer, he died at age 53 on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011, at Baton Rouge General Medical CenterBluebonnet. He was a longtime resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Flomaton, Ala. Survived by his wife, Martha Ochomogo Nolin mother, Merle Nolin daughters, Jennifer McDonald and husband, Brian, and Jessica Levins and husband, Todd stepsons, Anselmo Rodriguez, and...

Fraser Md

Nov 7, 2011

On Monday, November 7, 2011, Fraser Edmund Landreneau, M.D., FACS, succumbed to death following his courageous battle with cancer. We are assured he is now with Our Lord and Savior, praying for us as he did with his family and patients here on Earth. Fraser was the devoted husband of Amy Culpepper Landreneau for 16 years and the loving...

Martha Brumfield

Nov 6, 2011

Martha Lucille Pritchard Brumfield, 77, passed away at her home peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011, after a long illness. She was a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Kentwood. She is survived by her high school sweetheart and loving husband of 52 years and 11 months, James Allen Brumfield a daughter, Brenda Brumfield...

Edith Cheri

Nov 6, 2011

A native of New Orleans and a resident of Baton Rouge, she passed away at the age of 90 on Sunday, November 6, 2011. Visiting will be at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 12424 Brogdon Lane, on Saturday, November 12, 2011 from 9am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11am, conducted by Rev. Jerry Martin. Burial will be in Mt....

Monique Preau

Nov 5, 2011

Monique Marie Preau, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edmond J. Preau Jr., was born Nov. 5, 1969, and died Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011. Monique completed her first degree in pharmacy at Northeast Louisiana University, followed by postgraduate work with students at the University of Mississippi. Her work in education led her to complete her masters of education degree at...

Murphy Ortego

Nov 4, 2011

Born on April 22, 1932, he was called home to the Lord on Friday, Nov. 4, 2011. He was 79 and a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Patricia Pino sons, Keith and Darren Sr. daughter, Rosemary Burleigh and husband Troy grandchildren, Shannon Burleigh and Darren Ortego, Jr. greatgranddaughter, Emilee Ortego brother, Warren...

Travis David

Nov 1, 2011

Travis Scott David, 41, was involved in a very tragic accident Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011, and went to be with his Lord. He was born Oct. 6, 1970, and was a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother, friend and coach to many. He always enjoyed life to the fullest with his saying Thats...

Gladys Shepherd

Nov 1, 2011

She passed away at the age of 92 on Tuesday, November 1, 2011. Visiting will be at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Saturday, November 12, 2011 from 10am until service at 11am. Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Saturday, November 12, 2011 10am11am Service Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson...

Raymond Austin

Oct 31, 2011

A native of Woodside, La and a resident of Baton Rouge, he passed away at the age of 72 on Monday, October 31, 2011. He was the maintenance supervisor for 30 years at the State Capital. Visiting will be at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 12364 LA Hwy 416, Lakeland, LA 70752, on Thursday, November 3, 2011 from 8:30am until...

Wanda Simmons

Oct 31, 2011

A reading teacher at Greenbrier Elementary School, she passed away at her home in Baton Rouge on Monday, Oct. 31, 2011. She was 60 and a native of Leakesville, Miss. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Wednesday, Nov. 2, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting will resume at the funeral home on Thursday, Nov. 3,...

Brad Smith

Oct 30, 2011

A native and resident of Baton Rouge, he passed away at the age of 60 on Sunday, October 30, 2011. Visiting will be at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Thursday, November 3, 2011 from 5pm until service at 7pm, conducted by Rev. Odell Simmons. He is survived by his wife, Anne Buckholz Smith a daughter, Brianne Rohlman...

Vickie Moreau

Oct 30, 2011

A resident of Baton Rouge, she passed away at the age of 56 on Sunday, October 30, 2011.

Hanh Pham

Oct 30, 2011

A native of Saigon, Vietnam and a resident of Baton Rouge, she passed away at the age of 49 on Sunday, October 30, 2011. Visiting will be at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Monday, October 31, 2011 from 7pm until 9pm. Visiting will resume at the funeral home, on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 from 7pm until 9pm...

Samuel Roby

Oct 29, 2011

A retired political consultant and lobbyist, he died at 12:59 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, at home after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 75, a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Jonesboro. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Sunday, Oct. 30, from 10:30 a.m. until service at 2 p.m., conducted by Rabbi...

Martha Clark

Oct 29, 2011

Martha was born on October 11, 1928 in Opelousas, Louisiana to Lillian and Luke Joubert. She passed from this life on October 29, 2011 to eternal peace with our Lord and Savior. She lived in Opelousas until age 13, when she moved to Baton Rouge. She married Colonel David Allen Clark on March 25, 1951 in Woodville, Mississippi, with...

Mary Kelley

Oct 29, 2011

A mothers love is patient and forgiving when all others are forsaking, it never fails or falters, even though the heart is breaking. Mary McNabb Kelley, 88, a native of St. Helena Parish and resident of Lake Sherwood Village of Baton Rouge went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011. Mary was a longtime member...

George Southwick

Oct 28, 2011

George Henry Southwick, age 85, died Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, at home in Baton Rouge. The cause of death was congestive heart failure. He was born Aug. 6, 1926, in Baton Rouge, the son of the late Willie Allain and Josephine Jolissaint Southwick. He was the youngest of five siblings. He is survived by his wife of 62 years,...

Charles Smith

Oct 28, 2011

Charles Sheldon Charlie Smith, age 83, retired from the Louisiana Department of Education, U.S. Air Force and Piccadilly. A resident of Baton Rouge, he passed away Friday, Oct. 28, 2011. He was born Feb. 1, 1928, in Starks. Mr. Smith was a veteran of World War II before retiring from the Air Force. Visitation will be at Resthaven Funeral...