Obituaries

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Oct 27, 2011

A retired automobile broker, a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Jarreau, he died at the age of 75, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, at 11:14 a.m. at his home. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Sunday, Oct. 30, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Monday, Oct. 31, from 9 a.m. until service at...

Oct 27, 2011

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds...

Oct 25, 2011

A resident and native of Baton Rouge, she died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011, at Baton Rouge General Medical CenterBluebonnet. She was 69. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, Friday, Oct. 28, from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Milford Walters. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. She is survived by two brothers, James A....

Oct 21, 2011

Louis Clarence Furrate, 92, a resident of Baton Rouge, died peacefully at his home Friday, Oct. 21, 2011. He was born Jan. 30, 1919, in Baton Rouge, where he resided for most of his life. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II as an airplane mechanic. He returned to Baton Rouge after the war...

Oct 19, 2011

A retiree of Lucent Technologies after 34 years of service, he passed away at the age of 64 on Wednesday, October 19, 2011. He was a native of Alice, Texas, a resident of Baton Rouge and a member of the Deep South Steel Guitar Musicians Association. Visiting will be at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Friday, October...

Oct 18, 2011

Oct 18, 2011

Rick passed away Tuesday, Oct, 18, 2011, at 10 a.m. at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice. He was a resident and native of Baker. He was an Air Force veteran, having served in the Vietnam War. Visiting at Trinity Lutheran Church, 10925 Florida Blvd., Friday, Oct. 21, at 5:30 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 6:30...

Oct 18, 2011

A resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Zachary, he died at 7:50 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011, at his home at the age of 91. He received a degree in electrical engineering from LSU in 1942, and then served in the ArmySignal Corps, working with aircraft communications and radar. He entered active service in the U.S. Navy...

Oct 15, 2011

Elizabeth Beth Meng, 58, of Baton Rouge, passed away at Baton Rouge General Hospital on Oct.15, 2011 surrounded by loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Catherine W. Miller and her brother, David M. Miller Jr. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, John L. Meng Sr, and her son John L....

Oct 14, 2011

A Balfour regional sales representative, she passed away at her residence Friday, Oct. 14, 2011. She was 57 years old, born Aug. 16, 1954, in Baton Rouge, where she resided for most of her life. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Monday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. until service at 2 p.m., conducted by Pastor Dino...

Oct 14, 2011

A resident of Baton Rouge and native of New Orleans, he died at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 14, 2011, at Jefferson Community Care. He was 80. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 9 a.m. until memorial service in the chapel at 10 a.m., conducted by Deacon Brent Duplessis. Inurnment at 2:30 p.m. at...

Oct 13, 2011

A retired employee with South Central Bell and EATEL and volunteer at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Gonzales, she died at 4:05 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011, at Hospice of Baton Rouge. She was 87, a resident of Prairieville and native of Birmingham, Ala. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, Friday, Oct. 14, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m....

Oct 12, 2011

A native of Lakeland and resident of Prairieville, she passed away Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011, at Baton Rouge General Medical CenterBluebonnet. She was 76 and a member of St. John the Evangelist Altar Society. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, Friday, Oct. 14, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., with praying of the Rosary at 7 p.m....

Oct 12, 2011

An avid hunter and fisherman, he passed away peacefully at home at 8:25 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011, surrounded by loved ones. He was born Aug. 30, 1931, in New Orleans and was a longtime resident of Baton Rouge. He was a retired engineer and consultant of Exxon Chemical. He was a member and past commander of the Baton...

Oct 8, 2011

A resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Biloxi, Miss., she died Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011. She was 80 years old. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Monday, Oct. 10, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Alice...

Oct 7, 2011

A resident of Denham Springs and a native of Baton Rouge, she died at 10:20 a.m. Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. She was 64 years old. Visiting will be at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Monday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. until memorial service at 2 p.m. Inurnment will be at Resthaven Gardens...