Obituaries
Mae Fanelli
Jan 21, 2011
Mae Fanelli, 84, known as the energizer bunny, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2011 at the Carpenter House. She was a native of Queens, New York and a resident of Baton Rouge. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Fanelli. She is survived by her daughter, Denise Rink Draper and husband Lewis Draper two grandsons, Jett...
Clarence Anselmo, Sr.
Jan 20, 2011
A retired pipefitter with the Local Union 198, he passed away at the Louisiana War Veterans Home on Thursday, January 20. He was 83 years old, a resident of Baton Rouge and served in the Navy during World War II and the Korean War. Visiting will be at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Friday, January 21 from...
Robert Martin, Sr.
Jan 20, 2011
A retired chief electrician with the U.S. Merchant Marines and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011, at the Louisiana War Veterans Home in Jackson, Louisiana. He was 82 and a native of Sun Flower County, Miss. He served in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Visiting at...
Douglas Reed
Jan 19, 2011
A native of Eunice and a resident of Baton Rouge, he passed away at 12:50am on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at Neuro Medical Rehab Center. He was a Technical Support Specialist with the Louisiana Department of Administration. Visiting will be at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Thursday, January 20 from 5pm8pm. Visiting resumes at Most Blessed Sacrament,...
Denise Morrison
Jan 18, 2011
A resident and native of Baton Rouge, she died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011, at her home. She was 38. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Thursday, Jan. 20, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting at St. Jean Vianney Catholic Church on Friday, Jan. 21, from 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m.,...
Joyce Crandall
Jan 17, 2011
Joyce Crandall, 86, was received into Heaven on Monday, Jan. 17, 2011, with her loving family at her side. She was born in Hammond on Aug. 9, 1924. She was a resident of Baton Rouge for 64 years and a retired computer operator at United Companies. Joyce is survived by her husband, Ned L. Crandall daughter, Sharon B. Lane...
Lida Speyerer
Jan 16, 2011
A retired hairstylist, she passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2011. She was 96 years old, a native of Vicksburg, MS and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Visiting will be at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Saturday from 9am until service at 11am, conducted by Charles Thompson. Interment will be in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. She...
John Mclain
Jan 15, 2011
John Edward McLain died on Saturday, January 15, 2011. He was 86. He was a graduate of Texas A M with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was a registered engineer in the State of Texas and became a member of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers. He retired from Phillips Petroleum Company with 33 years of service. An...
Cleo Calmes
Jan 13, 2011
A retired Agency Vice President for Security Industrial Insurance Company, he passed away at the Louisiana War Veteran Home in Jackson, Louisiana on Thursday, January 13, 2011 at 4pm. He was 84 years old, a native of Independence a resident of Baton Rouge and served in the Merchant Marines during World War II. Visiting will be at Resthaven Funeral...
Elva Gray
Jan 13, 2011
A homemaker and mother, she died at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Hope, Ark. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Monday, Jan. 17, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Visiting continues at the funeral home...
Betty Leblanc
Jan 11, 2011
Betty Lou, 70, a resident of Denham Springs passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 after a courageous 10 month battle with pancreatic cancer. A native of Foxworth, Mississippi and longtime resident of Baton Rouge, she was a 1958 graduate of Istrouma High School and retiree of Chrysler Credit. Betty is survived by her husband of 53 years, Leonard...
Rose Attardo
Jan 9, 2011
Rose Candilora Attardo entered into eternal life 1911, at the age of 98. We will always remember your loving smile and wonderful good nature. You hold a very special place in our hearts. She was a native of New Orleans and a graduate of St. Josephs Academy in New Orleans. She is survived by her daughter Irene A. Kotval,...
Steven Corvers
Jan 9, 2011
Steven, an avid outdoorsman, died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011, at age 43, doing what he loved: hunting with his beagles. A resident and native of Baton Rouge, he was a dedicated husband, father, son, brother and friend. Steve was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served aboard the battleship USS Iowa during her darkest hours in 1989. Visiting at Resthaven...
Dawish Son
Jan 7, 2011
Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Friday, January 14, 2011 5pm8pm Service Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Saturday, January 15, 2011 2pm Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Saturday, January 15, 2011 2:30pm
Bettye Mitchell
Jan 7, 2011
A homemaker and a resident of French Settlement, she died at 9:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2011, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 73 and a native of Chattanooga, Tenn. Visiting at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church on Monday, Jan. 10, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 10:30 a.m., conducted by the...
Martha Wales
Jan 7, 2011
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Psalm 116:15. Martha Ballow Wales, 94, a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, died Friday, Jan. 7, 2011, at Baton Rouge General Medical CenterBluebonnet. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Monday, Jan. 10, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m., conducted by...
Charles Mclane
Jan 6, 2011
Charles Russell Rusty McLane was born March 21, 1967, in Baton Rouge. He passed away in his home Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011, at about 4 p.m. He was known for his quick wit and outgoing personality. He delighted in making people laugh and feel at ease. He never met a stranger. He was preceded in death by his mother,...
Betty Adcock
Jan 5, 2011
A retired office manager for Dr. John Mchugh Smith, she passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at the Carpenter House. She was 69 years old, a native of Hebert, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge. Visitation will be at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Sunday, January 9, 2011 from 4:30pm until a Memorial Service at...
Kerry Hymel, Sr.
Jan 5, 2011
A retired Brand scaffolding worker, he died at 10:22 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 73, a resident of Baton Rouge and a U.S. Navy veteran. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Thursday, Jan. 6, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting at the funeral home...
Dr. Miller
Jan 4, 2011
Dr. Russell Lee Miller, 88, a true man of God, went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2011, with his family at his side. Visitation at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway on Friday, January 7, 2011 from 5pm to 8pm. Visitation will resume after 11am on Saturday, January 8, 2011 until the service at 12 noon....
