Obituaries

Jan 30, 2010

Born May 15, 1958, in San Antonio, Ricky died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at age 51. He resided in Zachary for the past 14 years at a specialneeds home, under the loving care of Gerry and Sam Hawkins. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Tuesday, Feb. 2, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Wednesday from...

Jan 29, 2010

A loving wife, mother and grandmother, and a resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 10:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at Lakewood Quarters. She was 91 and a native of Avoyelles Parish. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Sunday, Jan. 31, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting continues at the funeral home chapel on...

Jan 29, 2010

Marie, known as MeMe, an amazing woman, was a pillar of courage and faith to all who knew her. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother. Marie went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at age 90, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her...

Jan 28, 2010

Alex, a World War II P47 fighter pilot, of the Greatest Generation, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, in Baton Rouge. He was a native of Fontana, Calif. Memorial service will be held at Broadmoor United Methodist Church, 10230 Mollylea Drive, on Monday, Feb. 1, at 11 a.m. He is survived by his wife, Lora LormandKovacs daughters, Kathryn...

Jan 28, 2010

A resident of Lake Sherwood Village retirement facility for seven years, she died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at age 93. Visitation at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Monday, Feb. 1, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visitation at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church on Tuesday, Feb. 2, from 12:30 p.m. until Mass at 1:30 p.m. Burial will...

Jan 25, 2010

A retired contractor and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, at The Heritage Manor. He was 82, a native of Mobile, Ala., and a Navy veteran of World War II. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, Thursday, Jan. 28, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. until religious service...

Jan 24, 2010

A retired office manager for Claitors Law Books, she died Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 86, a resident of Baton Rouge and native of Erwinville. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, Wednesday, Jan. 27, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m. until religious...

Jan 23, 2010

A resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 5:44 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, at The Carpenter House. She was 100. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Tuesday, Jan. 26, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church on Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m.,...

Jan 23, 2010

A retired employee of Turner Industries and member of Plumbers Steamfitters Local 198, he died at 11:40 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, at his home in Baton Rouge. He was 75, a native of Baton Rouge and U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Tuesday, Jan. 26, from 10 a.m. until religious service...

Jan 23, 2010

Born Feb. 7, 1924, she went to her heavenly home on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. She was a native of Covington and a longtime resident of Baton Rouge. She retired from the East Baton Rouge Parish School Food Service with more than 30 years of service. She was a longtime member of Parkview Baptist Church and the family would...

Jan 22, 2010

A retired registered nurse with Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center and a resident of Baton Rouge, she died Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She was 78 and a native of Murfreesboro, Tenn. She was a graduate of Our Lady of the Lake Nursing School and later earned her bachelors degree in...

Jan 21, 2010

Robert J. Bobby Lee passed away at his residence on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 2:15am. He was 76 years old, a retired funeral director, a native of New Roads and a resident of Baton Rouge. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Visiting will be at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Sunday, January 24...

Jan 20, 2010

Died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, at his home in Baton Rouge at age 71. He was a native of Omaha, Nebraska. He graduated from the College of Medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 1966. A member of Phi Rho Sigma medical fraternity and the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. He joined the pathology faculty at...

Jan 20, 2010

A retired heavy equipment operator, he died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, at his home in Central. He was 64 and a native of Bude, Miss. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Thursday, Jan. 21, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting resumes at the funeral...

Jan 19, 2010

Jan 19, 2010

Margaret Berry Peggy Offenhiser, 81, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2010, at the Hospice of Baton Rouge. A memorial service will be held 12 pm Saturday, February 13, 2010, at Nativity Lutheran Church in Brandon, MS. Visitation will follow in the fellowship hall. Mrs. Offenhiser was born in Gulfport, MS on February 1, 1928 and grew up in Prentiss,...

Jan 18, 2010

A retired nurse and resident of Baton Rouge, she died Monday, Jan. 18, 2010, at age 85. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, Thursday, Jan. 21, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting resumes at the funeral home Friday from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Tommy Shipp. Burial in Resthaven...

Jan 17, 2010

A retired Exxon employee with more than 40 years of service, he died at 6:34 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He was born Nov. 22, 1917, in Clinton, and a resident of Baton Rouge. He was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II, having served in the North Atlantic. Private graveside...

Jan 15, 2010

A resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Twin Falls, Idaho, she died Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was 65. Visiting at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, 10335 Highland Road, on Monday, Jan. 18, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by Bishop Gregory...

Jan 13, 2010

A resident of Baton Rouge, she died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, in Marksville. She was 79 and a native of Opelousas. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, Saturday, Jan. 16, from 9:30 a.m. until graveside service at Resthaven Gardens of Memory at 1 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Milford Walters. Survived by two daughters, Charmaine Lemoine and...