Obituaries

Mar 3, 2010

My Lifes Purpose By: Jennifer Doucet, For Lee Earl Townsend I was given a life to find a purpose, I am a man. I was raised by a strong and loving family, I am a man. I was taught to live, love, share and forgive, I am a man. I risked my life for the safety of others, I...

Mar 3, 2010

A homemaker and loving mother and grandmother, she died Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at 4 a.m. in Hammond. She was 80 and a resident and native of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home on Saturday, March 6, from 10 a.m. until religious service in the chapel at 1 p.m., conducted by Brother Clyde Miley. Survived by her daughter,...

Mar 3, 2010

A native of New Iberia, Rickey Paul PrinceBouton died on Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at 2:30 p.m. as a result of an accident in St. Tammany Parish. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Sunday, March 7, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Visiting resumes at the funeral home on Monday, March 8, from 8:30 a.m. until...

Mar 1, 2010

Norma Louise Haskins Highsmith Herpich, at the age of 81, died peacefully in her sleep on Monday morning, March 1, 2010, at Old Jefferson Community Care Center. She was born in Marthaville on Oct. 11, 1928. Visiting will be at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, on Tuesday, March 2, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting...

Feb 28, 2010

A retired Realtor, she died Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010, at 5 p.m. at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was 78 and a resident and native of Baton Rouge. Survived by her daughter, Wendy LeBlanc and Brent son, Carson Everett and wife Lois two sisters, Wanda DeCordova and husband Jimmy, and...

Feb 28, 2010

Miles Seifert, a resident of Baton Rouge and a retired chemical engineer, died in his home Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010, following a threemonth battle with advanced cancer at age 62. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. Miles was an active leader at Broadmoor Presbyterian Church and loved singing in the choir and tutoring. He held BS and...

Feb 26, 2010

Betty Jean McTaggart, 77, passed away on Friday, Feb. 26, 2010, at the Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice. She was a native of Belmont, Mass., and resided here in Baton Rouge. She was a commercial artist by trade, but also enjoyed painting, drafting, and jewelry design. She is survived by a son, David McTaggart, and daughter, Liz McTaggart,...

Feb 25, 2010

Syble Earlene Cox, 75, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, in Baton Rouge. Visitation at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Sunday, Feb. 28, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting resumes at the funeral home on Monday, March 1, from 8 a.m. until service at 10 a.m., conducted by Gordon Atwell, pastor. Interment in Resthaven Gardens...

Feb 24, 2010

John Edward Big John Guidry died on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at his home in Abbeville. He was 53 years old, born on March 3, 1956 in Abbeville and a retired musician. A memorial visitation will be at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 15615 Old Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Monday, March 1, 2010 from 10:30am until Mass...

Feb 24, 2010

Children and mothers never truly part, bound in the beating of each others heart. Charlotte Gray. A native of Houston and a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, Lydia M. lsaacman was born March 25, 1918, and peacefully passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, at her residence, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 91. At her...

Feb 23, 2010

An apprentice with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, she died at 7:45 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 31, a resident of Baton Rouge and native of Lake Forest, Ill. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Friday, Feb. 26, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting...

Feb 23, 2010

Feb 22, 2010

A retired medical technician and resident of Baton Rouge, she died Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, at her daughters home in Abita Springs surrounded by her family. She was 83 and a native of North Adams, Mass. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Thursday, Feb. 25, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday, Feb. 26, from...

Feb 21, 2010

Opal Fay White Bauerle, 79, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, after a long battle with cancer. Opal was born Sept. 30, 1930, to Wise White and Zora Compton White in Hammond. She married Gene Bauerle on Dec. 24, 1948. Opal was a member at Southside Baptist Church in Denham Springs. Her family has resided in Hammond, Bogalusa,...

Feb 20, 2010

The funny little Cuban lady, with a personality, wit and tongue as sharp and unique as her accent, and with a heart of gold and a spirit of generosity larger than life itself this special woman we know as Mom, Abuelita, Adi, Tuta, Tete, Maria, and friend has won her long and valiant struggle with rheumatoid arthritis. She died...

Feb 16, 2010

A resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Pittsburg, she died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010, at age 62. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Saturday, Feb. 20, from 1 p.m. until service at 4 p.m., conducted by Minister Eddie White. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Survived by her husband, James C. Parsons two daughters,...

Feb 15, 2010

Albert R. Pat Patterson, Jr. died at his home on Monday, February 15, 2010. He was a native of Millville, Fl. a resident of Baton Rouge, La a Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He retired from Gamma Industries. Visiting will be a Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, La. on Wednesday, February...

Feb 15, 2010

A retired employee of ATTLucent Technologies and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 11:50 a.m. Monday, Feb. 15, 2010. He was 72, a native of Brunswick, Ga., and a U.S. Army veteran. Visiting at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 15615 Old Jefferson Highway, on Saturday, Feb. 20, from 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11...

Feb 14, 2010

For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. Romans 8:18. Rev. Fuller was released from a lingering illness on the morning of Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010, at the age of 86. He was a man of unwavering faith and kindness whose patient...

Feb 14, 2010

Carolyn Ann Leindecker, beloved wife and mother, journeyed home on Sunday, February 14, 2010. She was born June 13, 1949, in New Orleans and a resident of Baton Rouge and Denham Springs for the past 25 years. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, John, her two sons, Randy and John Jr. and her daughter Stacy grandchildren...