Obituaries
Thomas Dardenne
Nov 19, 2008
A journalist for the Florida Times-Union he died on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, at his home in Jacksonville, Fla. He was 56, a native of Baton Rouge and veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Monday, Nov. 24, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting resumes at the funeral home on...
June Salbador
Nov 18, 2008
A loving wife, mom and grandmother, June B. Salbador, 79, was called home by the Lord on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008. Born and raised in New Orleans, she spent the last 31 years in Baton Rouge as a full-time homemaker. Preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Elwood B. Salbador Sr.; parents, Charles L. and Thelma G....
Sybil Mayer
Nov 15, 2008
A retired paralegal and resident of Baton Rouge, she died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, at 3:40 p.m. at Ollie Steele Burden Manor from complications of a stroke. She was 77 and a native of Abbeville. Survived by her daughter, Nancy Theresa Mayer; three sons, George Michael Mayer and wife Mickey Mayer, Steven Louis Mayer and wife Ramona Mayer, and...
Herman Randall
Nov 10, 2008
A native of Clayton and resident of Baton Rouge, he died Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, at 10:15 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 77, retired from Nichols Construction and a member of Local 406 Operating Engineers. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and recipient of the Purple Heart. Visiting...
Dennis Phegley
Nov 6, 2008
A resident of Baton Rouge, 70, he found peace at his home after a short and brave battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 23 years, Mona Phegley. He is survived by sons, Thomas and Dennis Phegley, both of Tennessee; a stepdaughter, Andrea Roberts and husband Corey; stepson, James Hudgins and wife Leighann,...
C. Pilcher
Nov 5, 2008
A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she died at 3:55 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, at Flannery Oaks. She was 79, a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Summit, Miss. She was a retired career administrative secretary with the Louisiana Department of Labor. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Friday, Nov. 7, from 1...
Jo Thurman
Nov 4, 2008
A retired health occupation teacher and a resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 8:42 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008. She was 77 and a native of Sicily Island. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted...
William Hinds
Nov 3, 2008
God knew you were tired and said come with me. We know he only takes the best. You left us with wonderful memories and your love will continue to guide us. You will be in our hearts forever. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend who will be greatly missed. A resident of Baton Rouge...
Duane Lowrey
Nov 2, 2008
A pipefitter and a resident and native of Baton Rouge, he died at 7:15 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, in Denham Springs. He was 40 and a U.S. Navy veteran. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home chapel, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 11 a.m. until religious service at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Mitch Harris. Graveside...
Mary Bombet
Nov 2, 2008
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith II Timothy 4:7. Mary Ann Nancy Blake Bombet, born Sept. 10, 1931, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008. She was known by Mary, Nancy, Mom and Grammy. She was loved by all who knew her and will...
Miriam Slocum
Nov 1, 2008
Miriam 'Mimi' Louise Slocum nee Cobb passed peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008, at her home in Covington following a brief illness. The daughter of Alfred Montgomery Cobb and Louise Thompson Cobb, Miriam Slocum was born May 3, 1928, in Jena, where she resided until graduating from Jena High School in 1945. She then attended LSU in Baton Rouge...
Alvaro Celedon
Nov 1, 2008
An employee of LSU Veterinary School, he died at 11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 60, a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Nicaragua. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Survived by his wife,...
Michell Brown
Oct 29, 2008
A resident of Maurepas and a native of Baton Rouge, she died at 12:54 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, in Ascension Parish in an automobile accident. She was 43 and a 1984 graduate of Woodlawn High School. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Sunday, Nov. 2, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and in the chapel...
Eleanor Newman
Oct 27, 2008
A retired consultant for Harrison Paint Co. and a secretary at Burden Research Station at LSU, she died at 6:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 81, a resident and native of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Wednesday, Oct. 29, from noon until...
Barbara Meadors
Oct 25, 2008
Barbara Marion Meadors, a retired teacher, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, at Ollie Steele Burden Manor. She was 79. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. until graveside service at Resthaven Gardens of Memory at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Robert Marcell. She was a graduate of Byrd High School...
Nathan Ruh
Oct 23, 2008
Nathan Francis Ruh, a loving father, son, and friend to all who knew him, left us on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008. Little I knew that morning, God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly; in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you; you did not go alone, for part...
Earl Landry
Oct 22, 2008
A retired operating engineer and a resident and native of Baton Rouge, he died at 8:40 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, at Hospice of Baton Rouge Inpatient Unit. He was 86 and a U.S. Army veteran. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Friday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. until memorial service at noon. Private inurnment in...
Michele Lacour
Oct 21, 2008
With a room full of family and friends, the angels of the Lord came down and brought Michele to the presence of Jesus Christ on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, at 5:20 p.m. She was a chief growth officer at LADOTD Federal Credit Union. She was 40, a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of New Orleans. Visiting at...
Larry Simon
Oct 21, 2008
A retired industrial salesman and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Bluebonnet. He was 66 and a native of Valley City, N.D. He was a referee and worked home games at LSU, working the chains on the sidelines at Tiger Stadium. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home,...
E. Ammons
Oct 18, 2008
A retired driller from Texaco Oil Co. and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 10:10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 87, a native of Many and a U.S. Navy Seabee veteran of World War II. Memorial visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home chapel, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on...
