Obituaries
Dorothy Cornett
Jul 26, 2008
Blessed are they whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the Lord. Blessed are they who keep his statutes and seek Him with all their heart. Psalm 119:1-2. Mama C or Ms. Dot was known to many while they were growing up with her children, Linda, Andy and Dennis. There were often many taken into...
John Byrd
Jul 24, 2008
A resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Newellton, he died at 6:55 p.m. Thursday, July 24, 2008, at Ochsner Medical Center at age 74. He was very dedicated to his job of 42 years. He retired as a security supervisor for the Louisiana School for the Deaf. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Sunday,...
Mary Jones
Jul 23, 2008
A restaurant manager and a resident of Denham Springs, she died Wednesday, July 23, 2008. She was 35 and a native of Biloxi, Miss. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home on Friday, July 25, was from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a rosary at 7 p.m. Visiting continues at the funeral home on Saturday from 1 p.m. until religious...
Willard Lockhart
Jul 23, 2008
Willard Thomas Lockhart passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, July 23, 2008, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 77, born Sept. 7, 1930. He was a graduate of Central High School, a U.S. Army veteran, a retired chemical analyst for Lonestar Industries and a member of Florida Boulevard Baptist Church....
Joann Wilkinson
Jul 22, 2008
A retired school secretary for the East Baton Rouge Parish school system and a resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2008. She was 67 and a native of Dry Prong. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Thursday, July 24, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting resumes at the funeral...
Julia Pampell
Jul 21, 2008
A loving wife and mother who is now in the presence of the Lord, she died in Baton Rouge at 5:55 a.m. Monday, July 21, 2008. She was 77 and a native of Prairieville. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, was on Tuesday, July 22, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting continues at the funeral home...
Darwin Passman, Sr.
Jul 21, 2008
A retired engineer for Dow Chemical, he died at 6:50 a.m. Monday, July 21, 2008, at his home in Pensacola, Fla. He was 82, a native of Franklinton and a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Saturday, July 26, from 9 a.m. until religious service in the chapel...
Linda Brown
Jul 19, 2008
A retired employee of the East Baton Rouge Parish school system and a resident and native of Baton Rouge, she died at 8:05 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2008, at Jefferson Manor. She was 55. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Monday, July 21, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and at the funeral home chapel on...
Harold Beaucoudray
Jul 19, 2008
A resident of Prairieville, he died at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2008, at his home. He was 78 and a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home on Monday, July 21, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Religious service at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church on Tuesday, July 22, at 10 a.m. Interment...
Connie Smith
Jul 15, 2008
A homemaker and a resident of Central, she died Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at Lane Regional Medical Center, Zachary. She was 79 and a native of Independence. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home on Friday, July 18, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting resumes at the funeral home on Saturday, July 19, from 9 a.m. until religious service at...
Valrie Barousse, Jr.
Jul 15, 2008
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7. Valrie Val Barousse passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Bluebonnet due to complications after a brief and unexpected illness. Val was a native of Baton Rouge and attended Istrouma High School and LSU. He was...
Clara Simmons
Jul 14, 2008
Clara W. Simmons, a former resident of New Orleans east and resident of Baton Rouge, died at 4:25 p.m. Monday, July 14, 2008, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Bluebonnet. She was 81 and a native of Hebron, N.D. Visiting at Bethel Temple Assembly of God, 12124 Airline Highway, on Thursday, July 17, from 9 a.m. until service at 11...
Susan Cormier
Jul 10, 2008
Susan Cormier was an artist and author. She loved the outdoors and all wildlife. She loved her friends and they loved her, for they were her family. Susie was born in Maidstone, Kent, England, on March 24, 1942. She was a former resident of Baton Rouge and current resident of Gulf Breeze, Fla. She lost her courageous battle to...
Rudolph Yarbrough
Jul 9, 2008
A Southeast regional manager for ATT and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Bluebonnet. He was 55 and a native of Chicago. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Sunday, July 13, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Visiting continues at Bethany World...
Paul Berniard
Jul 9, 2008
In my Father's house there are many dwelling places; otherwise, how could I have told you that I was going to prepare a place for you John 14:2. Born Aug. 10, 1954, he entered into eternal life Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at the age of 53. He was a native of New Orleans and a resident of Ethel. He...
Merlyn Dicharry
Jul 9, 2008
A resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at Landmark of Baton Rouge. She was 80 and a native of Lutcher. Visiting at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 445 Marquette Ave., on Friday from 1 p.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Howard Adkins, celebrant. Interment in...
Jared Adcock
Jun 29, 2008
An 11th-grade student at St. Michael the Archangel High School, he died at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, June 29, 2008, in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. He was 15 and a resident and native of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Wednesday, July 2, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting at St. Jean Vianney Catholic...
Donald Wingard
Jun 28, 2008
A resident of Baton Rouge, Donald E. Wingard passed into the glory of his savior on Saturday, June 28, 2008. Mr. Wingard was born in Freemont, Ohio, on June 21, 1920, the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus E. Wingard. He graduated from Freemont Ross High School and Ohio State University, receiving a master's degree in social administration....
Cecil Brister
Jun 27, 2008
A retired iron worker and welder, he died at 12:10 a.m. Friday, June 27, 2008, at The Retirement Center. He was 78, a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Brookhaven, Miss. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home on Monday, June 30, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. He is...
Elise Trotti
Jun 23, 2008
A retired antiques dealer, she died at 3:55 p.m. Monday, June 23, 2008, at her home in Livingston, Texas. She was 95 and a former resident of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Thursday, June 26, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting resumes at the funeral home chapel on Friday from 9 a.m....
