Obituaries

Robert Comeaux

May 20, 2008

Robert Comeaux, 64, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2008. Survived by his wife, Teresa Comeaux; three children, Michael and Steven Comeaux, and Laurie Carter; and four grandchildren. It was Robert's wish to leave this world privately with only his immediate family.

Pauline Almond

May 19, 2008

A retired bus driver with the East Baton Rouge Parish school system, she died at 5 p.m. Monday, May 19, 2008, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 92, a resident of Flannery Oaks Nursing Home and a native of Arcadia. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Thursday, May 22, from 9...

Liem Tran

May 18, 2008

Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Monday, May 19, 2008 5pm8pm 052008 8:30am10:30a Service Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Tuesday, May 20, 2008 10:30am

Jacqueline Sharp

May 13, 2008

A resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at Lane Regional Medical Center, Zachary. She was 78. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home on Thursday, May 15, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitation resumes at the funeral home on Friday from 9 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Burial in Resthaven Gardens of...

Louise Mcbride

May 10, 2008

I fought a brave fight and I have kept the faith, and with the help of the Lord I was able to win the race. Now when times get hard and you can't see your way, you just fall on your knees and begin to pray; if you listen with your heart and not with your ear, you will...

Robert Wise Iii

May 9, 2008

On Saturday, May 10, 2008, Robert Wise III was called to be with his Lord and his sister, Bonnie, in heaven. Robert was educated in the East Baton Rouge Parish school system, graduating from Woodlawn High School. He then went to school at the University of Southern Mississippi and graduated with a degree in elementary education. Robert taught first-grade...

Diana Gauthreaux

May 7, 2008

A retired floor manager at Hi-Nabor Supermarket and a resident of Prairieville, she died Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at 9:45 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 62 and a native of Marrero. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 13, from 9 a.m. until service in the chapel at 11 a.m. Interment...

Josefina Lerma

May 6, 2008

Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Thursday, May 8, 2008 9am11am Service Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Thursday, May 8, 2008 11am

Glenna Martin

May 6, 2008

A resident of Zachary and a native of Lockport, N.Y., she died at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 81, and loved dancing and family gatherings. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home chapel, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. until memorial service at 11 a.m.,...

Leo Raub, Jr.

May 5, 2008

A resident of Denham Springs, he died Monday, May 5, 2008, at Ollie Steele Burden Manor. He was 86, a native of Cincinnati and U.S. Army veteran. Memorial service at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church on Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Larry O'Dell. Survived by his wife, Helen...

Joseph Landry, Jr.

May 4, 2008

A retired accountant, he died at 10:55 a.m. Sunday, May 4, 2008, at his home in Baton Rouge. He was 79 and a native of Sulphur. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Tuesday, May 6, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Religious service at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 445 Marquette Ave., at Government Street,...

Myrtle Wise

Apr 29, 2008

A homemaker, a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Texas, she died Tuesday, April 29, 2008. Graveside service at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Wednesday, April 30, at 2 p.m. Survived by her husband, Dillard Ray Wise; two daughters, Kathy and Shari Wise; adopted son, Billy Ray Wise; two sisters, Maggie Mae Brown and...

Wilna Richmond

Apr 28, 2008

A retired comptroller with Baton Rouge Country Club, she died at 10:25 p.m. Monday, April 28, 2008, at Hospice of Baton Rouge Butterfly Wing. She was 82, a resident of Baton Rouge and native of Slaughter. Graveside memorial service at Redwood Baptist Church Cemetery, La. 412, Slaughter, on Sunday, May 4, at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Dennis...

Pierson Smith

Apr 27, 2008

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1. Pierson John Smith, a loving son and brother, passed away peacefully at his home in Baton Rouge on Sunday, April 27, 2008, after a 2 year battle with melanoma. Pierson was 57 and recently retired after 26 years of service with the...

Mabel Terry

Apr 27, 2008

A homemaker and longtime resident of Baton Rouge, she passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 27, 2008, at her home. She was 95 and a native of DeRidder. She grew up in the rural community of Kipling and attended school in Dry Creek. Following her marriage, she lived in DeRidder and later moved to Baton Rouge. She was a...

Camilla Arnold

Apr 26, 2008

Born Feb. 13, 1920, in Collins, Ark., she died at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2008, at Heritage Manor. She had lived most of her life in Baton Rouge. Private graveside service was held Tuesday, April 29, at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, conducted by the Rev. Milford Walters. Survived by her daughter-in-law, Janell Dillard; two granddaughters and their husbands,...

John Ragusa

Apr 24, 2008

John Ragusa loved his wife of 20 years, LuLu, his family, life, fishing and hunting. John fought a hard fought battle against an underserved illness. Surrounded at home by his loved ones, he finally gave up the struggle and gave his soul to the Good Lord as pure as the day he was born. John wants all his buddies...

Caroline Comeaux

Apr 23, 2008

A retired bus driver with the East Baton Rouge Parish school system, she died at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at her home in Baton Rouge. She was 68 and a native of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Friday, April 25, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting resumes at the funeral...

Charlie Crowe, Jr.

Apr 23, 2008

Retired with Carpenters Local 1098, he died Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at 5:45 p.m. He was 59 and a resident and native of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Friday, April 25, from 11 a.m. until religious service at 3 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Russell Reed. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Survived...

Eloise Dearmond

Apr 20, 2008

Eloise Bush DeArmond went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 20, 2008, at 2:45 a.m. A native of Covington, she was retired from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Monday, April 21, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting resumes at the funeral home on Tuesday from...