Obituaries

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....

Joseph Cangiolosi, Jr.

Jun 23, 2008

A resident of Baton Rouge and a native of East Hampton, N.Y., he died Monday, June 23, 2008, at the Louisiana War Veterans Home in Jackson. He was 84 and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home on Thursday, June 26, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., with a rosary at 8 p.m....

Carl Spradley, Jr.

Jun 21, 2008

A resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Gulfport, Miss., he died at 7:20 p.m. Saturday, June 21, 2008, at Ochsner Medical Center. He was 63. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 25, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting resumes at the funeral home on Thursday from 9 a.m. until service at 10 a.m., conducted...

Elizabeth Mckinney

Jun 20, 2008

A Louisiana Department of Education employee, she died Friday, June 20, 2008, at her home in Baton Rouge. She was 29 and a native of Baton Rouge. Memorial visitation at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Friday, June 27, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Survived by her parents, Rick and Nancy McKinney, of Baton Rouge; paternal grandmother,...

Shong Woo

Jun 19, 2008

Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Sunday, June 22, 2008 2pm5pm 062308 11:30 am1pm Service Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Monday, June 23, 2008 1pm Cemetery Resthaven Gardens of Memory 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816

Richard Shaffett

Jun 18, 2008

A retired employee with Ormet Corp., Gonzales, he died at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at his home. He was 87 and a resident and native of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Thursday, June 19, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting in the funeral home chapel on Friday from 9 a.m....

Albert Gray

Jun 13, 2008

For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16. A retired employee with Capital City Press with 28 12 years of service, he died Friday, June 13, 2008, at 7 a.m. at Heritage Manor after a lengthy illness. He was 80,...

Dillard Wise

Jun 11, 2008

A retired welders foreman for McDermott Construction, he died at 5 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at his residence in Baton Rouge. He was 80 and a native of Woodville, Texas. Private graveside service at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Thursday, June 12, at 9 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Milford Walters. He is survived by...

Wanda Klimczak

Jun 10, 2008

Wanda Janet Boyle Klimczak, 81, passed away at her home in Baton Rouge on Tuesday, June 10, 2008, surrounded by her family. She was born in Bogalusa on Dec. 9, 1926, to the late Dewey William Boyles and Gladys Hilda Collins Boyles. On July 9, 1955, she married Joseph Stanley Klimczak in Bogalusa. She graduated from Bogalusa High School...

Sarah Howatt

Jun 5, 2008

A resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Carville, she died at 6:15 p.m. Thursday, June 5, 2008, at 6:15 p.m. at her home. She was 85, a native of Carville and a retired occupational health nurse at Texaco Refinery in Convent. She was a World War II U.S. Army nurse. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home on Sunday,...

Idola Ball

Jun 5, 2008

Idola Landry Ball, 77, died at her home on Thursday, June 5, 2008, after complications from colon surgery. Survived by her loving husband of nearly 58 years, Doyle A. Ball Sr.; children and their spouses, Belinda and James Downing, Olga and Don Simoneaux, Doyle Buddy Jr. and Christy Ball and James Ball; grandchildren, Michelle Mayeux, Stacey Gagneaux, Amanda Downing,...

Margaret Shoeman

Jun 4, 2008

A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend, she passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2008, at 7:45 p.m. She was 63 years young and left a lasting footprint with all she came into contact with. She was a resident of Livingston and a native of New Orleans. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Friday, June 6,...