Obituaries
Marie Poche
Jan 10, 2008
A homemaker and a resident of Baker, she died at 4 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008, at Lane Nursing Home, Zachary, due to progressive supranuclear palsy. She was 81 and a native of Paulina. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home on Saturday, Jan. 12, from 11 a.m. until service at 1:30 p.m. She is survived by four daughters, Loretta Braud...
Jane Kalivoda
Jan 8, 2008
A retired registered nurse, she died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008, in Baton Rouge. She was born on June 26, 1927, in Macon, Ga. God granted her 80 years on Earth. She is survived by her three sons and their wives, Nick and Sheila, Eric and Teresa, and Chris and Cassey; four grandchildren, Nick Kalivoda IV, Lacey Adams, and Tylor...
Felix Dawson
Jan 7, 2008
A retired operator with Ethyl Corp. and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 5 a.m. Monday, Jan. 7, 2008, at Ochsner Medical Center. He was 88, a native of Baywood and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Saturday from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted...
Anita Mccrory
Jan 7, 2008
A loving mother and grandmother and a dedicated LSU fan, she died Monday, Jan. 7, 2008, at her home in a house fire. She was 67, a retired office manager with Harcros Chemical Co. and a resident of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Thursday, Jan. 10, 5pm 8pm and Friday Jan. 11, 10am...
Jennie Reed
Jan 5, 2008
A resident of Baton Rouge, she died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, at Lakewood Quarters. She was 72 and a native of Greenbrier, Ark. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home chapel, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Wednesday, Jan. 9, from 9 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law,...
Donna Disher
Jan 4, 2008
Everyone that Donna met, she touched in a special way. She was born Nov. 15, 1957, in Aurora, Ill., and passed from this life at 9:10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, 2008, at her home in Baton Rouge. Many remember her from the 10 plus years at University Methodist Preschool. She finished LSU with a master's degree in social work...
Bonnie Wise
Jan 2, 2008
P A special-education coordinator for Ascension Parish and a resident and native of Baton Rouge, she died at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, at her home. She was 57. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, was on Sunday, Jan. 6, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Visiting resumes at the funeral home chapel on Monday, Jan....
Olen Leblanc
Jan 1, 2008
A retired employee of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, he died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008, at his home in Baton Rouge. He was 84 and a native of Brusly. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home on Thursday, Jan. 3, from 9 a.m. until service at noon. Survived by his former wife, Joyce Yeldell LeBlanc; sister, Rita Gay LeBlanc...
Arthur Furnish
Dec 29, 2007
P Arthur W. A.W. Furnish, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007, at Ochsner Medical Center at age 84. Visitation at Resthaven Funeral Home, on Monday, Dec. 31, from 9 a.m. until funeral service at 10 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Merlin Liverman of Parkview Baptist Church. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Born...
Roy Dardenne, Jr.
Dec 29, 2007
A beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, he passed away Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007, at age 60. He was a graduate of Catholic High School and LSU with a master's degree in library science. He retired from the East Baton Rouge Parish Library and was a former longtime employee of The Advocate. Roy was past president and performer...
Howard Champagne, Sr.
Dec 25, 2007
A resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Killona, he died at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007, in Baton Rouge. He was 74. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Friday, Dec. 28, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting continues at the funeral home Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until service at 10 a.m. Entombment...
Jack Moreau
Dec 25, 2007
A retired engineer with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, he died at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007, at Hospice of Baton Rouge Inpatient Unit Butterfly Wing. He was 78, a resident of Maringouin and a native of Mansura. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway,...
Howard Stephens
Dec 22, 2007
A retired hospital maintenance engineer, he died at 2:44 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007, at his home in Baton Rouge. He was 90 and a native of Washington. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Wednesday, Dec. 26, from noon until religious service at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Mike Collins. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of...
John Lamabe
Dec 21, 2007
Jack Lamabe, 71, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, at his home in Baton Rouge. A major league pitcher, known as Tomatoes to his friends, Jack proudly pitched and coached in two World Series, was the head baseball coach at LSU, then coached for the Rockies and the Padres before he retired. He was an inspirational mentor...
John Garon, Jr.
Dec 21, 2007
A resident of San Francisco, he died at 1:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, at his home. He was 34, born March 13, 1973, in Baton Rouge. Visiting at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church on Saturday, Dec. 29, from 9:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m., celebrated by the Rev. Mike Collins. Private burial will be...
Michael Ponson
Dec 19, 2007
A probation and parole officer with the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, he died at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Mid City. He was 56 and a resident and native of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home chapel, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Friday, Dec. 21, from 9 a.m. until religious...
Donald Fister
Dec 17, 2007
Service Direct Burial Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Wednesday, October 17, 2007 9 a.m. 10 a.m. Cemetery Resthaven Gardens of Memory 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Dale Robert, Sr.
Dec 16, 2007
P A resident of Baton Rouge, he passed away at 8 p.m. Dec. 16, 2007, at home surrounded by his family after a battle with cancer. He was 70 and a native of Donaldsonville. He loved fishing, golfing and LSU tailgating. The founder and and C.E.O. of Intek Corp. South, he was also a veteran of the Army National...
Marguerite Chester
Dec 14, 2007
The eye is a better pupil and more willing than the ear For to see the good in action is what everybody needs. For I may misunderstand you in the high advice you give. But there is no misunderstanding how you act and how you live. With gladness and rejoicing they shall be led. They shall enter into the...
