Obituaries

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...

Keith Sparks

Dec 13, 2007

A resident of Maurepas and a native of Baton Rouge, he died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007, at 3:16 p.m. at his home. He was 50. He was cremated at his request by Resthaven Crematory on Friday, Dec. 14. Survived by his wife, Robin J. Sparks; stepdaughter, Regan Andre; sister, Kay Salbador and husband, David, of Gonzales; brother, Michael W....

William Jenkins

Dec 8, 2007

P Vice president of Jenkins Tile Co. and resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Bluebonnet. He was 55 and a native of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Tuesday, Dec. 11, from noon until religious service in the chapel at 1:30 p.m....

Milton Childers

Dec 7, 2007

Milton Arthur Childers, born in Monroe, found peace at age 84 on Friday, Dec. 7, 2007. In keeping with his wishes, he will be cremated and burial will be in the family plot in West Monroe. He served honorably and with pride in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II in New Guinea and Australia. Survived by...

Lovie Stevens

Dec 6, 2007

A sales associate for J.C. Penney and a resident of Baton Rouge, she died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, at her home. She was 73 and a native of McAdams, Miss. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Friday, Dec. 7, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 8, from noon until religious service at 2...

William Johnson

Dec 4, 2007

A native and resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 1:06 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 80 and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Wednesday, Dec. 5, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting resumes at St....

James Kiper

Dec 3, 2007

Our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother and loving friend, he went to be with the Lord after a long and courageous fight with lung cancer on Monday, Dec. 3, at 3 p.m. He was taken care of by the wonderful staff on the oncology floor at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 60, a...

Stephen Vargo

Dec 3, 2007

A resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Kalkaska, Mich., he died at 11:15 a.m. Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, at Ollie Steele Burden Manor. He was 83 and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II, having served in the South Pacific. Memorial service at Parkview Baptist Church, 11795 Jefferson Highway, on Saturday, Dec. 29, at 10...

Virginia Pipes

Dec 2, 2007

A resident of Franklin and a native of Amite, she died at 2:15 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 71. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Friday, Dec. 7, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting continues at the funeral home chapel on Saturday, Dec. 8,...

Carolyn Brown-Murtes

Dec 1, 2007

Carolyn Nicholson Brown Murtes was taken from us unexpectedly Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. Visitation at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Tuesday, Dec. 4, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visitation resumes in the funeral home chapel Wednesday, Dec. 5, from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at...

Hannah Szkatulski

Dec 1, 2007

Funeral service for Mrs. Ann Szkatulski, 96, of Baton Rouge, will be at 1 p.m., Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway. Visitation at the funeral home on Monday from 10 a.m. until service. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Born Sept. 26, 1911, she passed away Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007, in Lafayette. She was...

Virginia Garon

Nov 28, 2007

A resident and native of Baton Rouge, she died at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 82. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home chapel, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Friday, Nov. 30, from 1 p.m. until service at 3:30 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Milford Walters. Interment in Resthaven Gardens...

John Seguin

Nov 27, 2007

A native and resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 11:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007, at his home. He was 82, born Nov. 22, 1925, and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Visitation at Resthaven Funeral Home on Thursday, Nov. 29, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visitation resumes Friday from 8:30 a.m. until service in the...

Paul Bazile

Nov 27, 2007

Paul arrived in this world on June 4, 1970, and departed this life Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007, at East Jefferson General Hospital in Metairie. He was employed at ECM Consultants Inc. as an engineer project manager. Those who are left to treasure his memory include his mother, Elaine Bazile; fiance, Denisha Dorsey; brother, Damian A. Mayho; grandmother, Mattie Floyd;...

Karen Mcrae

Nov 26, 2007

P A resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 7:21 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2007, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 60 and a native of New Orleans. Visiting at House of Hope, 16273 Florida Blvd., on Wednesday, Nov. 28, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting resumes Thursday from 8:30 a.m. until service...