Obituaries

Zoe Walter

May 16, 2018

Zoe D. Walter, age 84, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA and native of Sri Lanka, passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2018. Zoe began her education in Catholic girls' school in Sri Lanka where she went on to practice medicine. She immigrated to the US in 1972 where she began a residency at LSU. After being on staff...

Walter Arnette, Jr.

May 16, 2018

Walter Gregory (Greg) Arnette, Jr. died in the early hours of May 16, 2018, after a lengthy illness, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, Darlene Russell Arnette, his children, Walter Gregory (Corky) Arnette, III and wife Rebecca McLaughlin Arnette, of Houma, La., Leigh Elizabeth Arnette, Baton Rouge, Joseph Gregory (Joe) Arnette and friend Kelley Marlowe,Baton...

William Bordelon

May 15, 2018

William Walter Bordelon, age 64, peacefully entered the arms of Jesus on May 15, 2018 at his home in Baton Rouge, LA. Known as Billy or Bill to friends and family, he was born in Lake Charles, LA. He worked in consulting engineering most of his life. Longtime member of Chapel on the Campus/Oaks, and active in Medical Centers...

Eleanor Cole

May 14, 2018

Eleanor Perkins Cole passed away at Our Lady of the Lake on Monday, May 14, 2018 at the age of 97. She was born on April 6, 1921 in Smithfield, NC, to Norris Lynwood Perkins and Pearl Stancil Perkins. She attended Women's College of the University of North Carolina and worked at the Fairchild Aircraft Factory during World War...

Elaine Edwards

May 14, 2018

Elaine Schwartzenburg Edwards was born in Marksville, Louisiana, on March 8, 1929, the only daughter and middle child of Myrl and Errol Schwartzenburg. An amazing life awaited her. She completed her education in parochial and public schools in Marksville. She met and married her childhood sweetheart and they moved to Crowley, Louisiana where she became a stay-at-home Mom to...

Ruby Kerner

May 14, 2018

Ruby Drake Kerner passed from this life after a brief illness on May 14, 2018 at 91years of age. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Helen McGawley; her daughter, Diane Vercher; her granddaughter, Amy Utter; her grandson and his wife, Ryan and Amanda Utter; and great grandchildren, Wyatt and Evie Utter. The family is grateful...

Josephine Easley

May 12, 2018

Josephine Cinquemano Easley, a long- time resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on May 12, 2018, in New Roads, LA at the age of 97. She was bom on June 15, 1920, in Lake Charles, LA to Anthony Cinquemano and Annette Dazzio. Josephine spent her younger years in Corsicana TX. She was fifteen when her family moved to...

Zachariah Badon

May 8, 2018

Zachariah "Zach" Morrison Badon, passed away on May 8, 2019, at the age of 21. He loved working on cars, fishing, and most importantly he loved his family. He is survived by his father, Robert Badon; his mother and step-father, Tracey and Tommy Poole; his grandmother, Rebecca Badon; his siblings, Jeremy Norris and wife Kisti, Matt Badon, Travis Badon...

Jere' Johnson, Sr.

May 7, 2018

Tommy Aime

May 6, 2018

Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Saturday, May 12, 2018 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Service Service Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Saturday, May 12, 2018 2:00 pm Cemetery Resthaven Gardens of Memory 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816

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Carrie Charleville

May 4, 2018

Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Tuesday, May 8, 2018 9:00 am-10:00 am Service Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Tuesday, May 8, 2018 10:00 am Cemetery Resthaven Gardens of Memory 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816

Paul Pancoast

May 3, 2018

Surrounded by family and loved ones, Paul Vincent Pancoast Jr. crossed over peacefully into the arms of our Lord late Thursday May 3, 2018. The epitome of class, honor, and integrity, he was a devoted husband of 69 years and loving father of 4. A product of humble roots in New Orleans during the great depression, Paul earned the...

Donald Hammons

May 2, 2018

Donald Wayne Hammons, age 86, resident of Baton Rouge, La, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday May 2, 2018 at 10:00pm. He was born in Downsville, Louisiana to Harvey and Effie Hammons. He served in the Army during the Korean war from 1953 to 1955. Don married Bonnie Jean Ozley of Arcadia on January 27, 1956....

David Bella

May 1, 2018

David John Bella, beloved husband of Dessie Bella, wonderful father of Annelise Bella, and kind and supportive stepfather of Matthew, Donnie and Jonathan Malarcher, passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 9:15 PM with Dessie by his side. David, a native resident of Baton Rouge, was born on January 14, 1959. He was educated at St. Thomas More...

Donald Sturgeon

Apr 27, 2018

Donald Claude Sturgeon, born July 25, 1936, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on April 27, 2018. Donald was married for sixty-two years to Bettie Lou Sturgeon. They first met at Odessa Senior High School in Odessa, Texas. Donald and Bettie had many adventures through their lives. Donald worked as a machinist, a millwright, and finally started his...

Shirley Itson

Apr 26, 2018

Shirley Sue Itson, passed away peacefully at Old Jefferson Community Care Center in Baton Rouge, LA, on Thursday, April 26, 2018, at the age of 85. A native of Silsbee, TX, and a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Shirley was a retired administrative assistant with 30 years of experience. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded...

Jerome Plauche

Apr 26, 2018

Jerome Cox Plauche, a native of Plaucheville, LA and longtime resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2018 at the age of 78. He was an active member of St. George Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. He served in the US Navy and also served as a volunteer fireman for St. George Fire Department. He...

Donald Broussard

Apr 26, 2018

Donald Joseph Broussard, 83, of Baton Rouge, LA passed away April 26th after a battle with Luekemia. Visitation will be Sunday at 5 PM to 8:00 PM at Resthaven Garden of Memory & Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway. Rosary will be recited at 7:15 PM and lead by the Order of the Holy Sepulchre. Funeral Services will be at...

Mary Fischer

Apr 25, 2018

Ernest Leblanc

Apr 25, 2018

Ernest P. "Dickie" LeBlanc completed his earthly journey at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at Old Jefferson Community Care Center. He was 92, born in Morganza on November 15, 1925, to Abel and Corrine LeBlanc. He was a kind man with a Christian heart, a sweet spirit, and a gentle soul. He was an amazing husband of almost...