Obituaries

Jan 14, 2018

Marjorie "GaGa" Tyler Mims, age 94, passed peacefully in her Baton Rouge home on Sunday, January 14, 2018. A woman of the Greatest Generation and a proud part of the Rosie the Riveter movement, GaGa led a life of service to her country and to others. At 18-years old, she left her small hometown, Spring Hill, LA, against her...

Jan 13, 2018

David "Dave" Allen Amos passed on to his eternal life at the age of 67 on January 13, 2018. He peacefully took his last breath at home surrounded by his family. Dave was born on September 29, 1950 in Fayetteville, North Carolina and was a long time resident of Baton Rouge, La. He spent several years in California after...

Jan 13, 2018

I trusted in, relied on, and was confident in you, O Lord; I said, you are my God. My times are in your hands. Psalm 31:14-15 Janice Creech Earnest passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at the age of 71. She was born on April 30, 1946 in Stromsburg, NE. She was a member of Parkview Baptist Church....

Jan 12, 2018

Hazel Anders Bolin, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away peacefully at St. Clare Manor after a long battle with Alzheimer's at the age of 90. Hazel was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who was always thoughtful and kind to others. She had a zest for life and always had a smile on her face expressing a...

Jan 11, 2018

Bernice B. Riche, age 95, a native of Cottonport, LA and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on January 11, 2018. Bernice married the love of her life, Leslie Jerome Riche in 1942. She moved to Baton Rouge from Chalmette, LA following Katrina. Bernice was a proficient seamstress and homemaker. She will be dearly missed by everyone who...

Jan 11, 2018

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Jan 9, 2018

Alexandra Kate Babcock, a native and resident of Baton Rouge and a child of God, went home to be with her heavenly Father on January 9, 2018 as a result of an automobile accident. Alex was 25 years old and an RN-BSN who worked in the ICU at OLOL hospital in Baton Rouge. She had planned to return to...

Jan 9, 2018

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. (2 Timothy 4:7-8) William" Bill" E. Hamilton was born June 15, 1961 in Lake Charles, LA. He went to be with Lord January 9, 2018 at Baton Rouge General Mid City Butterfly Wing. He was 56 and a native of Rayne, LA and...

Jan 9, 2018

H.C. "Bud" Garrison passed away on January 9, 2018, at the age of 80, surrounded by his family at North Oak Hospital in Hammond, LA. He was a native of Athens, GA and a resident of Springfield, LA. Bud retired as a Sergeant with the Baton Rouge Police Department. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge, Al...

Jan 8, 2018

Ivy James Braud, age 88, a native of New Sarpy, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on January 8, 2018. Ivy is survived by his wife of 66 years, Winnona Lear Braud; his children, Chris Braud and wife Debbie, Craig Braud and wife Pam, Ivy Braud, Jr. and wife Cheryl, and Sheldon Braud and wife...

Jan 5, 2018

Ann Clairece Woods Adkins, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Friday January 5th, 2018 at the age of 83. Despite being born into near-poverty conditions in Kosciusko, MS, growing up without a mother and marrying at age 16, she was a true survivor and a quick study. Ann bought herself a sewing machine with...

Jan 4, 2018

Harry Edward Wilthew Harry, age 83, a resident of Baton Rouge, La., passed away on January 4, 2018. He served in the United States Navy on the submarine USS Dogfish and later retired from Kaiser Aluminum after 35 years. Harry is survived by his wife of 49 years, Margaret; his four children, Karen, Janine, Michael and David; and his...

Jan 4, 2018

James "Paul" Brown, age 62, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on January 4, 2018. Paul is survived by son; Andrew (April), brothers; Lynn (Velma), Cliff (Fran), Kenneth (Patricia), seven grandchildren. He is preceded in death by parents William & Elsie Brown. Visiting hours will take place at Resthaven Funeral Home on January 8, 2017 from 12:00 pm-2:00...

Jan 1, 2018

Bursavich, George “Bart”

Bart, a Loving brother and friend, passed away at his residence on September 25, 2018, at the age of 69. Bart was born in 1948 and was one of seven siblings who grew up in Baker, Louisiana.

Visitation will be at Resthaven Funeral Home on Old Jefferson Highway from 6pm-9pm Monday, October...

Jan 1, 2018

Strong, kind, passionate and loving are just a few words to describe our amazing mother, grandmother and sister. Iris Richard passed away on January 1, 2018 at St. Joseph Carpenter House. With a passion for life, you could always find Iris with a smile on her face. She was an avid gardener and loved beautiful flowers. She joins the...

Dec 29, 2017

Robert "Bob" Roberts, age 75, a native of Minden, LA and a resident of Port Allen, LA passed away on December 29, 2017. Bob was a retired West Monroe Fire Chief and was an LSU Fire Training Instructor. He was an avid LSU Tigers, New Orleans Saints, and St. Louis Cardinals fan. He loved tending to flowers. Bob is...

Dec 29, 2017

Clifton "Cliff" Melerine, age 64, a resident of Denham Springs and a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish passed away on Friday, December 29, 2017. Cliff graduated from Chalmette High School and later married the love of his life, Jewel (Julie) Melerine. Cliff was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, father-in-law, brother-in-law, cousin and friend. Cliff enjoyed fishing,...

Dec 29, 2017

Jonnie Mae Allen, age 63, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on December 29, 2017. Jonnie graduated from Sacred Heart Special Ed. She worked for over 14 years at the Baton Rouge Sheltered Workshop. She participated in the Special Olympics and loved her family dearly. She is survived by her mother, Mary Joyce Gill Allen;...

Dec 27, 2017

Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Saturday, December 30, 2017 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Service Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Saturday, December 30, 2017 1:00 pm Cemetery Resthaven Gardens of Memory 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816

Dec 27, 2017

Wilbur Vester Rogers, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017. He had been a long time resident of Baton Rouge, but at the time of his death was living in Shreveport, La. Mr. Rogers was born and grew up in Jonesboro, La. At the age of 17 he joined the Navy as WWII began. He saw action...