Obituaries

Paula Haydell

Apr 9, 2018

Janet Paula Haydell Anderson Via (04/27/34 - 04/09/18) She lived a Good Life until her debilitating stroke on May 5th, 2016. As she had hoped, she passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was a Mother to four children, the youngest who preceded her in death, Paul J. Anderson, Jr. (Andy). She leaves behind two daughters, Deborah Anderson Moody...

Joellen Toups

Apr 8, 2018

Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Thursday, April 12, 2018 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Brenda Reid

Apr 7, 2018

Brenda S. Reid (Guillory), 63, resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on April 7, 2018. Graduate of Hammond High School, class of 1972, winner of a Betty Crocker Scholarship to Southeastern University in Hammond, LA., she spent many years as a Banker before becoming a mother, and married to Michael A. Reid, a devoted wife and mother to...

Virginia Booker

Apr 7, 2018

Virginia Rose "Ginny" Jones Booker, age 95, a native of Cleburne, TX and a long-time resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on April 7, 2018. She was a Parishioner of St. Aloysius Catholic Church, an avid LSU Tiger fan, she loved to play bridge and read. She is survived by her children, Robert A. Booker, Jr. and wife...

Jay Rabalais

Apr 6, 2018

Absolutely the most entertaining man that family, friends, and co-workers had the pleasure and privilege to know, Jay W. Rabalais lost his courageous battle with ALS at the BRGMC BB on Friday, April 6, 2018, at the age of 51. Jay's quick wit and contagious smile were unlike anyone else's. His bravery and strength throughout his fight were an...

Jeanette Hurst

Apr 5, 2018

Jeanette Hurst, 92, a resident of Covington, LA and previous resident of Metairie, LA passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2018. A graveside service and burial will be held at Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 11:00am. Service Graveside Resthaven Funeral Home ...

Derek Smith

Apr 4, 2018

Derek Sean Smith, age 46, a resident of Baton Rouge, La passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. Derek was born in Alexandria, La and resided in Morgan City, La where he met the love of his life Brenda Ann Pittman where they blended a family in 1991. Derek loved traveling, cooking, and spending time with his grandchildren. Derek...

David Gilin

Apr 1, 2018

David James Gilin, age 84, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, peacefully entered a new eternal life in God's Kingdom, leaving behind his loved ones, on Easter Sunday, April 1st, 2018. David graduated from the University of Detroit with a Bachelor of Engineering. He retired from BASF where he worked most of his career at both the Michigan and...

Ronald Artigue

Apr 1, 2018

Ronald Artigue, 78, a resident of Port Barre, LA, passed away April 1, 2018. He enjoyed wood working. Ronald is survived by wife Nancy Artigue; daughter; Monica Geoffroy and husband David; son Ricky Artigue; sister, Georgette Guidroz; 4 grandchildren, Brittany Bozzell, Jonathan Bozzell, Zachary Artigue and Alexandra Artigue; Stepdaughters, Vikki Arnaud and husband Jerry Paul Arnaud, Cheri Artigue; Stepson,...

John Bellew

Mar 31, 2018

John, aged 74, passed away on 3-31-18 surrounded by family. He was born in N.Y. to Michael F X and Elizabeth Bellew. After service with the U.S. Navy, he followed his career as a psychologist working and retiring with LA DHH. John is survived by his wife of 48 yrs, Jette Bellew; his children: Michael Bellew and Trine Bellew;...

Gerard Lejeune

Mar 31, 2018

Gerard Alfred LeJeune, born on January 10, 1934 and joined the Lord in his home on March 31, 2018. He is a graduate of Catholic High and LSU. He served our nation in the Korean conflict in the US Marines corps. He was a former sales manager for State National Life Insurance. He was also former football & basketball...

Gregory Skidmore

Mar 30, 2018

Gregory Skidmore, age 56, a resident of Natchez Mississippi, passed away on Friday, March 30th, 2018. Greg was born in Baker, Louisiana, and he graduated in 1980 from Baker High School. Greg and his late wife, Rebecca were married 26 beautiful years. His greatest joy was fishing and being in the outdoors with his two sons. Gregory is survived...

Ann Crews

Mar 26, 2018

Elizabeth Ann Taylor Crews, age 89, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on March 26, 2018. Ann was foremost a devout Christian and a member of the Swaggart Media Ministries. She loved to debate politics, enjoyed growing hibiscus and tended her goldfish. Ann's world centered around family where she reigned as the matriarch. Ann is survived by...

Herbert Duncan Jr.

Mar 25, 2018

Herbert H. Duncan, Jr., 81, of Zachary, LA., passed away on March 25, 2018. He was born in Many, LA in 1936. He earned a BA degree and in 1961 a law degree, both from Tulane University. He practiced law in Morgan City, LA and was a lobbyist for Southern Pacific Railroad. He then finished his career after 13...

Brian Doyle

Mar 25, 2018

Brian went to be with his Lord and Savior and Master, Jesus Christ, on March 25th 2018 at 1:30 am. He is now reunited with his wife, Christy, whom he absolutely adored, and who passed away on 7/8/2011. He will also be with the three children he never met, two miscarried and one stillborn, a son, Joseph James, as...

Willam Webb

Mar 24, 2018

William Thomas Webb, age 55, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on March 24, 2018 at his home from complications of diabetes. William is survived by his wife, Cindy Haulard Webb; his sister, Martha Webb and spouse Cindy Schneider of Baton Rouge; his brother, John Webb and wife Christine Webb of Angers, France; and several nieces and...

Marjorie Wilson

Mar 24, 2018

Wilson, Marjorie Cleo Johnson A resident of Baton Rouge was born on June 10, 1941, and died on March 24, 2018, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Marjorie worked at Bolton's Pharmacy from 1966 until 1992. She then went to work at Pennington Biomedical Research Center and served as Associate Executive Director Administration/Finance until she retired. She is...

David Bowman

Mar 23, 2018

David Bowman, age 61, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2018. He was an Army Veteran, drilling consultant, and commercial pilot for EBR mosquito control. David is survived by his wife of 37 years, Emily Bowman; son, David "Michael" Bowman; daughters, Ivy Harp and husband Eric, Amy Townsend and husband Jared, Kim Bowman,...

Bryan Thompson

Mar 23, 2018

Bryan Garrett Thompson, 37, a lifelong resident of Central, LA passed away on March 23, 2018. Bryan graduated from Central Private and LSU. Bryan was a Police Officer for 14 years and was a member of the Baton Rouge Union of Police and the Fraternal Order of Police. Bryan is survived by his wife of 12 years, Vicki Thompson;...

Theresa Miley

Mar 21, 2018

A longtime resident of Baton Rouge, Theresa Roques Miley passed away at home March 21, 2018. Theresa was born in Paulina, LA on February 9, 1929. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Theresa, a devout Catholic, will always be remembered as an honest person who was kind and gentle. She had over 40 years of employment...