Obituaries

Dec 21, 2016

Lisa Michelle Harper, age 51, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at the Butterfly Wing. Lisa was a graduate of Belaire High School and Southeastern Louisiana University, School of Nursing. She practiced as an operating room registered nurse for several years. Lisa had a great love and dedication to her family and...

Dec 21, 2016

Service Graveside Service Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Monday, December 26, 2016 11:00 AM Cemetery Resthaven Gardens of Memory 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816

Dec 20, 2016

Clay J. Parent, Jr., known as C.J., a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away at the age of 90 on December 20th, 2016. He was a father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Never was there a more steadfast and diligent worker and breadwinner. He proudly served his country in WWII as a signalman in the U.S. Navy. He is preceded in...

Dec 20, 2016

Dec 18, 2016

Mary Kathleen Babin, age 68, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016. A lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, she was born June 20, 1948. A graduate of Glen Oaks High School, she was a Certified Tumor Registrar previously employed at Mary Bird Perkins. She enjoyed traveling, spending time at family camp in Buras, Louisiana with her husband; as well...

Dec 18, 2016

Mary Jane McFarland (Miss Nan) left her earthly home to join with her family in their heavenly home with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at 11:36 am at Our House for Respite in Plaquemine, Louisiana. Miss Nan was born on August 3, 1935, to Effie and Nelson Norman of Simmesport, Louisiana. She went on to...

Dec 15, 2016

Myrtle S. Maynard, age 89, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on December 15, 2016. Visitation will be held at Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA on Monday, January 2, 2017 from 10:00am until a memorial service at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the flood...

Dec 15, 2016

Jennifer B. Gauthier passed away on December 15, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. She was born June 17, 1969 in Baton Rouge and she was a parishioner at Most Blessed Sacrament Church. She was a member of National Charity League and a founding member of MBS Youth Group. She attended Lee High and Northwestern University. Jennifer is...

Dec 14, 2016

On December 14, 2016, our Heavenly Father opened his arms and accepted Kevin Gordon Ruh (born February 18, 1989) into Heaven. Kevin was preceded in death by his father, Nathan F. Ruh, his grandfather, Gordon Flory and the Love of his Life, Victoria Voohries. He is survived by his grandmother, Dot Flory; his mother, Sharon Flory Reine, who will...

Dec 13, 2016

Ronald Blum, age 57, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on December 13, 2016. Ronald was a local musician. He was a bass guitarist in two local bands, Chokin' Spanky and Fury. Ronald is survived by his wife, Janice Treadaway; his daughter, Sarah Campuzano and husband, Jorge; and his brothers, Walter Blum and wife, Mary, and Donald Blum....

Dec 12, 2016

Emily Annette Widiger, 94, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2016. Emily is survived by her daughter, Beth Rachal and husband Mike; her sons, Arthur P. Widiger, David J. Widiger and wife Debra, and James R. Widiger and wife Sandy; her brothers, Jim Bernthal and wife Elsie and John Bernthal; her sister-in-law, Bernice Bernthal; her brother-in-law, Wally Schramm; her...

Dec 12, 2016

Phyllis Campagna passed away on December 12, 2016 at the age of 70. Funeral Arrangements will be held at Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to The Care Center and Hospice of Baton Rouge. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's...

Dec 11, 2016

Dec 8, 2016

On December 8th, at the age of 82, Bob passed away peacefully in his home after a long battle with cancer. As the patriarch of the family, he was affectionately known as "DaddyBob" by his eleven grandchildren. After a long career with Tyler Pipe, he retired in Baton Rouge. Although a long time resident, he was never far removed...

Dec 6, 2016

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the ALS Association at www.alsa.org. Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Sunday, December 11, 2016 10:00 am-11:00 am Service Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Sunday, December 11, 2016 11:00 am

Dec 6, 2016

Pearl T. Lafayette, age 73, of Baton Rouge, passed away comfortably at Baton Rouge General's Butterfly Wing on December 6, 2016 following a prolonged battle with cancer. Funeral service will be conducted by Executive Pastor Lee Hailey at Parkview Baptist Church, Baton Rouge, on Friday, December 9 at 11 a.m. with time for refreshment and fellowship following. Pearl was...

Dec 6, 2016

Pamela Diane Graves Burnette, originally from Lenoir City, Tennessee, but now a current resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday December 6, 2016, after a short illness. She received her GED from Maryville Community College. In her life she was a concrete mason, an addictions counselor in a treatment center, performed apartment maintenance, and was a computer...

Dec 5, 2016

Bruce Dempsey, age 59, passed away December 5, 2016 in Baton Rouge, LA. Bruce was born on December 29, 1956 in Springfield, Ohio and moved to Baton Rouge shortly thereafter. He attended and graduated from Woodlawn High School. After graduating, he worked as a carpenter and had his own framing crews building houses throughout the Baton Rouge area. In...

Dec 5, 2016

Betty Cotten Watkins, age 79, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on December 5, 2016. Betty was an amazing homemaker. She truly enjoyed taking care of her family. Everyone loved her home cooking and sweet smile. She loved to host all of her family and friends and they will dearly miss her. Betty is survived by her...

Dec 5, 2016

Thomas W. Clark, age 90, born on December 21, 1925 in Lingle, Wyoming, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2016. Thomas received his diploma from Lingle High School. He later attended University of Wyoming, where he earned his Degree in BSEE. He worked for Boeing Aircraft - Honeywell and BASF Chemical Corporation. Thomas was an active member of St....