Obituaries

Mar 26, 2016

Maurine Dighton, age 79, of Baton Rouge, passed away on March 26, 2016. Maurine was born in Blue Jacket, Oklahoma, to Doran Rufuss Smith and Frances Mae Humphreys Smith. She went to school at Vinita High School. She married Gaylon LeRoy Dighton on December 22, 1957, in Vinita, Oklahoma. She graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University and worked as a...

Mar 24, 2016

"Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us." Romans 8:37. Peter Ivey Harvey, age 91, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2016. He was born in Poplarville, Mississippi on March 15, 1925 to parents Mary Smith Harvey and Willie Harvey, who preceded him in death. Peter was the loving husband of Eva Mae...

Mar 22, 2016

"Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth, Put out my hand, and touched the face of God." - High Flight by John Gillespie Magee, Jr. Malcom C. Gwin, Jr., 77, of Baton Rouge, passed away on March 22, 2016 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Visitation will be Friday, March 25, 2016 at Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Funeral...

Mar 20, 2016

Kellie Broussard Whittemore, age 52, a native of Biloxi, Mississippi, and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on March 20, 2016. Kellie was a graduate of Lee High School and was employed at Crystal Clear Pool Co. Kellie had a heart of gold and was such a friend to many. One of her greatest joys was spending time...

Mar 20, 2016

Patricia Ellen Barker Vasterling peacefully left this life on the first day of spring, March 20, 2016 at 2:25pm, after a long illness and struggle with pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by her family, friends and loved ones at her home in Baton Rouge, where she wished to pass away. Pat was born on October 12, 1930 to Ray...

Mar 19, 2016

Phillip Joseph Roy passed away on March 19 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Born in Alexandria to John and Elaine Roy on November 8, 1973, Phillip attended LSU where he met his wife of nearly twenty years, Karen Fernbaugh Roy. He was dedicated to his true loves, golf and the LSU Tigers, and eagerly counted down the days until SEC...

Mar 18, 2016

Mar 17, 2016

Kelly Reeson, age 43, passed away on March 17, 2016 in Germany. Kelly was the beloved wife of Lt. Col. Greg Reeson, U.S. Army and beloved daughter-in-law of Sandra and Curt Reeson. Kelly is also survived by her parents, Thaddeus "Ted" and Mary Halasa; her daughter, Amanda Ritchings; her sons, Jason Ritchings and Matthew and Jacob Reeson; her sister,...

Mar 16, 2016

Dr. Barry Alan Steele, age 61, resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away March 16, 2016. He was born December 21, 1954 in Fairborn, Ohio. He was an anesthesiologist with Parish Anesthesia at Baton Rouge General. Son of an Air Force officer, Barry lived in England, Germany, and eventually settled in Burkburnett, Texas. He graduated from Burkburnett High School...

Mar 15, 2016

LeRoy James Terrio, Sr. who was a resident of Zachary, passed away on March 15, 2016. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Lee is survived by his children, Leroy J. Terrio, Jr. and his wife, Suzanne, Debra Terrio Landry and her husband, Lloyd Landry, Jr., Margaret Terrio Westcott and her husband, Gary, Cheryl Terrio Taylor and...

Mar 14, 2016

Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Saturday, March 26, 2016 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Service Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Saturday, March 26, 2016 2:30 pm

Mar 12, 2016

Alicia Lavastida Romañach On Saturday, March 12, 2016, five days after suffering a devastating stroke and cerebral hemorrhage, the angels came and took Alicia home to heaven, where Jesus and Mary welcomed her, to be reunited with her loving husband Julio, her parents José and Juana, and her siblings José, Marta Teresita, Carmen Margarita and Sarita (sister-in-law), who all...

Mar 11, 2016

James H. Warfel, age 81, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016. James retired from the Electrical Wholesale Business and was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. James is survived by his wife, Shirley Michiels Warfel; daughters, Gail Landry and husband Tony, Karen Rocker, and Gwen Mahon; grandchildren, Chris Mayeaux and wife Tausha,...

Mar 11, 2016

Marcel J. "Poppa" Leumas, Jr., 85, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016, at Baton Rouge General Hospital after a brief illness. He passed peacefully with his loving wife of 63 years, Dolores "Poppins" Leumas, by his side. Marcel leaves behind his wife, Dolores Sullivan Leumas, of Baton Rouge; sons, Mike Leumas and wife Carmella, Chris Leumas and wife...

Mar 10, 2016

John "Eric" VonMonarch, age 68, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on March 10, 2016. In his early years, Eric loved shooting pool and he owned Mugsy's Billiards for 10 years. Eric has always had a passion for classic cars. He was a member of the Cajun Classic Chevy Club. He was always up for new adventures and...

Mar 10, 2016

Jack D. Stroughter, age 84, a resident of Slaughter, LA, passed away on March 10, 2016. He was a retired business owner and avid sports enthusiast. Jack loved baseball, golf and especially LSU Tiger sports. A loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Janette; children, June & Jimmy Edwards, Judy & Bobby Morris,...

Mar 9, 2016

Amanda Kay Cascio, age 30, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on March 9, 2016. Her struggle is over and she is now a warrior of God. She will always be around. Amanda is survived by her fiancé, Jamie Circello; her son, Logan; her parents, Sherry Romanowski and Steve Cascio; her two sisters, Brittany Cascio and Mallory Romanowski;...

Mar 7, 2016

A resident of Baton Rouge, born August 16, 1966 in Dorchester, MA. Son of Linda Gahagan Petreikis and Vincent Charles Petreikis. Relocated to Louisiana in 1979. Graduated Salmen High School, Slidell, LA in 1984. Attended Loyola University in New Orleans, majoring in acting. Worked in the film industry in Texas, Louisiana and California. Survived by his father, Vincent C....

Mar 7, 2016

Edna Brister, age 86, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016. Edna was born in Rayville, LA, and moved to Columbia, LA, where she graduated from Caldwell High School. After moving to and living in Monroe, LA, Edna moved to Baton Rouge where she worked and retired from South Central Bell. She loved spending...

Mar 7, 2016

Marvin F. Kraft, age 79, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2015. Marvin was born in Baton Rouge on December 20, 1936. He was a graduate of Baton Rouge High and attended LSU. Marvin graduated from Lake City College in Florida, majoring in Turf Management. He worked in the golf industry at golf...