Obituaries

Oct 7, 2015

Maurine Compton Russell, age 77, native of Louisville, KY, and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on October 7, 2015. The family requests that visiting hours be observed on Saturday, October 10, 2015, at Grand Lake Community Church, 954 LA-384, Lake Charles, LA 70607, from 12:00 PM until service at 2:00 PM. Family and friends may sign the...

Oct 6, 2015

Brad David Tramonte, age 41, native of Baton Rouge, LA, and resident of Walker, LA, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2015. Brad loved fishing, sports, and spending time with his family and friends. He was known best for his great sense of humor. He is survived by his children, Grace & Preston Tramonte; his significant other, Samantha Thibaut...

Oct 5, 2015

Carolyn Beal Chaisson, age 77, passed away on October 5, 2015 at her residence. She enjoyed painting, helping nurse injured animals, jewelry making, and scrapbooking. She was a retired registered nurse. Carolyn was a member of Parkview Baptist Church and a member of Sweet Adelines. Carolyn was a great wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She took joy in hearing...

Oct 5, 2015

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7-9 Jeralyn "Jerri" Landry Trahan passed peacefully into the Lord's hand on October 5, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Jerri was born on March 28, 1955, in Baton Rouge, LA, to Joseph Ira Landry, Jr. and Jenora...

Oct 2, 2015

Larry Griffin, age 45, passed away on October 2, 2015 at his home. Larry read the 23rd Psalm every night before bed. Larry was a 17 year employee of Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Funeral Home. We will miss him very much. Larry is survived by his beloved wife, Christina Griffin; his daughter, Lareshia Mosby; his sons, Vernon Mosby...

Oct 2, 2015

Service Resthaven Gardens of Memory 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Saturday, October 10, 2015 10:00 am Cemetery Resthaven Gardens of Memory 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816

Oct 2, 2015

Winnie Anselmo, age 95, went to meet her Savior in glory, on October 2, 2015. Winnie is survived by her daughter, Tammie Kelley and husband, Buddy; her three sons, Larry Anselmo, Bubba Anselmo and wife, Wanda, and Barry Anselmo and wife, Renee; her son-in-law, Russ Thibodeaux; her grandchildren, Rachel Godawa (Travis), Jeremy Kelley, Amber Lott (Trent), Bridgette, and Courtney...

Oct 1, 2015

Family and friends may sign the online guest book or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.

Oct 1, 2015

LeRoy J. Landry, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully at the age of 89 at his home on October 1st, 2015 at 8:25am. LeRoy was a WWII veteran and a graduate of Dutchtown High School and Baton Rouge Business College. He was retired from Ethyl Corporation. He is preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Edna...

Oct 1, 2015

Betty Ann Harper Speight passed peacefully into her Father's hands on Thursday, October 1, 2015. Betty was born on November 23, 1959, in Pineville, LA, to Shirley Bordelon Helms and Ernest Henry Harper. The family grew up in Marksville and enjoyed ripping in the mud, eating Pronto Pups, and cooking Cochon de Lait together as a family on the...

Sep 30, 2015

Dorothy Estelle Maier, age 85, passed away on September 30, 2015. Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Robbie Maier; her sons, Eric Maier, Charles Alexander, and John Alexander; and her brother, Lewis Gremillion. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bernard and Moteal Gremillion; and her nine sisters, Vivian Blakewood, Vera Guillory, Vergie Swenson, Bobby Hotard, Blanch Buhler,...

Sep 29, 2015

Dr. Donald Joseph Perrere, DDS., age 81, passed away on September 29, 2015. Dr. Perrere was the 1952 Valedictorian of Ascension Catholic High School in Donaldsonville. He went on to the Loyola University of the South School of Pharmacy and was first in his class at the College of Dentistry of Loyola University in 1958. He received many awards...

Sep 26, 2015

Virgie Lee Stephens, age 87, native of Brookhaven, MS, and resident of Centreville, MS, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2015. Virgie is survived by her daughters, Eva Monroe and husband Joe, Ivy Walters and husband Frank, Lula Sanford and husband Otto; sons, James T. Lambert and wife Patricia, Octave Lambert, Jr. and Michael Anthony Lambert; 10 grandchildren; 22...

Sep 26, 2015

A. Lynne Gillespie Krogstad, age 62, native of Meridian, MS, and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2015, at the Carpenter House. Lynne was a lover of family, history, art, and travel. Lynne attended the University of Mississppi where she received a BA in History and a Juris Doctorate. She will be missed by...

Sep 26, 2015

Vera G. Mayeux, age 93, native of New Roads, LA, and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2015. She was a volunteer at the Catholic Life Center for the Diocese of Baton Rouge for 20 years. Vera is survived by her sons, Ray Mayeux and wife Carol, Michael Mayeux, and David Mayeux and wife...

Sep 25, 2015

Sep 24, 2015

Family and friends may sign the online guest book or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.

Sep 24, 2015

Brenda Kelley Hotard, age 64, native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2015. Brenda was a retired employee of the Louisiana Department of Revenue. She was an avid LSU fan and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Brenda is survived by her husband of 40 years, Vincent P. Hotard; son, Mark Hotard and...

Sep 24, 2015

Leah Aime Jasinksi, age 89, passed away on September 24, 2015. Leah is survived by her daughter, Beverly Fortenberry of Baton Rouge, LA; her son, Ronnie J. Jasinski and wife, Carol of Many, LA; six grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Felix J. Jasinkski; her parents, Joseph Octave Aime and Marcelite Lalumandier Aime;...

Sep 23, 2015

Elaine Anderson Ellis, age 84, native of Collinsville, TX, and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2015. Elaine is survived by her daughter, Deborah Stephens and husband Barry of Lubbock, TX; sons, William Roy Ellis and wife Michelle of Bryson City, NC, Robert Anderson Ellis of Baton Rouge, LA, and Charles Randall Ellis and...