Obituaries
Carol Jennings
Aug 21, 2015
Carol Scott Jennings, a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, died peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2015, at the Carpenter House of St. Joseph's Hospice. A native of Newcastle, Pennsylvania, and a graduate of Michigan State University, she was 88 years old. It was at Michigan State University that Carol met the late Robert "Bob" Jennings, whom she married in...
Darla Sanders
Aug 19, 2015
Darla "Dinky" Sanders, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2015, at Baton Rouge General. Over the last 30 years, Darla dedicated her time, heart and effort to Parkview Baptist Church. She was also a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Darla gave to all those in need with a loving smile on her face. Darla is survived...
Julius Mire, Jr.
Aug 17, 2015
Julius "Juju" Mire, Jr. A native of Slidell, and resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on August 17, 2015 at the age of 77. Julius was a member of Broadmoor United Methodist Church. He enjoyed playing golf, fishing, and boating, spending time with his children and grandchildren, and watching his grandson play ball. He attended the U.S. Naval...
Donald Strain, Sr.
Aug 16, 2015
Donald A. Strain, Sr. passed away on August 16, 2015 at the Butterfly Wing of Baton Rouge General Hospital. He is back with his loving wife of 57 years. Donald was born in Alexandria, Louisiana and attended Louisiana State University. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Donald retired over 20 years ago from the Louisiana Tax...
Kristie David
Aug 14, 2015
Kristie Ann Calloway David, age 41, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away Friday, August 14, 2015. Kristie is survived by her children, Candice Georgette Taylor and partner, Brock Neames, Alexis Lind David, Skylar Kade David, Larsyn Rylee David; two grandchildren, Easton and Braylee; her parents, David and Valarie Calloway; her two sisters Shannon Calloway Laird and husband Joel...
Patrick Tomeny, Sr.
Aug 13, 2015
Patrick Eugene Tomeny, Sr., 72, a native of White Castle, LA, and living in Baton Rouge since 1976 entered into Eternal Life on August 13, 2015, at 3:05 AM, after a recurrence of brain cancer first diagnosed eight years ago. During this last week of life Patrick was surrounded by a large number of family members and many life-long...
Diane Landry
Aug 10, 2015
Diane Landry, age 64, native of New Orleans, LA, and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on August 10, 2015. Diane was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. She was a creative person who loved to paint, quilt, craft, and design. Being born in the 50's, Diane loved music from that era and listened to it her...
Deborah Greer
Aug 7, 2015
Deborah "Adelaide" Bankston Greer Deborah "Adelaide" Bankston Greer, age 62, passed away on Friday, August 07, 2015. Adelaide is survived by her husband of 31 years, Charles Greer; her daughter, Honey Morris and husband Sam; her grandson, Brady Andrew Morris; her sisters-in-law, Joan Solley and Sylvia Yeager; her brother-in-law, Bob Greer; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded...
James Lindsay
Aug 6, 2015
James Lee Lindsay, age 71, native of Zachary, LA, and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on August 6, 2015. James is survived by his brother, Richard Lindsay and wife Diane. He was preceded in death by his mother, Vickie Lee Cutrer; and grandmother, Georgia M. Cutrer. The family requests that visiting hours be observed on Monday, August...
Conway Odom
Aug 4, 2015
Conway "Connie" Dione Flood Odom Conway "Connie" Dione Flood Odom passed away peacefully at her home in St. Francisville, Louisiana on Tuesday, August 4, 2015; she was 85 years old. A cancer survivor of over 20 years, Connie was born on January 20, 1930 in Miles, Texas, and her family later moved to the community of Clegg in Live...
Carol Feierabend
Aug 3, 2015
Family and Friends may sign the online guest book or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com. Resthaven Gardens of Memory Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge is in charge of funeral arrangements. Service Graveside Service Resthaven Gardens of Memory 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Friday, August 7, 2015 10:00 am...
Terrel Fontenot
Aug 3, 2015
Terrel Gene Fontenot was born August 17, 1933 in Ville Platte, LA and departed this life on August 3, 2015, after a lengthy illness. He was a veteran of the United State Navy and a member of KC Council 8601. He is survived by his wife, Delores Fontenot; daughters, Diane Gamboni of Kent, WA and Debby Roeder of Kent,...
Patricia Bateman
Aug 1, 2015
Patricia Ann DeArmond Bateman was born on May 2nd 1942 to Eloise Bush DeArmond and Allen Samuel DeArmond. She was a graduate of Baton Rouge High School and Louisiana State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master's degree in Education. She taught in Baton Rouge and in New Orleans at both the elementary and...
Patrick Thomas
Jul 31, 2015
Patrick David Thomas, age 33, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2015 in Lafayette, LA. Patrick was a former student at Westdale Elementary School in Baton Rouge, LA. He attended the Progressive Education Program in Asheville, NC, and later attended St. Louis School in Tyler, TX. Most recently, Patrick was a resident of Tison Group Home in Carencro, LA,...
John Devillier, Sr.
Jul 30, 2015
John Davis Devillier, Sr. passed away at the age of 83 on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at his home in Central, Louisiana. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Weston Devillier, Sr. and Cecelia Thomassee Devillier; and siblings, Catherine Patin, Betty Hodges, and Frank Devillier. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Irene Daigle Devillier;...
Mary Fuentes
Jul 30, 2015
Mary Beard Fuentes, 51, of Baton Rouge, La., passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015, at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 3, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 p.m. at St. George Catholic Church in Baton Rouge. Interment will follow at St. George Catholic Church Mausoleum. Mary...
Robert Manuel
Jul 27, 2015
Robert L. Manuel, resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2015, at the age 89. Robert served in the navy during World War II and later retired from IBM. Robert is survived by his wife of 60 years, Anne Manuel; children, Robert Jr. & wife Rebecca, Ron & wife Cammie, Don & wife Melanie, and Julie...
Angeline Yarborough
Jul 26, 2015
Angeline Mae Manda Yarborough (Nana) died peacefully on July 26, 2015. She was surrounded by all her loving family and her devoted caregivers in her final months and days. Angie was a native and lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, born on July 13, 1927, to her beloved parents, Mamie and Vincent J Manda. Angie was a graduate of Baton...
Alvin Brown, Jr.
Jul 25, 2015
Brown, Jr., Alvin Judson "Jud, JB, AJ" of Baton Rouge LA died on July 25, 2015. He was born in Bossier City, LA and graduated from Istrouma High School in 1969. He proudly served in the US Marine Corps as Corporal, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines Regiment, 1st Marine Division from Aug 1969-March 1971 in Vietnam. He received the Purple...
Shirley Alexander
Jul 25, 2015
Shirley W. Alexander, age 92, resident of Pierre Part, LA, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at her residence. Shirley was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Pierre Part, LA, and owned her own beauty shop, Patton's House of Beauty, in Baton Rouge, LA. She also enjoyed sewing, ceramics, and square dancing. She is survived by her...
