Obituaries
Grace Gussman
Feb 21, 2015
Grace Bush Gussman, age 96, left this world on February 21, 2015 at The Carpenter House in Baton Rouge. She was born March 9, 1918. She was a native of Covington, LA, but lived most of her life in Baton Rouge. Grace worked for the State Department of Transporation for 40 years. She was a member of Francis Asbury...
Hien Tran
Feb 19, 2015
Hien Tran passed away on February 19, 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 and Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Friday, February 20, 2015 5:00 pm - 9:00...
Cecile Penn
Feb 19, 2015
Cecile Theresa Dupont Penn was a native of Simmesport, LA. She passed away after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer's on February 19, 2015 at Sunrise Assisted Living on Siegen Lane in Baton Rouge she was 92 years of age. She has resided in Baton Rouge since 1950 where she finished her career working with her husband in their own...
Wilma Simon
Feb 18, 2015
"Lord, Lord, Lord" Wilma Beatrice Brown Simon was born on October 12, 1933 in Winnfield, Louisiana to Rosie and Leamon Brown, Sr. In 1948, she married Leon Simon, Sr. and they lived in Elizabeth, Louisiana. To this union, 5 children were born.Wilma accepted Christ at a young age. She attended church faithfully and served in various capacities. Wilma was...
Bryan King
Feb 17, 2015
Bryan Leo King, age 55, who was a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on February 17, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Bryan was a 1977 graduate of Broadmoor High School. He recently retired after being employed for 30 years at a Utility Services Plant in the Geismar area. He was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church....
Marianne Bennett
Feb 16, 2015
Marianne was granted her Angel Wings on February 16, 2015 when her gentle heart ceased at the age of 54. In her late 40's Marianne became increasingly confined to a wheelchair due to progressive complications related to Spina Bifada. She was an incredible artist and loved spending time with her family and communicating with friends. She spent many peaceful...
Peggy Weldon
Feb 16, 2015
Peggy Faye Blackwell Weldon Peggy Faye Blackwell Weldon, 84, peacefully went to be with her Lord on Monday, February 16, 2015. While her memory faded in recent years, we are thankful that her faith, and her loving, sweet, and gentle spirit remained with her, and us, until the Lord called her home. Peggy, a native of Simpson, Louisiana and...
Marjorie Frey
Feb 15, 2015
Marjorie "Margie" Higgins Frey, the heart of our family and love of our lives, lost her battle with pulmonary fibrosis on Sunday, February 15, 2015. Born in New Orleans on January 7, 1931, she spent her childhood in New Orleans, graduated from John McDonogh High School, then worked for the phone company until she married and moved to Baton...
John Clay Iii
Feb 14, 2015
John William Clay III, age 49, passed away at his home in Metairie, Louisiana on February 14, 2015. John loved the outdoors, walking, hiking, biking, golfing, fishing, hunting, riding his dirt bike, and playing sports with his nephews. He attended college at Tarleton University in Stephenville. John most recently lived in the Baton Rouge and New Orleans where he...
James Mcdaniel
Feb 13, 2015
James W. McDaniel James W. "Fip" McDaniel, age 77, of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2015, at his home after a long battle with cancer. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother and son. James was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. He worked in the engineering field for over 50 years....
Oliver Markland, Jr.
Feb 12, 2015
Oliver Wendell Markland, Jr. Oliver Wendell Markland, Jr., age 86, who was a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2015. Oliver was retired from the Army after 20 years of service and retired from Sears after 30 years of service. He was also a past commander of Post 38 in the American Legion. Oliver...
Darryl Castleberry
Feb 11, 2015
Darryl Thomas Casstleberry II "Little Darryl" Darryl Castleberry, native and resident of Baton Rouge, La, passed away on February 11, 2015 at the age of 50. He is survived by his loving & devoted wife, Wanda Castleberry; dogs, Blue, Bell and Baby Girl; sister-in-law Brenda Champagne and husband Carl; brother-in-law, Kenny Bueche; mother, Janice Castleberry; grandmother, Dimple Welsh and...
Sang Tran
Feb 10, 2015
Sang Tran passed away on February 10, 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 and Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Thursday, February 12, 2015 6:00 pm-9:00 pm Service...
June Watson
Feb 10, 2015
June Spurlock Watson June Spurlock Watson, age 73, who was a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2015. June is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Joe Watson; daughter, Mary Ann Watson; son, Christopher Watson and wife Pascale; two grandchildren; and sister, Judy Smith. She is preceded in death by her parents,...
Philip Leglue
Feb 10, 2015
Philip Russell Leglue Philip Russell Leglue, age 65, who was a resident of Denham Springs, LA, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2015. He is survived by his sisters, Diane Kendrick, Dorella Milligan and husband, Vincent, Linda Dier and husband, Anstin; brothers, Nolan Leglue, Jr. and wife, Sharen, Henry Leglue and wife, Nancy, Jeffery Leglue and wife, Gretchel; girlfriend,...
Charlie Gleason
Feb 9, 2015
Charles "Charlie" Gleason, age 72, who was a resident of Greenwell Springs, LA, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2015, after battling pancreatic cancer. Charlie was a beloved son, husband, father, and grandfather. Charlie served 4 years in the army after graduating from high school. He worked over 46 years at Graybar Electric and retired in 2012. He enjoyed...
Robert Williams
Feb 8, 2015
Robert Lee Williams Robert Lee Williams passed away, at the age of 88, on Sunday, February 8, 2015. He was employed by Detroit Board of Education for 30 years. Robert is survived by his wife, Carlean, of 62 ½ years; daughter, Kathleen Williams Jones and husband Steven; granddaughter, Blake Nicole Jones; grandson, Steele Parker Jones; and numerous nieces and...
Janet Thibodeaux
Feb 7, 2015
Janet Thibodeaux, age 59, resident of Denham Springs and native of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2015 at home. She was an Executive Assistant with ExxonMobil Polyolefin Plant. She enjoyed reading, loved to travel, attend NASCAR races, loving on her dogs and spending time with grandchildren. Janet is survived by her husband, Roger Thibodeaux; daughter, Leah...
Mildred Savage
Feb 6, 2015
Mildred Stephens McCay Savage Mildred Stephens McCay Savage, a resident of Williamsburg Retirement Community, died Friday February 6 at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on August 20, 1923 to Joel Jesse Stephens and Mary Lee Inice Nickens in East Point, LA. The family later moved to Baton Rouge and she graduated...
Charles Meole
Feb 4, 2015
Charles ""Chuck"" N. Meole, Sr., age 99, who was a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Wednesday February 4, 2014 at his residence. After graduating from high school Chuck went on to Millersville State Teachers College. He began teaching, but World War II called and he enlisted in the army. He served honorably in Japan and the Philippines....
