Obituaries

Jan 28, 2014

A retired United Methodist minister, Rev. John Coker died on January 28, 2014 at OLOL Hospital. He was 74, a native of New Orleans and longtime resident of Baton Rouge. John graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi and Candler School of Theology, and served United Methodist churches in Louisiana for over 30 years. He loved people, and after...

Jan 28, 2014

On Tuesday, January 28, 2014, our angel peacefully received her wings. She was 78 years old and died from complications of Alzheimers. She blessed so many lives as a daughter, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother, caregiver and friend. She was considered a loving angel by everyone who knew her. What made her happiest was helping others. Millie is survived by...

Jan 27, 2014

The world became a lesser place on Jan. 27, 2014 with the passing of Elizabeth Betty Mitchell Urquhart at age 92. Born in Kentucky to J.S. and Ruth Mitchell on Feb. 23, 1921, and raised in Lexington, she graduated from the University of KY at the age of 20, taught English and by age 22 was the first woman...

Jan 26, 2014

Mary Jo Cookie Wilkinson Valentine passed away on January 26, 2014 at the age of 56 and entered into eternal rest in the arms of Jesus her Savior. Cookie is survived by her husband of 34 years, Steve Valentine, and her three children, daughter Lauren Brooke, son James Ross, son Stephen Ryan and wife Holly Valentine and granddaughters Allison...

Jan 25, 2014

Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Tuesday, January 28, 2014 1:30 pm2:00 pm Service Memorial Service Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70817 Tuesday, January 28, 2014 2:00 pm

Jan 25, 2014

Lift up your hearts and share with me, God wanted me now, he has set me free. George A. Banta, Sr. passed away on January 25, 2014, at the age of 76. George was a member and strong supporter of the Electricians Local Union 995. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Jo Jody Caroll Cosby...

Jan 24, 2014

Tommie Jovel Holley passed away on Friday, January 24, 2014 at the age of 59. She was a native of Baton Rouge, LA. and a resident of Zachary, LA. Tommie retired as a Deputy from the EBR Parish Sheriffs Office. She is survived by her companion, Larry Boyette father, Tom J. Holley and stepmother, Edith LeBlanc daughter, Markie Hastings...

Jan 24, 2014

James Howard Wandersee, 67, died on Friday, January 24, 2014, at his home in Baton Rouge with his family by his side. Jim, the son of Howard and Viola Miller Wandersee, was born on December 21, 1946, in New Ulm, MN, where he grew up and began his education. At a young age, he was inspired by his teachers...

Jan 23, 2014

Barbara Bourdier Waymire passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at the age of 80 years old. She was a native of Baton Rouge, LA, and a resident of St. Clare Manor for the last 6 years. She is survived by her sons, William P. Waymire, Jr. and wife Kaye and Paul R. Waymire and wife Cynthia brother, Lloyd...

Jan 22, 2014

Jan 19, 2014

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 Our mother, Verlie Gibson, was called by her heavenly Father on Sunday, January 19, 2014 at home after a nearly 5 year battle with cancer. She was 85. She was born...

Jan 18, 2014

Eunice Hubbs Kelleher, 89, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 8:45 am at the Baton Rouge General Medical Center Bluebonnet. She was a native of Baptist, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Eunice retired as owner of Ace Beauty Supply. She was a Charter member of Ingleside United Methodist Church and a lifetime supporter of...

Jan 17, 2014

For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. John 3:17. Claude Isaac Whiddon went home to be with his Heavenly Father on January 17, 2014. He was 86 years old. He was a man who worked hard, lived for the Lord, and loved his...

Jan 17, 2014

Mary Ann McBride passed away on Friday, January 17, 2014 at 10:58 AM at Ochsner Medical Center. She was 51 years old, and a native and resident of Baton Rouge. She was a maintenance coordinator for Tom Mackey Real Estate. Mary is survived by her loving husband, Kenneth E. McBride two daughters, Ann Marie Delaune and husband Seth, and...

Jan 16, 2014

Service Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Saturday, January 18, 2014 4:30 pm

Jan 15, 2014

Mrs. Katherine W. Riley, 93, died late Wednesday night, January 15, 2014 in St. Josephs Hospice. She was born September 12, 1920, to Minnie Rivers Woodward and Frank Ira Williams in Lake Charles, LA. In December 1938, Katherine met Keith Riley after he had seen her in the Baptist church choir. He said he saw her feet under the...

Jan 15, 2014

A resident of Baton Rouge, he died on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at home after a long struggle with pulmonary fibrosis. Earl was born on August 22, 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio to Elmer and Coletta Weinman. He attended North Olmsted High School, and graduated from Case Western Reserve University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering. After...

Jan 14, 2014

Jean Prewitt Marler Little passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at the age of 74. She was a native and resident of Baton Rouge. Jean was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 35 years, Donald Little, Sr. sons, Rusty Marler and wife Kelly, Randall Marler, Donnie Little and...

Jan 13, 2014

William Bill Mazilly, 61, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2014 after complications due to the flu and pneumonia at Our Lady of the Lake. He was a native of Lake Charles, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Bill was an excellent businessman that took great pride in his work. He graduated from LSU with a Bachelors...

Jan 12, 2014

I am the resurrection and the life he who believes in me shall live even if he dies, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. John 11:2526. Vivian Weinandt Atchison, resident of Baton Rouge, left this world peacefully and went to her eternal home on Sunday, January 12, 2014 at 6:30 am. Vivian Weinandt Atchison...