Obituaries
David Watson
Dec 5, 2013
He went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at the age of 45 after a long battle with Myasthenia Gravis. David was a resident of Walker, LA. He had a great sense of humor and loved all sports. Survived by his parents, Charles Edward and Ada Frances Cifreo Watson sister, Lisa Watson Huffty...
Sondra Young
Dec 4, 2013
Sondra Babin Young, resident of Baton Rouge, died in her home on December 4th 2013 after a 6 and a half year battle with ovarian cancer. Sondras life was filled with blessing but she will be remembered for the blessing she was to so many others. Selfless in her acts of kindness and possessing keen judgment, she has humbly...
Norma Turner
Dec 4, 2013
She passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, in Brewster, Ohio. She was 79. She was a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge. She was a Retired Administrative Assistant for Department of Education. Visiting will be from 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, until service at 2 p.m. at Resthaven Funeral Home. Survivors include 2 daughters, Cathy White Lane, California,...
David Malone, Sr.
Dec 4, 2013
David Charles Malone, Sr., 74, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2013. A resident of Baton Rouge, previously residing 30 years in Orange, CA, and a native of Amite, LA. He was devoted to his family. David proudly served in the United States Navy, was a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University and member of the TKE Fraternity. He worked...
Jairo Guerrero
Dec 3, 2013
Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Friday, December 6, 2013 6 pm9 pm
James Mabe
Dec 3, 2013
James Mabe, 68, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at his home. He was a native of Winston Salem, NC, and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. James served in the Navy during the Vietnam War, where he worked on the aircraft carrier known as the U.S.S. Lexington. He was also a retired fireman that proudly served in...
Mamie Pearson
Dec 2, 2013
Mamie Sue Pearson Nana, 68, passed away peacefully in the arms of her family on Monday, December 2, 2013. Born in Henderson, TX, raised in Odessa, TX, and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. A dedicated wife, mother, and nana. Sue was a devoted member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority since 1979. She is survived by her loving husband...
Ivy Creel, Sr.
Dec 2, 2013
Ivy Creel, Sr. passed away Monday, December 2, 2013, at the age of 96. He was a World War II veteran of the 9th Army, educator, husband, father, grandfather, greatgrandfather and beloved patriarch of the Creel family. Ivy was born in Joyce, LA, and was a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Ivy served as a County Agent with...
Bonnie Gunsaulus
Dec 1, 2013
Bonnie M. Gunsaulus passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2013 in Baton Rouge, LA. Born in 1924 in New Orleans, she was daughter of Bonnibel Doan and Warren Vernon Miller, cofounder and first president of the Sugar Bowl Association. She was baptized, married, and confirmed at St. Andrews on Carrollton Street in New Orleans. After graduating at sixteen from...
Edith Lewis
Dec 1, 2013
Edith Ivadell Lewis, 85, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2013 at her residence surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren. She was born in Collinwood, Tennessee, was a native of Southeast Missouri, and a 24 year resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at First Pentecostal Church, 2828 Jones Creek Rd,...
Christian Gorsch
Nov 30, 2013
Christian Chris Gorsch passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2013 at the age of 88. Chris was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Zachary, LA. He retired as a selfemployed Television Technician. He was a loving father and grandfather. When he was younger he loved to play golf, bowl, and draw. He is survived by...
Effie Martin
Nov 29, 2013
A native of Killian, LA, Jean passed away on Friday, November 29, 2013 at Our Lady of the Lake in Walker, LA. She was 77, born March 22, 1936. Visitation will be at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA 70816, on Sunday, December 1, 2013 from 2 pm until 5 pm. Eastern Star Service at 3...
Bobby Crane
Nov 29, 2013
Crane, Bobby R. was called home on Friday, November 29, 2013 at the age of 70. He was the devoted husband of 49 years to Linda Smith Crane. Loving father of Kevin Crane Nancy, Karen C. Perry Joseph, Jr., Kimberly Crane, and Lauren Standeford. Adoring grandfather of Daniella and Hailey Crane, Bradley, Brooke, and Bryce Jackson, Joseph III and...
Carmelite Simmons
Nov 26, 2013
Carmelite Simmons passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at the age of 97. She was a native of Fort Cobb, Oklahoma and a resident of Denham Springs, Louisiana. Carmelite was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother. She is survived by her son, Jerry Simmons granddaughters, Jennifer and Michelle Simmons and greatgrandchildren, Lane and Tyler Wolfkill. She was...
Mark Stevens
Nov 26, 2013
Mark A. Stevens passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at the age of 59. He was a native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA. He is survived by his mother, Goldie Brou Stevens sister, Patrice Stevens Aiken brother, Blake Edward Stevens uncle, Mickey Brou niece, Katie Aiken Fontenot and her husband Richie and nephews, Travis Aiken, Colin Aiken,...
Thomas Stringer
Nov 26, 2013
Thomas Ray Stringer, born June 5, 1938 in Stringer, Mississippi and a resident of Baton Rouge, departed this life on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at the age of 75. He graduated from Richton High School in Richton, Mississippi and earned a bachelors degree in business administration from Livingston State Teachers College in Livingston, Alabama. He was an honor graduate...
Malcolm Dixon, Jr.
Nov 25, 2013
Malcolm L. Mac Dixon, Jr. passed away on Monday, November 25, 2013 at the age of 75. He was a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and a resident of St. Amant, Louisiana. Malcolm was a loving husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, and greatgrandfather. He was the kindest, most caring man and he had a huge heart. Malcolm served in the...
Richard Bosarge
Nov 25, 2013
Richard Ricky Bosarge, 62, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2013. He was a native of Biloxi, Mississippi and resident of Prairieville, Louisiana. Ricky was a loving husband, brother, and uncle. He retired from Chemtura formerly known as Uniroyal in Geismar, Louisiana. He was a longtime member of the Krewe of Orion and an avid LSU fan. Ricky is...
Willie Williams
Nov 23, 2013
Willie Zell Williams, 91, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2013. Native of Slaughter, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. She is survived by three grandchildren, Dannette Allen, Danny Campbell and wife Stacy, and Dennis Davis and wife Ruby six greatgrandchildren, Brandon Clark, Michael Campbell and wife Chasity, Shea Bujol and husband Dustin, Mason Davis, Reed Davis...
