Obituaries

May 29, 2012

A native and resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 84. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy., on Thursday, May 31, 2012 was from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting resumes at the funeral home chapel on Friday, June 1,...

May 27, 2012

Benny P. Drago Sr, went to be with his love of 67 years, Katherine Polito Katie Drago on May 27, 2012 at the age of 93. A native and resident of Baton Rouge, he operated Bennys Bar and Lounge for many years, then worked at The Bellemont Hotel for over 5 years and lastly worked at Reeves Supermarket for...

May 27, 2012

Omie Elizabeth Beth Baechle, an only child, was born in Fort Valley, Georgia on March 8, 1927 to Elbert Briggs Fagan and Omie Elizabeth Terry Fagan. She lived in Baton Rouge with her family for many years until she relocated to Magnolia, Mississippi with her youngest son, Brett. She died peacefully and unexpectedly on Sunday, May 27, 2012 at...

May 26, 2012

Mable O. Bienvenu, born in Holum, La on April 2, 1918 to Green and Georgia Gardner Ferguson, one of 12 children, passed away on May 26, 2012 at Baton Rouge General in The Hospice of Baton Rouge Ward at the age of 94. She is survived by her sisters, Emma Mixon, and Elsie Broussard three stepdaughters, Jo Bienvenu of...

May 24, 2012

Roger P. Welch, resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, May 24, 2012 at the age of 70. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Ann Welch daughter, Michelle Boyd son, Sean Welch two stepdaughters, Patsy Bergeron and Peggy Moreno brother, Richard Welch 11 grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. He is preceded...

May 24, 2012

Jerry William Bill Perry born on May 22, 1926, passed away at the age of 86, on Thursday, May 24, 2012 at his home. He was a native of Haley County, Alabama and a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Bill was a land worker in the land oil company and a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

May 22, 2012

Stephen Steve Phillip Kemp, Sr., 62, passed away due to heart failure on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at his home in McComb, MS with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife, Jan, and motherinlaw Marjorie Barbera children Phillip Kemp Sharon, Brad Kemp Misty, Chris Danos Julie and Jennifer Dier Joey grandchildren Stephen and Clara Kemp,...

May 22, 2012

Delores B. Jones, native of Mobile, Ala. and resident of Baton Rouge, La., passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2012 at the age of 79. She is survived by one daughter and soninlaw, Erin and Chris Dickerson one son, Donald Stadther Jr one sister, Gloria B. Rush four grandchildren, Paige Cox, Justin Stadther, Kelsea Dickerson, and Alex Dickerson and...

May 22, 2012

Patricia Templet Catrou, 61, a native of Plattenville, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA died at 6:10 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Visiting on Friday, May 25, 2012 at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville, LA from 9:30 a.m. until Mass of the Resurrection at 11 a.m. conducted by Rev. Joel LaBauve. Intombment in the church mausoleum....

May 22, 2012

Penny Kolich, 69, a loving and devoted wife, sister, mother, aunt and grandmother passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on Tuesday, May 22, 2012. She was born in Piqua, OH, July 23, 1942, and was a longtime resident of Baton Rouge. Penny graduated from University High School in Oxford, MS and received her B.S. from Mllsaps...

May 20, 2012

Clint Edward Gainey died Sunday, May 20, 2012, at the age of 53. He was a member of the MidSouth Iron Workers Union of Metarie, Louisiana. He graduated from Redemptorist High School and received a Bachelors degree in Business from LSU. Visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home on May 24, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. until service time...

May 20, 2012

It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. For part of us went with you the day God called you home. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us onebyone the chain will link again. A resident and native of Baton Rouge, he died at 3:45 a.m.,...

May 20, 2012

Maine went home to the waiting arms of her grandfathers on May, 20, 2012. She is survived and dearly missed by her parents, Jeff and Dianne Blackwell her sister and brotherinlaw, Suzanne and Ryan Causin and her brother, Patrick P.J. Blackwell. She was a loving Nana to Breanna and Ty Causin, and Shelby Edmondston. She is loved by her...

May 18, 2012

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children on Friday, May 18, 2012. She was 82 years old. Memories of her as a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother will abound as she leaves behind many who have been forever touched by her life here on earth. Glorias love for her family was matched only by her love for dancing....

May 18, 2012

Thibodeaux, Ruth Aline Behrnes, a lifelong native of Baton Rouge passed away Friday, May 18, 2012. She was 91. She is survived by five sons, Jimmy Thibodeaux and wife Anna Chauvin, Tommy Thibodeaux and wife Lura Sheehan, Ronny Thibodeaux and wife Barbara Masey, Mike Thibodeaux and wife Melissa Edwards and Ned Thibodeaux and wife Brenda Licata daughterinlaw Ginger Hardgraves...

May 18, 2012

May 18, 2012

A native of San de Cuba and resident of Baton Rouge, died on Friday, May 18, 2012 at St. Josephs Carpenter House at 7:30 a.m. at the age of 86. He was a retired executive purchasing agent for the family business, Gator, Inc. in Miami, FL. A private graveside service was held on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 9...

May 17, 2012

A native of Baton Rouge and a resident of Central, he died at 3 p.m., Thursday, May 17, 2012. He was 63, a retired officer with the Baton Rouge City Police. He was also a veteran of the United States Air Force and the Army National Guard. Visitation at Resthaven Funeral Home, Monday, May 21, 2012 from 5 p.m....

May 15, 2012

A native of California and resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 8:35 a.m., Tuesday, May 15, 2012, peacefully at her home with family and a friend, Pam, by her side. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy., Thursday, May 17, 2012 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a Rosary at 7 p.m. Religious services at 2...

May 14, 2012

Died on Monday, May 14, 2012 in Baton Rouge. She was 84 years old. Visiting on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at 10 a.m. until service conducted by Deacon Brent Duplessis at 11 a.m., at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Survived by a daughter, Karen Eckel and husband, Rusty of Lake Charles son,...