Obituaries

Jul 9, 2010

A retired employee with the U.S. Postal Service with 49 years of service, he died Friday, July 9, 2010, at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice. He was 85 and a native and resident of Baton Rouge. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home on Monday, July 12, from 6 p.m. to 8...

Jul 8, 2010

A resident of Baton Rouge, she died Thursday, July 8, 2010 with family and friends by her side. She was 77 and a native of Tallulah, Louisiana. A private family graveside service will be held at Resthaven Gardens of Memory and conducted by family Pastor Randy Johnson of Florida Boulevard Baptist Church. Jo Ann was born in Hartsville, Tennessee...

Jul 7, 2010

A retired registered nurse with Womans Hospital, she died at 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2010, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 78, a resident of Baton Rouge and native of Rochester, N.Y. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, Friday, July 9, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting at St. George...

Jul 5, 2010

A retired Louisiana Division of Administration employee and a resident of Baton Rouge, she died Monday, July 5, 2010. She was 88, a Navy veteran of World War II and a native of Alexandria. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home on Friday, July 9, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. Visitation continues...

Jul 5, 2010

A resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 4:30 a.m. Monday, July 5, 2010, at her home. She was 52 and a native of Houma. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 7, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted...

Jul 5, 2010

A retired librarian with East Baton Rouge Parish, she died at 5:18 p.m. Monday, July 5, 2010, at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice. She was 86 and a native of Nacogdoches, Texas. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, Wednesday, July 7, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Graveside service at Resthaven Gardens of Memory at...

Jul 4, 2010

A resident of Baton Rouge and native of New Orleans, he died Sunday, July 4, 2010, at his home. He was 41. Survived by his mother, Alma Leonardi two sisters, Gina Landon and Joy Taylor brother, Walter Leonardi Jr. and three nephews and three nieces. Preceded in death by his father, Walter Leonardi Sr.

Jul 3, 2010

An employee of the Olive Garden Italian restaurant, he died at 6:15 a.m. Saturday, July 3, 2010, at Baton Rouge General Medical CenterBluebonnet. He was 21 and a native and resident of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, Thursday, July 8, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and in the chapel Friday from 9 a.m....

Jul 2, 2010

A resident of Baton Rouge, she died Friday, July 2, 2010, at Heritage House 2. She was 96. Graveside service at Resthaven Gardens of Memory on Tuesday, July 6, at 10 a.m. Survived by her niece, Jeanette Watson nephew, Dr. William Calloway five greatnieces, Laura, Crystal, Michele, Ashley and Morgan and nephew, Michael. Preceded in death by her parents,...

Jul 1, 2010

No weapon formed against me shall prosper Isaiah 54:17. A lawn care employee, he died Thursday, July 1, 2010, at his home in Prairieville. He was 34. A memorial service will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, Monday, July 5, from noon to 1 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Donnie Easley. He is survived by his...

Jun 29, 2010

Don Leon Gary, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, age 67, entered into eternal rest on June 29, 2010. He was preceded by his father, Leon Gary Sr., and mother, Lolita Theriot Gary of Baton Rouge. He is survived by his daughters: Denise Doyle, Donna Garner and Risa Garner. He was the brother of Leon Gary Jr....

Jun 29, 2010

Praise be to the God and Father of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort. 2 Corinthians 1:3. Jacob Ryan Vincent fought mightily for nine months and was delivered at 12:45 a.m. Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at Womans Hospital. Even before he came into this world, Jacob taught so much to so...

Jun 27, 2010

A retired salesman and resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday, June 27, 2010, at his home. He was 81, born in St. Amant and a U.S. Army veteran. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, Tuesday, June 29, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting at the funeral home chapel Wednesday from 1 p.m....

Jun 26, 2010

Jun 25, 2010

A resident of Baton Rouge, he passed away peacefully at home at age 51. He was employed as a tile setter before his long battle with cancer. He enjoyed being with his family, cooking, fishing and his favorite dog, Boots. He is survived by his mother, Hazel Bolin sisters, Linda Miller and Sherry Bolin Sisemore brothers, Elton Bolin, David...

Jun 25, 2010

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so He put His arms around you and whispered come to me. Janice went to be with the Lord at 7:38 p.m. Friday, June 25, 2010, at her home in Baton Rouge. She was 72, born June 12, 1938, in White Castle. Visitation at Resthaven Funeral Home,...

Jun 24, 2010

Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Sunday, June 27, 2010 3pm7pm Service Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Monday, June 28, 2010 10am Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Monday, June 28, 2010 11am Cemetery Resthaven Gardens of Memory...