Obituaries

Jan 19, 2010

Jan 19, 2010

Margaret Berry Peggy Offenhiser, 81, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2010, at the Hospice of Baton Rouge. A memorial service will be held 12 pm Saturday, February 13, 2010, at Nativity Lutheran Church in Brandon, MS. Visitation will follow in the fellowship hall. Mrs. Offenhiser was born in Gulfport, MS on February 1, 1928 and grew up in Prentiss,...

Jan 18, 2010

A retired nurse and resident of Baton Rouge, she died Monday, Jan. 18, 2010, at age 85. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, Thursday, Jan. 21, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting resumes at the funeral home Friday from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Tommy Shipp. Burial in Resthaven...

Jan 17, 2010

A retired Exxon employee with more than 40 years of service, he died at 6:34 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He was born Nov. 22, 1917, in Clinton, and a resident of Baton Rouge. He was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II, having served in the North Atlantic. Private graveside...

Jan 15, 2010

A resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Twin Falls, Idaho, she died Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was 65. Visiting at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, 10335 Highland Road, on Monday, Jan. 18, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by Bishop Gregory...

Jan 13, 2010

A resident of Baton Rouge, she died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, in Marksville. She was 79 and a native of Opelousas. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, Saturday, Jan. 16, from 9:30 a.m. until graveside service at Resthaven Gardens of Memory at 1 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Milford Walters. Survived by two daughters, Charmaine Lemoine and...

Jan 13, 2010

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7. John Frederick J.W. Wemple left to ride the trail forever Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010. He was born Sept. 9, 1949, to Fred and Nelwyn Wemple, who were of Benton. A graduate of LSU, he married Mary Louise Lulu Himel in...

Jan 12, 2010

Passed away peacefully after battling several illnesses surrounded by his family on January 12, 2010 at the age of 75. He attended B.R. High School and proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps for 22 years. He retired as a Master Sergeant from the USMC as well as from the U.S. Postal Service and a resident of...

Jan 11, 2010

A retired employee of Illinois Central Railroad and resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, 2010, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 71, a native of Meridian, Miss., and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Wednesday, Jan. 13, from 5 p.m....

Jan 11, 2010

Phyllis O. Davis passed away at Hospice of Baton Rouge on Monday, Jan. 11, 2010, at 8:45 p.m. She was 61, a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Greenville, S.C. She was in the 1966 graduating class of Carolina High School in Greenville, an accomplished artist and had worked for several ophthalmologists before working at the Belle...

Jan 9, 2010

William H. Pat Patty Pat Harrell left this world January 9, 2010. Pat was 82 and died peacefully surrounded by family who will carry him in their hearts always. He was a land developer and contractor, but his proudest accomplishment was the development of Tranquility Lakes, a Christian encampment located in St. Helena Parish. He was a faithful member...

Jan 2, 2010

A resident and native of Baton Rouge, he died Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, at his home. He was 66 and a U.S. Navy veteran. Visiting at Zoar Baptist Church, 11848 Hooper Road, on Thursday, Jan. 7, from 11 a.m. until memorial service at 11:30 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Kevin Hand. He is survived by two daughters and a...

Dec 30, 2009

A resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 66, a native of Mamou and a U.S. Army veteran. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home on Friday, Jan. 1, was from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting resumes at the funeral home on Saturday...

Dec 28, 2009

A resident of Baton Rouge and native of White Castle, she went to be with our Lord on Monday, Dec. 28, 2009. Pam is survived by her husband, Joe Capell; mother, Opal Burleigh; daughter, Megan Stevens; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Michael and Ashley Capell, Joshua Fleniken and Allen Capell; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and Robert Sanchez, Janet...

Dec 28, 2009

A retired employee with the Internal Revenue Service and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died Monday, Dec. 28, 2009. He was 86 and a native of New Orleans. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home on Wednesday, Dec. 30, from noon until service at 2 p.m. Survived by his wife of 50 years, Margie Frances Rauch; daughter, Kitty Kogos and...

Dec 26, 2009

A beloved wife, mother and grandmother, she departed this life on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009. She was 81, a native of Hathaway and a longtime resident of Baton Rouge. Visitation at The Rock Church, 20810 Plank Road, Zachary, on Wednesday, Dec. 30, from 9:30 a.m. until a memorial service at 10:30 a.m., celebrated by the Rev. Rocky Bezet. Interment...

Dec 25, 2009

A resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Hall Summit, he was owner of Cleve Willett Tires Inc. Cleve died in his sleep on the morning of Friday, Dec. 25, 2009, at his home. He was 83 and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include his loving wife of 62 years, Frances Eichelberger Willett, of...

Dec 24, 2009

A resident and native of Baton Rouge, he died at 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 3. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Monday, Dec. 28, from 1 p.m. until religious service at 2 p.m., conducted by Deacon Brent Duplessis. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of...

Dec 24, 2009

A loving husband and father, he died at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009. He was born Sept. 3, 1943, in New Roads. He was 66. CJ enjoyed spending time at home with friends and family and was an avid LSU Tigers fan. He was the owner of Credit Plan of Baton...

Dec 24, 2009

A resident of Baton Rouge, she died peacefully at her home at 4:40 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009. She was 59. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Sunday, Dec. 27, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Visiting continues at the funeral home chapel on Monday, Dec. 28, from 8:30 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m.,...