Obituaries

Aug 9, 2009

Aug 6, 2009

A retired pipe fitter and member of Plumbers Steamfitters Local Union 198, he died Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009, at his home. He was 84, a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Charlotte, N.C. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having advanced rapidly to the rank of first sergeant. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home,...

Aug 5, 2009

A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Mary W. Oglesby entered the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009, claiming the promise of John 3:16. She was born Dec. 8, 1927, to W.C. and Marie Williams in West Monroe. After a year at LSU, she married William A. Wasson, and moved to Texas, where she graduated from...

Aug 2, 2009

He passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2009 in Qole Gerdsar, Afghanistan fighting for our freedom. He was a resident of Bentonia, Mississippi and a native of Lafayette, Louisiana. He was 43 years old. He was a graduate of Christian Life Academy and Louisiana State University. An avid outdoorsman and hunter who particularly enjoyed the company of friends and...

Aug 2, 2009

Doris Beeson, 87, died Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009, at her home in Baton Rouge in the care of family, caregivers and Hospice of Baton Rouge. She was born Jan. 3, 1922, in Hickman County, Ky. Surviving are sisters, Hettie C. Dike and Mary Lee C. Brown; sisters-in-law, Ruth B. Schoonmaker and Doranne Crawford; brother-in-law, J. Dewey Sutherland; children, David...

Aug 1, 2009

Jul 29, 2009

A resident of Baton Rouge and a former resident of Larose, she died Wednesday, July 29, 2009. She was 84 and a native of Paradis. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting at the funeral home on Sunday from noon until service at 2 p.m., conducted by...

Jul 29, 2009

Benjamin Carey Brown was born on Feb. 16, 1981, in Baton Rouge. He went to be with the Lord he loved on Wednesday, July 29, 2009. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Ragan Greer Brown. Also survived by his parents, Dr. J.W. Brown III and Patricia Pellegrin Brown; brother, Joseph William Brown; sister, Jennifer...

Jul 29, 2009

aligncenterI couldnt see, or hear, or talk, or walk; now I can. Nikki Ann Viccellio died on July 29, 2009 at Rapides in Alexandria. She was 24 for only ten days. She was survived by her mother Patricia Patty Viccellio and step dad, Chris Nielsen. Her loving sister, Christy Viccellio and niece Shantae Chamberlain. Her dad, John Packard, Jr....

Jul 27, 2009

The general manager for Priority One Air Solutions LLC in Tampa, Fla., and a resident of Tampa, he died Monday, July 27, 2009. He was 31 and a native of Rosedale. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 10 a.m. until religious service at 2 p.m. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Survived by a son,...

Jul 27, 2009

I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8. A retired...

Jul 26, 2009

A native of Cut Off and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 12:40 a.m. Sunday, July 26, 2009, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Visitation at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Monday, July 27, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Visitation at St. Jude Catholic Church, 9150 Highland...

Jul 25, 2009

Jul 24, 2009

A resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 11:45 a.m. Friday, July 24, 2009, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center after a long battle with breast cancer. She was 63. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home on Sunday, July 26, from 1 p.m. until religious service at 3 p.m. Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson...

Jul 23, 2009

Jul 21, 2009

A retired accountant with the Louisiana Department of Welfare and a resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 7:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2009, in the Hospice of Baton Rouge Butterfly Wing. She was 85 and a native of Paulina. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home on Thursday, July 23, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday from 9...

Jul 19, 2009

Owner of Marchand Machinery Maintenance Co., specializing in locomotives, mobile railcar mover, he died Sunday, July 19, 2009, in an automobile accident. He was 45 and a resident of Baton Rouge. Visiting at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 14040 Greenwell Springs Road, on Wednesday, July 22, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m. until religious service...

Jul 18, 2009

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8. A retired...

Jul 13, 2009

A retired admission clerk with Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, she died Monday, July 13, 2009, at 2:05 a.m. at Hospice of Baton Rouge Butterfly Wing. She was 87, a resident of Baton Rouge and native of McCall Creek, Miss. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Tuesday, July 14, from 5 p.m. to...

Jul 13, 2009

A former area supervisor with Pizza Hut and a native of Ville Platte, he died Monday, July 13, 2009, at 6 a.m. at his residence in Baton Rouge. He was 48, a volunteer for the Republican Party and a U.S. Navy veteran. Visiting at Bethany World Prayer Center North, 13855 Plank Road, on Wednesday, July 15, from 11 a.m....