Obituaries

Jul 13, 2009

A retired truck driver, he died Monday, July 13, 2009, at his residence in Port Allen. He was 73, a native of McComb, Miss., and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Cryptside service at Resthaven Gardens of Memory Mausoleum on Thursday, July 16, at 3 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Keith Payne and the Rev. Benny Jones. Survived by his...

Jul 13, 2009

Jul 12, 2009

A loving husband, devoted father, a friend to all who knew him, and a retired employee with the Louisiana Department of Telecommunications, Kenneth Thomas Gendron Kenny died at 3:13 a.m. Sunday, July 12, 2009, at his home in Baton Rouge. He was 62, a native of Vacherie, lifetime resident of Baton Rouge, and a U.S. Army veteran. Visiting at...

Jul 11, 2009

Retired founder of COCA Sales Inc., he died at 11:55 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 2009, at his home in Baton Rouge. He was 80 and a native of Independence. There will be an entombment service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, in the mausoleum at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, conducted by the Rev. Howard Hall. Survived by his wife,...

Jul 10, 2009

Visitation First Presbyterian Church 763 North Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA  70802 Saturday, July 11, 2009 1pm Service First Presbyterian Church 763 North Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA  70802 Saturday, July 11, 2009 3pm Cemetery Resthaven Gardens of Memory 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816

Jul 7, 2009

The retired owner of Blood River Landing in Springfield, he died at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2009, in a motorcycle accident in Springfield. He was 54 and a resident of Springfield. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Saturday, July 11, from 10 a.m. until service at 2 p.m. Burial will be at a later date...

Jul 4, 2009

A teacher for Jefferson Baptist Kindergarten and a resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 10:40 a.m. Saturday, July 4, 2009, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Bluebonnet. She was 53 and a native of New Orleans. A graduate of Newcomb College of Tulane University and a wife of 31 years, Susan was also a homemaker, teacher, wonderful cook, and...

Jul 2, 2009

A retired supervisor with Agrico Chemical in Donaldsonville, he was a native of Henderson, Ky., and a resident of Baton Rouge. He died of heart disease at 12:25 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2009, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 81 and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home,...

Jul 2, 2009

A retired employee of Premier Bank and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 10 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2009, at Golden Age Nursing Home. He was 80, a U.S. Navy veteran and a native of Byram, Miss. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 7, from 8:30 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m., conducted by...

Jul 2, 2009

A longtime resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Pocahontas, Va., she passed away Thursday, July 2, 2009, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center after a yearlong courageous battle with cancer and other illness. She was 71. A memorial service will be held in her honor at Broadmoor United Methodist Church on Tuesday, July 7,...

Jun 28, 2009

An electrical sales engineer with General Electric Corp., he died at 9:30 p.m. Sunday, June 28, 2009, at Hospice of Baton Rouge. He was 51, a resident of Baton Rouge, a graduate of LSU and member of Phi Gamma Delta Fiji fraternity. Visiting at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, 17510 Monitor Ave., on Tuesday, June 30, from 4 p.m....

Jun 27, 2009

Born Oct. 9, 1947, Bill went to his peaceful rest late Saturday evening, June 27, 2009. He was a lifelong employee of Vulcan FoundryEast Jordan Iron Works in Denham Springs. He was an incredible soul; a brave protector, a savior to many and a friend to all. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, with all of south Louisiana...

Jun 27, 2009

A retired motion picture pioneer for National Screen Services, he died Saturday, June 27, 2009, at his residence in Baton Rouge. He was 87, a native of New Orleans and a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II. Memorial service will be at St. Aloysius Catholic Church on Friday, July 3, at 10 a.m. Survived by his wife,...

Jun 27, 2009

A retired, dedicated registered nurse, she died Saturday, June 27, 2009, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 78, a resident of Baton Rouge and native of Lexington, Ky. She graduated in 1959 from Hotel Dieu School of Nursing, New Orleans. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Thursday, July 2, from 9:30...

Jun 27, 2009

John C. Judice entered into heaven to meet his Heavenly Father at 4:35 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 2009. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He was 84. He was the youngest of 10 children born to Leonce and Felicia Judice. After growing up in Orange, Texas, and following his military service in the U.S. Navy...

Jun 26, 2009

Summoned home by God after her journey with us was done, beloved wife, loving mother and grandmother, devoted sister and friend, Patricia went peacefully to heaven to be with the Lord on Friday, June 26, 2009, at 1 p.m. We were blessed to have her at home surrounded by family at the time of her passing. She was a...

Jun 22, 2009

Retired from the city of Baton Rouge after 30 years in the petrochemical industry, he died Monday, June 22, 2009, at 7 p.m. at his home in Baton Rouge. He was 86, a native of Arkansas and a U.S. veteran of World War II. Memorial service at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2021 Tara Blvd., on Friday, June 26, at...

Jun 22, 2009

A devoted mother, loving wife, beloved sister and trusted friend, she died Monday, June 22, 2009, at the Hospice of Baton Rouge Inpatient Unit. She was born Feb. 8, 1939, in Liberty, Miss., and was a longtime resident of Baton Rouge. She was a retired bookkeeper previously employed with Commercial Properties Development Corp. Visitation at Resthaven Funeral Home in...

Jun 19, 2009

A beloved daughter, sister and friend, she passed away Friday, June 19, 2009, at age 18. She was a resident of Greenwell Springs, a native of Baton Rouge and a 2008 graduate of Northeast High School. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Sunday, June 21, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Monday, June 22, from...

Jun 18, 2009

A carpenter and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 18, 2009, at his home after a courageous and dignified battle with cancer. He was 62. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home on Monday, June 22, from 10 a.m. until religious service at 2 p.m. Cremation to follow. Survived by his best friend and companion,...