Obituaries

Dec 16, 2009

alignjustifyJoyce Reeves Bowman, aged 83, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 16, surrounded by her children. Born on August 11, 1926 in Green Forest, Arkansas to Chester V. and Belle Bishop Reeves, Joyce attended Green Forest Public Schools and graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1948 with a degree in business and marketing. After graduation, she...

Dec 14, 2009

Dec 14, 2009

Jean Raymond Larroux died peacefully at his home with his wife by his side Monday morning, Dec. 14, 2009. Jean was raised in Kenner. He graduated from East Jefferson High School, served in the Army Reserve, attended LSU and the University of Georgia, having received an electrical engineering degree. Jean retired from Dow Chemical with 30 years of service....

Dec 11, 2009

Dec 10, 2009

A resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009. She was 75. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home on Friday, Dec. 11, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Miles Walsh. Interment in...

Dec 9, 2009

A project manager with Excel Construction Maintenance and resident of Gonzales, he died Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 62, an Army veteran and native of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, Saturday, Dec. 12, from 1 p.m. until memorial service at 2 p.m., conducted by...

Dec 6, 2009

Manuel John Guileyardo passed away on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Bogalusa. He was 66 and an industrial sales representative. Service will be at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 5 p.m. with a visitation...

Dec 5, 2009

The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Psalm 23:1-3. A resident and native of Baton Rouge, she died at 4:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, at Our...

Dec 4, 2009

Dot Bourdier brought a special joy to all with her warmth, humor, wit and generosity. She had no problem putting others' needs before hers, it was just her nature. To me she was a loving Mother and the biggest blessing in my life. She always told me, have understanding and compassion for your fellowman for it is in caring...

Dec 4, 2009

Louise T. Fontenot, 82, died peacefully at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, at her home in Baton Rouge. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Dr. Daniel Fontenot Jr.; son, Danny; adopted son, Hal Holloway; and beloved pet Min-Pin, Tiger. She is also survived by a brother, Belton Thibodeaux, and sister, Dorothy Gulillory, both of Lake...

Dec 3, 2009

Barbara Bobbie Weber passed away peacefully in the early morning hours Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, after a valiant battle with cancer. Bobbie was born in Springfield, Mass., in 1933 and was a resident of Baton Rouge for most of her life. She was member of St. Gerard Majella Catholic Church, where she enjoyed her activities as a dedicated member...

Nov 28, 2009

A sixth-grade student at Iberville Parish Math, Science Arts Academy, she died at noon on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at age 12. She was a resident of Plaquemine and a native of Gretna. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Monday, Dec. 7, from 8:30 a.m. until chapel service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Gary...

Nov 28, 2009

A resident of Baton Rouge, and a native of Catonsville, Md., she died at 3 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at age 83. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home on Monday, Nov. 30, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Martin, of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. She is...

Nov 27, 2009

W.T. Trey McCay III, 40, passed away Friday, Nov. 27, 2009. He is survived and will be dearly missed by his beloved fiance, Carol Laurence Simon, of New Orleans; sister, Kelly Virginia McCay, of New Orleans; father, Wilton T. Tom McCay Jr., of Baton Rouge; and many loving friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Tunstall...

Nov 26, 2009

Shirley B. Helms passed away at 3:05 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 68, a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Marksville. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Sunday, Nov. 29, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitation resumes at the funeral home on...

Nov 26, 2009

I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7. A resident of Prairieville and a native of Bunkie, he died at 1:50 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009. Butch had 20 years of service with Associated Grocers Inc. Memorial service at Mary Ann's Family Salon, 17873 Jefferson Highway, at 2 p.m. Sunday,...

Nov 25, 2009

Anne Harkey Weidig, 63, died Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at her home in Baton Rouge, LA. Visitation will be at 9 AM Saturday at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd on the campus of Episcopal High School, 3200 Woodland Ridge Blvd. The funeral will begin in the Chapel at 11 AM followed by burial at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 11817...

Nov 24, 2009

A resident of Holden and a native of Abilene, Texas, she died at 3:10 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 54. Survived by her husband, Warren C. Wilkes; two daughters and sons-in-law, Andrea and James Bratko and Lauren and Edward Meier; two sons, Jonathan Morgan and wife Michelle, and...

Nov 23, 2009

Nov 23, 2009

Peggy Geraldine Gerri De Vault Dumas passed away on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, at the age of 82 at Carpenter House in Baton Rouge. Gerri was born April 14, 1927, in the El Dorado, Ark., area. She lived the past 53 years in Baton Rouge. Before she married, she was a switchboard operator for the telephone company in El...