Obituaries

Nov 24, 2007

P The Rev. Carroll Johnson was born on Aug. 31, 1946, in Hartsville, S.C., and passed away Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007, as a result of an automobile accident. He is now in the arms of his savior. Before entering the ministry, Carroll retired from Sonoco Products Co. after 35 years of employment. He was a minister in the United...

Nov 23, 2007

alignjustifyBut they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Isaiah 40:31. Beloved husband and father, Stan lost his courageous two-year battle with throat cancer on Friday, Nov. 23, 2007. Visitation at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817...

Nov 22, 2007

alignjustifyBeth Bowman alignjustifyA resident and native of Baton Rouge, she died at 1:52 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007, at Jefferson Manor. She was 83. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Saturday, Nov. 24, from 10 a.m. until chapel service at 1 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Frank Bass. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. She is...

Nov 22, 2007

alignjustifyBeloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Sally lost her courageous battle with cancer on Thanksgiving day, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007, surrounded by her family. It is only fitting that she died on Thanksgiving because she always said she had a lot to be thankful for and always told people to take the time to count their own blessings and...

Nov 19, 2007

Nov 14, 2007

alignjustifyA resident of Baton Rouge, she went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007, at 2:22 p.m. Born Aug. 5, 1942, she was 65. Dawn taught school for more than 35 years in East Feliciana, Livingston, East and West Baton Rouge parishes before retiring in 2005. She had been working part-time in the garden center at...

Nov 14, 2007

I'm free, don't grieve for me for now; I'm free. I'm following the path God laid for me. I took his hand when I heard him call; I turned my back and left it all; I could not stay that way. I found that peace at the close of the day. If parting has left a void, then fill...

Nov 14, 2007

A resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Plaquemine, she died at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007, at age 81. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home on Saturday, Nov. 17, from noon until religious service at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Thomas Danso. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. She is survived by a daughter, Cynthia Cagnolatti;...

Nov 10, 2007

God needed some laughter and life in heaven. A great husband, Dad and Grandpa, Elwood Salbador Sr., 85, was called home by the Lord on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007. Born and reared in New Orleans, he spent the last 30 years loving life in Baton Rouge. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served at Panama Canal during World...

Nov 9, 2007

A resident of Baton Rouge, she passed away Friday, Nov. 9, 2007. Lorraine was born July 2, 1921, and was the daughter of the late John and May Florian. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Lorraine will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She served as a U.S. Navy nurse during World War II....

Nov 9, 2007

A retired state-registered electrical engineer with South Central Bell and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 4 a.m. Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Bluebonnet. He was 85 and a native of Napoleonville. He was a decorated U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a 1946 graduate of the University of Louisiana at...

Nov 7, 2007

A retiree of Ethyl Corp. and a native of Labarre, he died Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007, at his home in Baton Rouge. He was 80 and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, was on Saturday, Nov. 10, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Visiting continues at the chapel on...

Nov 6, 2007

Nov 2, 2007

Geraldine Gerry Zabasky Carley, a resident of Baton Rouge, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Nov. 2, 2007. She was 76. Visitation will be at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Sunday, Nov. 4, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Visitation continues at Parkview Baptist Church on Monday, Nov. 5, from 9:30 a.m. until services...

Nov 2, 2007

Nov 1, 2007

Louise Ferrara, a native of Avondale and a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007, at American Legion Hospital in Jennings. She was 78. She was a former employee of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church. She had been honored by the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board for her many hours of service in the...

Oct 31, 2007

Oct 30, 2007

A loving husband, wonderful father, respected attorney, brother and son, he passed away Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007, after a courageous battle with cancer. He will be remembered for his kindness, loyal friendship, his sense of humor and his honesty. He was born May 2, 1958, raised in New Orleans and resided in Baton Rouge since college. He graduated from...

Oct 29, 2007

P A devoted husband and loving father, Riley A. Phelps, 95, passed away on Monday, Oct. 29, 2007, at his home in Baton Rouge. He was a native of Newton, Texas, and a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran. He was a retired salesman with 21 years of service with Sears Roebuck and Co. and an accomplished wedding photographer. Well...

Oct 27, 2007

Marie P. Tookie Satterthwaite A retired secretary with St. George Catholic Church she died Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 88, a resident of Baton Rouge and native of Alexandria. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Monday, Oct. 29, from 1:30 p.m. until religious...