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Adrian Gaulden Obituary

Adrian Gaulden, 30, of Baton Rouge, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008. He was born Sept. 18, 1977, and was a graduate of Capitol High School. Visiting at Winnfield Funeral Home on Saturday, Feb. 9, from 8:30 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Steven Beckum. Burial in Greenoaks Memorial Park. He is survived by his mother, Linda Gaulden; grandparents, Thelma and Theodore Gaulden; four brothers, Arthur and wife Nicole Gaulden, and Paul, Austin and Allen Gaulden; three sisters, Sonya Collins and Donna and Ashley Vaughn; four children, Asia Gaulden, Isaiah LeDuff, Alaysia Smith and Travion Thomas; devoted friend, Kayla LeDuff; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many close friends. He truly lived life to the fullest and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

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Published by The Advocate on Feb. 8, 2008.

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Nyesha Bethley

February 20, 2008

My deepest sympathy goes to your family. I know that this was areally close family and i am praying for your family .I always tought he was areal sweet person.I watched him throughout da neighborhood. I am very saddened about his early death. Keep your heads up!

LaToya Hawkins

February 14, 2008

To the Gaulden Family:
First I want to say that I'm sorry for your lose. I've known Adrian for about 20+ years. We grew up down the street from each other on N. 36th, we also attended the same elementary and middle school together. Over the years we all grew closer as if we were blood, I say that bcuz it was if we were already family. Adrian was a clown everytime you saw him. There was never a dull moment when he was around. I have so many memories of him, actually too many to try to put into writing. I know that u the family is sad right now but know that he is in a better place, where there is no more pain and suffering. Adrian is continously smilin down on all of us who knew him. Heaven just added one more comedic angel to it's roster, lol.. To the family, if there is anything that I can do to make your transition a little easier please be sure to let me know. Adrian we will never forget you and always hold you close to our hearts. Fly high friend, fly high....

A Singleton

February 13, 2008

I pray that GOD will continue to bless & comfort your family during your time of need. Just remember he lives on through you all & it will be hard but it's imperative that you all keep his memory going strong for his little ones. He's in Heaven telling jokes about all of you right now.
God Bless!

JEANNINE ROOKS

February 12, 2008

I HAVE KNOWN ADRIAN FOR ABOUT 20+ YEARS. WE WENT TO ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL TOGETHER AND I ALSO GREW UP AROUND THE CORNER ON 35TH ST. I HAVE ALOT IF MEMORIES AND 1 IN PARTICULAR IS WHEN WE WERE GOING TO SHERWOOD MIDDLE ME AND 2 OF MY OTHER FRIENDS WOULD WALK FROM SHERWOOD 2 FLORDIA BLVD TO CATCH THE CITY BUS AFTER CHEERLEADER PRACTICE WITH ADRAIN, BYRON AND EARL WHEN THEY GOT OUT OF FOOTBALL PRACTICE. ADRAIN WILL TRULY BE MISSED. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURE FAMILY IN THIS TRYING TIME AND I WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS.
LOVE, JEANNINE CAPITOL HIGH C/O 1997 (A CLASSMATE AND A CHILDHOOD FRIEND)

LESHEKA BANKSTON-EUBANKS

February 12, 2008

I MET ADRIAN IN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND WE ENDED UP IN MOST THE SAME CLASSES SO I SAW ADRIAN A LOT. ADRIAN WAS LIKE THE COMEDIAN IN EVERY CLASS WE WERE IN TOGETHER. I REMEMBER I LAUGHED SO MUCH AT ADRIAN I GOT MOVED FROM THE BACK TO THE FRONT OF THE CLASS. ADRIAN ALWAYS HAD A WAY OF MAKING PEOPLE LAUGH. I ALWAYS REMEMBERED HIM AND EARL ALWAYS BEING TOGETHER MAKING PEOPLE LAUGH. WHEN I SEEN HIM IN THE GUS YOUNG PARADE 2 YEARS AGO WHEN HE SAW ME HE THREW MY SON A WHOLE BAG OF CANDY, HE WAS STILL THAT SAME OLE ADRIAN TO ME AND ALWAYS WILL BE. TO COOTER AND THE FAMILY ADRIAN WAS AN ANGEL ON EARTH , HE IS NOW ONE IN HEAVEN, NEVER QUESTION WHY GOD DOES WHAT HE DOES JUST REMEMBER HE KNOWS WHAT HE IS DOING. TO KAYLA AND ARTIA WHOM I BOTH GREW UP WITH, TEACH YOUR CHILD/CHILDREN THAT THEIR DADDY WAS A CARING, KIND PERSON THAT DID WHATEVER HE COULD FOR SOMEONE AND ALWAYS KEPT A SMILE. ADRIAN IS STILL HERE IN SPIRIT AND HE WANTS YOU TO HAPPY AND NOT WORRY ABOUT HIM. LOVE YALL
MS. LE'SHEKA BANKSTON-EUBANKS
(1991-1993)SHERWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Brandi Wilson

February 12, 2008

To the Gaulden Family,
I have known Adrian since 9th grade, he was really a cool dude and always made you laugh. Just remember that God is with you, and earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. May God give you strength to carry on, peace in knowing others care, and comfort in your time of sorrow.Prayers are with you. With deepest sympathy.

Earl Smith

February 11, 2008

This was the speech I prepared for my BIG HOMIE ADRIAN from FAT BOY EARL. Good Morning I would like to thank everyone for coming out to show your love to my boy Adrian. You know when we were kids we use to be scared of dying not because of if we were going to heaven or hell we knew that we was going to heaven because we were good guys it was about if people would come to our funeral. I know Adrian is looking down smiling right now. You know I have been knowing Adrian for a long time we use to do a lot of different things together. We went to Elementary, Middle and High school we been friends for a long time. People use to ask us how long have we been friends and Adrian would say "MAN I DON'T KNOW THAT FOOL I MET THAT FOOL YESTERDAY" and Adrian would say that everytime somebody would ask us that. You know a big part of me is with him but a bigger part of him is with me. I would like to say to his family to my family. Ms. Linda (mama) your son is still here. To Kayla to your kids Asia & Isaiah their daddy is still here. To his brothers Arthur, Ashley, Cooter and Boo-Boo you know you meant the world to that fool but your brother is still here. To Maw Maw and Paw Paw your grandson is still here. And I love each and everyone of you. To Adrian I would like to thank you for being my big homie and I will miss you until I see you again FAT-BOY EARL.

Keosha Williams

February 11, 2008

My Deepest Sympathy Goes Out To Gaulden Family. My Thoughts And Prayers Are With You In Your Time Of Grief. God Bless This Family Only You Can Heal Broken Hearts. Adrian Will Be Missed By Many Who Knew And Loved Him. Kayla Be Strong For Your Children Only God Can Help You Durning This Hard Time My Prayers Are With You.

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.



Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear you along your way.

Nakeisha Coleman- Hayes

February 11, 2008

To the Gaulden family:

I've had the pleasure of knowing Adrian and knowing that he was a good person. I'm sending my condolences, and he will truly be missed.I will keep your family in my prayers.
Capital High C/O 97

Myeshia Williams-Ross

February 11, 2008

To Kayla and the Gaulden family:
Sometimes you are left with pain that only God can heal, but remember love leaves a memory that no one can steal. At this time when flowes, cards, and sometimes even words can't express the things you need them to, I pray that God strengthens all of you.
With deepest sympathy
Myeshia Williams- Ross
Capitol High Class of 1999

Stacey Johnese

February 10, 2008

Linda it was shocking to me to hear Adrian had passed away, but know one thing Linda he's gone on to a better PLACE. I just wanted to express may condolences to your family and you.



With deepest sympathy,

monica scott

February 10, 2008

Adrian will truly be missed. My Deepest Sympathy goes out to the family.AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL

Anita Jackson-Jones

February 10, 2008

There are no words for this loss. Adrian will always be remembered and missed dearly. My deepest sympathy goes out to the family and loved ones. May God bless you all and keep you.

Crystal Smith

February 9, 2008

To Paul, Family, & Friends. My prayers, and thoughts are with you all.

Nichole Davis

February 9, 2008

Adrian will truly be missed. My Deepest Sympathy goes out to the family. Class of 1997...Go Lions!!!

Vickie Vaughn

February 9, 2008

Vickie Vaughn-Allen and Family (Arianna, and Ashton)

Knesha Morgan

February 9, 2008

Our prayers are with you all at this time and the days ahead. God Bless You All
James and Knesha Morgan

Schemika Hughes

February 8, 2008

My heart is with you in this time of grief. This is only God's will. Adrian will truly be missed. He always made me laugh on the track field. I will keep the Gaulden family in my prayers.

Melvalisha Wright

February 8, 2008

TO PAUL AND FAMILY,
AS YOU REMEMBER YOUR LOVED ONE, KEEP IN MIND "THOSE WHO GAVE OUR LIVES JOY LIVE FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS." MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

Zearlee "Z." Wallace

February 8, 2008

To the Gaulden Family,

I've known Adrian ever since middle school. He always showed his "Crest" smile,could run like the wind - maybe faster than the wind would blow and was the silliest but sweetest person I can say I've had the pleasure of knowing. I know it must be very difficult to accept that his earthly presence is no longer here to bask in, but God only takes the best and it was surely time for Adrian to take his rest. My hope is that you all look to the hills from which will come your help and your strength will come from during these trying times. Be encouraged and just know that God can and will heal all pain, and that I will be praying for each of you. I'm also going to pray a special prayer for the children whom he has left behind. To his brothers, look out for them. Adrian loved you all so very much and I know he'd want you to be sure to be there for his children and to also offer a helping hand or word of encouragement to all of his children's mother's. May God Bless and continue to hold you in the saftey of his arms. I'm going to miss you "A."

Capitol High School
Class of 1998

Linda Vaughn Hollinquest, Chris, Derick, James and Michael

February 8, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Lionel, Greg, Ronald, Milton, Deirdre Scott

February 8, 2008

Hold on tight to God's unchanging hand. May the Lord be merciful unto the family and friends. Linda, Lionel sends his love and prayers. I'm Dee Dee and grow strong in the Lord.

Barbara Vaughn Mitchell

February 8, 2008

Linda my thoughts and prayers are with you,I share your loss. I pray you will be conforted by our Heavenly Father, who promised never to leave you or forsake you. I pray that you will reflect on the good times that were enjoyed with Adrian. May God be with you each and everyday. Aunt Barbara Vaughn Mitchell

Margaret, Cheryl, Janice, & Lawanda Webster

February 8, 2008

May God bless you all in this time of sorrow. Our prayers are with you.

Min. Tyra Williams

February 8, 2008

I know right now it's impossible to see the good that comes out of death but let me encourage Adrian's family and friends, even in your time of grief you have to know that God's got your back and he will never put more on you than you can bare. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord, so rejoice in knowing that Adrian is seated at the right hand of Our Father Jesus Christ. My prayers are with you.

LATRICE CAREY

February 8, 2008

May GOD BLESS THIS FAMILY AT THIS TIME OF BEAREAVMENT. YOU WILL BE MISSED. C/O 98, CAPITOL HIGH SCHOOL.

Alisa Sibley

February 8, 2008

To Linda and Family
My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family. Adrian has left behind so many memories that will live in your hearts and minds forever. Please know at this difficult time, you are in so many thoughts and prayers.
Alisa Sibley and Family

Carol & Alex Bell ( Carol Vaughn)

February 8, 2008

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. God is in control and he will give you peace as you cope with the loss of your son. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Akilah Watkins

February 8, 2008

To Paul, Cooda and Boo Boo

My heart goes out to you all at this time and in the days ahead.Please accept my condolences.

(Zabe's lil sister)

Kanisha Jimison Porter

February 8, 2008

May God bless and strengthen you during your time of grief.

Knesha Morgan

February 8, 2008

Our prayers are with you all at this time and the time ahead.
God Bless You All
James and Knesha Morgan

Detries Chaney

February 8, 2008

Adrian will truly be missed. My Deepest Sympathy goes out to the family.

Kristen Pitcher - Capitol High c/o 98

February 8, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Deunka Dixon

February 8, 2008

May Gob bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bertha M Brown-Shorts

February 8, 2008

Adrian will remain in Capitol Sr. High class of "1997" hearts forever.

Maya N Dyer

February 8, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

RASHIKA DOTSON

February 8, 2008

MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY DURING THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVE ONE. YOUR FAMILY WILL CONTINUE TO BE IN MY PRAYERS.

Erica Sanders

February 8, 2008

To: The Gaulden Family

We are very sorry for the lost of a very special love one that we know that was dear to everyone's heart. He will be truly missed!

"And God shall wipe all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death; neither sorrow; nor shall there be any more pain."
Revelations 21:4

We will treasure all his memories!

Love, The Sanders Family
Dorthy, Erica, Tracy, Stacy, and Barbara

Thea Bowie

February 8, 2008

I will never forget the times Adrian made me laugh. I met him at Capitol Senior High School. He was a great person and many enjoyed being in his presence. May God be with his family during this time. He will see you through it. (Capitol Senior High School c/o 1997)

Tramica Jack & Family

February 8, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Detra, Roy, Brittney & Roi Shields

February 8, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

VASHONDA POSEY

February 8, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Gerald & Stephanie Webster

February 8, 2008

To the Gaulden Family:
We express our deepest sympathy to you at this time. Adrian was more than just family to us; he was a classmate too. We had many fun times at CHS where we were more than likely we were cuttin' up together in somebody's class. Please know that Adrian was well loved by his classmates and his smile will be forever etched in our memories. As much as we loved him, we must know God loved him the more and he has given him rest.
We love you all and you shall continue to be in our prayers.
Your Family,
The Websters
(Capitol High c/o '95 & '97)

SHAKEY & TINA

February 8, 2008

TO MS.LINDA, PAUL, COOTA, AND BOO-BOO, WE KNOW THIS IS TRULY A DIFFICULT TIME FOR YOU ALL AND YOU MAY NOT REALIZE IT NOW, BUT EVERYTHING IS GONNA BE ALRIGHT. GOD KNOWS WHAT'S BEST FOR US ALL. WE HAVE BEEN KNOWING YOU ALL FOR A LONG TIME NOW, IT'S LIKE WE HAVE BEEN FRIENDS FOREVER GROWING UP TOGETHER.WE ARE REALLY GONNA MISS ADRIAN SO MUCH. EVERYTIME WE SAW EACH OTHER WE HAD SOMETHING OR SOMEBODY TO TALK ABOUT, OR JUST BEING SILLY. HE ALWAYS MADE ME SMILE CALLING ME "LIL SHAKEY" OR "MY GIRL". JUST TRUST IN GOD AND HE WILL SEE YOU THROUGH THE TOUGH DAYS AHEAD. I GUESS IT IS TRUE, YOU NEVER MISS A GOOD FRIEND TILL THEIR GONE. THANK GOD FOR ALL THE MEMORIES. R.I.P ADRIAN YOU WILL BE MISSED DEARLY.

SHARRON JENKINS-WMS

February 8, 2008

KAYLA,
I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST I'LL BE PRAYING FOR YOU AND THOSE BABIES IF YOU NEED ME FOR ANYTHING I'M ONLY A PHONE CALL AWAY. GOD BLESS

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