All Obituaries

Mary Elizabeth Dezendorf “Mary Beth” Browning Browning, Mary Elizabeth Dezendorf “Mary Beth” Died on December 10, 2019 at her home in Central, LA with her loving husband of 46 years Dr. Scott Browning by her side. She was born January 11, 1953 in Baton Rouge, LA. She was a 1971 graduate of Broadmoor High School and attended LSU. She was a parishioner of St. Alphonsus Ligouri Catholic Church where she was inducted into their Hall of Fame for her dedication and...

Helen Oswald Messina, age 77, a resident of Denham Springs, La, passed away on December 10, 2019, at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital. Born in Orange, Texas, Helen lived most of her life in South Carolina and Baton Rouge. Helen was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother (Maw Maw Icee), cook, friend, coworker, sister, sister-in-law and slot buddy. Helen is remembered by so many for her good cooking and her spirited, loud, cheering at ballgames. Helen is survived by her children,...

‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’ Judith Elaine "Judy" Watson born, December 28th, 1962, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 10th, 2019 following a brief illness and complications with congestive heart failure. Judy was a proud graduate of Robert E. Lee High School, attended Southeastern and was an avid LSU Tiger fan.  A fixture at Bolton's...

Jason Egler, a resident of East Baton Rouge, passed away on December 9th, 2019 at the age of 20. Jason graduated from Lee Magnet High and attended BRCC.  He was well known as Shild within the Steam Community where he touched the lives of many. Jason is survived by his parents, Scott and Colleen Egler; his sister, Kaeli Egler. Visitation will take place at Resthaven Funeral Home on Monday, December 16, 2019 from 5 p.m. until Memorial Service at 7 p.m. Family and friends may sign the...

Jack left the field for the last time on Sunday, December 8, 2019 after a two-month battle with cancer. He was born on March 10, 1951 in Jacksonville, Fla., to Leo J. Coco and Dorothy P. Coco, and was a longtime resident of Baton Rouge. He was a graduate of St. Thomas More School, Catholic High School (Class of 1969) and LSU. He was an educator and coach for over 40 years, primarily at The Episcopal School, where he was beloved for his wisdom, patience and guidance by students and...

Vinita Vijay Shertukde (neé Neelima Mukund Agasker), born 09/05/1946 to Mukund Sundar Agaskar & Tara Mukund Agaskar in Thane, India passed away 12/07/2019 from a hemorrhagic stroke brought on after the shock of losing her husband of 49 years only 4 days earlier.  She was a dedicated wife, mother and friend.  Devoting her life to her husband she embarked on an adventure as a new bride that took her from India, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, England and finally the United...

Service for Michael D Pierce Jr., 39, will be held at 2:00 p.m on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home. Visitation will begin on Thursday, December 12, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. with a Celebration of Life to follow services at Mike Anderson’s at 1500 LA 30 Gonzales, LA. Michael passed away on Friday, December 6th, 2019. Michael had an impact on so many lives. Through his random acts of kindness and generosity, he was one of a kind. His...

Lisa Gaye Saunders Karr, a native of Ironton, Ohio and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 at the age of 65.  Survived by her spouse James E. Karr of 43 years, her daughter Amber Renee' Karr Ersrud, two grandchildren Kadlin Renee' and Kasen James, son in law Hans J Ersrud. Mother, Joyce Ann Keating Saunders.  Brother, Edward Kevin Saunders & wife Vicki. Sister, Amanda Saunders Alleman & husband Charles. Brother in law, Alan Karr &...