Obituaries

Jun 13, 2020

Gary Alan Merrifield was born May 10, 1962 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Jack and Colette Merrifield. Gary passed away unexpectedly on June 13, 2020. Gary attended and played baseball at Crowder Junior College, and then Nicholls State University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. He then went to work for City National Bank, followed by Hancock Bank, and...

Jun 13, 2020

Lenora “Jean” Farris, age 89, a resident of East Baton Rouge Parish, passed away on Saturday, June 13th.  Jean was a native of Baton Rouge and was a loving mother to her four children. She was known for her sense of humor, lively personality, and for the delicious family meals she prepared. She was an active member of Comite...

Jun 12, 2020

Major Clem Pearson Jr. USAF (Ret), passed away on June 12, 2020, a month shy of 87 years old.

Clem was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on July 18, 1933. He was one of 12 kids, and proudly claimed to have fiercely defended his dinner plate many times from any sneaky sibling seeking some of his portion....

Jun 11, 2020

“Where there is great grief, there was great love”.  Ashlea Marie Hood, age 29, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on June 11, 2020.  Ashlea was born on February 16, 1991 in Zachary, Louisiana.  Ashlea was a wonderful mother, daughter, sister, fiancée, granddaughter, niece, aunt, friend.  She loved spending great times with her family and friends and...

Jun 7, 2020

Todd Patrick Kelly, aged 31 passed away on the morning of Sunday June 7th at his home. Todd who was known as a gentle giant was a self starter and hard worker. He started and managed a successful logistics business for the last ten years. Although he was a man of few words, he was quick witted and would...

Jun 6, 2020

John Clyde “JC” Burton, age 94, born April 10, 1926, passed away at home on Saturday, June 6, 2020.

He served in the United States ARMY in Belgium during WWII, retired District Chief of Baton Rouge Fire Department. John and his spouse of nearly 69 years, Odette, enjoyed traveling, camping, square and round dancing and spending time...

Jun 5, 2020

Terry Truett Podorsky (62) of Baton Rouge, LA was born on October 23, 1957 and entered her heavenly home on June 5, 2020 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. She is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Michael Podorsky, daughter Rachel (Taylor) Harvey and son Micah (Leigh Ann) Podorsky, mother Sophie Kitt Chauvin, sister Linda Vickers, brothers...

Jun 5, 2020

Cheryl Ann Watson

God's Gift to our blended family, joined His Angels on June 5th 2020, too early, at the age of 64, surrounded by her Flock. Throughout her 3 year battle with Multiple Myeloma, she never lost the twinkle in her eyes or her dazzling smile.  She leaves behind her husband, Jay Watson, sons, Shane Burkett...

Jun 4, 2020

Kathryn Joyce (Honey) Carroll passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at the age of 90.  A former employee of Baton Rouge General Hospital, a resident of Baton Rouge, and a member of the Alpha Class at Florida Boulevard Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held at Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on...

Jun 4, 2020

Sharon Ann Smith Storey passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020, at her home in Baton Rouge, La., at the age of 74. She was born in Knoxville, Tenn., on January 19, 1946. Sharon lived in Alexandria, La., where she graduated from Bolton High School in 1964. She attended LSU-A for two years and graduated from LSU in Baton...

Jun 4, 2020

Thursday, June 4, 2020 at 2:55 a.m., Henry Glynn Pylant, a devoted loving husband and father, passed away peacefully at the age of 92 in the Baton Rouge General Medical Center – Bluebonnet.  He was born in 1928 in downtown Baton Rouge, LA.  Henry graduated Baton Rouge High School in 1944, then attended LSU earning a B.S. in Civil...

Jun 3, 2020

Helen Paul, age 83, a resident of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away at home with loved ones on Wednesday, June 3, 2020.  Helen, a devoted wife to the late William Paul, spent most of her married life in Bristol, Rhode Island raising four sons: Brian, David, Donald & William.

Helen graduated from North Providence Highschool in 1955, and...

Jun 3, 2020

Karen Jackson Hall, age 69, a lifetime resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2020.  She was married to the love of her life and forever soulmate for nearly 50 years, Charles G. Hall.  She was his entire world and his “Re”.  He brought true joy and peace into her life.

Karen graduated...

Jun 3, 2020

Dr. Gerald James Klender Sr., known to his friends as Jerry, passed away on June 3, 2020 after a long illness.  He was born on December 20, 1931 in Buffalo, NY.   Serving in the US Army during the Korean War, he and his wife Barbara lived in Germany for several years, where they traveled throughout Europe.  When they...

Jun 3, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Jeremy Thomas Blacklock. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 3, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Claire Angelle Booth. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 2, 2020

Arnold W. Ingram, Jr, age 87, resident of Baton Rouge passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020.

Arnold was a volunteer firefighter while residing in South Point, OH and served 17 years with the National Guard Huntington, W.VA.  He retired from his position as President of Topaz of LA.  Previously, he was a maintenance supervisor with Allied Chemical...

Jun 1, 2020

Taylor Austin Pearson passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 1, 2020 at the age of 29. Taylor was a native and resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Born on September 19, 1990, he was a 2009 graduate of Parkview Baptist High School. During his time at Parkview he was a 4-Star Athlete: he excelled in baseball, track and field, soccer,...

May 29, 2020

Roy Dwayne Roberts died on Friday, May 29, 2020 in Baton Rouge, LA.   He was 67 years old.

He is survived by his sister, Carolyn Bullard, brothers Michael (Cathy) Roberts, Henry Darvel Roberts, Jerry Wayne Roberts, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in death by his parents,...

May 28, 2020

Russell Jennings of Baton Rouge died at home on Thursday, May 28, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Sam and Grace Litchfield; his paternal grandparents, Rueben and Gertrude Jennings, and his parents, Joe and Gay Lynne Jennings.

Survivors include his wife, Destiny, three children, mother-in-law, Angela Landry, step-father-in-law, Brian Landry, and...