Obituaries

Dec 16, 2019

Thomas Riley Barton a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away at home on Monday Dec. 16th, 2019 at the

age of 78.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sharon Barton; Daughter Mitzie Barton McAnelly and husband Michael, two grandsons, Ryder and Mason McAnelly and sister Connie Butch.

He is preceded...

Dec 15, 2019

Dorothy Jean “Dotty” Lowe Smith, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on December 15, 2019 at the age 82.

She is survived by her 3 children, Bonnie Gayle Smith, Barry Wayne Smith, and Bruce Lee Smith and wife Rose; her grandchildren, Brian Michael Cannon and wife Erin, Andrew Lee Cannon and wife Mallory, Sarah Jean...

Dec 14, 2019

John William Starring, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away at 11:58 p.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at his home in Baton Rouge.  Visiting at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 2250 Main St., on Thursday, December 19, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. celebrated by Fr. Miles Walsh. Inurnment at Resthaven Gardens...

Dec 14, 2019

Alvin “Just Leaving” Ardoin left us on Saturday, December 14, 2019.

He was born June 30, 1931 in Chataignier, Louisiana.

Alvin is survived by his three grandchildren; Johnette Snyder, Melissa and Joseph Landry, along with two great-grandsons; Hunter and Cody Snyder and a daughter Rita Merrill.

He is preceded in death by his...

Dec 13, 2019

Gabriel Francis Young was born and passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019 at Woman’s Hospital. He is survived by his parents, Brandon and Marilyn Young; sisters, Aubrie, Madilynn, and Scarlett Young; brother, Aiden Young; grandparents, Pam and Jeff Tucker, and Ronnie Young and Tammy Templeton; godparents, Hope Hoyt and Trey Foster; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.  He...

Dec 11, 2019

Mary Elizabeth Dezendorf “Mary Beth” Browning

Browning, Mary Elizabeth Dezendorf “Mary Beth” Died on December 11, 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...

Dec 11, 2019

Elvia Naranjo passed away on Wednesday, December 11th, 2019 at the age of 93. Elvia was born in Barranquilla, Colombia where she lived for many, many years before moving to the United States and becoming a resident of Miami, FL, and ultimately Baton Rouge, LA. Elvia was a devout Catholic, and was always happiest when she was surrounded by...

Dec 11, 2019

Dr. Marc Riedel, 80, a resident of Walker, Louisiana, passed away on December 11, 2019.

Marc was an active researcher and teacher in the field of criminology who mentored numerous students. He completed his doctoral studies at the University of Pennsylvania in 1972, under the tutelage of Dr. Marvin Wolfgang, a pioneering researcher of homicide studies.  Upon...

Dec 10, 2019

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...

Dec 10, 2019

Mary Plantago McKnight, 95, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away December 10, 2019 at her home with loved ones at her side.

Mary was the daughter of Frances Mercante Plantago and Joseph Lombardo Plantago of Hammond, she was born September 26, 1924 on the family farm, and was the 6 th of 10 children.  Helping her father...

Dec 10, 2019

‘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...

Dec 9, 2019

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;...

Dec 8, 2019

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...

Dec 7, 2019

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...

Dec 6, 2019

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...

Dec 6, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Michael Dwayne Pierce, Sr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 6, 2019

Amos Julian Kent, Jr., known to many as AJ or Jay, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away at his home while under hospice care on Friday, December 6, 2019 at the age of 71. He retired from Exxon Mobil after 35 years. He was a lifelong member of St. George Catholic Church, a member of...

Dec 6, 2019

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.

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Dec 6, 2019

Captain William O. “Billy” Watson

Billy, 88, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2019 due to heart failure. He was born in Natchez, Mississippi where he had many fond memories of growing up with his large family and attending school at Cathedral High. He joined the military in 1950 and...

Dec 5, 2019

Daniel Joseph Territo, Sr., born in 1936 and a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on December 5th, 2019 at his residence.

He was a graduate of Catholic High School and served in the United States Air Force.

Mr. Territo  is survived by his children, Joseph Daniel Territo and wife Cindy, Lynnette  Territo, and Walter...