Obituaries
Leigh Hart
Aug 11, 2022
Our beloved Leigh Whitney Hart, 74, of Baton Rouge passed away on August 11.
He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Chester and Mary Hart on October 26, 1947.
He is survived by his wife, Eva; his son, Karsten Leigh Hart (Deja) of North Kingstown, RI, with whom he relished their daily phone calls;...
Jane Wooley
Aug 10, 2022
Jane Wooley, age 81, a resident of East Baton Rouge, passed away on August 10, 2022.
Jane and her husband Lynn began their family in Dallas Texas before moving to Massachusetts and making roots with the Burlington Church of Christ. After living in Massachusetts for 47 years, they moved to Baton Rouge to live out their days...
Elaine Mckenzie
Aug 4, 2022
Elaine Lamb McKenzie passed away on the evening of August 4, 2022, after living with Alzheimer’s Disease for several years. Elaine was 90 years old, having been born in Alexandria, Louisiana on January 23, 1932, to the Reverend Charles E. Lamb and Mary Hawkins Lamb. Elaine’s childhood was spent mostly in Baton Rouge and in Chattahoochee, Florida, and she...
Helen Hurst
Jul 23, 2022
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16
Marjorie Helen Ashford Hurst, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, died on Saturday, July 23, 2022, surrounded by family. She was 92 years young.
Born...
Gordon Derouen
Jul 20, 2022
Gordon Ray “Gordy” DeRouen, age 73, passed away on July 20, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Karen Lucille Labbe DeRouen. Son of the late Gordon Joseph and Verda Rey Case DeRouen, he was born in New Iberia on March 30, 1949.
He graduated from New Iberia Senior High School and received a Bachelor of Science from the University...
Wilton Clement
Jul 20, 2022
Wilton Ambros Clement – “Coach Clements”: 89, born November 6, 1932 in Napoleonville, La., passed away on July 20, 2022.
He is the son of Fred Maurice Clement & Philode Peltier. Wilton grew up in Baton Rouge, Graduating from Istrouma High School with a full track Scholarship to the University of Houston. Wilton won many track awards...
Dr. Jose Mendoza
Jul 18, 2022
Jose Jimenez Mendoza , 85 years old, a resident of Baton Rouge after moving from Metairie, LA, passed away on July 18, 2022.
He was born in the Municipality of Lubao in the Province of Pampanga, Philippines in 1936. Jose was the eldest of six brothers and one sister. He achieved his dream of becoming a doctor...
Herman Brignac
Jul 18, 2022
Romans 8:6
For to be carnally minded is death. But to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
Herman Charles Brignac went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 18, 2022, at the age of 91. He was a native of Head of Island, LA, and was born on a strawberry farm off the...
Judy Klein
Jul 17, 2022
Judy Klein, a resident of Prairieville, Louisiana, born on December 21, 1942, passed away on Jul 17, 2022 at the age of 79.
Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.
Michael Zatorski
Jul 16, 2022
Michael Z. Zatorski, age 84, of Baton Rouge, LA, formerly of Highland, IN, passed away on July 16, 2022. He was born in Parry, Poland, on July 11, 1938. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jan & Sabina Zatorski, and son, Steven Jeffrey Zatorski.
Mike came to America from England with his family when he was...
Joy Aaron
Jul 15, 2022
Joy Elizabeth Aaron, 90, beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on July 15, 2022. She entered this world on December 9, 1931 in West, MS, moved to Central in 1949, graduated from Central High School in 1951, and married in 1957. She is survived by her son Jewel C "Buddy" Aaron, Jr...
Victor Mcdearman, Jr.
Jul 15, 2022
Victor Lee McDearman, Jr. passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2022, while vacationing with his family in Gulf Shores, AL. He was born in Aberdeen, MS on May 23, 1944, to the late Victor Lee, Sr. and Ruth Wamble McDearman. He was a resident of Baton Rouge and a member of First United Methodist Church. He was a graduate...
Michael Mckey
Jul 15, 2022
Michael entered the heavenly kingdom on Friday, July 15, 2022, at the age of 20. He was a resident of Baton Rouge and was beginning his junior year at LSU Baton Rouge.
Michael arrived in this world on July 1, 2002, as the second of a pair of identical twins. He and his twin brother Matthew started...
Bennie Adcock
Jul 15, 2022
Bennie “Benjie” Lee Adcock, Jr., age 57, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on July 15, 2022.
He was born in Bartow, Florida. He graduated from Christian Life Academy, attended LSU, and lived in Baton Rouge with his family for 54 years. Bennie worked in the chemical industry until he retired. He enjoyed boating, jet...
Jerry Simmons
Jul 13, 2022
Jerry P Simmons, 75, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on July 13th, 2022.
Born in Abbeville, LA, graduate of Baton Rouge High School, class of 1965. He worked for the National Hansen's Disease Center for over 30 years, first through LSU, then through the federal government. He enjoyed LSU baseball.
Jerry is...
Samuel Young Jr.
Jul 12, 2022
Samuel (Sam) Leslie Young, Jr, age 76, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on July 12, 2022 with the love and comfort of his three daughters beside him.
Sam was born in Harlingen, Texas as the eldest of six siblings. His family moved to Gonzales when he was an adolescent where he attended high school. He...
John Gerbrecht, Jr.
Jul 11, 2022
With sadness but also with comfort for the peace he has found, we share the passing of John (Johnny) Louis Gerbrecht, Jr. He was age 91 and died peacefully at his home in the midst of his family. Johnny received his Bachelor and Master degrees in Music Education from LSU in Baton Rouge in the 1950’s. He was an...
Keith Conrad
Jul 10, 2022
Keith Lester Conrad, age 85, a recent resident of Baton Rouge, and longterm resident of Lake Charles, LA, passed away unexpectedly on July 10, 2022.
Keith married his spouse and spiritual rock, Virginia Sarah Wood on November 12, 1955 in Mingo, WV and for 66 years they made many wonderful memories as they relocated for career changes...
Raymond Smith
Jul 10, 2022
Raymond Marcel Smith, 93, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on July, 10, 2022. Ray was born in Mandeville, LA on April 29th, 1929. He graduated from Mandeville High and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was blessed with 68 years of marriage to Connie Smith. He retired after 40 years from a successful career as...
Ellen Estevens
Jul 9, 2022
Ellen Irene Munsil Estevens, age 75, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022.
Ellen was a native of New York City, New York. She grew up in Houston, Texas before moving to Louisiana in 1969. She has lived in New Orleans and Thibodaux before finally residing in Baton Rouge. She was...
