Obituaries

Jun 23, 2020

Laverne Batchelor Duthu 97, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. passed away on June 23, 2020. She loved music and played her Lowery Prestige organ for friends and family; she was an avid gardener and enjoyed tending to her plants and flowers. She won numerous awards for her flower arranging skills. Laverne and her husband, Bob, spent their retirement...

Jun 22, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Luoi Thi Tran. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 22, 2020

Ora Belle Lauret, a native of Vicksburg, MS and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on June 22, 2020 at the age of 94.

Never wanted to be called Ora Belle, she preferred “Belle” to her friends, “Lauret” to her work associates, and “Grannie Belle” to her grandchildren. She spent her many years working as...

Jun 22, 2020

Charles “Jeremy” Ellis, age 34 and, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020.

Jeremy was born June 28, 1985, in the Atlanta area to Rick and Carole (Hebert) Ellis.  At 6 months, the family of three relocated to Baton Rouge where Jeremy spent the majority of his adult life.  Jeremy attended The...

Jun 21, 2020

Thomas Ronald "Ronnie" Raborn, a native and life-long resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully on Father's Day, June 21, 2020 at his home at St. James Place, at the age of 83. He was born March 22, 1937 and grew up in the North Highlands neighborhood of Baton Rouge. He was a 1955 graduate of Istrouma High School,...

Jun 20, 2020

Calvin Beaman, age 77, a resident of Prairieville, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020.

Calvin always had a smile on his face and would help anyone. He enjoyed LSU sports and his pride and joy was his dog Duke. Calvin loved being outside and spending time with family and friends. He proudly served his country in...

Jun 19, 2020

Karen Warfel Rocker, age 61, a resident of Denham Springs, passed away on June 19, 2020 in her home surrounded by family.

Karen loved to travel, whether getting lost in the words on a page, or through the backroads, small towns, and big cities of the world. As a genealogical sleuth, she helped reunite families, and as...

Jun 18, 2020

Patsy Ree "Patti" Coxe, 85, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on June 18, 2020. She entered this world on December 16, 1934 in Luling, TX, born to James and Hattie Bankhead. She graduated from Baton Rouge High School in 1952 and later went on to earn a degree in Interior Design from Louisiana State University,...

Jun 17, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Bahereh Azordegan Janani. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 15, 2020

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

Jun 13, 2020

Brennan Butler, age 19, passed away in an automobile accident on June 13, 2020.

Brennan was born in Baton Rouge and attended St. Aloysius Catholic School and Catholic High School where he made many close and longtime friends.

He is the son of Kevin Henry Butler and Renee Provenzano Butler.  He is the big brother...

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...