Obituaries
Judith Watson
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...
Jason Egler
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;...
James Coco
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...
Vinita Shertukde
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...
Lisa Karr
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...
Michael Pierce, Sr.
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.
Amos Kent
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...
Michael Pierce, Jr.
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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William Watson
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...
Daniel Territo
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...
Charles "Jay" Hadley, Ii
Dec 4, 2019
Charles Joseph Hadley II “Jay,” 72, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, December 4th.
He was born in Staten Island, New York to Charles Francis Hadley and Charlotte Anne Tylicki. He attended Cranwell Preparatory School in Lenox, MA, somewhere he often spoke about, made lifelong friends, and graduated in 1965. He attended Wheeling...
Gene Smith Jr
Dec 4, 2019
Gene Patrick Smith Jr, 61, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana died Wednesday, December 4th, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born October 2nd, 1958 in Atlanta, Georgia, he was the son of the late Gene P. Smith, Sr and Patricia Dean Smith of Charleston, SC. Gene was the oldest of four children and raised in Columbia, SC where he...
Thurman Varnado
Dec 4, 2019
On December 4, 2019 Thurman Carlton “Cart” Varnado entered into eternal rest at the age of 83. He was a native of Kentwood, LA and a long time resident of Baton Rouge, LA. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Margaret Reona Beach Varnado and daughter Rehnea Varnado Sharp (Greg), his three granddaughters Katelyn Sharp Keowen (Kade),...
Xuan Huynh
Dec 3, 2019
Xuan Huynh of Metairie, Louisiana passed away on Dec 3, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Vijay Shertukde
Dec 3, 2019
Vijay Sitaram Shertukde, born 09/11/1941 to Sitaram Gajanan Shertukde & Padmavati Sitaram Shertukde in Mumbai, India passed away 12/03/2019 in Baton Rouge, LA from heart failure after emergency surgery required due to complications from Renal Disease. He was a Nuclear Engineer with an over 40+ year career which took him from his native India to Egypt, Saudi Arabia, London/UK,...
Maria Grant
Dec 2, 2019
Maria Antonia Grant, a devoted wife and mother, passed away at Ochsner of Baton Rouge on Monday, December 2, 2019 at the age of 64.
She is survived by her husband, Llewellyn “Leo” Grant; sons, Christopher Grant and Brandon Grant; brothers, Filiberto Madrigal and wife Salome and Miguel Muñoz and wife Cindy; and numerous nieces and nephews....
Josephine Direda
Dec 2, 2019
In Loving Memory of Josephine "Josie" S. DiReda, a devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana July 15, 1920 to parents John and Sara Sapienza. She passed peacefully at her home on December 2, 2019. Josie as her family and friends affectionately called her, lived in Brooklyn, New York. On September 2, 1968 she...
Adeline Dewailly
Dec 1, 2019
Adeline Bordelon Dewailly, age 87, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2019 after complications from a stroke. She was born in Bordelonville, Louisiana and her family moved to New Orleans when she was 12 years old. She is a graduate of Sophie B. Wright High School.
She was the beloved wife of the late Edmund Louis Dewailly,...
Michael Berlinger
Nov 30, 2019
Michael Thomas Berlinger, passed away on November 30, 2019 at the age of 61.
Michael is survived by his wife, Christine Berlinger; his children, Katie Marie Davis and husband Brandon and Matthew Stephen Berlinger; his grandchildren, Cullen Davis, Jocelyn Davis, Kane Pacheco, and his beautiful Riley Mae Davis; and his siblings, Kathleen Hamlet, Eileen Campbell and husband...
Maryjo Butt
Nov 30, 2019
MaryJo Walsh Butt, passed away on November 30, 2019 at the age of 81.
MaryJo was an avid Bridge player and enjoyed playing at the Casino. She enjoyed watching old horror movies and watching all sports including Football, Baseball, Tennis and Golf. She also loved to decorate for the holidays, especially for Christmas.
She is...
