Obituaries

Sep 24, 2018

Terry Carl “T.C.” Shirley

Retired Louisiana State Trooper Terry “T.C.” Shirley, a native of Meridian, Mississippi, passed away on September 24, 2018 at his home in St. Francisville.

Terry graduated from Istrouma High School in 1965 and attended LSU.   A U.S. Air Force veteran, Terry was a member of the Louisiana State Troopers Association, Fraternal...

Sep 24, 2018

Betty Garig Windham, a native of Baton Rouge, passed away September 24, 2018 at the age of 91 years old.

She was a graduate of University High School of Baton Rouge and attended LSU. She was born and grew up in Baton Rouge, and lived several childhood years in Denham Springs. She and her husband Malcolm V...

Sep 23, 2018

Bernice L. Barrios, age 93, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018. Bernice was born on May 20, 1925 in Plaucheville, LA. She was one of ten children. Bernice graduated college in 1947 with a Registered Nursing Degree. She married Alcide “Jay” in 1953 and expanded her family with four children. She worked...

Sep 22, 2018

Melvin Anthony “Pete” Pitre, Sr., age 80, a resident of Killian, LA., passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018.

Pete worked as an Asbestos Insulator through the Local 53 in New Orleans, LA.

Pete is survived by his 2 children, Kim Pitre Muse and husband Brian, and Melvin A. Pitre, Jr.; his grandchildren, Joshua Pitre...

Sep 19, 2018

Wilma Jean Petrie was born on February 16, 1934, in Farmersville, TX to Walter Burt Wisdom and Bessie Jones Wisdom. She was a resident of Baton Rouge, La. She passed away peacefully in her home on September 19, 2018 at the age of 84. She was one of nine children and is the last surviving sibling.

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Sep 18, 2018

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at the age of 83. Kay was born on August 28, 1935 in Houston, Texas and was a resident of Baton Rouge. She was devoted to her large and loving family of 7 children, 16 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren with another on the way. She was...

Sep 16, 2018

Sep 16, 2018

Leonard J. "Lenny" McCaffery, Jr., died on September 16, 2018, age 76, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Lenny was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He attended Our Lady of Lourdes, Jesuit High School, St. Joseph Benedictine Abbey and received masters at LSU/UNO. Lenny was a lifelong civil servant, his commitment to helping others through teaching, leading, and sharing his love...

Sep 14, 2018

B. F. Beeson passed away peacefully at home on September 14, 2018, after a long and wonderful life of 92 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Dianne Cretini Beeson, daughters Paula Ann Beeson, Lori Beeson Kaiser, Becky Beeson Brown, son-in-law David Brown, grandchildren Leah Elise Kaiser, Dane Scott Kaiser, Melissa Brown Olinde, Michael David...

Sep 14, 2018

Winnona Theresa Lear Braud, age 86, a native of Gramercy, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on September 14, 2018. Winnona is survived by her children, Chris Braud and wife Debbie, Craig Braud and wife Pam, Ivy Braud, Jr. and wife Cheryl, and Sheldon Braud and wife Amy, Linda Lashley and husband Fred, and Laura...

Sep 14, 2018

Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying: John 11:25 Taylor Paul Pastorek, age 20 years, of Baton Rouge began his eternal life on September 14, 2018. He was born on November 4, 1997, the son of Rick Pastorek and Bonney Jarreau Wallis. Taylor attended St....

Sep 13, 2018

A Mass of Christian Burial for Gary Paul Brocato will be held at 11:00 am. on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at St. Patrick Catholic Church with the Fr. Michael Miceli officiating. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Gardens of Memory Cemetery. Arrangements are under the directions of Resthaven Gardens of Memory, 11817 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70816. Mr....

Sep 12, 2018

Karl P. Landry, Jr., a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018. He graduated from Istrouma High School and attended Riverside Military Academy. He also graduated from LSU. He retired from Copolymer Rubber and Chemical Plant in 1997 with 44 years of service. Karl is survived by his children, Karl Landry III and...

Sep 10, 2018

Isabel Rita LeBlanc Lasseigne was called home to heaven surrounded by family on Monday, September 10, 2018. Service: Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 am Thursday, September 13, 2018 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church with Father Michael Alello, celebrant. Interment: Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am Thursday at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Isabel...

Sep 10, 2018

Josephine D'Amico Pocorello, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away September 10, 2018 at the age of 106. She was born February 7, 1912 in Mix, LA. Josephine is survived by two daughters, Diane Pocorello and Susan (Jim) Brewer; and two grandsons, Brandon (Kourtney) and Chad Brewer. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Pocorello; parents,...

Sep 10, 2018

A native of New Orleans and long time resident of Baton Rouge, she died September 10, 2018 at Our House for Respite. She was a graduate of St. Joseph's Academy of New Orleans. A lifelong Catholic, she attended Our Lady of Mercy until her health prevented her from going. She still watched the Mass on television, and received communion...

Sep 8, 2018

"God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be so He put His arms around you and whispered come to Me. With tearful eyes, we watched and saw you pass away, and though we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, a precious soul to rest. God broke our...

Sep 7, 2018

Judith Ann McDaniel Livingston was born on April 20, 1946 and went to be with her Lord on September 7, 2018. Judy was born in Caribou, Maine and also spent time living in Chicago, Illinois; Houston, Texas; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Panama City, Panama; and most recently, Bradenton, Florida. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Bill Livingston...

Sep 6, 2018

Carl F. Morrow, age 95, a native of Zenora, LA and resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on September 6, 2018. Carl was a former Deacon and member of First Baptist Church in Leesville, LA and present member of Healing Place Church. He was a great storyteller, captivating any audience that would listen about his early childhood, romance...

Sep 5, 2018

Debra Pendergraft Jones, 61, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away in her home on September 5, 2018 after a lengthy and courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Debra was born on August 11, 1957. She graduated from Central high school in 1975 and became a beautician. Debra cut, permed, and styled the hair of Central residents for...