Obituaries

Feb 8, 2017

Darryl "J.D." Prejean, 74, born in Baton Rouge, LA, and resident of Silverhill, AL, passed away, Wednesday, February 8, 2017 with his family by his side. It was in his tenth-grade year that he met the love of his life, his high school sweetheart, Pat at a dance at Woodlawn High School. He later attended Louisiana State University in...

Feb 8, 2017

Our Father brought Maxine to be with Him and our Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday February 8, 2017. She was born May 27, 1925 in Magnolia, Mississippi. She was a long time resident of Baton Rouge. She was a member of First Baptist Central. She retired from the Louisiana School for the Deaf. She is survived by her son...

Feb 7, 2017

Rebecca Territo, age 54, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on February 7, 2017. Rebecca was born December 4, 1962 in Baton Rouge, LA to Daniel Territo, Sr. and Barbara Territo. She attended Lee High School. She is survived by her father, Daniel Territo, Sr.; her daughter, Therese Marie Cavin and husband Steven; her sons, Brandon Ducote...

Feb 7, 2017

Julius "Papa Jack" Carl Dyer, Jr., 85, went to be with his Lord peacefully on February 7, 2017 at his home in St Francisville, Louisiana. Jack graduated from Louisiana State University School of Engineering. After, he served as a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, he returned to Baton Rouge and started Dyer and Moody Consulting Engineering Company. In...

Feb 7, 2017

Clara Quinn Toups was born on April 8th 1929 and passed on Tuesday, February 7th 2017 at 1:00 am. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and dear friend to many. Jesus picked a beautiful rose out to be in his heavenly garden. Her mission in life was to help others in need and the...

Feb 6, 2017

James E. Stone, Sr., age 81, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, Feb 6th, 2017. He was born in Montgomery, Alabama, graduated from Xavier University of New Orleans, where he met his wife Shirley and later became a Father and Business Entrepreneur. James is survived by his Wife Shirley Stone; his five sons, Jim Stone,...

Feb 6, 2017

Wanda Lou LaFon Scrams, 78, died peacefully in her home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on February 6, 2017. A life and homecoming celebration will be held at Grace Life Fellowship, located at 10210 Barringer Foreman Road, Baton Rouge, LA on Saturday, February 11, 2017 from 10:00 am until services at 11:00am. Wanda was born on May 1, 1938 in...

Feb 5, 2017

Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Wednesday, February 8, 2017 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Thursday, February 9, 2017 10:00 am - 11:00 am Service Service Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Thursday, February 9,...

Feb 5, 2017

Beverly Ann, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017 at the Heritage House in Baton Rouge at the age of 73. She was a retired supervisor at Sears for 24 years. She was a resident of Denham Springs and a Native of Krotz Springs, LA. She is survived by her husband of...

Feb 4, 2017

Feb 4, 2017

Chester Hugh Boyd passed away at his home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Saturday, February 4, 2017 from a heart attack at the age of 69. He was born in Oakland, California in 1947 to Louis H and Gladys Boyd, one of four children, and grew up in Shreveport, Louisiana, graduating from Fairpark High School in 1965. He was...

Feb 2, 2017

Dr. Madhurendu Bhushan Kumar, age 75, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on February 2, 2017. He graduated from Indian School of Mines and was awarded the Hayden Medal for breaking the school record for the highest achievement which no one has broken since. Afterwards he worked in the Oil India Limited before coming to the United...

Feb 2, 2017

W.P. Wray, Jr (affectionately known as Bill) passed away on February 2, 2017 surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren at the Crossing at Clarity Hospice in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was 88 years old. Bill was born on October 22, 1928 in Camden, Arkansas to Willie Perry and Nell Wray. Bill earned a football scholarship in 1947 to...

Feb 1, 2017

Jerry K. Guffey entered into the arms of his loving Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 1, 2017. At 12:59am. He was born August 16, 1941, a gift from God to his loving parents, Robert H. and Rose W. Guffey. Jerry attended Istrouma High School, served his country in the Army, became a butcher at the local A&P...

Feb 1, 2017

Robert "Bob" Earl Bergeron, 85, a resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away on February 1, 2017, after a long battle with Alzheimers disease. He retired from Conoco Oil Co. He was part owner of Newman Construction Supply, Inc. He took great pride in his family, he was a great father, and loving husband. Robert is survived by his children,...

Jan 31, 2017

Tonya Ann Gary, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was born November 17th, 1963, in Lafayette, Louisiana, and grew up in Thibodaux. On January 31st, 2017, at 53 years old she grew her angel wings and went to Heaven to be with Jesus. She was a loving mother of three beautiful girls, a daughter, and a friend. Visitation and memorial services...

Jan 28, 2017

Connie Wilson T. Babin, age 73, a resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away on January 28, 2017. Connie is survived by her daughters, Valerie Thronson and Cynthia Dean and husband Randy; her son, Ronald Thronson and wife Wanda; her grandchildren, Sterling Guyote and wife Tiffany, Don Ulrey, Jr., Zachary Ulrey, Ronald Thronson, Jr., Melanie Thronson, Carli Thronson, and Jima...

Jan 26, 2017

Susan Kathleen Piacquad Mondello, age 63, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on January 26th, 2017 at Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center. Prior to moving to Baton Rouge, she lived for many years in Atlanta, GA and Shreveport, LA. Susan was known for her loving and unselfish care for her mother and brother during their...

Jan 25, 2017

Jessie Ruth Collins, also known as "Jan", 89, of Prairieville, LA, passed away January 25, 2017. Born and raised in Gladewater, Texas, Jessie was one of 10 children who worked on the family farm. She was the daughter of John Read and Floy Haptonstall Read. She lived and worked in Baton Rouge and was owner of women's clothing shops...

Jan 24, 2017

Mr. Bobby Ray Swaggerty, Sr., age 69, passed away peacefully in is home with his daughters by his side on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents (Leonard and Beatrice), brother (Marlin) and son (Bobby Jr.). He is survived by his three daughters (Lisa, Bridgett and Kathy), siblings (Janice, Gerald, Jimmy, Lou, Liz, Rena...