Obituaries

Aug 12, 2022

Thomas "Brad" Bradford Stringer passed away unexpectedly on August 12, 2022, at the age of 48. He was a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, born on February 13, 1974, and was currently residing in Denham Springs, Louisiana. Brad leaves behind partner of 23 years, Stephanie Daniels; loving parents, Kelly Barrett Stringer and Ivy Marie Aucoin Stringer; siblings, Kelly Barrett...

Aug 12, 2022

Charlotte Long Merchant, age 92, a resident of Centennial, Colorado, passed away on August 12, 2022.  Charlotte will be remembered as a gracious and loving woman who touched the lives of many and was touched by the lives of many more.  She was born in Big Sandy, Texas. She grew up mostly in Melville, Louisiana. She was the oldest...

Aug 11, 2022

Les Snipes, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away at his home on Thursday Aug. 11, surrounded by his family.

While Les spent the last 19 months of his life with Acute Myeloid Leukemia- he never lost his zest for life or his sense of humor. He was born on July 22, 1952 in San Diego, Cali., the...

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;...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...