OBITUARIES

Recent obituaries in Baton Rouge, LA


The obituaries in the Baton Rouge Louisiana Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Baton Rouge's history and identity.

Molly C. Lewis

Molly C. Lewis

Mar 20, 2022

For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only,...

Janet Carloss

Janet Carloss

Mar 20, 2022

Janet Carloss entered eternal rest Sunday March 20, 2022 at the age of 66. She graduated from Wisner High School 1974. She enrolled to Grambling State University in the fall of 1975. She served as the Editor of the Gramblinite, the campus newspaper. After graduating college she became employed by the LA School for the Deaf where she earned sign...

Michael Anthony Fontenot

Michael Anthony Fontenot

Mar 17, 2022

Michael Anthony Fontenot, lifelong resident of Sorrento, Louisiana, passed away unexpectedly March 17th. Michael has always had a love for music. He spent his earlier years as a DJ and went by the name “DJ Money Mike”. He is survived by his four children, Chad Forbes and fiancé Traci Wilson, Stefanie & Tim Wilbanks, Anthony Fontenot and fiancé Landry Tullier...

Frederick Oxley Jr.

Frederick Oxley Jr.

Mar 14, 2022

Frederick Oxley Jr., was born to Frederick Oxley Sr. and Desdemona White Oxley. He departed this life on March 14, 2022. Frederick attended McKinley High School. Frederick Jr. had a passion for cooking and he loved his family and friends. Frederick Jr. worked for the Department of Transportation and Development as a chef. He also worked for Exxon Mobil as...

Leonard Paul Major

Leonard Paul Major

Mar 8, 2022

Leonard Paul Major passed away Tuesday March 08, 2022 at the age of 68 at his residence surrounded by the love of his family. Leonard Paul Major was born to the union of Myrtle Scott Major and Joseph Major. Leonard who was affectionate called “Mutty” worked several jobs planting sugar cane until he was no longer able as his health...

Bryan Iyen Palmer Sr.

Bryan Iyen Palmer Sr.

Feb 25, 2022

Bryan Iyen Palmer Sr. passed away Friday February 25, 2022 at the age of 36. He was the second eldest of three children from Sherilyn Palmer and the late Tise Igiehon. Bryan was baptized at Belfair Baptist Church on February 9, 2003. Bryan attended Baker High and later received his GED. At an early age Bryan had a passion for...

Ruby Lee Richardson

Ruby Lee Richardson

Feb 17, 2022

Ruby Lee Richardson departed this life on February 17, 2022 at the age of 90 at her residence surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Baton Rouge, La to the union of Tom Garment and Annie Bell Washington Garment. Ruby Lee accepted the Lord at an early age and was a member of Beacon Light of...

Wayne Thomas

Wayne Thomas

Feb 6, 2022

Wayne Thomas was born to the late Johnny and Shirley Matthews and was reared by his adoptive parents John and Mary Thomas. Wayne attended school in East Baton Rouge Parish. He was baptized at an early age at Jordan United Methodist Church. He later joined Bible World Christion Center of the leadership of Pastor David and Gloria Griffin. Wayne's passion...

Shelia A. Robertson

Shelia A. Robertson

Feb 4, 2022

Shelia A. Robertson, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on February 4, 2022 at 71 years old. She was a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge. She was a former employee of Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center and River West Medical Center. She was married to Wycliff Robertson Sr. for 52 years and to this union...

Sylvia “Syl” Lee

Sylvia “Syl” Lee

Jan 28, 2022

Mother Evangelist Sylvia "Syl" Lee entered eternal rest Friday January 28, 2022 at the age of 70. She attended McKinley Sr High and later attended Capitol Area Vocational School where she received her degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She went on to devote over 30 years as a nurse to Baton Rouge General Hospital. Sylvia was always willing and...

Erma Lee Scott

Erma Lee Scott

Jan 27, 2022

Erma Lee Scott entered eternal rest Thursday January 27, 2021 at the age of 82 surrounded by the love of her family. She was reared in Morganza, Louisiana, by Tillie and Albert Page. She graduated from Pointe Coupee High School in 1957. She then married Nolden Scott, Jr. on the 28th, of July 1957. She graduated from Nursing school, where...

Marsha Ann J. Curry

Marsha Ann J. Curry

Jan 16, 2022

Marsha Ann J. Curry was born in Plaquemine Louisiana on July 20, 1961. She accepted Christ at an early age and was water baptized by the late Reverend Van Smith, Sr. at St. Matthews Baptist Church, Plaquemine Louisiana. She graduated from McKinley Senior High school and attended Southern University. Later in life, she rededicated her life to Christ and continued...

Sandra “Sandy” Thomas

Sandra “Sandy” Thomas

Jan 13, 2022

Sandra "Sandy” Thomas entered eternal rest Thursday January 13, 2022 at the age of 71. She leaves to cherish her memories a host of family and friends. Viewing Monday January 24, 2022 10:00am until Funeral Service at 11:00am at Bible World Christian Center 1771 N Lobdell Blvd Baton Rouge, La 70806.

Robert Lynn Gill “Bubba”

Robert Lynn Gill “Bubba”

Jan 13, 2022

Robert Lynn Gill "Bubba" , a US Veteran, passed away Thursday January 13, 2022 at the age of 56 at Lane Regional Medical Center. He leaves to cherish his memories his mother, Barbara Allen, daughter Ashley Marie Carter; grandchildren Payton, Presley and Jason Greenwood Jr., brother Carl Gill and wife Amanda, sister JoAnn and husband Lee Johnson, sister Glory and...

Kilenn Rundell Gordon “Kai”

Kilenn Rundell Gordon “Kai”

Jan 9, 2022

Kilenn Rundell Gordon "Kai" entered eternal rest Sunday January 09, 2022 at the age of 25. He leaves to cherish his memories numerous family and friends. Viewing Thursday January 20, 2022 4:00pm until 6:00pm and Funeral Service Friday January 21 2022 at 11:00am at Bible World Christian Center 1771 N Lobdell Blvd Baton Rouge, La 70806. Interment in Greater Philadelphia...

Darryl Keith Williams

Darryl Keith Williams

Jan 9, 2022

Darryl Keith Wiliams passed away Sunday January 09, 2022 at the age of 61. He leaves to cherish his memories his brother Kenneth Williams and a host of other family and friends. Viewing Saturday January 22, 2022 9:00am until Funeral Service at 10:00am at Bible World Christian Center 1771 N Lobdell Blvd Baton Rouge, La 70806. Professional Services entrusted to...

Dream Brielle Coleman

Dream Brielle Coleman

Jan 8, 2022

Dream Brielle Coleman Dream came into this world on December 10, 2021 and departed January 08,2022. She was born at the Womens hospital in Baton Rouge, La. She was 6lbs 13 ounces. Beautiful angel, with black curly hair. Dream was such a blessing to have around us. The time we shared with her was truly a blessing from God. Dream...

Clet Joseph Dupont Jr. (Cajun Cj)

Clet Joseph Dupont Jr. (Cajun Cj)

Dec 28, 2021

Clet Joseph Dupont Jr. (Cajun CJ) entered eternal rest December 28, 2021 at the age of 80. CJ attended Louisiana College in Pineville Louisiana. He founded DuPont Family Playhouses, an RV dealership in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In 1990 he suffered third degree burns over the upper half of his body and lost part of an ear. Miraculously healed by God...

Harold Howard Jones Sr.

Harold Howard Jones Sr.

Dec 20, 2021

Harold Howard Jones, Sr., also known as “Kamau”, was born, January 23. 1949 in Baton Rouge, LA to the late Willie L. Sr.and Pearl E. Pitts Jones. He was the third of five children born to this union. Kamau departed this life, December 20, 2021, at the Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA. He was baptized...

Stanley Jerome Abrams

Stanley Jerome Abrams

Dec 20, 2021

Stanley Jerome Abrams, native of Chicago and resident of Baton Rouge passed away Monday December 20, 2021 at his home surrounded by the love of his family at the age of 80. Jerome worked at Thomas Scrap Metal, Inc., BREC, and as a Self-employed Mechanic. He leaves to cherish his memories wife of 53 years Brenda Joyce Arams (Sweetie), Children...

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