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.

Maggie Moton

Maggie Moton

Sep 6, 2024

Maggie Moton passed away peacefully Friday September 06, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family at the age of 91. She leaves to cherish her memories her son Ralph J. Moton Jr. and daughter Gwendolyn Moton, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph J. Moton Sr.,...

Kevin Lee Allen

Kevin Lee Allen

Sep 5, 2024

Kevin Lee Allen passed away Thursday September 05, 2024, at the age of 57 at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital. He leaves to cherish his memories his children Rodney Gibson, Kayla Allen and Kayleigh Allen, 2 granddaughters and a granddaughter on the way, sisters Janice A Brown, Carolyn Bienemy, Brenda (Woodrow) Muse, and Kathy Foster, brothers Darryl Allen...

Anika Lashawn Jackson

Anika Lashawn Jackson

Aug 31, 2024

Anika was born on Wednesday December 13, 1972 to Barbara Jackson Foster (Johnny), and Minister (The late) Joseph Bell Jr., who introduced her to the Lord at an early age. Anika grew up in a very loving home with her two sisters Sharleman J. Wallace (Howard rip) and Sherry Jackson and one brother, Curtis Jackson (Shirley), to whom she...

Helen Spencer Burris

Helen Spencer Burris

Aug 23, 2024

Sister Helen "Andrea" Spencer Burris passed away Friday August 23, 2024, at the age of 61. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband, John Burris, sons, Joshua Spencer and Jason Spencer, sisters, Pastor Jacquelyne Batiste and Patricia Ellison (Johnny Sr.), favorite aunt Helen Williams and a host of other relatives and friends. Viewing Saturday August 31, 2024, 9:00am...

Shelby Ray Washington Sr.

Shelby Ray Washington Sr.

Aug 22, 2024

Shelby Ray Washington Sr.  passed away Thursday August 22, 2024 at his residence at the age of 69. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Belinda Scott Washington, children, grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Viewing Friday September 06, 2024 1:00pm until Funeral Service at 2:00pm at Bible World Christian Church 1771 N Lobdell Blvd...

Arsenio Rashad Johnson

Arsenio Rashad Johnson

Aug 20, 2024

Legacy of Life

Arsenio R. Johnson was born on March 16, 1989, a precious gift to his parents, Reginald G. Johnson and Deloris Johnson-White. At the tender age of two, in 1991, Arsenio's journey brought him to Houston, a city that would shape much of his life. He flourished here, completing his education and proudly graduating from...

Angela Marie Johnson

Angela Marie Johnson

Aug 20, 2024

Angela Marie Johnson passed away Tuesday August 20, 2024, at the age of 62 at Our Lady of The Lake North Baton Rouge. She leaves to cherish her memories her family and friends. Viewing Friday September 06, 2024, 9:00am until Funeral Service at 10:00am at I Need Thee Church 6180 Winbourne Ave Baton Rouge, La . Professional Service entrusted...

Patricia "Mz. Pat The Lady Of Soul" Hatcher

Patricia "Mz. Pat The Lady Of Soul" Hatcher

Aug 11, 2024

Mrs. Patricia Hatcher passed away Sunday August 11, 2024, in Hazel Crest, Illinois at the age of 61.  She was a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Patricia accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mt. Aaron Baptist Church where she was a member. She attended Greenville Elementary, Capitol Middle, and was a 1980 Graduate of Capitol...

Michael Chukwubara Nwokorie

Michael Chukwubara Nwokorie

Aug 11, 2024

Michael Nwokorie passed away August 11, 2024 at the age of 25. He was born to Placid C Nwokorie Sr. and Christiana C Nwokorie. The 5th of 7 children, he was both a respectful baby brother and a caring big brother. While in high school Michael excelled as member of band playing the clarinet and saxophone. He was truly...

Lacecia Mitchell Peck

Lacecia Mitchell Peck

Aug 9, 2024

Our beloved, Lacecia Mitchell Peck, was born to the union of Jerry Davis and Rosie Gwinn Perkins. Lacecia accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. In late January, Lacecia was diagnosed with Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer. On August 09, 2024 she entered eternal rest at The Crossing Hospice surrounded by the love of her family...

Gladys May Rackin

Gladys May Rackin

Aug 4, 2024

Gladys May Rackin died Sunday August 04, 2024, at her beloved home at the age of 69. Gladys was born in Ohio, smack in the middle of six children. She exemplified a “middle-child” attitude throughout her life. She always tried to solve disputes and make sure everyone had an equal share. Similarly, she was the kindest and most generous...

Nolia Mae Gibson

Nolia Mae Gibson

Jul 31, 2024

On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, God offered Nolia Mae Gibson eternal life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

She was 79 years old. Mae was the daughter of the late Alberta Jones and Albert Joseph, she entered this world on November 6, 1944. She was born and raised in Vacherie, Louisiana. Mae was a loving mother,...

Beverly Dean Jones

Beverly Dean Jones

Jul 27, 2024

Beverly D Jones passed away Saturday July 27,2024, at the age of 86 at her residence surrounded by the love of her family. She leaves to cherish her memories her children and numerous other relatives and friends. Viewing Saturday August 03, 2024 at 9:00am until Funeral Service at 10:00am at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 4848 Hollywood St Baton...

Earl James Farley Jr.

Earl James Farley Jr.

Jun 25, 2024

“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 …” II Timothy 4:6,7

Earl James Farley, Jr. was born September 3, 1941 to the union of the late Mary “Mammie” Chambers Farley and...

Theresa Ann Hawkins

Theresa Ann Hawkins

Jun 19, 2024

**In Loving Memory of Theresa Ann Hawkins**

Theresa Ann Hawkins, born on July 14, 1951, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was a cherished daughter to Isaac and Elizabeth Williams. From an early age, Theresa embraced her faith, accepting Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. She was a proud graduate of Capitol High School in Baton Rouge and dedicated many years of...

Aaron “Coup” Young

Aaron “Coup” Young

Jun 15, 2024

AARON "COUP" YOUNG WAS BORN ON JUNE 20, 1980, IN BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA TO KEITH SELVAGE AND SHARON YOUNG-SELVAGE. HE EMBRACED CHRISTIANITY AT A YOUNG AGE AND COMPLETED HIS EDUCATION WITHIN THE EAST BATON ROUGE SCHOOL SYSTEM.

AARON WAS EMPLOYED BY TURNER INDUSTRIES WHERE HE HELD VARIOUS POSITIONS OF A WELDER, SCAFFOLD BUILDER, AND LEADMAN. HE WORKED...

Peter Ray “Hollywood” Turner

Peter Ray “Hollywood” Turner

Jun 3, 2024

Peter Ray “Hollywood” Turner, 70, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, entered into eternal rest at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center on Monday, June 3, 2024.  Peter “Ray” was born on February 8, 1954 to the parents of Juanita Turner and Peter Winfield in New Orleans, Louisiana.  Albertha Emile, his stepmother, also played a...

Calvin B Thomas

Calvin B Thomas

May 26, 2024

Calvin Burnell Turner was born in New Orleans, La to the union of Verlia and Burnell Thomas in 1959. Calvin passed away May 26, 2024 at the age of 64 at Baton Rouge General Mid City. Calvin graduated from Capitol Senior High School in 1977, where he was a star football player. He was employed with Interior Exterior Building...

Nedra Lynn Hopkins

Nedra Lynn Hopkins

May 26, 2024

Nedra Lynn Hopkins, age 53, of Port Allen, LA, broke free of her experience with cancer and received her wings on May 26, 2024. Nedra is survived by her four children - Joshua Hopkins, Kaitlan Brandon, Trevor Hopkins, and Myles Hopkins; one grandchild, X'Olia, affectionately termed "ZaZa"; her mother, Loretta (Harrell) Brandon; one maternal sister, Lisa (Jamal) Brown; four...

Carrie V Armstead

Carrie V Armstead

May 23, 2024

Carrie V Armstead departed this life surrounded by the love of her family Thursday May 23,2024, at the age of 80. Carrie confessed Christ and was baptized at an early age. Carrie was a faithful member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of the late Reverend Charles T. Smith, where she served in the usher ministry. She...

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