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.
Mae Francis Bivens
Feb 20, 2023
Mae Francis Bivens was born May 24, 1950, to the late Hollis and Willie Bea Bivens. She entered eternal rest on February 20, 2023. She was baptized at an early age under the leadership of the Reverend Eddie White at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Scotlandville High School. She then went on to continue her education...
Robert "Bobby" Franklin Knox
Feb 15, 2023
Robert "Bobby" Franklin Knox was born on January 17, 1955, in Baton Rouge, LA; the sixth child of the late Edward & Earline (Jacques) Knox. He departed this life on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Fairfax Hospital Virginia, after a long battle with cancer at the age of 68. He was long-time resident of Alexandria, Virginia. He was christened at...
Robert Thomas Sanders, Sr
Feb 14, 2023
On February 14, 2023, loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother Robert Thomas Sanders, SR unexpectedly passed away in Baton Rouge, LA at the age of 71. Robert Thomas Sanders, SR, known to most as Tom, Tommy or “Tiger” was born to the late Frank James Sanders, SR and Alma Sanders in Tylertown, TX on March 1, 1951. Growing up, Tom,...
David Nickolas
Feb 13, 2023
David Nickolas Sr. entered eternal rest on Monday February 13,2023 at the age of 94. David Nickolas was born to the late Joseph Nickolas and Queenetta Jones Maze in Erwinville, La. He accepted God into his life and was baptized during his residency in New Orleans. He worked as a long shoreman on the riverfront, and also worked as a...
Andrea Jackson
Feb 8, 2023
Andrea Jackson passed away Wednesday February 08, 2023 at the age of 42. She leaves to cherish her loving memories, her son, Camron Gray; her mother Loria Jackson; her sisters, Latice Jackson and Antoinette Irving. She is also survived by aunts. Norseen Jackson. Cowanda Lafleur and Yolanda Smith; uncle Ronnie Jackson; two nieces, Loriana Jackson and Ayah Irving, and a...
Deborah Faye Jackson
Feb 5, 2023
Deborah "Debbie "Jackson entered eternal rest Sunday February 05, 2023 at the age of 70. She leaves to cherish her memories, two sons Anthony Smith (Sarah) and David Smith (Delilah), two daughters, Andrea Watson and Mechell Wright, two brothers George Williams and Dudley, one sister Karen Williams, thirty-one grandchildren, fifty-three great-grandchildren, three great great-grandchldren, a host of nieces, nephews, other...
Olivia Stevens Selvage
Jan 11, 2023
Olivia Stevens Selvage was born to the late Tom Duley and Mamie Stevens in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Olivia was the oldest of eight children. Olivia loved God and confessed Christ as her Savior at an early age at Pleasant Green Baptist Church. Olivia attended McKinley Elementary. She was a 1947 Graduate of McKinley Senior High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana....
Veronica "One Vee” Ann Joseph
Dec 22, 2022
Veronica Ann Joseph "One Vee" entered eternal rest Thursday December 22, 2022 at her residence surrounded by the love of her family at the age of 55. Veronica accepted Christ at an early age at St. Mary Baptist Church, under the leadership of Reverend Calvin. Veronica was a graduate of Capitol Senior High. She later gained a passion for hair,...
Willie Earl Manuel Jr.
Dec 18, 2022
Willie Earl Manuel Jr entered eternal rest Sunday December 18, 2022 at the age of 53. He leaves to cherish his memories his mother Barbara Manuel, brother Euan (Yakeema) Manuel, 3 nephews, 1 niece and numerous other relatives and friends. Viewing Thursday December 29, 2022 at 4:00pm-6:00pm at Resting Place Funeral Home 7840 Florida Blvd Baton Rouge, La 70806. Graveside...
Minister Robert Earl Mitchell
Dec 14, 2022
Minister Robert Earl Mitchell entered eternal rest Wednesday December 14, 2022 at the age of 67. He leaves to cherish his memories his brothers Minister Rickey Sr. (Alice) Mitchell and Warren (Angie) Stevens of Baton Rouge, La and numerous other family members and friends. Viewing Thursday December 22, 2022 10:00am until Religious Service at 11:00am at Resting Place Funeral Home...
Stephen Gerard Moore
Dec 12, 2022
Stephen Gerard Moore was born July 14, 1961 to the late Alfred and Ollie Franklin Moore in Baton Rouge, La. He departed this life on Monday December 12, 2022 at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital at the age of 61. Stephen confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized at St. John Baptist Church under the leadership of...
Otis Leon Broadway Jr
Dec 11, 2022
Otis Leon Broadway, Jr. was born on February 19, 1971, to the union of Otis Leon roadway, Sr. and the late Gilda Faye Broadway. He passed on December 11, 2022. Otis accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. M.C. Smith in Baton Rouge, LA. He leaves to...
Olevia Ann Harris
Dec 11, 2022
Sister Olevia Ann Harris was a loving mother, sister, aunt and a good friend to many. Olevia was born on June 28, 1957 to the union of the late Lamar and Beatrice Harris. Olevia at a young age, was baptized at Greater St. James Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Willie Finister. Olevia was a graduate of McKinley High...
Lillian Marie Jackson White
Dec 9, 2022
Lillian Marie Jackson (Momma Lil) White at age 80, gracefully and peacefully passed away at her home on Friday, December 9, 2022. She has been a God loving, God fearing Christian all her life. Lillian was born November 2, 1942. She was second of the 15 children of the late Velma and Delia Mae Casson Jackson of Natchitoches and grew...
Michael "Mike" Alexander
Nov 26, 2022
Michael Alexander, a US Airforce Veteran, entered eternal rest Saturday November 26, 2022 at The Crossing Clarity Hospice at the age of 69. He was a graduate of Capitol Senior High School. He leaves to cherish his memories his beloved wife Ingrid Mills Alexander, son Sedrick Michael Brumfield, stepsons Frankie Mills and Demond Mills, stepdaughters Lakisha Carr, Shecosta Mills, and...
Juanita Taylor Ledoux
Nov 26, 2022
Juanita Ledoux, a loving and gentle soul, passed away peacefully on Saturday November 26, 2022 surrounded by family. Juanita was born in Baton Rouge, LA on October 3, 1949 to Hester Scott Taylor and Mose Taylor Sr. She is a graduate of McKinley Senior High School class of 1968. She is also a graduate of Spencer College and attended Southern...
Timothy Donell Davis Sr.
Nov 26, 2022
“For God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten son that whosoever believeth in him would not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 Timothy Davis Sr. was born on October 9, 1969 at Laillie Kemp Charity Hospital in Independence Louisiana. He went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the age of 53...
Mr. Johnny R Selders Sr.
Nov 9, 2022
Mr. Johnny R. Selders Sr. a native of Clinton and resident of Baton Rouge entered into eternal rest on Wednesday November 09, 2022 at Baton Rouge General Mid City at the age of 87. He leaves to cherish his memories his children Johnny Jr. Selders, Vinnie Selders, Gradis Selders, Terry Selders, Garry Selders, Lutonya Selders, Reshella Selders, and Tabatha Lang,...
Lois Ann Landry
Oct 25, 2022
Lois Ann and her twin sister Joyce were born on July 29, 1944, at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, to the loving union of Lawrence Herbert Major and Marie Lillian Ellis Major. Lois experienced multiple losses at an early age. First the death of her twin sister at birth, then the untimely deaths of both parents. Despite these life events,...
Michael Williams
Oct 23, 2022
Song of Solomon 2 I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys. As the lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters. As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to...
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