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.

Olivia Stevens Selvage

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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...

Classie Thornton

Classie Thornton

Oct 20, 2022

Classie Thornton passed away Thursday October 20,2022 at the age of 90. She leaves to cherish her memories her children and numerous other relatives and friends. Viewing Saturday 10/29/2022 10:00am until Religious Service at 11:00am at Greater Pleasant Green Baptist Church 1441 Napoleon St Baton Rouge, La. 70802. Interment in St Mark Baptist Church Cemetery Rougon, La. Professional Services entrusted...

Margaret Elaine Howard

Margaret Elaine Howard

Sep 27, 2022

Ms Margaret Howard passed away Tuesday September 27, 2022 at the age of 79. She leaves to cherish her memories, her daughter T’Keisha Howard and countless other relatives and friends. Visiting Monday October 24, 2022 at 9:00 am until Funeral Service at 10:00am at Resting Place Funeral Home 7840 Florida Blvd Baton Rouge, La 70806. Professional Service entrusted to Resting...

Kendall Maurice Jackson

Kendall Maurice Jackson

Sep 15, 2022

Kendall Maurice Jackson Sr was born on January 2, 1968 to proud parents William Jackson III and Sherryl Glasper Jackson. He was the oldest of five children. He was baptized and accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age at Mt Gillion Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev Morris J Parker. He graduated from Robert...

Calvin Roberts

Calvin Roberts

Sep 13, 2022

Calvin “CJ” Roberts passed away Tuesday September 13, 2022 at the age of 24. He leaves to cherish his memories his mother Michelle Jackson and host of other relatives and friends that love him dearly. Viewing Friday September 23, 2022 9:00am until Funeral Service at 11:00am at Bible World Christian Center 1771 N Lobdell Blvd. Entombment in Roselawn Cemetery. Professional...

Lousinder Carter

Lousinder Carter

Sep 1, 2022

Mrs. Lousinder Carter passed away Thursday September 01, 2022 at Baton Rouge General Hospital at the age 75. She leaves to cherish her memories her son Joseph (Sherlyn) Carter Jr., Sisters Alice Richard and Shirley Jackson, 10 grandchildren, 8 great grand children, host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Friday September 16, 2022 5pm-7pm at Resting Place Funeral Home and...

Linda Thompson

Linda Thompson

Aug 22, 2022

For everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven; a time to be born and a time to die; a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted; a time to kill and a time to heal; a time to break down and a time to build up; a time...

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