Baton Rouge, LA Obituaries

Romelle Emile Fortune, born on October 21, 1962, passed away on December 23, 2025, at the age of 63.

Yvonne Westmoreland Clayton, June 7, 1928 – December 23, 2025 went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Mary Helen Sanchez Willis was born in Baton Rouge, LA, on June 8, 1949, to the late Helen and Ernest Sanchez Sr. A longtime resident of Sunshine, LA, she passed away on December 21, 2025, at age 76. M...

Shirley J. Bryant, born on October 18, 1935, in Fernwood, passed away on December 21, 2025, at the age of 90. She was a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

James “Jim” Michael Graves, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA., majority of his life, passed away in Chipley, Florida on December 20, 2025, at the age of 72. Mr. Jim was born in Baton Rouge, LA., on Janua...

Paul C Cantwell, born on September 24, 1953, passed away on December 20, 2025, at the age of 72.

Evelyn Faul Huval, born July 6, 1938, passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 18, 2025, at the age of 87. She lived a full, faithful, and hardworking life ...

Inger Mallett Payne, age 68, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025. Born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Inger loved days at the beach, the joy and tradition of Mardi Gras, and was known a...

Samuel Charles Politz, a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was born on December 4, 1929, and passed away on December 16, 2025, at the age of 96. Known as the kindest, most generous man you ...

Johnny Dykes, a former business owner, public servant and life-long resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Dec. 15, 2025 at the age of 81. He is survived by his daughters; Debbie of Oxford, Miss. and...

Forrest Michael Estes, born July 15,1993, in Walker, Louisiana, passed away on December 14, 2025 at the age of 32. He is survived by his wife, Savannah Bankston Estes; daughters, Avery and Norah Estes...

Gwendolin Anna Maria Holzner Hill, PhD, born on June 15, 1978 in Neumarkt, Germany, passed away too early on December 4, 2025. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Douglas “Doug” H...

Hoa Thi Nguyen, born on March 16, 1941, in Siagon, Vietnam, passed away on December 16, 2025, at the age of 84. Hoa was a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A prayer service will be held at Rabenhor...

Betty Ann Melancon Lanoux “Aunt Boo” passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the age of 94. She was a native of the Dutchtown, LA, area and resident of Baton Rouge, LA. She was a lo...

Rose “Dee” Mercedes Seghi Kron, age 87, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025. She was born on May 5, 1938, in Bevier, Missouri, to Elmer Seghi and Rose Mer...

Ercelle W Dimaio, born on April 29, 1933, passed away on December 14, 2025, at the age of 92. A graveside service will be held at Greenoaks Memorial Park, located at 9595 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, L...

Dr. Carolyn Hooper Hargrave, born January 1, 1940, passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, December 13, 2025. She was predeceased by her beloved spouse, W. Lee Hargrave, and her parents, W...

John Ware Lewis went to be with his Lord and Savior on 12/11/2025. He was born in Amite, Louisiana on November 7th, 1933. He grew up in Amite and graduated from Amite High School. John graduated from ...

Dan Latham Bowden, 70, went to be with the Lord on December 10th , 2025. Dan was the middle child of three, born October 5th, 1955, in Ferriday, Louisiana. He led a life that was centered around the ...

Evelyn B. Welch, born on May 13, 1951, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025, at the age of 74. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Roy L Welch; her three children, Nathan Welch...

Douglas L. Applegate, born on August 19, 1961, passed away on December 10, 2025, at the age of 64. Douglas was a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Joyce Tate Cutrer passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, at her home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the age of 95. She was born on November 16, 1930, in Potts Camp, Mississippi and had lived in Ba...

Mike Vincent Pocorello, age 79, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025. Mike was a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He loved the outdoors and spent much of his time hunting and fishing. ...

Peggy Reece Perkins David was born October 30, 1941, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the first daughter of Verdie Reece Perkins and Peggy Moore Perkins. She passed peacefully on December 7, 2025, after a ...

Barbara Sue Dietrich Laird Albarez, 85, passed away on December 7, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Cary John Albarez; daughters, Stephanie Laird Walker (Ro...

Joel Emory Sanders, 71, resident of Central, LA, went home to be with the Lord on December 7, 2025. Joel was born on August 23, 1954, and lived a life marked by faith, generosity, and a deep love for ...

Helen Franklin, born on March 8, 1934, passed away on December 5, 2025, at the age of 91.

Christopher “Chris” Todd Clanton passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the age of 57. He was born in New Orleans, LA, and a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Chris was a longtime employee ...

Clyde Charles LeBlanc, born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on April 7, 1948, passed away peacefully December 5, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and a quiet but profound impact on those he...

Jeanne Aucoin Landaiche passed away on December 4, 2025, at the age of 96. She was born on July 1, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois. Jeanne lived in Greenwell Springs, Louisiana, until moving to Watson afte...

Alvah "Al" Russ Estes Jr was born on November 23, 1954, in Leesville, Louisiana, to Clara Sue Roberts and Alvah Russ Estes. He passed away unexpectedly on December 4, 2025, at his home in Gonzales, Lo...

Ralph Scott Mayer “Scott” passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the age of 73. He was a native and a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Scott is survived by his wife of 15 years, Claire Barh...

Norma R. Mitchell, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the age of 94. She was a stay-at-home wife and mother and enjoyed going to the casino, playing Mex...

Ann Nette Dicharry Pearce, 84, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025. She was a graduate of Baton Rouge High School, Charity Hospital School of Nursing and The Univer...

Ruby Lee Becnel, age 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was a native of North Little Rock, AR, and a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, L...

Evelyn Rita Hymel Gautreaux was born in White Castle, LA, on May 21, 1929, and passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the age of 96. She was a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Evelyn was a ...

Julius Patrick Langlinais was born and raised in New Iberia, Louisiana, and settled down in Baton Rouge. Julius passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, of a pulmonary embolism. He went to New Ibe...

Leslie "Nanny" Sanders, 78, a resident of Clinton, TN and lifelong LSU fan, left this world to join her savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, November 15, 2025 in Oak Ridge, TN. Born in Baton Rouge, LA a...

Shirley Wilson Vickers Hall died on November 27, 2025 at the age of 89. She was born February 10, 1936 in Brookhaven, MS, but was a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge where she graduated from Istrouma H...

The universally characterized, force of nature, Valeria Jean Butler, affectionately and respectfully called “Miss Jean” by many, passed away to her well-deserved heavenly rest on Sunday, November 23rd...

Chad Louis St.Julien, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at the age of 57. He was born in Baton Rouge, LA. on June 7, 1968, to his parents, the late Lynn and Gordan St. Julien. Chad survived b...

Leonard Henry Cambio, 70, passed away on November 26, 2025. Born and raised in Texas, Leonard proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He spent most of his years in Austin and Marble Falls be...

Glenda Joyce Bland Carlile (83), of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Glenda was born in Wakeeney, Kansas on November 6, 1942 to Robert and Beryl Bland. She graduated ...

Levon C. Whitehead Sr, native of Baton Rouge and resident of Denham Springs, LA, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025, at the age of 91. Levon was a very loving and caring husband, father, frie...

Jennifer Palmer Ingram passed away peacefully at Francois Bend Senior Living in Gonzales, LA, on November 24, 2024, to meet her Savior and Lord and be reunited with loved ones in her heavenly home. Bo...

John Ashton Constantine, born on January 7, 1974, passed away on November 22, 2025, at the age of 51. A memorial visitation will be held at Rabenhorst Funeral Home and Crematory, located at 825 Gover...

Vincent S. Vaccaro, of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Born on September 2, 1935, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Josephine and Sam Vaccaro, Vincent lived a life marked...

Service is at St. Thomas More Church Saturday November 29th 9:00 am - 9:45 am Obituary: Rhonda Lee Laney Zimmerman Passed away peacefully on November 25th, 2025 in her hometown of Baton Rouge. Rh...

Kenneth J. Tregre, 81, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at OLOL Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Born on February 15, 1944, he was a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge. Kenneth wa...

Anthony Joseph “Peck” Pecoraro, 86, was born December 2, 1938 in Baton Rouge, LA and passed away from Alzheimer’s disease on November 24, 2025 surrounded by his wife, Amelia and family. Anthony was a ...