Baton Rouge, LA Obituaries

Katherine Rutledge passed on September 12, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on March 16, 1949, Katherine was a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Dzu Hoang King passed on September 12, 2026, at the age of 85, having been born on October 1, 1940. Dzu Hoang King was a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Carol Tircuit Taylor passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the age of 83. She is survived by her sons, Christopher Webb (Laura) and Jeff Webb; grandchildren, Cody Webb (Mallory) and Lindsey ...

Phyllis Cary Hebert passed away on Friday, September 11th, 2026. She had been in declining health for several years and fought valiantly until our Lord called her home. Phyllis grew up in a devout Cat...

Born in Baton Rouge on 6 October 1941 to (then) Lieutenant Philemon A. and Mrs. Corinne L. St. Amant, died on 10 September 2026, at the age of 84. As the son of a career military officer, Phil enjoye...

Erlyene C. Sanidas, age 96, passed away on Friday September 11, 2026, at the age of 96. Erlyene was born to Sidney Ross Crump and Tressia Helen Edge and lived a long life spanning more than nine decad...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Adelaide "Addie, Nana" Morgan. Born on August 30, 1966, Adelaide left us too soon on September 9, 2026. Adelaide was a beloved daughter, sister,...

Joseph Paul Dileo, Sr., passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at the age of 87. He was born in Independence, LA, on September 5, 1939, and was a re...

Brian Joseph Hales was born March 29, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois and died September 8, 2026, in Baton Rouge. He earned his BS from Carnegie Mellon University, completed postdoctoral work at the Royal...

Marla DeLouise Gibbens, 64, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Born with a heart for service and a steadfast dedication to caring for others,...

2 Timothy 4:7 – "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." Elizabeth “Libby” Campagna, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home on September 9, 2026, surrounde...

Betty J. Klenke, 83, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. Born on June 28, 1943, in San Antonio, Texas, Betty devoted much of her life to her home and family. ...

Jimmy Pringle Boles passed peacefully from his earthly home into his heavenly home on September 7, 2026. Jimmy was a special person who took great pride in his life, his family, and his many accompli...

Mrs. Jeanette Galland Lastor, age 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior. A funeral service will be held on September 14, 2026, in the Chapel of Greenoaks Funeral Home. Services will be held at 1:00 ...

Dr. Charles Chulsoo Lee, a loving father and brilliant mentor and neurobiologist died Sunday at his home in Baton Rouge. He was 52. Professor Lee was born in Flagstaff, Arizona where he became valed...

Carol McCoin Anderson, born May 2, 1951, in Bogalusa, Louisiana, passed away on September 3, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, after a courageous battle with cancer. A devoted Southern Baptist of stro...

Joyce Jagneaux Dies March 4, 1934 – September 5, 2026 Joyce Jagneaux Dies, age 92, a resident of Livingston, Louisiana, passed away on September 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Joyce...

Juan Antonio Peña Espinal passed on September 2, 2026, at the age of 88, having been born on March 30, 1938, and residing in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Arlene Shaffer Toler passed on September 3, 2026, at the age of 88. Arlene was born on September 26, 1937, and was a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Tammy was born on March 20, 1961, to Marie “Louise” Graham and Terry G. Crawford, Sr. She was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend whose strength, honesty, humor, and comp...

Judith Ann Davis, 75, a lifelong native and resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2026. Judith was a woman who found joy in the simple pleasures of life. An avid L...

John Jennings Holliday, age 89, passed away on September 1, 2026. Born on July 9, 1937, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, John resided in Saint Gabriel, Louisiana. He worked at Dow Chemical, was an Eagle Sc...

Susan Wendler Wilder, born in Baton Rouge on May 8, 1944, to Sara Hunter Wendler and Harold William “Doc” Wendler. She died peacefully with family at her home in Baton Rouge on September 1, 2026. Susa...

Ingrid E Childs passed on August 31, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on December 6, 1942, Ingrid was a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Beloved husband, father, and friend Jerry L. Stovall went to be with his Heavenly Father on August 31, 2026, at the age of 85. Jerry is survived by his wife of 63 years, Judy. Jerry, a West Monroe nat...

Mary “Doreen” Diener passed away peacefully at her home on August 31, 2026. She was blessed to have lived a full and wonderful life of 104 years. Doreen was born in Salford, England, and came to this...

Dale D. Arbour passed on August 28, 2026, at the age of 78.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Susanne M. Jensen, affectionately known as ‘Dr. Sue’ on August 27, 2026, at the age of 93. Dr. Sue was a kind and compassionate woman with a generous hear...

Ralph Hymel, born in 1946, passed away on August 26, 2026, at the age of 80. 2 Timothy 4:7 – "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." Ralph proudly served his c...

Jared Chase Downey passed away Friday, August 21, 2026, at the age of 21. He was born on March 1, 2005, in Baton Rouge, LA. Jared was an amazing, caring, smart, and above all humorous person, no matte...

Virginia Busby, of Denham Springs, Louisiana, passed away at her home on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the age of 84. “Ginny,” as she was affectionately known by all who loved and cared for her, was bo...

James Edward Smith, P.E., 89, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, engineer, and man of faith passed away on August 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Abbeville, La on March 1...

Dorothy Orndoff McGaugh (Dot) was called home by her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 24 with her family by her side. A devoted servant to the Lord and to her family, she joins her husband Neal, dau...

Mae Hildegard Range passed away on August 23, 2026, at the age of 84.

Paul Ladd Womack, a native of Baton Rouge and a resident of Denham Springs, died Aug. 18, 2026. He was 78. He was born Sept. 10, 1947, to Cleve A. Womack Sr. and Ida Poche Womack. He was a 1965 grad...

Inspired by the women in his supper club, “The Dirty Dozen” who wrote their own obituaries: “I like the idea, although I prefer to have it not in immediate use. Please keep it around and use it when i...

Sarah Anne Mills Munson Creed passed peacefully from this life on August 22, 2026, surrounded by her husband, children, and grandchildren. A lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, Sarah Anne attended Berna...

Gloria Jacqueline Alexander Rayborn, 90, passed away peacefully at her home on August 22, 2026. She was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1935, in Jayess, Mississippi, and had been a resident of Wat...

Patricia Ashley Bowen, age 74, peacefully passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Vickrey, and mother, Gladys Campbell. She leaves behind to cherish her...

Come unto me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Karen Honoré Cullins, a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully after a lengthy and courage...

Cheryl "Cherry" Peel Mitchell, beloved mother, grandmother, homemaker, wife, and woman of faith, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, devotion, and faith that will remain in the he...

Cookie, as she was known to all she loved, was born in Biloxi, MS. Her parents later moved back to Baton Rouge where she lived the rest of her life. Cookie was a proud graduate of the Redemptorist Cla...

In the peaceful hours before dawn, Pat slipped away from us peacefully, on her own terms, at her home on August 18, 2026, at the age of 95 years, 9 months. Pat lived a life filled with enthusiasm, m...

Sybilene Soileau Aucoin, 83, a resident of Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 18, 2026, due to complications of ALS. Born on September 8, 1942, in Mamou, Louisiana, Sybilene...

Grace L Smith, 91, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on August 19, 2026, peacefully with her family by her side. Grace is survived by her children: Susan Sinclair (Lewis) and Leland Smith (Tina)...

Linda Hays Dearman, 78, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones on August 19, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was born on December 14, 1947, in Magnolia, Mississippi. She ...

Kathy Thomas Broha (67) passed away August 18, 2026, peacefully at home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana surrounded by her family. Born and raised in Baton Rouge, Kathy was a graduate of Our Lady of Mercy,...

Clarence “Ed” Cockrell III, 73, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at home on August 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Ed was born on June 22, 1953, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana,...

Travis Blaine Guidry passed away on August 15, 2026 at the age of 36. Travis is survived by his father, Blaine Guidry, and his grandmother, Teresa Lange Walker, and aunts, uncles, cousins, and close ...

Sue Sims White (née Babineaux), 79, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away Monday, August 17, 2026. She was born February 15, 1947, in Arnaudville, Louisiana, to Alfred and Alice Babineaux (née Hebert)...