Baton Rouge, LA Obituaries

Charles Robert Pace III passed on October 22, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on May 22, 1943, Charles Robert Pace III was a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Esther "Mrs. Dutch" M. Morrison passed away on October 22, 2026, at the age of 97. She was a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Mrs. Dutch was born on October 13, 1929. Visitation will be held...

Almaz A. Marzwanian, 98, passed away on October 19, 2026. She was born on January 10, 1928, in Beirut, Lebanon then later moved to the United States in October 1987 and made her home in LaPlace, Louis...

Kenneth Michael “KT” Terrell, 87, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026, in Wesson, Mississippi. Born in Baton Rouge, LA, he was the son of Beverly Joseph Terrell, Sr., and Theresa Marie Brignac Ter...

Scott Arrington Beecher, 76, died on October 19, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Born on October 21, 1949, in Baton Rouge, Scott spent his life closely tied to the community. He graduated from Woodla...

Sean Thomas, 59, passed away on October 17, 2026. Born December 17, 1966, Sean lived in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A man of steady devotion and dependable strength, Sean was known for his outgoing spirit...

Katherine, “Kay” Diet Currier died peacefully in her sleep on October 19, 2026, 5 days shy of her 99th birthday. She was born in New Orleans on October 24, 1927, to Emma Chedville Diet and Ernest Jule...

“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” — Psalm 73:26. Dorothy Marie Cockerham, age 98, a native of New Roads, Louisiana, and a resident of Centra...

Carol Joseph Galliano, age 88, a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, and a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on October 17, 2026, with his beloved wife of 70 years, Juli, lovingly by his s...

Larry K. Sullivan, age 87, of Baton Rouge, La. peacefully passed away on October 19, 2026. He is now rejoicing in Heaven with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born in Baton Rouge, La. on Dece...

Harry John Fitzgerald, Jr passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the age of 87. Harry was born in 1939 in Milford, NJ, the oldest of 2 children. He graduated from Cardinal Farley Military Academy...

Sherry Ann Norris Loy passed away on October 18, 2026, at the age of 79. She was born in West Palm Beach, Florida and has been a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Sherry found joy in the s...

Marie Cutrer Baham passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the age of 91. She is survived by her sons, David Michael Baham of Houston, TX, and Ralph Nolan Baham of Dallas, TX. Marie is preceded in...

Russell Joseph Junda, Jr. passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the age of 78. He was a native of New Orleans, LA, and a resident of Prairieville, LA. Russell was in the US Army and served in ...

Theresa Miller passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great, great grandmother, sister and aunt. She was preceded in death by her parents ...

Mary “Libby” Alexander Decoteau, age 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Born on March 22, 1947, Mary lived a life defined by an unshakeable spirit, profound resilience, and an e...

William Benjamin Myrick, Jr., 79, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on October 13, 2026 He was born on March 24, 1947 in Baton Rouge to William Benjamin Myrick, Sr., and Maudye Horton Myrick. Wil...

Gail Brooks Hernandez Darbonne passed away on October 12, 2026, at the age of 79. She was born in Georgia then later made her home as a long-time resident of Baton Rouge, where she was deeply loved an...

Barbara, born September 9, 1944, lived a happy life. Her final wish is for us to be happy and know that she lived a happy life. She wants everyone to know she “was raised in the country, and [her] mom...

Shirley Jean Penn Thompson, 87, of Denham Springs, Louisiana, peacefully departed this earthly life and rose into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on October 12, 2026. Before her passing, Shirle...

Mary Gail Schute Kyle passed away peacefully on October 12, 2026, surrounded by her family. Services with Reverend Leslie Hyacinth officiating will be held at Broadmoor United Methodist Church on Sat...

Marlene Caballero, our beloved mother, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 3:30 p.m., surrounded by her family. Marlene was born on September 28, 1934, to Edgar and Bella LeBlanc Bergeron in...

Nell Rose Copsey passed away peacefully on October 12, 2026, at the age of 98. She was born August 30, 1928, in Baton Rouge, La. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Nell en...

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, neither, sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain for the former things are passed away. Revelation...

Mary (Molly) McVea McKenzie was born on November 7, 1939, and passed away on October 12, 2026. A lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, Molly’s entire life was a beautiful reflection of grace, love, and ki...

William Alsey Barker, Jr., 80, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on October 11, 2026. He was born on August 28, 1946, in Raleigh, North Carolina, to William Alsey Barker, Sr., and Myrtle Smith Ba...

Doris Allene Ferguson Hanks, age 94, of Baker, Louisiana, passed away on October 9, 2026. She was born on June 29, 1932, in Grayson, Louisiana, to Ed and Cora Ferguson who bought their home on Sycamor...

Barbara Poey Rogge, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, joined her husband in heaven on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the age of 94. Barbara was born to Cha...

Ida Drago Arnold, a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on October 6, 2026, at the age of 97. Born on August 3, 1929, Ida lived a long and beautiful life filled with family, frien...

Randall “Randy” Lee Daquanno, Sr. passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026, at the age of 72. He was a native and lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Randy graduated from Istrouma High School in 1972....

Frank Walsh McGee, a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, accomplished businessman, and true Southern gentleman, passed away on October 3, 2026 at the age of 79. Born August 19, 1947, Fr...

Captain Ronald John Cornetta, United States Marine Corps, retired, passed away on October 4, 2026, at the age of 82. A decorated Vietnam veteran, father, and grandfather, Ronald will be remembered for...

Wayne O. Vick passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026, on his 40th wedding anniversary, at the age of 85, with his loving wife and son at his side. He was born in Meridian, MS, and a resident of Baton ...

Brian Franklin Redman, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away at his home on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at the age of 56. Born September 12, 1970, Brian was a graduate of LSU...

Judith “Judy” Shook Rivet, 81, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2026, at Ochsner Hospital, with her beloved sons, Troy and George, by her side. Judy was born on Nove...

Ralph Caplan passed away peacefully on September 28, 2026, at the age of 92. A native of New Orleans, Ralph was a resident of Baton Rouge since 1973. He is survived by his daughters, Holly Caplan (Ab...

James Turner Horn, a long-time resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away September 28, 2026, at age 85. Jim was born August 10, 1941 in Dossville, Mississippi but spent most of his youth on the family ...

Douglas Patrick Harrison died September 26, 2026 in Baton Rouge where he had lived for 56 years. He always had a deep attachment to Texas, and in particular the small town of Frost, where he was bor...

Nolan Sidney “Sid” Osterberger, Jr., affectionately known as “Pops” went to be with his Heavenly Father on September 25, 2026, at the Landmark of Baton Rouge, surrounded by members of his family and c...

Rusty passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, peacefully at his home in Port Allen, Louisiana at the age of 73. He was a native of Baton Rouge and a resident of Port Allen for the past 33 years...

John Bertrand Casteix III—beloved husband, father, grandfather, and lifelong USC Trojan—died at his home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on September 23, 2026. He was 88. John was someone everyone liked. ...

Dorothy Goodspeed Bordelon, born on September 1, 1929, was peacefully called home by the Lord on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at the age of 97. She was a resident of Greenwell Springs, LA, and a lon...

John Burden Noland died in Highlands, NC, on Tuesday, September 8, after a long illness. He was born August 7, 1946, in Natchitoches, Louisiana to Rev. Iveson B. Noland and Nell Burden Noland. The fam...

Nancy Spencer Fogleman, 93, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on September 23, 2026. Nancy gave generously of her time as a 17-year volunteer at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center and w...

Bobby L. Chambers, age 95, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2026. Born in Denham Springs, Louisiana, he made his cherished home in Baton Rouge. A proud veteran of the United States Armed Forces...

Glenda F. Paddie was born February 16, 1954 in Reserve, LA and passed away on September 22, 2026 in Baton Rouge, LA at the age of 72. Glenda died peacefully at home, after a battle with liver disease....

Melba Jean Underwood, 89, of Winnfield, Louisiana, passed away on Monday September 21 at home surrounded by family. She was born on January 8, 1937, to Clarence Barker and Audrey Barker. Jean marrie...

Martha Lucille Boesch, born August 2, 1950, passed away on September 21, 2026, after a short battle with cancer, leaving behind a life filled with love and kindness that will remain in our hearts. Mar...

Mario B. Alvarez, age 54, passed away leaving a legacy of love, family devotion, and cherished memories. Originally from Canton Copetilos, Santa Rosa De Lima, La Unión, El Salvador, Mario was a belove...

Michael Wayne Peavy, affectionately known to nearly everyone as "Pops," of Denham Springs, Louisiana, passed away on September 21, 2026, at the age of 65. Michael was a beloved father, grandfather, br...