Baton Rouge, LA Obituaries

Marsha Rae Nichols passed on April 24, 2026, at the age of 76, having been born on February 5, 1950, in Piggott and residing in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Eugene "Gene" Francis Sanchez passed from this life on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at the age of 83. He was a native of Alexandria, LA, and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, for over 60 years. He was a long...

Dick Huntington Hearin, Sr., a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, died peacefully on April 23, 2026, surrounded by his family. Dick was born on April 16, 1934, and had just celebrated an ext...

Patricia Ruth Walsh Richards passed away on April 22, 2026, at the age of 91.

Eileen F Burns passed on April 20, 2026, at the age of 79.

James Lee “Jim” Llorens, 79, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, after courageously battling health conditions related to his recent diagnosis of neuromyelitis optica (NMO...

Kay Katherine Waller, a resident of Jackson, LA., passed away Monday, April 20, 2026, at the age of 76. Kay Waller, better known as Kathy, worked in multi-family living as a manager for over 40 years ...

Ida Sue Smith Harrell, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 20, 2026. She was born on August 22, 1943, in Gulfport, MS. Sue was a loving wife, mother, grandmot...

Geraldine Laurent Fennell, 90, a longtime resident of Baton Rouge and Denham Springs, LA, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026. Born on March 17, 1936, in New Orleans, LA, to Stephen and Marguerit...

Rita M. Hankel, 94, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at her home April 19, 2026. She was born May 14, 1931, in Scott, Louisiana, to Rene Boneau Sr. and Edmay Anderson Boneau. Rita was...

Clara Sullivan Bergeron passed on April 16, 2026, at the age of 90. Clara was a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Carolyn Ann Cherry Moore was born in Tyler, Texas, on July 26, 1941, grew up in Franklin, Louisiana, was a lengthy resident in Potomac, Maryland, and a longtime resident of Baton Rouge which she consi...

Edith “Edie” Didier, age 91, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 3:04 p.m. Born on April 8, 1935, in Norphlet, Arkansas, Edie later made her home in Baton Rouge, Louisi...

Matthew Edwards didn’t just enter a room—he made an entrance. Matty filled every space he inhabited with the type of exuberant Southern charm that mostly belonged to another era. Looking sharp as a ta...

Don Tracy Ladd passed away on April 9, 2026, at the age of 83. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 63 years, Emily Ladd; two daughters, Tracie and Teri; three grandsons, Christo...

Marianne Buce Parker died on April 13, 2026 after a short illness. She was 92. A native of West Monroe, Louisiana, she graduated from Ouachita High School and Northeast Louisiana State College, wher...

Richard Paul Desselles, Sr. passed peacefully from this world on Monday, April 13, 2026, at the age of eighty-nine at his home in Baton Rouge in the presence of family and those whom he depended on so...

Susan M. Womack, age 76, passed away on Sunday, April 12th, 2026, in Baton Rouge, LA. Born in St. Louis, Missouri to her beloved parents, the late Dolores E. and James C. Maxey. Susan was the loving...

Hoang Ngoc Dang, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on May 25, 1942, Hoang lived a life rooted in dedication ...

Dorothy “Dottie” Champagne Holliday, age 86, passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family. Dottie was born in Lafayette, Louisiana, and was residing in New Iberia, Louisiana at the time of...

Billy J McLemore, 87, passed away on April 11, 2026. Born on November 8, 1938, in Perry, OK, Billy later lived in Baton Rouge, LA. Brave, kind-hearted, and hard-working throughout his life, Billy se...

Darby Marmillion passed on April 3, 2026, at the age of 19. Darby was a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Wiley Arne Collins, 66, of Baton Rouge, passed away on April 8, 2026. A lifelong resident of the Baton Rouge area, Wiley attended Lee High School and spent his adult years in Livingston Parish. He se...

Kathleen Joanne Hoksbergen VanderLeest was born on November 5, 1948, in the small town of Lynden, Washington, five miles from the Canadian border. Kathy was the second youngest of nine siblings. Her p...

“They all ate and were satisfied” Matthew 14:20. As disciples of our Dear Lord, we are called to imitate Him. Josie Anita Cascio Hebert spent her life doing just that – from newcomer receptions at St....

Charlotte Jean Sumners was best known for her deep love of family, her faith, and her kindness. She was a beautiful, incredible lady whose smile could make anything better. Charlotte Jean Davis Sumner...

David William Schlecht, Sr., born in San Antonio, TX, was the youngest of seven children of Rev. Willard Ernest William Schlecht and Loretta Lucile Benne Schlecht. He passed away on Monday, April 6, 2...

Diane Gaudin Flowers, 79 years young, passed away at her new home in Baton Rouge on April 7, 2026. Diane was a longtime resident of Denham Springs before moving back to Baton Rouge last month. After g...

Kathleen “Kathy” Kern Neyland passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026, after a long battle with dementia. Kathy is survived by her beloved husband of 55 years, Ray Neyland, with whom she shared a lif...

Amy H. Thompson of Watson, LA, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026, at the age of 82. She was born in Galvez, LA on September 1, 1943, to the late Joseph Adolph and Mavis Broussard Hodgeson. Amy ...

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Kenneth D. Wilson, age 65, who departed this life peacefully on April 5th, 2026, at Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge, surrounded ...

Obituary for a beloved mother & celebrating the life of a remarkable woman. It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Mary Louise Schroeder Freiberg, who departed th...

It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the peaceful passing of Patsy Rhett Berry Vidrine on April 5, 2026, Easter Sunday, her favorite holiday. Born on J...

James Anthony “Tony” Moore passed peacefully from this life surrounded by his family and friends on Saturday, April 4, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer. Tony lived most of his adult life in Hous...

Edward E. Olexy, Jr., passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on August 28, 1943, to the late Edward and Jeanette Olexy, Sr., Edward was a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, LA whe...

Judith “Judy” Romeo Albarado, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, at the age of 81. She was a graduate of St. Anthony High School (Class of 1962) and studied at...

Gerard Adam Ruth, age 94, of Baton Rouge, passed away at his home on April 2, 2026, of natural causes. Born on April 23, 1931, in New Orleans, Gerard lived a long and meaningful life, and truly enjoy...

"I have fought the good fight, 1 have finished my course, 1 have kept the faith." (2 Timothy 4:7) Curtis Henry Hardin Jr. was a wonderful Daddy, Grandfather, Friend, and Uncle. He was born to Curtis H...

William "Tom" Thomas Burnett, III, age 69, of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on April 1, 2026. Tom was a devoted and respected presence in the lives of those who knew him. Tom was proud to be involved ...

Mildred Hebert Stroderd was born on September 7, 1940, in Iota, Louisiana, and on April 1, 2026, at the age of 85, she passed from this life in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, leaving behind a legacy of grace...

Beverley Ann “Ganny” Rotolo, resident of Baton Rouge and native of Livonia, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. She was a retired schoolteacher for East Baton Rouge Parish with 30 year...

Dianne Noble Berthelot was born on May 31, 1942, and peacefully passed away on April 1, 2026. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Wilfred and Jennie Marabella Noble, as well as her dear ...

Peggy Ruth Reed Fleniken, 87, of Baton Rouge, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026. She was born on September 22, 1938 in New Orleans to Dewey Harold Reed and Lillie Olivia Ellzey Reed. Peggy was a lov...

Robert Bennett Hyde, II, passed away on March 29, 2026, at the age of 83. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife, Carolyn Sue (Durbin) Hyde; two sons, Mark Hyde, and Jeffrey Hyde (Johnna);...

On Sunday, March 29th 2026, Carol Fowler Benson opened her eyes in the kingdom of Heaven. On Palm Sunday, surrounded by her loving children, she quietly and peacefully slipped the surly bonds of this ...

LeBlanc, Annie Laurie Verbois "Anne" or "Sis" or "Gran" passed away at 10:35am, Sunday, March 29, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. She lived 98 years and 88 days. A native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Ann...

Donelle Racquel Washington was born to the union of the late Don Washington and Gloria Washington on May 31, 1980, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Donelle Racquel Washington was a resident of Baton Rouge, ...

Clayton Allan Conner, a man known for his immense kindness and a smile that could light up any room, passed away on March 23, 2026, at the age of 39. Born on October 8, 1986, Clayton lived a life defi...

Evelyn Camus Burleigh passed on March 27, 2026, at the age of 88.

Barbara McLoud Henry passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026, after a long and full life. She was born on March 26, 1926, in Cleveland, Ohio, and was a longtime resident of Baton Rouge. She graduated...