Baton Rouge, LA Obituaries

John Grady Daigle, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the age of 79. He was the devoted husband to Carolyn Daigle for 59 years. Born in Church Point, LA on September 12, 1946, to his parent...

Ann Jane Rodriguez Lewis, born on January 28, 1936, in New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away on January 18, 2026, at the age of 89. Known for her adventurous spirit and hard-working nature, Ann left a l...

Joyce Dorothy Piper, born on July 28, 1935, passed away on January 18, 2026, at the age of 90. She was a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Lois Hoffmann LeBlanc, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, January 17th. She grew up in St. Gabriel, graduating from high school in 1959 with 18 total students. One of those s...

Diana McNeil Walker, born on March 8, 1936, passed away on January 16, 2026, at the age of 89. She was a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Donna Marie Turnipseed, born on July 4, 1937, passed away on January 17, 2026, at the age of 88. A committal service will be held at Greenoaks Memorial Park, located at 9595 Florida Blvd, Baton Roug...

Russell Timothy “Tim” Hatcher June 8, 1953 – January 17, 2026 If there was ever a life that testified to the risen Christ, it was Tim Hatcher’s. From his first school bus ride—where he defended his Ra...

Joseph “Jay” Canella, a native of Baton Rouge, LA and prominent business man, passed away on January 15, 2026 at the age of 85. Jay was born on August 31, 1940 as a grandson of Sicilian Italian immig...

Siri Kilcrease Pizzolato passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the age of 70. Siri was born on June 1, 1955, in Edmonton Alberta Canada where her father was employed as an ironworker. She gre...

Shirley Marie Ricard Little, a beloved resident of Port Allen, LA, passed away on January 10, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on April 3, 1939, in New Roads, LA, Shirley was known for her supportive, pro...

Joseph B. “JB” Richard, Sr. passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, January 12, 2026, at the age of 98. JB was a retired process operator at Exxon Plastics and was a longtime member...

Marion Trezan Monroe, born on August 7, 1956, passed away on January 12, 2026, at the age of 69. Marion was a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Janice Was born on March 12, 1947 to her parents Isaac Kinchen and Francis Ennis Kinchen. She accepted God at an early age as her savior. She attended McKinnly High School, Southern University and la...

Victoria Ragusa Melancon, age 101, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, surrounded by her family. She enjoyed watching sports and spending time with her family. Victoria is survived by her daughte...

Emily Elizabeth Wax Patterson loving wife, mother, and grandmother, 82 of Baker, LA then lastly Gonzales, LA, passed away on January 11, 2026. Born in 1943 in Baton Rouge, LA, to Willie Wax and Selma ...

Marie Colona Vutera, age 89, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 12, 2026, at Jefferson Place Nursing Home, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on December 8, 193...

David H. Heckman, born March 19, 1937, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the age of 88. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Alice Avers Heckman, and by his parents, Clar...

Natalie Eileen Barrow, a resident and native of Baton Rouge, passed away on January 9, 2026, at the age of 82. She was internationally renowned as a Facial Imaging Expert. Eileen helped to resolve num...

Dr. Anthony Sebastian Ioppolo, beloved and devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, brother, physician, attorney, scholar, and lifelong learner, passed away peacefully at his home on Jan...

Dr. Frank J. DePaula, born on February 17, 1935, in Hammond, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026, at the age of 90. He was a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Frank proudly...

Michael "Shane" Smith died peacefully on January 3, 2026, at his Baton Rouge home. He was 59. Born on March 22, 1966, to Dr. William E. and Gay Smith in Baton Rouge, Shane is remembered fondly as a br...

Vernon Mark Ventress, Jr., age 91, passed away on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026, in Baton Rouge, LA. He was born in Baton Rouge on October 27th, 1934, to his loving parents, the late Roberta Nawandy Vent...

Dewey Oren Moore Jr., born on January 19, 1936, and passed away on December 16, 2025, grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Oren will rest at Greenoaks Memorial Park, alongside his parents, Dewey O. Moor...

Bryan Simmons Post was born in Baton Rouge on May 22, 1941 and passed away on January 5, 2026 due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease. A devoted wife, mother, and teacher, Bryan left a mark on g...

Jeanne "Maeme" Clair Horsfall Browning, age 79, a resident of Zachary, Louisiana, passed away on January 5, 2026. She was born on July 22, 1946, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Jeanne devoted her life to ...

John “Johnny” L. Krumm, native of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on January 5, 2026 at the age of 61. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his daughter and her boyfriend, Courtney Krumm and Bryan Fos...

Thomas Alenzi Williams, Sr., MBA, age 65, of Port Vincent, Louisiana, passed away at his home on December 29, 2025. Tommy was born on February 11, 1960, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and was raised in t...

Leo Anthony Carlino, Sr. passed away on January 4, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family after a brief illness of pneumonia. He was born in Scotlandville, LA on September 21, 1935, and was a lif...

† Pick up your cross and follow me, I will prepare a place for you, is a promise of everlasting life, an intimate communion with God in heaven, this is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be...

Lan Dang Nguyen, born on August 20, 1959, passed away on January 4, 2026, at the age of 66. Visitation will be held at Greenoaks Funeral Home & Memorial Park, located at 9595 Florida Blvd, Baton Rou...

Mary Lou Peltier passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026. She was born in Greenwood, LA. She is preceded in death by her parents, Roger E. Hammett and Lillian Flournoy Hammett; husband, John S. Pelt...

Our beloved Charles Edward Davis, Sr. arrived in this world on January 14, 1941, as the fifth gift from the Lord to the union of Arthur Alfred Davis Sr. and Martha Mills Davis. He accepted Christ at a...

Verdi Adam passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. Verdi was very kind and loved his family and friends more than anything. He is survived by his wife of 66 year...

Bethan Rae Evans Clayton passed away on January 2, 2026, at the age of 93. She was born May 22,1932, in Alexandria, Louisiana. Bethan was pre-deceased by her husband, Donald Merle Clayton who was a US...

Jeanne Marie Landry Gavin, 74, of Baton Rouge, passed away in her home on December 30, 2025. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana to Ashton and Emma Landry, Jeanne was a free spirit with a natural flair fo...

Capt. Robert W. Spencer, USN (Ret.) "Sonny" passed away on December 31, 2025, at the age of 96. He died peacefully at his home in Geismar, Louisiana (his residence since 2016) surrounded by his entir...

Thuat Quang Tran, born on January 5, 1940, in Bien Hoa, Vietnam, passed away on December 31, 2025, at the age of 85. Thuat was a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A visitation will be held at Green...

Christopher Mark Bonvillian, Sr. “Kit” passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the age of 72. Kit was a native of Baton Rouge, LA, and a graduate from Istrouma High School class of 1971. After...

Carolyn Ann Atkins, born on April 21, 1943, passed away on December 23, 2025, at the age of 82. Carolyn was a resident of Youngsville, Louisiana.

Judy McQueen Fox peacefully passed away, surrounded by family at her home, on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at the age of 78. Judy and Don were married on July 31, 1965, in Belle, MO. In their 60 years o...

Gwendolyn Helton Vick passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2025, at the age of 80. When remembering Gwendolyn Mae Helton Vick, her greatest and truest love comes first: her devoted husband, Willie E...

Clyde Little, a patient, simple, man of faith and a hard-working man, passed away on December 30, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on February 11, 1938, Clyde was a resident of Port Allen, Louisiana. Cly...

Edward Orrin Lakin Jr., born on August 4, 1949, passed away on December 29, 2025, at the age of 76. He was a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A memorial gathering will be held at Rabenhorst Funera...

Charles Leon “Pete” Langlois passed away at his home in Greenwell Springs on Monday, December 29, 2025. Born in Baton Rouge on May 5, 1937, he was 88. He was a retired carpenter and was also a veteran...

Patricia “Pat” Joy Hirschmann Lafleur, 93, was called home by God on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2025, at her daughter’s home in LaPlace. She was born Sept. 3, 1932, in New Orleans to Jacob Hirschmann, D...

Deborah Hutchinson Thibodeaux, age 69, born in Clinton, LA then resided in Port Allen, LA. She was wonderful, sweet, loving, kind friend, wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved to cook and take care...

Marianne Landry Chapman passed away on December 26, 2025, at the age of 83. She was born on August 15, 1942. Marianne was a resident of Centreville, Mississippi.

Michael Patrick Moore died peacefully, surrounded by his dear family and close friends, on Sunday morning, December 28, 2025. He was 74 years old. After overcoming many health challenges, many times t...

John E. Weaver passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the age of 96. He was a native and lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Dad was drafted into the Navy and served in the Korean War where he ...

Jo Ann Hale, 83 years old, of Scott, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born on March 10, 1942, in Tucson, Arizona to Richard and Marian Potter. ...