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Roscoe Bishop Roberson

Roscoe Bishop Roberson

Dec 16, 2017

Obituary Bishop Roscoe Roberson So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy… John 16 :22 Bishop Roscoe Roberson was born on February 16, 1928 in Greensburg, Louisiana to Ruben Roberson and Martha Coleman Roberson Believing at an early age that Christ was his...

James Percy

James Percy

Dec 15, 2017

James Percy (Pursley) November 25, 1936-December 15, 2017. James, age 81, native of Batchelor, LA, and a long-time resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, departed this life on December 15, 2017 at The Care Center Nursing Home of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. James was born to the late Thomas and Evelina Pursley of Lettsworth, Louisiana. James was retired from Georgia Pacific in...

Dorothy Lemar Matthews

Dorothy Lemar Matthews

Dec 13, 2017

Our beloved,Dorothy Lemar Matthews , affectionately called,Myme, 73 years young was called home to be with our Lord and Saviour on Wednesday, December 13, 2017. A Guardian Angel to many, Dorothy appeared on this earth on May 17, 1944, born to the union of the late Leaster Shallowhorn and Joseph Lemar, Sr. She was a native of New Orleans, LA....

Vic Glen Rice

Vic Glen Rice

Dec 10, 2017

We mourn the loss but celebrate the life and legacy of Mr. Vic Glen Rice of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Please keep the Rice family lifted in prayer To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Vic Glen Rice, please visit our floral store.

Laquetra Chiettae' Pidgeon

Laquetra Chiettae' Pidgeon

Dec 7, 2017

LaQuetra Chiettae' Pidgeon was born March 8, 1983 to the union of the late David Rogers and Kornelia Belinda Pidgeon of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. "Quetra" as she was affectionately called by family and Friends, accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by the late Dr. Q. T. Ellis at the Fairview Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. "Quetra"...

Mary Allen

Mary Allen

Dec 7, 2017

On Thursday, December 7, 2017, at 11:57 am at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, La., Mary Allen, devoted wife, mother, sister and family member found sweet rest. Mary leaves to cherish her memories: her loving and devoted husband of 61 years, Alvin L. Allen Sr., Baton Rouge, La.; three children: Sedalia B. Ray, Alvin...

Robert Charles Allen

Robert Charles Allen

Dec 7, 2017

Robert Charles Allen (Bubba) was born January 5, 1955, in Baton Rouge, La. He was the fourth child of ten children. On Thursday, December 7, 2017, he entered into eternity peacefully at North Point Health Care, at the age of 62. Robert was baptized at an early age at Second Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Doyle...

Sarah Louise Newton

Sarah Louise Newton

Dec 5, 2017

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my father's house are many mansions: If it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself, that where...

Elmira M Tuckerson

Elmira M Tuckerson

Dec 4, 2017

We mourn the loss but celebrate the life and legacy of Elmira Merymore Tuckerson of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Please keep the Tuckerson family lifted in prayer. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Elmira M Tuckerson, please visit our floral store.

Rosie L Monroe

Rosie L Monroe

Nov 30, 2017

We mourn the loss but celebrate the life and legacy of Rosie L. Monroe of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Please keep the Monroe family lifted in prayer. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Rosie L Monroe, please visit our floral store.

Bessie Lee Smith

Bessie Lee Smith

Nov 30, 2017

Bessie Lee Smith was born on June 18, 1938, in McComb, MS, to Robert Lee Bell and Ella Lee (Sanders) Bell. She attended school in Magnolia. In high school, she was a very talented basketball star. She was well known and was the best ball player in the state of Mississippi. Her basketball skills were like non-other during her time....

Kerry Dewayne Wallace, Jr.

Kerry Dewayne Wallace, Jr.

Nov 29, 2017

We mourn the loss and celebrate the life and legacy of Kerry Dewayne Wallace, Jr. of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Please keep the Wallace family lifted in prayer. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Kerry Dewayne Wallace, Jr., please visit our floral store.

Geraldine Brown

Geraldine Brown

Nov 26, 2017

Geraldine McCalope Brown was born on April 15, 1940 in Baton Rouge, LA to Mary Johnson and Eugene McCalope. On June 30, 1961, she married Harold Brown and together they raised four children: Carolyn Johnson, Clara Cannon, Harold Brown Jr., and Jean Snowden. Geraldine had an unwavering faith in God and instilled in her family the power of prayer and...

Warren Dr. Williams, Sr.

Warren Dr. Williams, Sr.

Nov 18, 2017

We mourn the loss but celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Warren Williams, Sr. of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Please keep the Williams family lifted in prayer. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Dr. Warren Williams, Sr., please visit our floral store.

Willie Rhodes

Willie Rhodes

Nov 18, 2017

Willie (Billy) Rhodes IV 64, peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Willie was born December 14, 1952 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Willie ( Billy) was a man of many accomplishments. He served in the U.S. Military Army and was a retired Vietnam Veteran. He was a I.T....

Lionel Washington

Lionel Washington

Nov 16, 2017

Lionel Washington, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA a native of Jackson, LA, was born on March 15, 1969 to the late Pearl Smith Washington and Leon Washington, Sr. He accepted the Lord Jesus Christ at an early age and was baptized by Reverend Richard London, Sr. at New Charleston Baptist Church. On the morning of Thursday, November 16, 2017...

Maggie Mitchell

Maggie Mitchell

Nov 16, 2017

Maggie Jeanette Mitchell was born on October 7, 1951 to the parents of Margenous Moon and Phyllis Butler in the city of Cherokee, South Carolina. She departed this life on Thursday, November 16, 2017 in her home due to lung cancer. She attended McKinley Senior High School and was devoted worker at Hampton Inn for 26 years, where she retired....

Susie Marie Robins Netter

Susie Marie Robins Netter

Nov 15, 2017

Susie Marie Robins was born May 28, 1934. She was the first of twelve children born to the union of Franks Robins and Lillie Lee George Robins. She departed her earthly life on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at Ollie Steele Burden manor in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the golden age of 83. Susie accepted Christ at an early age and...

Hattie Davis Hayes

Hattie Davis Hayes

Nov 6, 2017

Hattie Beatrice entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 6, 2017, at her residence. She was born on May 20, 1938, to the late Leroy Davis Sr. and Rosa Lee Hayes in Clinton, Louisiana. In May 1968, she married the late Cephus Slaughter. There were no children to this union. Hattie worked with her mother to care for her children...

Georgie M Dawson

Georgie M Dawson

Nov 5, 2017

Sister Georgie Mae A. Dawson was born October 1, 1948 in Amite, LA, to the union of Curtis and Thelma Abbott. Sister Dawson was a graduate of Westdale High in 1966. She furthered her education where she attended Camelot College and received her degree in Computer Science. She was employed by the Housing Authority of New Orleans, LA. Above all...

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