Obituaries

Jul 28, 2023

Jul 25, 2023

Jeremiah Javon Fontenette of Baton Rouge, LA., passed away on July 25, 2023. Jeremiah was born to Sharon Holmes and Corey Fontenette on June 29, 2005 . The Fontenette family asks that you keep them in your prayers during this time.

Jul 23, 2023

Chester Arthur Boguille, III, a resident of  Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on July 23, 2023. Chester was born to Margaret Balls and Chester Arthur Boguille, II, on January 29, 1941. The Boguille family asks that you keep them in your prayers during this time.

Jul 22, 2023

Samuel Lee Johnson of Baton Rouge, La, was born to Robert Johnson and Cleola Newkirk on July 18, 1952. He transitioned on July 22, 2023.The family asks that you keep them in your prayers at this time. Services Entrusted to Winnfield Funeral Home of Baton Rouge.

Jul 18, 2023

Shirley Mae West Rogers beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, passed this life to spend eternity with the blessed Lord and our Savior on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at St. Davis Hospital in Austin, Texas with her loving daughter, Renae Mitchell and her adoring nurse, Jasmine by her side administering loving and affectionate care. Mom was 86 years...

Jul 18, 2023

"There is no footprint too small that it cannot leave an imprint in this world."

Jul 14, 2023

Jermaine Lombard of New Orleans, LA was born on January 13, 1991 to Cecil and Bernice Lombard. Jermaine transitioned on July 14, 2023. Please keep the Lombard Family in your prayers at this time.

Jermaine Alex Lombard was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 13, 1991, to Bernice and the late Cecil Lombard, Sr. Jermaine was...

Jul 13, 2023

Norwood Smith a resident of Baton Rouge, LA.,  passed away on July 13, 2023.  Norwood was born to Louise Macmaster on November 20, 1944. The Norwood family asks that you keep them in your prayers during this time.

Jul 12, 2023

Ms. Leona Smith of Prairieville, LA, was born on May 23, 1942 to Nathan and Lottie Ricks. Ms. Leona transitioned on July 12, 2023. The Smith Family asks that you keep them in your prayers.

Jul 11, 2023

Grandville Donald Johnson of Baton Rouge, LA., passed away on July 11, 2023.  Grandville was born to Linda Ann Bridgewater and Samuel Johnson on May 18,  1969. The Johnson family asks that you keep them in your prayers during this time.

Jul 8, 2023

Jimmie Dent a resident of Baton Rouge, LA.,  passed away on July 8, 2023.  Jimmie was born to Elvira Wilson and Alex Dent, Sr., on October 16, 1950.  The Dent family asks that you keep them in your prayers during this time.

Jul 8, 2023

Fredia Bowman of Baton Rouge, LA., passed away on July 8, 2023.  Fredia was born to Victoria Washington and Bismarck McKnight on October 10, 1953. The Bowman and McKnight family asks that you keep them in your prayers during this time.

Jul 7, 2023

Yolanda James a resident of Baton Rouge, LA., passed away on July 7, 2023. Yolanda was born to Hellon M. Young and Oswald Lee Young on March 6, 1969. The James and Young family asks that you keep them in your prayers during this time.

Jul 4, 2023

Raphael Iheanyi Asuzu, 70, of Baton Rouge, LA passed from this life on July 4, 2023 at his home. His memorial service will be held at Winnfield Funeral Home of Baton Rouge on Friday,August 11 at 3 p.m.

Raphael, called "Ralph" by friends and family, was born in Nigeria to Cecilia Okoro and David Osunkwo Asuzu on April 3, 1953. Growing up he...

Jun 30, 2023

Johnnie Ray Corley a resident of Baton Rouge, LA., passed away on June 30, 2023.  Johnnie was born to Mary Louise Johnson and Frank Corley, Sr., on March 30, 1948. The Corley family asks that you keep them in your prayers during this time.

Jun 30, 2023

Robert Williams, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA., passed away on June 30, 2023.  Robert was born to Rosena Cobb and Alex Williams on August 25, 1944. The Williams family asks that you keep them in your prayers during this time.

Jun 30, 2023

Christopher Knighten of Baton Rouge, LA.,  passed away on June 30, 2023.  Christopher was born to Gertrude and Mack Knighten on December 25, 1958. The Knighten family asks that you keep them in your prayers during this time.

Jun 28, 2023

Ethel Brown Bryant a resident of Baton Rouge, LA., passed away on June 28, 2023. Ethel  was born to Bernice Moses and Nute Brown on June 8, 1944. The Bryant and Brown family asks that you keep them in your prayers during this time.

Jun 27, 2023

James Matthews, Jr. of Baton Rouge, LA., passed away on June 27, 2023. James was born to Odeal Delia Williams and James Matthews, Sr. on January 31, 1932. The Matthews family asks that you keep them in your prayers during this time.

Jun 22, 2023

Betty J. Williams of Baton Rouge, LA., passed away on June 22, 2023.  Betty was born to Rosa Mae Daniels and J.C. Buckley on August 16, 1958. The Williams and Buckley family asks that you keep them in your prayers during this time.