Obituaries

Mar 30, 2026

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Mar 24, 2026

Mary Louise Guidry passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026, at The Carpenter’s House in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 90. Born, She was born January 26, 1936 in Rayne, La where she was raised and lived until much later in life.

Mary was a woman deeply rooted in faith, family, and love. She loved God wholeheartedly and shared...

Mar 24, 2026

Mar 23, 2026

Life & Legacy of Sarah Ruth Johnson Welch Douglas

Sarah Ruth Johnson Welch Douglas, well known and/or affectionately known as “Sar Ruth”, “Nanny”, “Sis. Douglas”, “Tit-ta”, & “Chuckie”, was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother and a proud retired dietitian. She was born November 16, 1937 to the late Henry and Rosalie Johnson. However, after being a COVID-19 survivor and having...

Mar 19, 2026

Mar 18, 2026

Alfred Williams Jr. of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, transitioned on March 18, 2026. He was born to Alfred Wells Sr. and Sally Wells on March 20, 1946. The family ask that you keep them in your prayers during this time.

Mar 15, 2026

Jacklyn Burrell Williams of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, transitioned on March 15, 2026. She was born to Courtney Burrell and Elzine Hargrove on November 3, 1947. The family ask that you keep them in your prayers during this time.

Mar 13, 2026

Johnny Lee Jackson Jr. of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, transitioned on March 13, 2026. He was born to Johnny Jackson Sr. and Lillie Jones Jackson on December 11, 1942. The family ask that you keep them in your prayers during this time.

Mar 12, 2026

Lakeisha Yvette Hall, 45, of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on March 12, 2026 after a long illness. Born September 9, 1980 in Zachary, La. and raised in Baton Rouge, Lakeisha graduated from Glen Oaks High School, Class of 1998.

She is survived by her loving parents, Juanita and Howard Hall Sr., her siblings: Cortni (Raasaan) Haralson, Howard (Shawanga) Hall Jr.,...

Mar 10, 2026

Blanche Burnett Lee of Baker, Louisiana, transitioned on March 10, 2026. She was born to Matthew Burnett and Rosey Brass on July 26, 1934. The family ask that you keep them in your prayers during this time.

Mar 6, 2026

Richard “Rip” Simmons Sr. was born on August 31, 1967, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Charles Simmons Sr. and Janet Simmons. He departed this life on March 6, 2026.

Richard was a loving father and a gentle, kind soul who brought warmth and joy to everyone around him. He was full of life and carried a spirit that uplifted...

Mar 6, 2026

Sophornia Smith, transitioned on March 6, 2026. He was born to Bradford Brown Sr. and Laura Williams on November 4, 1947. The family asks that you keep them in your prayers during this time.

Mar 6, 2026

Willie Edward Jackson of Baker, Louisiana, transitioned on March 6, 2026. He was born to Clay Jackson and Ethel Jackson on September 17, 1946. The family asks that you keep them in your prayers during this time.

Mar 4, 2026

Derek Marquis Albert of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, transitioned on March 4, 2026. He was born to Kenneth Albert and Dolores Hayes on June 3, 1982. The family asks that you keep them in your prayers during this time.

Feb 28, 2026

Latara Raychel Lynute of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, transitioned on February 28, 2026. She was born to Eddie Cobbing and Sandra Lynute on May 22, 1988. The family asks that you keep them in your prayers during this time.

Feb 26, 2026

Lawrence James Martin of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, transitioned on February 26, 2026. He was born to Wilbert Brown and Sandra Richardson on February 19, 1984. The family asks that you keep them in your prayers during this time.

Feb 25, 2026

L.C. Roseburr Jr. of Baker, Louisiana, transitioned on February 25, 2026. He was born to L.C. Roseburr Sr. and  Diana Weatherspoon on June 3, 1964. The family asks that you keep them in your prayers during this time.

Feb 22, 2026

Kelvin Cornell Tate Sr. of Baton Rouge, Louisiana transitioned on February 22, 2026. Mr. Tate was born to Eddie Tate, Jr. and Betty Tate on June 7, 1968. The family asks that you keep them in your prayers during this time.

Feb 17, 2026

Susie Ella Quiet of Baker, Louisiana, transitioned on February 17, 2026. She was born to Zeb Hollins and Diane Matthews on April 8, 1945. The family asks that you keep them in your prayers during this time.