Obituaries
Sylvia "Midge" Moore Manning Jacobson
May 13, 2025
Sylvia Moore Manning Jacobson of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, called "Midge" by all, left us on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the young age of 84, after a long journey with Parkinson's disease. Throughout it all, Midge maintained her sense of humor, love of family and friends, and her strong Christian faith. The firstborn to parents Rev. J.D. and Juno Moore,...
Sheila Alleman Gomez
May 12, 2025
Sheila Alleman Gomez was born July 2, 1944, and was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 12, 2025. Her angels escorted her to her special place by the side of the Lord. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, friend, and wife of 61 years. Everyone who met her was touched by her...
Julia Bariola Fields
May 11, 2025
Julia Bariola Fields, 54, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, became a butterfly joining her mother and father on May 11, 2025, due to injuries suffered in a tragic accident. She was born on July 20, 1970, in Lake Providence, to the late Julius and Janice Combs Bariola.
She was born and raised in Lake Providence, Louisiana. She attended Saint Patrick School and...
Margie Louise Thomason Dobbs
May 11, 2025
Margie Louise Thomason Dobbs passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the age of 95.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Graveside Service at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, 11817 Jefferson Highway in Baton Rouge on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
A more detailed and specific obituary will be available soon, please visit this site for updates.
Family and...
Alvin "AD" Hebert, Sr.
May 10, 2025
Alvin “AD” Dermon Hebert, Sr., born in Plaquemine and a long-time resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at the age of 94. He was a graduate of St. John in Plaquemine. On October 24, 1953, he married Carlin A. Arceneaux. AD spent two years with U.S Army where he served as...
Henry D. Locklar
May 10, 2025
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” (Matthew 5:8) Henry Don Locklar entered into the presence of the Lord on May 10, 2025, at the age of 86. Henry was born on July 27, 1938, in New Brockton, Alabama to Donald and Ruth Locklar. He was married to the love of his life, Jane Mckeever Locklar...
Jonathan "JW Temple
May 10, 2025
Jonathan “JW” Temple, born on October 8, 1932, passed away on May 10, 2025, at the age of 92.
JW was born in Gloster, Mississippi. He spent two years in the United States Army. He went on to become an electrician until his retirement from American Electric. JW was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and Local 995...
John M. Bossom
May 9, 2025
John M. Bossom passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 9, 2025. He was 93 years of age. John was a native of Louisiana and had been a resident of Denham Springs, Louisiana for more than 50 years.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army as a paratrooper in the 508th Airborne.
John is preceded in death by...
Walter A. Combee, Jr.
May 7, 2025
Walter Alton Combee, Jr., a native of Bogalusa and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the age of 69.
Walter graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University before starting a career in advertising. He attended Parkview Baptist Church. Walter enjoyed LSU sports, hunting, music, and spending time with his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents,...
Ginger "Me Me" Bourgeois
May 6, 2025
Virginia “Ginger” Richerson Bourgeois passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Damon Mound, Texas, but as a child, Ginger moved with her family several times between oil producing cities in Texas and Louisiana. She was Texan by birth but deeply loved her southern Louisiana life and her LSU Tigers.
She...
Carol Gene Landry
May 5, 2025
Carol Gene Landry passed away at the age of 81 at his home in Baton Rouge on May 5, 2025.Carol was born in Baton Rouge on June 12, 1943. He and his sister Patsy were raised by doting parents in the Dixie neighborhood. Carol and his dog Rusty were inseparable, and they had many outdoor adventures with the neighborhood kids....
Joyce Ann Dugas Joubert
May 4, 2025
Joyce Ann Dugas Joubert passed on to her eternal reward on Sunday, May 4, 2025. She was born March 16, 1932, in Balboa, Panama – a district of Panama City, located in the Panama Canal Zone. She was the fourth of five children born to John Raoul Dugas and Eliska Braud Dugas. A graduate of Balboa High School in 1949,...
Helen Marie Williams Morris Sumrall
May 3, 2025
Helen Marie Williams Morris Sumrall, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the age of 98. She was born September 22, 1926, to Joseph Joshua Williams, Sr., and Frankie Fortenberry Williams. The youngest of four children, Helen Marie grew up in the nurturing atmosphere of small-town Kentwood, Louisiana, during...
Octavia Berry
May 2, 2025
Octavia Hebert Berry, age 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025. A native of Arnaudville, Louisiana, she was a long-time resident of Baton Rouge. She retired from the business office at Baton Rouge General Medical Center after 35 years of service.
Octavia was a devout Catholic and a long-time congregant of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, where she served...
Kirk Perry "Kirkwood"
May 2, 2025
Kirk Russell Perry, “Kirkwood”, 18, a resident of Central, Louisiana, passed away on Friday May 2, 2025. He was a current student at Central High school. Kirk is survived by his mother, Tiffany Connie Fitch; his sister, Malancy Paige Fitch; and his father, Jay Cambre; his grandparents, Michael Ray Fitch, Connie Anne Fitch, and Sandra Cambre; along with numerous aunts,...
Stephen "Craig" Trammell
Apr 28, 2025
Stephen “Craig” Trammell passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the age of 65. Craig was born to Leslie and Patricia Trammell on November 28, 1959, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Craig worked at Hebert Brothers Engineers and Global Contractors for many years as an Equipment Supervisor. He especially loved fishing, hunting, and cooking for his family.
He is survived by his...
James "Jim" Manley
Apr 27, 2025
James “Jim” Murphy Manley completed his earthly journey early Sunday morning, April 27, 2025, at the age of 82, after a brief battle with cancer. His soul mate of over 19 years, Jeanne Wallace, was by his side.
Jim was born in New Albany, MS on October 26, 1942, to M. T. “Tifford” Manley and Jennie Sue Speck Manley. He graduated...
Ted Alton Jones
Apr 26, 2025
Ted Alton Jones Sr., passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the age of 95. Ted was born on December 27, 1929, in Baton Rouge, to Albert and Pauline Jones.
Ted was a proud graduate of Northeast University, graduating in 1956, where he played football under the guidance of Coach Jim Malone. He then went on to become an Area...
Jo Ann G. Landry
Apr 25, 2025
Jo Ann “Jody” Landry passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on Friday, April 25, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Jody was born in New Roads, Louisiana, and moved to Baton Rouge at a young age. She attended St. Gerard Majella Catholic School and graduated from Redemptorist High...
Doris S. Fulgham
Apr 24, 2025
Doris Smith Fulgham, a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the age of 88. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on February 9, 1937, she was the beloved daughter of the late Issac “Ike” and Myra Ellen “Tillie” Smith. Doris graduated from Istrouma High School.
Doris was a devoted member of First United Methodist...
