All Obituaries

Estelle Sims departed this life on Friday, December 6, 2019 at her residence at the age of 70. Ms. Sims was a native of Woodville, MS and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. She was the wife of the late Larry Sims.  Daughter of the late John and Esquena Davis.  Mother of Sylvia D. and Larry Sims, Jr. Sister of Shirley Washington (Wilbert), Daisy Davis, Johnnie Davis (Barbara), Ruby Jackson (Michael), Peter Davis (Cassandra), Jimmy Davis (Lisa), Charles Davis (fiance´ Clara), Ted...

Mr. Troy Sewayne Simmons, 48, a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at Carrington Place of Baton Rouge. Please join us in offering a word of prayer for the family during this most difficult time. Courteous and Professional Services entrusted A. Hamilton Platinum Funeral Service.

Larry A. Johnson, 54, peacefully passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Capitol House Nursing and Rehab Center in Baton Rouge, La. He is survived by his wife, Charmaine Johnson; his children Erica Gross, Sierra Davis, Brittany Coates, Shena Williams, and Larry Williams; his siblings Tyra Williams, Terry Johnson, Latricia Scott, Symitress Collins, Jerrilynn Harris, Deantuanette Holland, Ericka Smith, Natesia Parker, Derrick Holland, and Steven Scott. Funeral services will be performed by...

Arlene Kador Lewis, 63, a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019 surrounded by her loving family at her residence. Please join us in offering a word of prayer for the family during this most difficult time. Courteous and Professional Services entrusted A. Hamilton Platinum Funeral Service.

Gretchen Ann Monroe, 58, a native of Zachary, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019 surrounded by her loving family at Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet. Please join us in offering a word of prayer for the family during this most difficult time. Courteous and Professional Services entrusted A. Hamilton Platinum Funeral Service.

Dorothy Emerson Thomas, 69, a native of Geismar, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019 surrounded by her loving family at her residence. Please join us in offering a word of prayer for the family during this most difficult time. Courteous and Professional Services entrusted A. Hamilton Platinum Funeral Service.

Donald Ray Taplin, 65, a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019 at his residence. Please join us in offering a word of prayer for the family during this most difficult time. Courteous and Professional Services entrusted A. Hamilton Platinum Funeral Service.

Ms. Ruby Lee Grayer, 66, a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019 surrounded by her loving family at her residence. Please join us in offering a word of prayer for the family during this most difficult time. Courteous and Professional Services entrusted A. Hamilton Platinum Funeral Service.

Olivia Woods Ricard, 76, a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019 surrounded by her loving family at The Woodleigh of Baton Rouge. Please join us in offering a word of prayer for the family during this most difficult time. Courteous and Professional Services entrusted A. Hamilton Platinum Funeral Service.

Steven Bernard Dixon, II was born to the union of Steven B. Dixon and Victoria Jackson Dixon on December 2, 1993, at Ochsner Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  He departed this life on Saturday, November 9, 2019. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior while attending Living Faith Christian Center. Steven was a graduate of Broadmoor High School and attended Baton Rouge Community College, both in Baton Rouge. In June 2019, he successfully completed the Sherwin Williams...