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Orus Stephens Obituary

Published by Rabenhorst Funeral Home & Crematory - Downtown on Feb. 12, 2019.

Dr. Stephens was born on March 31, 1945 and passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. Dr. Stephens was a resident of Louisiana at the time of passing. Dr. Stephens earned both his undergraduate and his DDS degrees from LSU. Dr. Orus Ross Stephens - Rabenhorst Funeral Home Rabenhorst Funeral Home Orus Ross Stephens Died: February 6, 2019 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on February 12, 2019 at 10 am, at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Baton Rouge, LA, for Orus Ross Stephens, Jr., who passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC. Visitation will be held Monday, Febru Orus Ross Stephens A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on February 12, 2019 at 10 am, at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Baton Rouge, LA, for Orus Ross Stephens, Jr., who passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC. Visitation will be held Monday, February 11, 2019 from 5-8 pm at Rabenhorst Funeral Home 825 Government Street and also preceding the funeral Mass at Our Lady of Mercy Church from 9-10 am. Visitation Information Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am Time: 10:00 am - 13.

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February 18, 2019

Cathy Thomas Davis

Rest In Peace Dr. Orus Ross Stephens Jr. You were a great dentist. My deepest condolences to your family, friends, and patients.

February 13, 2019

Scott Emonet

So sorry for y'all loss. What a wonderful, cheer individual.

February 11, 2019

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February 11, 2019

will stelly

Dr. Ross always had a huge smile on his face. Praying for the entire family. Great family and wish I could be there.

Will Stelly

February 11, 2019

James Wood

Dear Cathy, I am so sorry to hear this news. Ross was a great guy. He will be missed. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

February 11, 2019

Jan Gravel

Dear Cathy, Jonathan, Claire, Leslie, and Stephanie - I am so, so deeply sorry. Ross loved each of you so much. His spirit and love will continue to surround you every day. I am so sorry I can not be there in person today and tomorrow. I will be remembering Ross with a smile as I recall how much he and each of you meant to Paul. Sending love to you, Jan

February 11, 2019

neil bernard

Cathy,
So sorry to hear about Ross. I am thinking of you and your children at this difficult time.

February 10, 2019

Ernie and Carlette Beier

Cathy, we send our sincere sympathies upon hearing of the passing of Ross. May God bring you comfort and strength in the days ahead.

February 10, 2019

Cathy our heartfelt prayers go out for you and your family. There are no words to soothe your sadness, but we wish you peace. Vickie Flanagan Jastram and Paul, Calhoun, GA

February 10, 2019

Gayle and Belinda Sanchez

Cathy and family,
We are so sorry for your loss and send sincerest condolences. May Ross rest in peace.

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5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Rabenhorst Funeral Home & Crematory - Downtown

825 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

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9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Mercy Church

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825 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

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