All Obituaries

Rose Ann was born May 20, 1925 in Palmetto, LA and passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020, at the home of her daughter in Sunset, LA at the age of 95. Survived by her son Leonard Sonnier (Melissa) of Cankton, LA, daughters Brenda S. Parker (Al) of Port Allen, LA, Deborah S. Guilbeaux (David) of Sunset, LA and Maureen S. Smith (Kenneth) of Savannah, TN. She is survived by a sister, Rita L. Gerace; two brothers Levi and Junior Leger; nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren and...

A light went out. An infectious laugh is quiet and heaven has gained a beautiful soul. Terry Phillip Orillion lost his short battle with cancer. He was born September 21, 1959 and passed into his heavenly home on November 25, 2020. Terry was a graduate of St. Thomas More, Catholic High School and Louisiana State University. He was active in fundraising for Catholic High and was a member of the APA World Championship Team. Terry volunteered with APAWS, many remember him as Santa Claus for...

After a four-year battle with cancer, Qing Jun Xie of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Wednesday, November 25th, 2020 at the age of 67.  His passing was surrounded by the peace and love of his family. Qing Jun was born in 1953 in Yang Zhou, China. He immigrated to the United States in 1986 to pursue a PhD in plant pathology at Louisiana State University.  Qing Jun, along with his wife and son, would go on to become naturalized citizens of the United States. A first-generation...

Ruth Lemon of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Nov 25, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Samuel “Leonard” Culotta a resident of Baton Rouge entered his eternal life on November 24 at the age of 77.  He was a resident of Baton Rouge.  He was a kind, loving, gentle man with an infectious smile.  We will miss him dearly. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Bridget, and his two loving sons Paul Culotta of Baton Rouge and Thomas Culotta of Redmond, WA.  Leonard is also survived by brothers Russell Culotta, James (Kay) Culotta, Jackie...

The Lord our God called his angel Mary Louise Esposito Johnson to his side on Monday, November 23, 2020.  She had a smile for everyone she met during her 89 years.  Born and raised in New Orleans as the second of ten children, she loved to recall stories of her family.  She published several books about her ancestors and life on the bayou.  She is survived by her children, Christie and husband Peter Fawley, and Daniel and wife Jeanette Johnson; four grandchildren; and...

Margaret Jabra Hirezi, 94, a resident of Shenandoah, Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully a little after 6 pm, on Monday, November 23rd, 2020.  Margaret, who was born in 1926 in the city of Bethlehem, the Holy Land, is survived by her husband Jabra Hirezi, and her six children Manuel, Miranda, Mary, Nabil, George, and Micheline, 13 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church, located at 12424 Brogdon Ln, Baton...

Carroll S. Mayer, Jr. “Sonny” passed away following two weeks of complications from Covid-19 on November 23, 2020. He was born on March 11, 1930. Graveside services will be held Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at Resthaven Gardens. Pallbearers will be Wayne Sledge, Steve Quartano, Ryan Sledge, Paul Rizzutto, Michael Quartano, and Brian Quartano. Sonny was a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge graduating from Baton Rouge High School and LSU where he earned a degree in...

James Edwin Cooley, 79, of Prairieville, LA passed away on November 22. James was born on November 20, 1941 to Luther & Agnes Cooley in Alexandria, LA. After graduating from Tioga High School in 1959, he enlisted in the United States Navy & was station at the U.S. Naval Station, in Charleston SC as a Petty Officer 1st Class of the USS Trigger 564. He was honorably discharged January 8, 1971. He earned a degree in the U.S. Navy as an I/E Specialist Technician. After graduation, he...