Obituaries

Jan 23, 2026

Albert Joseph Falcon, Jr., born on November 5, 1934, in Donaldsonville, LA, and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, joined his loving wife in heaven on the 14th anniversary of her passing on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the age of 91. Heaven is a better place today. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend.

Albert is survived...

Jan 22, 2026

Jan 22, 2026

Sandra Flattmann Roccaforte passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the age of 82.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at St. George Catholic Church, 7808 St. George Drive in Baton Rouge. A Visitation will be held at the church beginning at 8:30 a.m. 

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Jan 22, 2026

A W Cooper, Jr., a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Greenwell Springs, LA, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the age of 81. He was a 1962 graduate of Istrouma High School. He went to Northwestern State University, where he was eventually drafted into the US Army. He would go back late in life...

Jan 22, 2026

Tim B. Elkins Sr. was born in West Frankfurt, Illinois in 1940, to his parents, Timothy Jackson Elkins and Quinton Maxine Burnett Elkins. He worked for his family’s newspaper, The Daily American, during his high school years, continuing his studies at Southern Illinois University, and then enlisting in the United States Army National Guard.

In 1966, Tim moved to Baton Rouge,...

Jan 21, 2026

Connie Ray Hodgeson, age 95, native of Galvez, Louisiana and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Connie was a graduate of Istrouma High School class of 1948. He met the love of his life, Anna, when they were just 16. Connie and Anna spent 63 happily married years together. Both were active members of Woodlawn...

Jan 20, 2026

Jacqueline Weaver Bishop passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the age of 98.

She is survived by her son, Barry B. Bishop (Paula); grandchildren, Brent Bishop, Brandon Bishop, Kyle Bishop (Sarah), Brock Bishop (Melissa), and Todd Bishop; great-grandchildren, Emma Kate, Emelia, Isla Mae, Cullen, Caden, Evie, and Remy Bishop; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by...

Jan 18, 2026

Raymond Huxen passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, in Sweetwater, Tennessee at the age of 82. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to Raymond Junius Huxen and Catherine Lucille Case Huxen. Ray proudly served our country in the United States Navy. After being honorably discharged, he attended Loyola University, where he received his master’s degree in education. Ray’s...

Jan 16, 2026

Billy Joe Dendy, 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026, surrounded by his family he loved so dearly.

Born in Stewart, Mississippi, Billy Joe proudly served in the United States Army Reserve and spent his working years as a crane operator with Local 406, taking pride in the lowering of the nuclear reactor at the Entergy plant in St....

Jan 16, 2026

Harold “Drew” Siegel was born on December 15, 1948, and passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the age of 77.

Drew was born in Opelousas, Louisiana. After graduating from college, he went on to become an engineer. He always enjoyed golfing, fishing, and traveling.

Drew is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Camille Siegel; daughter, Sandie Siegel Smith...

Jan 14, 2026

Ronald “Ron” Wayne Browning was born in 1942. He is a native of Baton Rouge and a proud 1960 Istrouma High School graduate. He returned to his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026. He was 83 years old. 

Ron retired from DHH as a manager of Adult Protective Services where he trained investigators of abuse and neglect cases. He was...

Jan 14, 2026

Juanita M. “Nita” Cretini Vicari passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the age of 93. We will forever miss her but found comfort and peace in being able to be with her when she passed at her home - where so many memories as a family were made. Nita was born on August 5, 1932, in Lake Charles,...

Jan 14, 2026

Bruce Hayden Clark passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at the age of 69, at his home surrounded by family after a lengthy illness. He was born in Owensboro, Kentucky but was a long-time resident of Baton Rouge. He was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School class of 1974 in Baton Rouge. 

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Jan 14, 2026

Sue passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, surrounded by family at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 87. She was born September 6, 1938, in San Benito, Texas. She was the first of five children born to the late AB and Juanita Clark.

She is survived by her three daughters, Debra Frick (Don),...

Jan 13, 2026

Gail Vanderlick Giles passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the age of 82. She graduated with her master’s in education.

She is survived by her sons, Murray Giles and Brian Giles and wife Shannon; grandchildren, Riley Giles, Meredith Giles, Avery Giles, and Cassidy Giles; and siblings, Peggy Ewing, JC Vanderlick, and Paul Vanderlick; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Jan 12, 2026

Rene Bajon Taylor, age 72, was born on July 2, 1953, and passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026.

Rene was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. After graduating from Lee High School, she went on to become an executive assistant for the telecommunication industry. She was an adored mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

Rene is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Lindsey...

Jan 12, 2026

Ronnie Procell, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice on Monday, January 12, 2026, at the age of 74.

Ronnie was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather.

Ronnie is survived by his daughter, Lesley Hood and her husband Joseph; his grandchildren, Ollie Reid Hood and Cooper Joseph Hood; and his siblings, Jessie Procell, Jr. and...

Jan 11, 2026

Barbara Vastine Hughes passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. Barbara was loved by a large circle of friends and family attracted by her warmth, wit, and interest in their lives.

Born August 31, 1935, in Baton Rouge, Barbara attended University High School and graduated LSU with a BS in Business. Active with Chi Omega and...

Jan 11, 2026

John “Johnny” “JY” Owen Yarbrough, Jr., a native and resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana went to be with Jesus on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the age of 80. He was a graduate of Istrouma High School and Louisiana State University. He worked and retired from Gulf States Utilities/Entergy. He also retired from the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office...

Jan 10, 2026

Gordon “Butch” Bakewell Golsan, III passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his adoring family. A fitting farewell for a man who spent his life loving deeply, laughing loudly, and bringing people together.

Butch was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on October 16, 1950, and raised in Mansfield, alongside his beloved parents and sisters. He later...