Obituaries
Raymond Dale Cryer
Feb 3, 2026
Raymond Dale Cryer, age 75, of Ascension Parish, Louisiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Patricia Ann Perna Cryer; children, Tracy Rae Cryer Sasich, Shelly Ann Cryer Saurage and spouse, Ronald P. Saurage; sister, Sharon Kay Cryer Davis and spouse, Dale M. Davis; grandchildren, Whitney...
Cathy Ann Martinez
Feb 2, 2026
Cathy Ann Tuccio Martinez passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, after a twelve-year battle with cancer and a more recent fight with pneumonia.
She was born on September 30, 1948, in Natchez, MS. She grew up in Baton Rouge and soon married her high school sweetheart, Henry Achille Martinez. She and Achille were very active in Pre-Cana, Marriage Encounter, and...
Rachelle Marie Brumley
Feb 2, 2026
Rachelle Marie Frisch Brumley, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the age of 45.
Visitation will be held at St. Jude Catholic Church, 9150 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m.
Family and friends may sign the online...
Sharon Marsal Bilbo
Feb 2, 2026
Sharon Anne Marsal Bilbo, age 82, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, went home to be with her Lord on February 2, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. Born on September 20, 1943, Sharon was a lifelong source of joy, faith, and light to all who knew her.
A native of Mobile, Alabama, Sharon attended Bishop Toolen Catholic School and later Spring Hill...
Bob Hagen "Popeye"
Feb 1, 2026
Robert Trent Hagen
January 21, 1955 - February 1, 2026
Robert Trent Hagen, better known as Bob Hagen to family and friends and “Popeye” to his seven grandchildren, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
He is survived by his wife Deborah Berger Estevens Hagen; his sons David (Skyy) Hagen from Utah...
Branson Leigh Gilly
Feb 1, 2026
Branson Leigh Gilly, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the age of 26. He was a loving son, brother, and friend. He enjoyed his family, friends, music, travel, adventure, cooking, reading, gaming, and his dogs.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Marilynn Bordelon Gilly; and his maternal grandfather,...
Bessie Champagne
Jan 31, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bessie Champagne on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the age of 86. Bessie was born on July 25, 1939, in Luling, Louisiana. She was a long-time resident of Luling, but has called Baton Rouge home for over 50 years.
Bessie was a devoted homemaker who proudly considered her greatest accomplishment...
Ronald David Remington
Jan 30, 2026
Ronald David Remington was a man who lived life to his own rhythm and left a lasting impression on everyone who had the good fortune to know him. A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, he carried the values of service, dedication, and perseverance with him throughout his life.
He was known for his sharp sense of humor and...
Billy Ratcliff
Jan 30, 2026
Billy Gene Ratcliff passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the age of 90. Billy was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on July 20, 1935, to Colon and Allie Ratcliff. He was preceded in death by his wife, Claudette Landry Ratcliff; his parents, Colon and Allie Ratcliff; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Fredna Crompton (James), Jeanette...
Nancy Chapman Mosley
Jan 28, 2026
Nancy Chapman Mosley passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the age of 84. She was born on October 12, 1941, in McCall Creek, Mississippi to Carl H. Chapman and Mary Idell. Wilson Chapman. She was a 1959 graduate of Istrouma High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Nancy had a tenured career with the East Baton Rouge Parish School...
Richard Steven Voivedich
Jan 27, 2026
Richard Steven Voivedich was born on July 17, 1957, in Ostu, Japan and passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at the age of 68.
Richard became the owner of Lightspeed Motorsports in Gonzales. He himself was a motorcycle enthusiast. He was a proactive owner - exploring the latest merchandise, enjoyed rapport with his customers and mentored many with his voice...
Russ Naylor
Jan 25, 2026
Russ Naylor passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the age of 73. He was born in Charleston, West Virginia on June 18, 1952, to Russell Dorl Naylor, Sr. and Freda Sovine Naylor. He attended the former Stonewall Jackson High School in West Virginia. He eventually moved to New Orleans, Louisiana in 1972, to be closer to his...
Dr. Paul Gregoire Catrou
Jan 24, 2026
Dr. Paul Gregoire Catrou, a distinguished physician, educator, and devoted family man, passed away in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the age of 77. A native of Napoleonville, Paul was born in New Orleans on April 25, 1948, to the late Yves Pierre and Doris Delaune Catrou.
Paul dedicated over 45 years to the field of medicine,...
Susan Jerome Samaha
Jan 23, 2026
Susan Elizabeth Jerome Samaha passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on January 16, 1954, to the late Frank Jerome and Sue Jerome in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Her family later moved to Ruston, where she and her brother, Douglas Jerome, spent their childhood. She was a straight-A student throughout her education and...
Albert J. "Blackeye" Falcon, Jr.
Jan 23, 2026
Albert Joseph "Blackeye" Falcon, Jr., was born on November 5, 1934, in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, and was a resident of Baton Rouge. On Friday, January 23, 2026, at the age of 91, he joined his loving wife in heaven on the 14th anniversary of her passing. Heaven is a better place today! He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and...
Diann Rallinson Thomas
Jan 22, 2026
Linda Diann Rallinson Thomas, age 73, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, surrounded by family, friends, songs, prayers, tears and laughter.
Born in Bastrop, Louisiana, Diann grew up in Mer Rouge and Taylor, Louisiana. She attended Gibsland High School and played basketball there. She graduated in 1970, as salutatorian of her class, after getting...
Sandra Flattmann Roccaforte
Jan 22, 2026
Sandra Flattmann Roccaforte passed away peacefully at her home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Thursday, January 22, 2026. She was born on October 14, 1943, in New Orleans to Elwood A. Flattmann and Cleon Reuther Flattmann. She attended St. Christopher School and was a 1961 graduate of St. Mary's Dominican High School.
She is preceded in death by her parents and...
A W Cooper, Jr.
Jan 22, 2026
A W Cooper, Jr., a native of New Orleans, Louisiana and a resident of Greenwell Springs, 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 Unites States Army. He would go back late in life...
Tim B. Elkins, Sr.
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,...
Connie Hodgeson
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...
