Obituaries

Oct 12, 2020

Michael G. Thibodeaux, age 61, native of Franklin, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on October 12, 2020.

Michael is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sharon G. Thibodeaux; daughters, Jordan Thibodeaux (Robert Ainsworth), Devon Thibodeaux (Nicholas Riles); grandsons, Landon Ainsworth, Levi Michael Riles; sisters, Gale Stevens, Luann Goodsen (Brian); brother, Bill Thibodeaux...

Oct 12, 2020

On Monday, October 12, 2020, Frank Preston Mitcham went to be with Jesus at the age of 72.  He was born on March 26, 1948 and is preceded in death by his father Frank Mitcham and mother Irene Mitcham.  He is survived by his wife, Ira B. Mitcham; his children, Kimberly Lynn, David Mitcham, Pamela Saucier, and son-in-law Stephen...

Oct 11, 2020

June Chaney Farr, a lifelong resident of Port Allen, LA, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at the age of 92.

She is survived by her daughter, Sheri F. Badeaux and husband Roy; sons, John E. Farr Jr. and wife Jenne, and Thomas Errol Farr and wife Heather; grandchildren,...

Oct 10, 2020

Gerald Lee Swaggerty, age 81, a resident of Walker, La. passed away on October 10, 2020.

Gerald was devout in his faith and very active in his church. He retired from the Department of Transportation after a 30-plus year career as a real estate appraiser.

Gerald is survived by his wife Linda Swaggerty; son, Lee...

Oct 10, 2020

A devoted Christian, Mary Jo Hardy passed peacefully at her home at Lake Sherwood Village in Baton Rouge on October 10, 2020 at the age of 87.

She was born in Lucien, MS. on February 6, 1933, one of six children to Bertha V. (Chapman) and Thomas Cage Byrd. She was a graduate of Baton Rouge High...

Oct 8, 2020

On October 8, 2020, at the age of 50 , Devan Charles Strother was welcomed into his Lord's arms and his father and brothers embrace at heaven's gates. His love of life and passion for helping anyone in need were his biggest attributes. He loved his mother to the height of the stars, and could always come home, no...

Oct 8, 2020

On Thursday, October 8, 2020, Georgia Mae Southerland, mother and queen of the family, passed away at the age of 86 surrounded by family at home in Prairieville, Louisiana.

She was born on December 18, 1933 in Springhill, Texas to the late Jack and Wilton Seals.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband Oscar Ray...

Oct 7, 2020

Joseph John Rohal, 73, earned his angel wings Wednesday, October 7, 2020, very unexpectedly after a brief illness.  Born in Allentown, PA to Helen Gerkvovich Rohal and Francis A. Rohal of Bethlehem, PA.  While growing up in the north, he found his way to Baton Rouge via Alabama in 1981 where he began a wonderful and satisfying 37 year...

Oct 5, 2020

Mary “Polly” Smith Hopkins, age 93, passed away on October 5, 2020. Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Malcom B. Hopkins; parents, Thomas S. and Dollie Raner Smith; sister, Bettie Nell Smith. Mary is survived by her son, Richard S. Hopkins and wife Tricia; granddaughters, Amy and Lauren.

A visitation will be held on October...

Oct 4, 2020

Francis Xavier Trinh Le beloved husband, father, grandfather passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 4, 2020 while surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Therese Hang Nga Le; four sons Vincent Trung Le and wife, Thu Nguyen. Peter Trang Le and wife, Thuy Tran. Joseph Truong Le and wife, Ngoc...

Oct 3, 2020

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith

Sonny passed away at home on October 3, 2020. He served his country as a proud Marine and was a dedicated BASF Chemical Company employee for 30 years. He graduated from Port Allen High School. Sonny was a founding member of St. Jean...

Sep 30, 2020

Christopher James Aarons, 55, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at his home in Bakersfield, CA.  Chris was born in New Orleans, LA on April 17, 1965.

After only completing the 7th grade due to a broken home life, Chris made a life for himself in Fox, AK working construction and trapping for a living,...

Sep 30, 2020

Michael Ryan Padgett, a beloved brother and son, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday September 30, 2020 at the age of 43 at his home in Covington, LA.

Michael was born in Baton Rouge, LA to his parents Catherine Brown Padgett and Regile Joseph Padgett on February 26, 1977. He graduated from Mandeville High School in 1995. Michael...

Sep 29, 2020

Collin Paul Bain, age 25, passed away on September 29, 2020. Collin discovered his love for baseball and being a part of a team while attending Bethany Christian School. This passion continued throughout his high school career at Fellowship Christian Academy, where he went on to win the State Baseball Championship. Collin’s thirst for knowledge and new experiences landed...

Sep 29, 2020

Martin Dean Davis, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020.  Dean was born on April 11, 1934 in Mitchell, SD to Dr. Martin M. “Doc” and Anna C. (Weber) Davis, DVM.  Dean graduated from Pierre High School, Pierre, SD and went on to graduate from South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD in...

Sep 28, 2020

Craig Andre Sauviac was born February 17, 1967. He died unexpectedly of a heart attack on September 28, 2020 at 53 years of age. Craig was a graduate of Brother Martin High School, class of ‘85. He earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree at LSU, studying under the renowned late John Desmond and went on to create his own...

Sep 28, 2020

Leona Mary Fazzio Ferrara passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 28, 2020 at the age of 86. She was raised in Tickfaw, LA on a strawberry farm. She married her husband Anthony in 1954 and moved to Niagara Falls, NY for two years while he served in the Korean Conflict. Soon after, they moved back to Baton...

Sep 28, 2020

Kent David Tortorich, a Baton Rouge native and Plaquemine resident, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020, after a battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer. He was 65.

Kent was born on August 16, 1955, in Columbus, Georgia. He loved to travel and, in 2019, visited several villages in Italy, where he was able to...

Sep 27, 2020

Donald W. Kraft beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and son passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 27th, 2020 surrounded by his family.

Survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Dianne Mistretta Long Kraft, children Billy Long (Corinne), Phyllis Kraft Hough (Bill), Scott Kraft, grandchildren Katie Long Davis (Tyler), and Jordan Long.

Preceded in death...

Sep 27, 2020

Dianne Cretini Beeson, a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on September 27, 2020, at the age of 82.  She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, B. F. Beeson, her parents Pierre M. Cretini and Datile N. Cretini, and brothers Wilbur Cretini...