Obituaries

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...

Sep 27, 2020

Vivian Jean Gahagan, age 87, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA gained her wings on Sunday September 27, 2020. Vivian was a native of Racine, WI and grew up there, raised her three children (Larry, Rick, and Karen), also a step mother to Barbara, Joyce and Judy. In the 70’s Vivian met the love of her life, Don, and...

Sep 26, 2020

Donald Ray “Don” “Duck” Stewart, 80 years old, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother-in-law, father-in-law, cousin, “Uncle Duck,” and friend. He was born in Bogalusa, LA to parents James Ray and Vermel Adams Stewart on May 8, 1940. He graduated from Bogalusa High...

Sep 25, 2020

Ivica Trograncic, age 26, passed away on September 25, 2020. He was born August 2,1994 in Uskoplje to parents Slavica Trograncic and Branko Trograncic. Ivica loves spending time with his family and taking his younger cousins Pokémon hunting. Everyone loved him for his sweet spirit and loving nature.

Ivica is proceeded in death by his uncles Vjeko...

Sep 23, 2020

Lambert F. Saale, Sr., age 84, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on September 23, 2020 at his home.  He was born on April 24, 1936 in St. Charles, Missouri and was the youngest of 10 children.  He owned Saale Door Company and was a sub-contractor for home builders.  He was deeply admired for his perfection of...

Sep 22, 2020

Delphine Ann Schwartz Riley was born on June 10, 1941 in Natchez, Mississippi. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She passed away unexpectedly on September 22, 2020 at the age of 79. She was a native of Plaquemine, Louisiana and lived In Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was a graduate of St. John Catholic high school in Plaquemine, where...

Sep 21, 2020

Sean Howell Lundin passed away on Monday, September 21st, 2020.  He was a native of Baton Rouge, but a resident of the whole world.  He will always be remembered for his boundless charisma and generosity, his sense of adventure, and his love of any beach.  Sean is survived by his mother Gabrielle Howell Lundin, his father Francis Walter...