Obituaries
Mark Edwin Holloway Sr.
Feb 5, 2025
Celebrating a Life Well Lived
Mark Edwin Holloway Sr. passed away peacefully in Baton Rouge, LA on February 5, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on September 26, 1952, in Houston, TX, Mark was a beacon of love, kindness, and generosity, touching the hearts of everyone he met.
Mark Edwin Holloway Sr. is survived by his wife of 35 years, Jacquelyne...
Harold Lee Price
Feb 5, 2025
Harold Lee Price passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at the age of 86. He was born in Logansport, LA on August 23, 1938.
Harold graduated from Logansport High School, Centenary College, and Perkins School of Theology Southern Methodist University.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Chesley Price and Billie Townley Price; his daughter, Polly Price Massey; and...
P. Michael Berthelot
Feb 4, 2025
Philip “Michael” Berthelot, age 47, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
He was a graduate of Parkview Baptist School, where he loved playing football. He also grew up playing soccer and was still very passionate about this sport in his adult life. Michael spent his career as a construction project manager.
He is preceded in death...
Jennifer Paige Harelson
Feb 3, 2025
Jennifer Paige Harelson began her peaceful life with Jesus Christ February 3, 2025
She was funny, passionate, kind and generous to a fault. Jennifer was fiercely loyal, fiercely independent, unnaturally intelligent and deeply insightful. She went out of her way to make others feel included, important and special. Jennifer was an avid reader and loved movies; pride and prejudice, being her...
Leroy E. Fleming
Feb 3, 2025
Leroy E. Fleming, a cherished member of the Baton Rouge, Louisiana community, passed away at home on the evening of February 3, 2025, just one week after his 103rd birthday. Born on January 27, 1922, in Port Hudson, Louisiana, to Isaac “Ike” and Addie Fleming, Leroy lived a life defined by family and achievement.
As a star athlete at Baker High...
Patricia "Pat" Sue Farrow Flacy
Feb 2, 2025
Patricia “Pat” Sue Farrow Flacy, a resident of Baton Rouge, died at home on Sunday, February 2, 2025, with her daughter, Terri, by her side.
She was a homemaker who devoted her life to raising her three daughters. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, playing Pokeno and other games with friends, and cooking. Pat was especially known for her homemade hot tamales.
She was...
Mary Dardenne Michel
Jan 31, 2025
Mary Dardenne Michel, a beloved high school English teacher and cherished member of her community, passed away on January 31, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on April 2, 1949, in Baton Rouge, LA, Mary dedicated her life to education and service, leaving a profound impact on all who knew her.
Mary graduated from St. Joseph's Academy. She furthered her...
Taylor Renée Melançon
Jan 31, 2025
It is with unspeakable sadness that we announce the passing of Taylor Renée Melançon on Friday, January 31, 2025, at the age of 10.
A radiant light in the lives of everyone who knew her, Taylor was the embodiment of kindness, joy, and love. Beautiful inside and out, Taylor’s photogenic smile could light up any room, but it was her heart...
Narendra Marwaha
Jan 31, 2025
Narendra S. Marwaha, cherished husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, at the age of 74. He was born on June 15, 1950, in India.
Narendra is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years Manju Marwaha; daughter-in-law Pooja Marwaha; son Anirudha Marwaha; and grandsons Nikhil Marwaha, and Gautam Marwaha.
The family would like to invite everyone who...
Sandra Daigle
Jan 31, 2025
Sandra M. Daigle, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, at the age of 81. Sandra was born in Bogalusa, Louisiana, on December 25, 1943, daughter of the late Elaine W. Mitchell and Ray A. Mitchell Sr. She worked at the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for 30 years.
Sandra's life was a true celebration...
Norman Carl Patterson Jr.
Jan 30, 2025
Norman Carl Patterson Jr, age 87, a native of Atlanta, Georgia, and a longtime resident of Denham Springs and Baton Rouge, passed away on January 30, 2025.
He retired from Exxon Chemical. He was a graduate of Baton Rouge High School, and Louisiana State University.
He was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church, where he served as Youth Director. Although...
Ethel St. Pierre Ledet
Jan 30, 2025
Ethel St. Pierre Ledet passed away on January 30, 2025, at Fidelis Care III. She was 96 years old.
She is survived by her 3 grandchildren, Laura Mayes (Jeff of Austin, Texas, Whitney Paul Ledet of Prairieville, Louisiana, and Philip Joseph Ledet (Nichole) of Missouri City, Texas; her daughter-in-law, Barbara Ledet of Prairieville, Louisiana; 3 great-grandchildren, Kaylee Baucum of Denver, Colorado,...
Florence "Teeny" B. Koon Williams
Jan 28, 2025
Florence “Teeny” B. Koon Williams, born on May 11, 1921, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at the age of 103.
Teeny was born in Baton Rouge, LA to Walter and Estelle Bernard and is a graduate of Baker High School. She was employed by The State Times and Morning Advocate until she retired in 1983....
Michelle Kulpa
Jan 27, 2025
Michelle Williams Kane Kulpa – a radiant soul whose kindness, enthusiasm, and dedication to others touched countless lives – passed peacefully on January 27, 2025, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 58 years old.
Born on October 14, 1966, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Thomas Williams of Detroit, Michigan, and Alice (Youch) Williams of Brooklyn, New York, Michelle’s...
Sherry Haley
Jan 26, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce Sherry Palmer Haley, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at the age of 77. Sherry was born on October 23, 1947, in Biloxi, Mississippi, the daughter of the late John Horace and Geraldine Etherton Palmer.
Sherry was known for her bright smile, infectious laughter, and...
Wendy Carol Guion
Jan 23, 2025
Wendy Carol Guion passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the age of 62. She was a native of Vicksburg, Mississippi and a resident of Rayne, Louisiana.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Donelson Guion and Carol Lagg Guion; sisters, Judith Dianne Guion and Lisa Brooks Guion; aunt, Marjorie Cates Montgomery; uncle, Emil Arthur Lagg; and cousin, Tom...
Jessica Katherine Smith
Jan 23, 2025
Jessica Katherine Smith, a loving daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, and friend, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at the age of 40. She was a native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Jessica graduated from Bishop Sullivan High School in 2003. She earned her LPN from Our Lady of the Lake College. Jessica spent her time working as a...
Claude G Daher
Jan 23, 2025
Claude G. Daher, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2024, at the age of 84.
He was born on April 25,1940, to Gerji R. Daher and Meriana Alghabour Daher in Chekka, Lebanon. He was a contractor and stone fabricator.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline Greige Daher; their son, Nicolas Claude Daher; his parents;...
Forrest Woodring Richardson
Jan 21, 2025
Forrest Woodring “Woody” Richardson from Baton Rouge, passed away on January 21, 2025, at the age of 74.
Woody graduated from Baton Rouge High School in 1969 and started his career at Ethel Corporation. After 15 years, he moved to California to work for Xerox Corporation. Woody also worked in Russia with Xerox Corporation as an instructor. Woody loved working with...
Stacy Sharpe
Jan 20, 2025
It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, Stacy Sharpe, at the youthful age of fifty-six. Stacy was a bright light in our lives, and her memory will forever be cherished by all who knew her and worked with her. She brought joy and love to everyone around her. Stacy loved the Lord...
