Obituaries
Edward Mitchell Alonzo
Jan 20, 2025
Edward Mitchell Alonzo, our loving husband, father, brother and uncle, passed away on Monday, January 20. 2025, at the age of 67. He left this world knowing he would soon add grandfather to that list.
He was born March 6, 1957, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Darron Joseph Alonzo and Annette Marie Couvillion Alonzo. Edward was a 1975 graduate of...
Alberta Fontenot Saunders
Jan 20, 2025
Alberta Fontenot Saunders passed away at her home in Baton Rouge on Monday, January 20, 2025, at the age of 82. She was born in Ville Platte, Louisiana on January 14, 1943. After securing a degree in elementary education from McNeese State University, she spent many years as a dedicated educator who touched the lives of countless children. She was...
Mary Rivet Furlow
Jan 20, 2025
Mary Agnes Rivet Furlow passed peacefully to be with her Lord on January 20, 2025. She lived a full life rooted in faith, family and the many dear friends she cherished. A native of Donaldsonville, Mary was born on May 11, 1941. Her family later moved to Baton Rouge. She graduated from Istrouma High School in 1959, where she played...
Genevieve "Genny" Dillon Colona
Jan 18, 2025
Genevieve Dillon Colona
April 22, 1932 – January 18, 2025
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Genevieve Dillon Colona, age 92, was called to her eternal home in heaven on January 18, 2025.
She was born on April 22, 1932 in Tylertown, Mississippi where she grew up on a dairy farm with her parents and six siblings. After graduating...
Pietra Bologna Brocato
Jan 17, 2025
Pietra Ann Bologna Brocato passed away peacefully at home on January 17, 2025, at the age of 93. Pet was the youngest of three children born to Maria Lungaro Bologna and Eugene Marion Bologna. Pet married her beloved Samuel Anthony Brocato, Jr. on November 18, 1950, and from that blessed marriage were born her four sons, Christopher Allen Brocato, Michael...
Carolyn Ann Hahn
Jan 17, 2025
Carolyn Ann Hahn passed away in her home on January 17, 2025, at the age of 86. Carolyn was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on October 2, 1938, the only child of Lillian and Edward Schoulin. She was raised in Cleveland, Ohio.
While attending Bowling Green University, Carolyn met Delbert “Del” Worthington Hahn, the love of her life. They were married on...
Ralph Delmas Jackson
Jan 17, 2025
Ralph Delmas Jackson of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at the age of 95. He was born August 15, 1929, in Aiken, South Carolina, to Clem and Beulah Jackson. He was married to Shirley Jackson for 72 years. Ralph also served in the United States Army for a brief time and was one of the...
Bill Golleher
Jan 17, 2025
Bill Golleher of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at the age of 77 years old. Bill was born and raised in Carlisle, Arkansas where he was surrounded by his large and loving family and moved to Baton Rouge as a young adult. It was in his beloved Baton Rouge where he built his life and...
John Dox Campbell
Jan 16, 2025
John Dox Campbell, a resident of Slidell, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the age of 78. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on January 8, 1947, to Dr. Nicholas Campbell and Julia Dox Campbell.
John proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. After he was honorably discharged, he finished school and began a...
Mildred Sweeney Gilbert
Jan 16, 2025
Mildred S. Gilbert, born on May 9, 1932, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the age of 92.
Mildred was born in Sunny Hill, LA. She graduated from Istrouma High School. She held many occupations most of her life, including legal secretary, school bus driver, and an administrative assistant for Parkview Baptist Church. Mildred always enjoyed crocheting, cooking, visiting...
Loretta Dixon Brignac
Jan 14, 2025
Loretta Dixon Brignac was born on July 14, 1931, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on January 14, 2025, at the age of 93. She was born and raised in East Baton Rouge Parish. Loretta retired from the East Baton Rouge School Transportation System as a school bus driver. She was a charter member of Parkview Baptist Church...
Richard "Timmy" Lynch
Jan 14, 2025
Richard “Timmy” Lynch, age 76, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025.
Timmy grew up in Kentwood, Louisiana with his mom, his sister, and his grandparents. He graduated from Kentwood High School in 1966 where he played in the Kangaroo Band. He went to college at LSU where he studied business, served in the ROTC, and...
Jan Anaise Roberts Smith
Jan 12, 2025
Jan was called home on January 12, 2025, at the age of 64. A lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Jan was a graduate of Woodlawn High School, Class of 1978, where she found joy playing in the marching band. For 22 years, she worked at The Home Depot, where she spent countless hours "humping the concrete" and "putting out...
Theresa Gex
Jan 12, 2025
Theresa Gex, a loving and faithful woman, passed away on January 12, 2025, at the age of 100. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, William A. Gex, and is survived by her daughters, Mary Anne Garner, Linda Fredericks, and Janet Wootten; her sister, Estelle Coleman; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
A devoted Catholic, Theresa’s faith guided...
Delbert Worthington Hahn
Jan 12, 2025
Delbert Worthington Hahn passed away in his home on January 12, 2025, at the age of 90. Del was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on February 8, 1934, the first child of Emily and Raymond Hahn. He was raised in Cleveland Heights, Ohio.
Del joined the United States Marine Corps and served in Korea during the Korean War. Del was a lifelong...
Joann Olive Montrose
Jan 10, 2025
Joann Olive Montrose, 91, a beloved mother, grandmother, and registered nurse, passed away peacefully on January 10th, 2025, at 10:00 pm surrounded by her loving family. She was the matriarch of her family, guiding generations with her wisdom, care, and unshakable devotion. Born on September 14, 1933, in Caldwell, Idaho, Joann Montrose dedicated her life to serving others. Before devoting...
Nancy P. Chapaneri
Jan 9, 2025
Nancy Pounds Chapaneri, 72, of Zachary, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025. She was born on June 23, 1952, in Texarkana, Texas, and was adopted by Van Allen Pounds and Imogene “Holly” Hollingsworth Pounds.
Nancy earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Arlington and later pursued multiple teaching certifications from Southern University. She was a dedicated...
Ulysse "Bubba" Pitre
Jan 9, 2025
Ulysse L. (“Bubba”), Pitre Jr., 96, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025
Born November 20, 1928, in Opelousas, Louisiana, he was the son of Ulysse Leonard Pitre Sr. and Regina Richard Pitre. Bubba attended Opelousas High School and graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 1952, with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering....
Alice Scudder Oliver
Jan 8, 2025
Alice Scudder Oliver passed away on January 8, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the age of 89. She was born on September 21, 1935, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Harold and Dorthy Wessleman Scudder. She lived a life filled with artistry, compassion, and dedication to her family and the furry friends she so dearly loved.
Alice was a retired owner of...
Billy Huffty
Jan 8, 2025
Billy went home to his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. He was born on December 16, 1936, in Kilbourne, Louisiana. Billy was an Army veteran serving from April 1959 until March 1965. He retired from South Central Bell (AT&T) after years of dedicated employment. He spent another ten years as a contractor before ultimately retiring because that job...
