Obituaries
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...
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...
