Obituaries
Bessie Champagne
Jan 31, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bessie Champagne on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the age of 86. Bessie was born on July 25, 1939, in Luling, Louisiana. She was a long-time resident of Luling, but has called Baton Rouge home for over 50 years.
Bessie was a devoted homemaker who proudly considered her greatest accomplishment...
Norean Byrons Carver
Jan 30, 2026
Norean Carver passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Her life was a beautiful testimony of faith, devotion, and gracious hospitality.
Norean was a loving and faithful wife to her husband, Ed. Their marriage was marked by deep affection, shared ministry, and an unwavering commitment to one another. The words of Scripture says it...
Ronald David Remington
Jan 30, 2026
Ronald David Remington was a man who lived life to his own rhythm and left a lasting impression on everyone who had the good fortune to know him. A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, he carried the values of service, dedication, and perseverance with him throughout his life.
He was known for his sharp sense of humor and...
Billy Ratcliff
Jan 30, 2026
Billy Gene Ratcliff passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the age of 90. Billy was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on July 20, 1935, to Colon and Allie Ratcliff. He was preceded in death by his wife, Claudette Landry Ratcliff; his parents, Colon and Allie Ratcliff; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Fredna Crompton (James), Jeanette...
Nancy Chapman Mosley
Jan 28, 2026
Nancy Chapman Mosley passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the age of 84. She was born on October 12, 1941, in McCall Creek, Mississippi to Carl H. Chapman and Mary Idell. Wilson Chapman. She was a 1959 graduate of Istrouma High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Nancy had a tenured career with the East Baton Rouge Parish School...
Richard Steven Voivedich
Jan 27, 2026
Richard Steven Voivedich was born on July 17, 1957, in Otsu, Japan and passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at the age of 68.
Richard became the owner of Lightspeed Motorsports in Gonzales. He himself was a motorcycle enthusiast. He was a proactive owner - exploring the latest merchandise, enjoyed rapport with his customers and mentored many with his voice...
Jeffrey Herbert Blackwell, Sr.
Jan 25, 2026
Jeffrey Herbert Blackwell, Sr., age 65, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026. He was born on October 6, 1960, and was preceded in death by his parents, Robert John and Louella Lee Blackwell.
Above all else, Jeff was a devoted and loving father and grandfather. His greatest pride and joy were his three children; Melissa Thomson (William), Rebecca Blackwell, and...
Russ Naylor
Jan 25, 2026
Russ Naylor passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the age of 73. He was born in Charleston, West Virginia on June 18, 1952, to Russell Dorl Naylor, Sr. and Freda Sovine Naylor. He attended the former Stonewall Jackson High School in West Virginia. He eventually moved to New Orleans, Louisiana in 1972, to be closer to his...
Dr. Paul Gregoire Catrou
Jan 24, 2026
Dr. Paul Gregoire Catrou, a distinguished physician, educator, and devoted family man, passed away in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the age of 77. A native of Napoleonville, Paul was born in New Orleans on April 25, 1948, to the late Yves Pierre and Doris Delaune Catrou.
Paul dedicated over 45 years to the field of medicine,...
Susan Jerome Samaha
Jan 23, 2026
Susan Elizabeth Jerome Samaha passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on January 16, 1954, to the late Frank Jerome and Sue Jerome in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Her family later moved to Ruston, where she and her brother, Douglas Jerome, spent their childhood. She was a straight-A student throughout her education and...
Albert J. "Blackeye" Falcon, Jr.
Jan 23, 2026
Albert Joseph "Blackeye" Falcon, Jr., was born on November 5, 1934, in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, and was a resident of Baton Rouge. On Friday, January 23, 2026, at the age of 91, he joined his loving wife in heaven on the 14th anniversary of her passing. Heaven is a better place today! He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and...
Diann Rallinson Thomas
Jan 22, 2026
Linda Diann Rallinson Thomas, age 73, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, surrounded by family, friends, songs, prayers, tears and laughter.
Born in Bastrop, Louisiana, Diann grew up in Mer Rouge and Taylor, Louisiana. She attended Gibsland High School and played basketball there. She graduated in 1970, as salutatorian of her class, after getting...
Sandra Flattmann Roccaforte
Jan 22, 2026
Sandra Flattmann Roccaforte passed away peacefully at her home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Thursday, January 22, 2026. She was born on October 14, 1943, in New Orleans to Elwood A. Flattmann and Cleon Reuther Flattmann. She attended St. Christopher School and was a 1961 graduate of St. Mary's Dominican High School.
She is preceded in death by her parents and...
A W Cooper, Jr.
Jan 22, 2026
A W Cooper, Jr., a native of New Orleans, Louisiana and a resident of Greenwell Springs, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the age of 81. He was a 1962 graduate of Istrouma High School. He went to Northwestern State University, where he was eventually drafted into the Unites States Army. He would go back late in life...
Tim B. Elkins, Sr.
Jan 22, 2026
Tim B. Elkins Sr. was born in West Frankfurt, Illinois in 1940, to his parents, Timothy Jackson Elkins and Quinton Maxine Burnett Elkins. He worked for his family’s newspaper, The Daily American, during his high school years, continuing his studies at Southern Illinois University, and then enlisting in the United States Army National Guard.
In 1966, Tim moved to Baton Rouge,...
Connie Hodgeson
Jan 21, 2026
Connie Ray Hodgeson, age 95, native of Galvez, Louisiana and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Connie was a graduate of Istrouma High School class of 1948. He met the love of his life, Anna, when they were just 16. Connie and Anna spent 63 happily married years together. Both were active members of Woodlawn...
Jacqueline Weaver Bishop
Jan 20, 2026
Jacqueline Weaver Bishop passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the age of 98.
She is survived by her son, Barry B. Bishop (Paula); grandchildren, Brent Bishop, Brandon Bishop, Kyle Bishop (Sarah), Brock Bishop (Melissa), and Todd Bishop; great-grandchildren, Emma Kate, Emelia, Isla Mae, Cullen, Caden, Evie, and Remy Bishop; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by...
Raymond Theodore "Ray" Huxen, Sr.
Jan 18, 2026
Raymond Huxen passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, in Sweetwater, Tennessee at the age of 82. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to Raymond Junius Huxen and Catherine Lucille Case Huxen. Ray proudly served our country in the United States Navy. After being honorably discharged, he attended Loyola University, where he received his master’s degree in education. Ray’s...
Billy Joe Dendy
Jan 16, 2026
Billy Joe Dendy, 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026, surrounded by his family he loved so dearly.
Born in Stewart, Mississippi, Billy Joe proudly served in the United States Army Reserve and spent his working years as a crane operator with Local 406, taking pride in the lowering of the nuclear reactor at the Entergy plant in St....
Harold "Drew" Siegel
Jan 16, 2026
Harold “Drew” Siegel was born on December 15, 1948, and passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the age of 77.
Drew was born in Opelousas, Louisiana. After graduating from college, he went on to become an engineer. He always enjoyed golfing, fishing, and traveling.
Drew is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Camille Siegel; daughter, Sandie Siegel Smith...
