Obituaries

Jan 27, 2025

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...

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...

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;...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...