Obituaries

Oct 18, 2020

Darrell Bruce Hewitt, a gentle giant, went home October 18, 2020, just one day after his 69th birthday.  Those who were privileged enough to have known Bruce described him as kind, courteous, funny, loving and a real sweetheart.  Bruce worked for many years at the Baton Rouge Sheltered Workshop for the Handicapped and enjoyed making friends there and lighting...

Oct 17, 2020

James Marion Barnett, Jr. passed away at the LA War Veteran’s Home on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at the age of 91.

James retired from the U.S. Army serving in WWII. He was a member of the VFW Post 7017 as well as the American Legion Post 0178, both of Denham Springs, LA.

He is...

Oct 17, 2020

Terilyn Danielle Bridges, age 22, a resident of Baton Rouge, La, passed away on October 17, 2020.

Terilyn was a sweet soul. Since the age of 5 she has battled with ongoing health issues and visual impairment, but it never slowed down her drive for life, and joy. She made everyone around her smile with her childlike...

Oct 17, 2020

Donald Francis Farrelly passed away on October 17, 2020 at the age of 92.

He was a resident of Prairieville, LA but was born and raised in New Orleans, LA.  He attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and graduated with a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering.  He began his career at Kaiser Aluminum in Chalmette, LA. ...

Oct 17, 2020

Leah Sartor Farr of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on October 17, 2020. She was born December 11, 1943 to Odile and Clois S. Sartor, Sr. in Atlanta, TX. In her 20s, she moved to Baton Rouge, LA and remained there until her death. She was predeceased by her the love of her life, George Baine Farr, Sr., her...

Oct 16, 2020

Sandra Pino Cook “Nana”, a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, died 10/16/2020 at the age of 70. Survivors include her spouse, Danial L. Cook, brothers James Grady, Jr., Michael Wesley (Mary), and Roy Edward (Jamie) Pino, numerous nieces, nephews, and their spouses plus her "greats" as well as a host of other family members and friends.  Preceded in death...

Oct 15, 2020

Gwendolyn Ann Guelfo Smith passed away on October 15, 2020, in Baton Rouge, after a long illness. Gwen was born in Baton Rouge on April 15, 1947. She was a 1965 graduate of Baton Rouge High, received her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Elementary Education from LSU, and taught for thirty-three years in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Virginia, and Germany....

Oct 14, 2020

Joycie Lee Boone Marchiafava, age 90, a resident of East Baton Rouge Parish, passed away on October 14, 2020.

Joycie is survived by her son, Ross Marchiafava; grandchildren, Sean C. Marchiafava, Shana Robertson, Jacky Kinchen DeCastro.

Joycie is preceded in death by her parents, Arcola Green and K.R. Boone; son, Lee J. Marchiafava; grandson, Sonny...

Oct 13, 2020

Hussni Mohammed Momani passed away at his home in Baton Rouge on October 13, 2020. He was born September 8, 1950 in his native country, Jordan. He lived there with his family until he turned 18, when he came to the United States to train with the United States Air Force. He returned to Jordan to complete his military...

Oct 12, 2020

Michael G. Thibodeaux, age 61, native of Franklin, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on October 12, 2020.

Michael is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sharon G. Thibodeaux; daughters, Jordan Thibodeaux (Robert Ainsworth), Devon Thibodeaux (Nicholas Riles); grandsons, Landon Ainsworth, Levi Michael Riles; sisters, Gale Stevens, Luann Goodsen (Brian); brother, Bill Thibodeaux...

Oct 12, 2020

On Monday, October 12, 2020, Frank Preston Mitcham went to be with Jesus at the age of 72.  He was born on March 26, 1948 and is preceded in death by his father Frank Mitcham and mother Irene Mitcham.  He is survived by his wife, Ira B. Mitcham; his children, Kimberly Lynn, David Mitcham, Pamela Saucier, and son-in-law Stephen...

Oct 11, 2020

June Chaney Farr, a lifelong resident of Port Allen, LA, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at the age of 92.

She is survived by her daughter, Sheri F. Badeaux and husband Roy; sons, John E. Farr Jr. and wife Jenne, and Thomas Errol Farr and wife Heather; grandchildren,...

Oct 10, 2020

Gerald Lee Swaggerty, age 81, a resident of Walker, La. passed away on October 10, 2020.

Gerald was devout in his faith and very active in his church. He retired from the Department of Transportation after a 30-plus year career as a real estate appraiser.

Gerald is survived by his wife Linda Swaggerty; son, Lee...

Oct 10, 2020

A devoted Christian, Mary Jo Hardy passed peacefully at her home at Lake Sherwood Village in Baton Rouge on October 10, 2020 at the age of 87.

She was born in Lucien, MS. on February 6, 1933, one of six children to Bertha V. (Chapman) and Thomas Cage Byrd. She was a graduate of Baton Rouge High...

Oct 8, 2020

On October 8, 2020, at the age of 50 , Devan Charles Strother was welcomed into his Lord's arms and his father and brothers embrace at heaven's gates. His love of life and passion for helping anyone in need were his biggest attributes. He loved his mother to the height of the stars, and could always come home, no...

Oct 8, 2020

On Thursday, October 8, 2020, Georgia Mae Southerland, mother and queen of the family, passed away at the age of 86 surrounded by family at home in Prairieville, Louisiana.

She was born on December 18, 1933 in Springhill, Texas to the late Jack and Wilton Seals.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband Oscar Ray...

Oct 7, 2020

Joseph John Rohal, 73, earned his angel wings Wednesday, October 7, 2020, very unexpectedly after a brief illness.  Born in Allentown, PA to Helen Gerkvovich Rohal and Francis A. Rohal of Bethlehem, PA.  While growing up in the north, he found his way to Baton Rouge via Alabama in 1981 where he began a wonderful and satisfying 37 year...

Oct 5, 2020

Mary “Polly” Smith Hopkins, age 93, passed away on October 5, 2020. Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Malcom B. Hopkins; parents, Thomas S. and Dollie Raner Smith; sister, Bettie Nell Smith. Mary is survived by her son, Richard S. Hopkins and wife Tricia; granddaughters, Amy and Lauren.

A visitation will be held on October...

Oct 4, 2020

Francis Xavier Trinh Le beloved husband, father, grandfather passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 4, 2020 while surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Therese Hang Nga Le; four sons Vincent Trung Le and wife, Thu Nguyen. Peter Trang Le and wife, Thuy Tran. Joseph Truong Le and wife, Ngoc...

Oct 3, 2020

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith

Sonny passed away at home on October 3, 2020. He served his country as a proud Marine and was a dedicated BASF Chemical Company employee for 30 years. He graduated from Port Allen High School. Sonny was a founding member of St. Jean...