Obituaries

Sep 13, 2024

Audrey Polchow Gallmann slipped away into the Lord’s embrace peacefully at her home on Friday, September 13, 99 years young. She was born in Marrero, Louisiana, on August 15, 1925, the third child of William and Catherine Polchow. In 1930 her family relocated across the river to New Orleans where she attended Thomas Jefferson and R. T. Danneel elementary schools...

Sep 13, 2024

Jose N. German, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Friday, September 13th, 2024, at the age of 79. He was born on November 20, 1944, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic to Jose Santiago German Montero and Rosa Candida Pimentel German.

Jose attended Louisiana State University earning a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering in 1968 and a masters in...

Sep 12, 2024

Michael John Keenan, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on September 12, 2024, at the age of 78, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, on August 28, 1946, to the late Eva Varonka and James R. Keenan, Michael led a life filled with dedication and service. While enlisted in the United States Army, Michael served...

Sep 12, 2024

Christopher Robert Parker passed away recently at the age of 65. Born on October 13, 1958 in Waterbury, CT, Chris grew up in Connecticut and Illinois, where he graduated from Plainfield High School immediately before moving to Baton Rouge with his family at the age of 17. He lived in Baton Rouge for the remainder of his life. He attended...

Sep 12, 2024

Ada Mae Bateman Rockford, born on October 8, 1930, passed away on September 12, 2024, at the age of 93. Ada was born to Doyle L. and Thelma S. Bateman in Baton Rouge, LA. 

She graduated from Istrouma High School, class of 1948, and attended Baton Rouge Business College, where she met the love of her life, J.D. After that, she...

Sep 11, 2024

Pamela Auer Roth, born on March 1, 1956, passed away on September 11, 2024, at the age of 68.

Pamela was born to Gary and Frances Auer in New Orleans, LA. Raised in Metairie, she graduated from Archbishop Chapelle High School. Pamela worked as a Medical Transcriptionist and a Web Designer. Pamela enjoyed shopping, traveling to the mountains and spending quality...

Sep 11, 2024

Janel Theresa “Jane” Horn passed away at home in Alvin, Texas, on September 11, 2024. She was 93 years old. Jane was married to the loving husband of 43 years, William "Bill" Horn, until his passing in November 1994. Together they opened Horn Concessions, later she worked at Hancock Fabrics.

Jane is survived by her daughter, Lida Soileau; her grandchildren Christian,...

Sep 9, 2024

Jonnie Sue Liles passed away on Monday, September 9. 2024, at the age of 77. She was born October 9, 1946, in Dalton, Georgia to J.C. Dyer and Mable Davis Dyer. She had the amazing opportunity to spend most of her childhood in the Panama Canal Zone. After graduating from Balboa High School, she moved to the United States and...

Sep 9, 2024

Jocelyn Clare Gerard, a beloved resident of Greenwell Springs, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 9, 2024, at the age of 97. Born on January 4, 1927, in Denver, Colorado, to Francis and Frances Smith Gerard. Jocelyn’s journey took her across the United States, Europe, and Saudi Arabia, reflecting a life filled with adventure and compassion.

After attending...

Sep 8, 2024

William Taylor King Jr, known to friends and family as Bill, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2024, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend that will be deeply missed by all that knew him. He was born on December 8, 1937, in Monroe, Louisiana where he attended Neville High School and Northeast Louisiana...

Sep 5, 2024

Vivian M. Fenley passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at the age of 89. She was a kind, beautiful, warm-hearted soul, who will be dearly missed by family and friends. 

Vivian was born on June 11, 1935, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Frank and Rosanna Robvais.

She leaves to cherish her memories, two daughters Veronica Robvais, of...

Sep 5, 2024

Aaron C. Brown, Sr. passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at the age of 85. He was born April 5, 1939, in Morrilton, Arkansas to Joseph Adam Brown and Grace Mae Thompson Brown. He met the love of his life, Lynda, while she was on vacation in Louisiana. After two years of dating, he proposed, and they began their...

Sep 5, 2024

Lance Donovan Trice, a loving husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at the age of 55.

He is survived by his loving wife, Heather Ledbetter, daughters; children, Mylana Trice and Mykala Trice; siblings, Jackie Ray Trice and Beverly Trice, Michael Shane Trice and Sharon Trice, Karen Renee Sardi and Charles Sardi; nieces/nephew, Wade Crane (Sarah),...

Sep 4, 2024

Timothy Allan Wilkes, born on March 26, 1946, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, passed away on September 4, 2024, at 78 years old. 

A proud veteran, Timothy served honorably in the United States Air Force. Following his military service, Timothy graduated from Louisiana State University in the class of 1972. Then going on to build a successful career at Jacobs Engineering, where...

Sep 3, 2024

Sean O’Connor, 52, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. 

Sean was a graduate of St. Michael High School and a student at Southeastern University. Sean enjoyed playing soccer when he was young, and he became a soccer referee as an adult. Sean was a kind, warm-hearted soul who will be dearly missed by family and friends. 

Sean was predeceased by...

Sep 3, 2024

Jeffery Jay Cavana, born on January 24, 1957, passed away on September 3, 2024, at the age of 67.

Jeff was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Milton and Jane Cavana. He graduated from Bellevue High School in Bellevue, Kentucky where he was a multisport athlete, being the captain of the swim team and the quarterback of the football team. He then...

Sep 2, 2024

Lois Crandell Folse, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on September 2, 2024, at the age of 80. Lois was born on August 31, 1944, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to her parents James Latham Crandell Jr. and Lois Ethel Winter Crandell. She worked for Conoco Phillips as an Administrative Assistant for many years. Lois was a member of...

Aug 30, 2024

Aug 28, 2024

Geraldine "Geri" Ramirez, devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at the age of 91. Geri was born December 14, 1932 in Morganza, Louisiana. 

Geri married her beloved husband, Richard “Sonny” Ramirez in the summer of 1956. Together, they built a life filled with laughter and love. They raised three wonderful daughters, Alisa R. Janney (Bill),...

Aug 28, 2024

Vincent Michael "Mickey" Virga, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at the age of 92. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 13, 1932, to Lucian Paul and Mary Cricchio Virga.

Mickey was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who dedicated his life to his family. He loved sharing adventurous vacations, tennis lessons,...