Obituaries

Superintendent Sterling J. Perkins, Sr. was born on December 30, 1940, and departed this life on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the age of 84. A lifelong resident of Walker, Louisiana, Superintendent Perkins was a well-known and respected leader in the community as a businessman, community organizer, mentor, pastor,...

Rhonda Lynette Robinson passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the age of 66. She was a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Rhonda is survived by her siblings, Roosevelt Robinson, Jr. (Kathy), Raeford Robinson, Rutha Lynn Cox (Brian), Ramona Robinson, and Reginald Robinson (Martha); and a host of other loving family...

Leonard Cary Saurage II
March 26, 1944 - November 4, 2025
Leonard Cary Saurage II, known to his many friends and loved ones simply as "Cary," passed away peacefully at home on November 4 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A true patron of the arts and generous supporter of his community, Cary's name lives on in the Cary...

Scott Edward Schiffer, long time resident of Covington, LA, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at home. Scott was born on January 26, 1964, in New Orleans, to Frank Schiffer and Patricia Dean, and raised in Bucktown. He is preceded in death by his father, Frank and stepfather, Ron Cochran. He is survived by...

Calvin Lawrence Thierry passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28th ,2025 at his home surrounded by his family. He was 91 years old. Born on February 2, 1934, in Plaisance, Louisiana. Calvin was one of eight children born to Felix and Lillian Malveaux Thierry. He bravely served his country in the US Army in 1953...

Valerie Mocek Trahan, devoted wife, mother, daughter and sister passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Dallas, Texas with family by her side. She was born on September 1, 1935, in the rural town of Seymour, Texas. After graduating from high school, Valerie attended Incarnate Word in San Antonio, a Catholic...

William David Wilson, a native of Vivian, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the age of 90. He was a proud graduate of Vivian High School where he was 1st chair cornet in the high school band. After high school, he attended LSU. David went on to serve in the U.S. Army...