Featured Obituaries

Demetrice accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized under the leadership of Dr. John E. Montgomery II at Greater King Baptist Church.
She was a free-spirited, loving, caring and thoughtful person, that loved pitching in and helping others, especially children, reach their God-given full potential in...

Marilyn Hilbert Ruckstuhl, born on October 30, 1935, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at the age of 89.
Marilyn was born in New Orleans, LA. She graduated from Dominican High School. She spent her years creating a home to raise her family in. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, and she was also...

Jonnie Lu Kleinpeter passed away peacefully on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the age of 80. She lived a beautiful, faith filled life, and was loved by all who knew her. She prayed the Rosary daily and was gracious in all that she did. She was known for her willingness to host many a dinner for friends and parties for...

Jonnie Lu Kleinpeter passed away peacefully on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the age of 80. She lived a beautiful, faith filled life, and was loved by all who knew her. She prayed the Rosary daily and was gracious in all that she did. She was known for her willingness to host many a dinner for friends and parties for...

Ethel Robson Taylor: A Life Well-Lived
Ethel Robson Taylor was a woman of remarkable stature and reputation. Her journey began when she was born in the family home outside Evergreen, LA, and continued throughout her working career and beyond. From her time as an operator for Bell Telephone, and throughout her life,...

Carol Maillet Curley, a native of Marksville, La, and long-time resident of Baton Rouge, La, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, at the age of 84. She loved reading, handwork, needlepoint, baking, volunteering at St. Jude's, but most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. Carol is survived...

Rita B. Russell passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at the age of 90. She was born March 22, 1935, in Tickfaw, Louisiana to Carlo Bonura and Sarah Cocharro Bonura. She was a graduate of Istrouma High School. At the age of 19, Rita began her decades long career as a hairdresser - retiring at 80 years young! ...

It is with deep sorrow that we share the news of the passing of Alfred Chambers Pickett III, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, at the age of 76, after a brief illness.
Alfred was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Chambers Pickett Jr. and Malvina...

Ms. Gloria Rene Simmons
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Lawtell, LA, for Ms. Gloria Rene Simmons, 84, who entered eternal rest, Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at her residence in Opelousas, LA.
Interment will be in Holy Family Catholic Church Cemetery. ...

Lucy Schow McGough Bowers, a respected legal scholar, devoted educator, civil rights advocate, and loving mother, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025, at St James Place, Baton Rouge, at age 84.
Her life will be celebrated Monday, June 2nd at St. James Episcopal Church, starting with family visitation from 11:00...