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James Odom

1937 - 2026

On the afternoon of August 6, 2026, James Larry Odom (88) went to be with the Lord. He was the oldest of ten children born to Leonard Cecil Odom and Eula Irine Amerson Odom. He was born on September 28, 1937, in Burnsville, Mississippi. When he was 13 years old, his family moved to East Feliciana Parish, where he...

Rusty Landry

1954 - 2026

Frederick Russell "Rusty" Landry, age 71, passed away on August 7, 2026. Born on December 28, 1954, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Rusty lived his life with a quiet strength, a gentle spirit, and an unwavering love for his family.
Rusty began his career as a machinist shortly after graduating from high school. He later...

Gerald Courtney

1949 - 2026

Gerald Wayne "Jerry" Courtney, a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away at the age of 77. Jerry was born in Baton Rouge to Bill N. Courtney and Melda Hoover Courtney. Following high school, he pursued biblical studies at Delgado Community College, beginning a lifelong journey of faith. Throughout...

Arthur Jefferson Sr

2026

Arthur Jefferson Sr, 84, A resident of Baton Rouge, LA. entered into eternal rest on July 28, 2026.
He leaves to cherish his memory his son, Arthur Jefferson, Jr.and daughter-in-law, Roxanna; his daughter, Joy O'nae Davis; his sisters, Joyce Chambers and Rena Jefferson; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and...

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Dr. James Langley

1937 - 2026

Dr. James Sidney Langley entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 3, 2026, at the age of 89.
Jim was born February 27,1937, in Kinder, Louisiana, to Isaac Langley, Sr. and Hysinth Leger Langley.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial, celebrated by Father Michael Miceli at St....

Rosemary Gaspard

1939 - 2026

Rosemary Beth Floyd Gaspard, 86, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Rosemary was born on November 17, 1939, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Frank and Myrtle Floyd. She shared many cherished years with her lifelong companion, Craig Dickey. Rosemary found...

Dakota Havard

1992 - 2026

Dakota Cheyenne Havard, "Cody", a resident of Ethel, died in an automobile accident on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. He was 33 years old and was a nuclear mechanical engineer with River Bend Nuclear Station. Visitation will be at Charlet Funeral Home in Zachary on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, from 4pm until 8pm. Visitation...

Kami Thomas

1978 - 2026

Kami Lyon Thomas, a native of Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of St. Francisville, LA, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the age of 47. Kami graduated with a bachelor's degree from Southeastern and furthered her education at LSU obtaining a master's in social work. She was the owner of Ma Milles Boutique....

Kenneth Lavespere

1943 - 2026

Kenneth "Ken" Andrew Lavespere, 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at his home in Denham Springs.
He was born January 29, 1943, in Cloutierville, Louisiana, to Felix Andrew Lavespere and Madonna Rachal Lavespere. He was raised there with deep love and devotion by his beloved aunt, Etta Dell...

Trudy Smith

1949 - 2026

Trudy G. Kahn Smith passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of August 2, 2026. After a multi-year, long and tough journey with Alzheimer's, Trudy is now enjoying her best life on the other side, restored to full health and reunited with Ray and many loved ones. Trudy was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi, on...

Martha Myra Furr

1937 - 2026

Martha Myra Johnson Bishop Furr, a mother, a homemaker, and owner and president of Baker Printing Company, passed away peacefully at her home in Baker, La., on Thursday, July 30, 2026. She was 89 years old. Born February 1, 1937, in Edinburg, Miss., Martha was the daughter of Elsie Kate Mooney Johnson and Arthur D....

William Tweedy Jr.

1930 - 2026

Born on Easter Sunday, April 20, 1930, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, William Frank "Bud" Tweedy, Jr., was welcomed by his parents, Bonnie Bell Crum and William Frank Tweedy, Sr. At age 96, he transitioned to heaven on July 17, 2026, at home with his wife by his side. Baton Rouge was home for all but his final few...

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Dr. William Sanders Jr.

1938 - 2026

Dr. William Cuttino Sanders Jr. passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Baton Rouge. He was 87 years old.
Bill was born on September 13, 1938, the firstborn son of Helen Robinson Sanders, later Helen Robinson Dalby, and William C. Sanders Sr. Over the course of his life, he was a son, a...

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Mr. Reginald Ducote Sr.

1952 - 2026

With a heavy heart we announce the death of Reginald (Reggie) James Ducote, of Baker, Louisiana, on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the age of 74.
Reggie was born in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana to Cleo Plauche Ducote and Robert (Bobby) William Ducote, Sr. When he was in grade school, Cleo and Bobby moved their growing...

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Barry Elkins

1946 - 2026

Barry L. Elkins, a resident of Greenwell Springs, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the age of 79. He was surrounded by loved ones and left from their arms to the arms of Jesus Christ. Barry is survived by his wife, Angela; his two daughters, Barrie Hidalgo and Amanda Elkins, and his two sons,...