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Johnny Mars Jr

1935 - 2026

Johnny Mars, Jr. departed his earthly life peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at the age of 91 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana surrounded by his loving family.
Johnny was born May 3, 1935, in Woodville, Mississippi. He was the second child born to the late Johnny Mars,...

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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,...

Mary Lou Riker

2026

Mary Lou (Bowman) Riker, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026 at BR General Hospital surrounded by family and friends.
Mary Lou attended Sacred Heart, St. Joseph Academy and Delta Business College before working in the hotel industry at the Capitol House Hotel where she met her husband,...

Bernard Zimlicki

1942 - 2026

Bernard John (Bernie) Zimlicki passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 due to a medical emergency during a vehicular accident. He was 84 years old and lived in Baton Rouge. Though he was born a Yankee in Norwood, MA, he had lived in Baton Rouge for 35 years and grew to love the South.
Bernie was a kind and generous...

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Ozelia Emily Neyland

1952 - 2026

Ozelia Emily Blanco Neyland, lovingly known as "Keetsie" passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2026. She was 74 years old and a resident of Zachary. She was a former employee of PALA Interstate. Keetsie is now peacefully reunited with the absolute love of her life, her husband Jerry. The pair met when Keetsie...

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Nell Thomassie Bercegeay

1936 - 2026

It is With heavy hearts, we celebrate the beautiful life of Nell Marie Thomassie Bercegeay. Nell gained her angel wings on July 22, 2026. A beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother and friend.
She was a woman of unwavering faith whose love for God guided every part of...

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Dale Gray

1934 - 2026

Dale Edward Gray, a resident of Zachary, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. He was 92 years, 2 months, 1 week and 1 day old. He was retired from Georgia Pacific. Visitation will be on Monday, July 27, 2026 at Charlet Funeral Home, Zachary from 6pm until 8pm. Visitation...

Julius Landry

1935 - 2026

Julius Wayne Landry, 90, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. A lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, Julius was a graduate of Dutchtown High School, spent time in the National Guard, and retired after many years as an operator at Ormet in Burnside. He enjoyed gardening,...

Annette Seng

1944 - 2026

Catherine Annette Rhodes Seng died in her sleep on Thursday, June 18, 2026, while residing at St. James Place in Baton Rouge. She was born April 15, 1944, in Mobile, Alabama to William Arthur Rhodes, Sr. and Myrtle Boyd Rhodes. Shortly after the end of WW2 the family moved to Bogalusa, Louisiana.
She is survived...

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Mae Babin

1934 - 2026

Mae Wade Babin, a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and more recently of Sugar Land, Texas, passed away on July 12, 2026, at the age of 91. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. L. Babin, Jr., and her parents, Bob and Laura Wade. She is survived by her sons, Dean (Michelle) Babin and Ricky (Tina)...