Obituaries

A native and lifelong resident of Grosse Tete, he entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the age of 85. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at New Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 76625 Garner Ln., Grosse Tete, LA 70740. Interment will follow in the church...

Deborah "Debbie" Hidalgo Vidrine, 74, a native of Thibodeaux, LA, and a resident of New Roads, LA, passed away on November 15, 2025. Debbie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Stephen C. Vidrine, and her parents, Arthur Hidalgo and Esther Morvant. She is survived by her daughters, Michelle (Brent) Munson...

Albin "Major" Hebert peacefully passed away in his sleep on November 17, 2025. He was born in New Roads, LA where he lived most of his life. He spent his final 11 years in New Orleans, LA. Major was a beloved brother, husband, father and friend. He joined the United States Air Force and became a pilot before...

James Michell Bernhard, Jr., affectionately known as "Jim," passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the age of 71. Widely recognized as one of Louisiana's most influential business leaders, he built and guided companies that transformed industries and strengthened communities. Above all else, Jim was most proud...

Carolyn Dranguet Broussard passed away in her home on November 13, 2025, at the age of 83. She was born on October 14, 1942, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Carolyn was the beloved daughter of Mary Alice Templet of Baton Rouge and Charles Alvin Dranguet, Sr. of Natchitoches, Louisiana, both of whom preceded her in death....

Greatly loved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother and uncle, John "Johnny" Steven Albano passed away on 11/12/2025 at the age of 85. He was born in New Orleans and grew up in the Gentilly area. He spent much of his childhood enjoying City Park, which was close to his home. He graduated...

Native & resident of Fordoche, La passed away November 15, 2025 at the age of 80. Visitation service Thursday November 20, 2025 at A. Wesley's Faith Center 152 Hwy 30350 Morganza, La from 4pm to 8pm. Religious services Friday November 21, 2025 at St. Ann Catholic Church located 182 Church St. Morganza, La 70759....

A resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Cooky passed away peacefully at home on November 15, 2025. She was 82 and a native of Gibsland, Louisiana. Born on December 12, 1942, she was a graduate of Gibsland High School and LSU. Cooky was preceded in death by parents, Colton Pennington Shaffer and Mary Frances...

Lisa Beck White, 69, of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on November 16, 2025. She was born in Litchfield, Illinois, and grew up in Springfield, "Missour-uh," as she always fondly pronounced it, and later in Mansfield, Louisiana.
Lisa is survived by her loving husband, Colonel Bryan White; her son, Joseph "Joey" Beck,...

Margaret Evelyn Tullier Berthelot lived and loved abundantly. She passed away peacefully at her home on her beloved husbands birthday, Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the age of 96. Margaret was a native of Plaquemine and lived in Addis, Louisiana for over 50 years. She was a founding member of the Ladies Auxiliary...

Alice S. Leonard a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the age of 80. Visitation will be held Saturday, November 22, 2025, 9AM until religious services at 11AM. Greater St. James Baptist Church 1919 Arizona St. Baton Rouge, LA., Pastor Levi Wright Jr. Interment will take place at...