Obituaries

Claudia Marie Francis was born on July 27, 1955, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the union of the late Willie Francis and Florida (Richard) Francis. She was the cherished youngest of her siblings, whose bonds remained strong
throughout her life. Claudia's compassionate spirit led her to a calling that would define...

Luther (Johnny) Clyde Boyd passed peacefully surrounded by his family on June 25, 2025. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Celebration of Life at New Home Family Worship Center, 1616 R.C. Blakes Drive, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 10:00 am. Viewing will begin...

Services for Patricia Dumas Dear will be held Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, 9700 Scenic Hwy. A public visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. with religious services beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment: Private. Professional services entrusted to Charles Mackey Funeral Home.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Carlton LeGrange, owner & founder of Carlton's Seafood, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend. Carlton passed away on June 28, 2025, just weeks after celebrating his 66th birthday. A proud Louisianan and lifelong ambassador of Cajun culture,...

Our hearts are heavy with grief over the loss of our beloved son, William James (Bill) Borskey. We take great comfort in knowing he has entered eternal life and is at peace with Jesus.
Born on December 11, 1978, he was a joy and a delight to all that knew him. He graduated from LSU May of 2010. A "computer...

In loving memory of Joanna P. Spring Champagne. Celebrating the life of a lovely, sweet, dignified lady defined by love and family. Joanna passed away at the age of 104 at Lambeth House/St. Anna's, New Orleans, on June 26, 2025.
Born in St. Martinville, Louisiana, she spent her childhood in Lafayette but most of her...

Mickey, J. Brown, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the age of 74.
Mickey was born on February 5, 1951, in Plaquemine, Louisiana, to John and Cecile Brown. He graduated from St. John High School and Spencer-Draughn Business College. Mickey joined the Marines, served for...

Margaret "Jane" Mills Burk, 101, a cherished life-long resident of Zachary, LA, died on Thursday, July 10, 2025. There will be a visitation on Monday, July 14, 2025 at the Plains Presbyterian Church, 22929 Old Scenic Highway in Zachary from 9:00 am until funeral services at 11:00 am, conducted by Rev. Woody Markert,...

Loved Michael Guillory peacefully entered eternal rest on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the age of 67. He was reunited with his late wife, Rhonda Guillory, on her birthday, what a celebration! Visitation will be held at St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church, 3511 LA Hwy 78, Livonia on Monday, July 14, 2025, from 8am...

Mozelle Tonie Coleman entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at St. Joseph's Carpenter House, She was a native and resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Viewing at Nazarene Baptist Church on Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:00 am until Celebration of Life Service at 11:00 am conducted by Rev. Calvin Brooks;...

Mary Madison Elizabeth Smith was born with a full head of hair and a lot of names for a little girl. Her Mimi's name is Mary Beth and her other grandmother's name was Gretchen Elizabeth.
She strove to live by the saying "Do small things with great love." From a young girl onward she loved reading, animals,...

Nolan, age 90, passed away peacefully at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice on July 10, 2025. He was the retired owner of Nolan's Hangout in Maurepas, LA, where he was known for his love of cooking - especially on Thursday nights, preparing meals for customers who became lifelong friends. After retiring, Nolan...