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...

Neva Cole Morein, loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great- Grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025. She was born to Estine Cole and Virgie Wyble on February 24, 1950, in Ville Platte, Louisiana.
She loved the holidays, preparing the food and decorations, having her family come together and enjoy a meal...

Adeline Dianna Frost Underhill died peacefully on July 4, 2025 at the age of 83 after a brief illness. A South Louisianan through and through, Dianna was born in New Orleans, spent her formative years in Baton Rouge and Crowley, raised a family in Eunice, and returned to Baton Rouge to start a new chapter with her...

Carl Wesley Lott, Sr. passed away on July 1, 2025 in White Castle La., at the age of 72. Visitation will be held at St. John the Baptist in Dorseyville, La on Thursday, July 10th at 9:00 am followed by Funeral Service at 10:00 am. Interment will take place at Port Hudson National Cemetery at 20978 Port Hickey Rd.,...

Lecery C. Jackson was born to the union of Eula Hawkins Jackson & the late Lecery Jackson Sr. He was a native of Port Allen, Louisiana. He departed this life on July 06, 2025. Visitation will be held Monday, July 14, 2025, at 9 a.m., followed by a celebration of Life Service at 11 a.m. Hall Davis & Son, 1160...

Barbara Rills Gerace passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the age of 89. She was a retired office manager from Iberville Parish Natural Gas; was a resident and native of Plaquemine, LA. Visitation will be held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church,...

Joy Haydel Wagener passed away on July 9, 2025 at the age of 89. She was employed by the Catholic School System for 36 years having served as either teacher or Principal at St. Catherine of Siena (Metairie), St. Thomas More (Baton Rouge), St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (Kenner), St. Jude the Apostle (Baton Rouge), and St....

Robert Van Kerkhove, 81, died Sunday, June 22, 2025 at OLOL in Baton Rouge. On Saturday July 12, visitation will begin at 11 AM with service at 12 Noon at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 15615 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge 70817.
Arrangements with Church Funeral Services, Baton Rouge.

It is with profound sorrow and solemn reverence that we announce the passing of Mr. Leroy Forrest, who departed this earthly life on the 27th of June, in the year of our Lord 2025, at the distinguished age of 83. A public viewing shall be held in her honor on Saturday, the 12th of July, commencing at 8:00 AM at...

Theresa Guidry Himel, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the age of 69. Resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Theresa was born on August 30, 1955, in Lutcher, Louisiana, daughter of the late Eugene and Irene Simon Guidry Jr. She graduated from Nicholls State...

Barbara "Bobbie" Jean Delaune, 87 years old, beloved Mother, Spouse, and Daughter, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on December 5, 1937, born to Melanie and Clay Jarreau, in Baton Rouge, LA. She was a member of St....

Marilyn Landry Mabile, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 4, 2025, at The Crossing in Baton Rouge. She was 89. She was a resident of Port Allen and a native of Plaquemine. Marilyn was a homemaker. Visitation will be at Wilbert Funeral Home in Port Allen on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 9 a.m. until Rite of Christian...

Gregory Anthony Patin "Teacake" was born August 25, 1956. He was a native of Port Allen, Louisiana. He departed this life on June 26, 2025. Teacake leaves many memories for his family to cherish.

A funeral Mass will be held for former West Feliciana Parish president Kevin Couhig Monday, July 14 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in St. Francisville. Visitation begins at Catholic Hall at 9 a.m. Burial in the Catholic Cemetery will follow the service. Rob and Missy Couhig will host a...

Carl Prentiss Grayson, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025. He is survived by his mother, brother, daughter, and his fiancée. Visitation will be at Restoration Christian Center, 2018 Main Street, Baker, LA 70714, on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until religious services...

Kay Waggenspack Smith passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025, surrounded by her children after a courageous battle with leukemia. Kay was born on September 15, 1948, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the only child to Irma and Claude Waggenspack. Kay was preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Donald Russell...

Charles Ernest Edwards, Jr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and proud Marine, passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease.
Born on December 10, 1949 in Gainesville, TX, Charles lived a life defined by strength, determination, and love. A Vietnam War...

Lainey Anne Landry departed this world to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, July 4, 2025. The memory of Lainey continues to encourage and light the hearts of all who knew her. Lainey was a dynamic nine-year-old, born March 30, 2016. She was the proud daughter of her loving parents Natalie and Ben Landry,...

Louise Carruth Saynes, 92 years old, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on September 3, 1932, born to Threase and Feranand Fontenot, in Ville Platte, LA. Louise always enjoyed spending time with her family and was a...

Sarah McNeil Brown was born on October 11, 1950, to the late Elijah Saul Sr. & Sarah Battle in Vidalia, Louisiana. She was blessed to live for 74 years & will live forever in our hearts. She was one of 12 siblings. Sarah was preceded in death by her adopted parents, Ella & Spenser Nettles, birth parents, her...

Rodney Plauche passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was 76 years old. He was born on January 6, 1949, in Cottonport, Louisiana to Reeves Plauche and Mamie Dee Guillory Plauche. His father was a longtime Scoutmaster, this was a driving factor in Rodney's time in Boy Scouts, where he...

Randy Philip Mayer passed away on July 4, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the age of 62. He was born on April 16, 1963, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Randy is survived by his mother, Jeanette Mayer, two brothers, Kevin Mayer (Brenda), and Doug Mayer (Lanya). He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews; Jason...

A native of Baton Rouge, born on August 4, 1953, Susan passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Our Lady of the Lake hospital. She was 71, a beloved daughter, sister and friend to many. A hard-working accounting professional for the first part of her life, she then had to face the challenges and pitfalls that come...

Geraldine Calvin Chapman was born on September 16, 1942, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Charles A. Calvin, Sr. and Martha Hardesty Calvin. She was a dedicated educator for 25 years, touching the lives of many young people in New Iberia, St. Martin and Pointe Coupee parishes. In August of 1966, she married Emmit S....

Donna Staples Vetter (Tutta), a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, at the age of 82, comfortable and secure in the home she built and loved. Born on June 11, 1943, Tutta was a proud graduate of St. Joseph's Academy and Louisiana State University, both institutions...

Juanita Wilson transitioned to her eternal rest on Monday, June 30, 2025 at the age of 90 in Baton Rouge, LA. She was born on November 27, 1934 to the late Bertha Murphy and Henry Wilson in St. Francisville, LA.
She is survived by her daughters, Bertha Joseph, Mary Hubbard, Clarissa Wilson, Roslyn Daniel; sons,...

Robert Paul Brunet, age 78, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025. He shared 59 wonderful years of marriage with his wife, Lydia Tidwell Brunet. Together they raised two daughters, Kristi Brunet Shuckrow (Gordon) and Nicole Brunet Cureton (Robert). He was a loving and proud Poppa to Alli Nicole Wesley (Damian),...

Bertha Mae Freeman, 86, of Baton Rouge, LA, died peacefully at her home on June 30, 2025. Bertha was a person who knew no stranger and was Big Mama to all. She was known for her warm sense of humor and her beautiful smile. Bertha was born in Helena, AR on February 3, 1939, to Birdann Shaw and Lexie Prescott (both...

Dr. Erat S. Joseph was born on August 16, 1936, a husband, father, grandfather and professor emeritus found his eternal peace on Saturday, July 5, 2025, with his children by his side. He was married for nearly 60 years to his beloved wife, Mary, who passed away in 2019. He devoted much time taking care of Mary in...

Samuel James "BoBo" Costley entered into eternal rest at Heritage Manor on June 23, 2025. He was a 76-year old native of "Dixie" Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Viewing at LIttle Rock Baptist Church on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 8:00 am until Celebration of Life Service at 11:00 am conducted by Pastor Samuel Pierre;...

Dwight Anthony Depland passed on to everlasting life on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the age of 65. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and resided in New Orleans until relocating in Baton Rouge in 2005. He was the son of the late Hubert "Bobby" Depland and Emma Rose Mathis Depland, grandson of the late Louis...

Services for Willie L. Williams will be held Saturday July 5, 2025 at New Light Missionary Baptist Church, 650 Blount Rd. 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.

Sharon Waguespack Doucet, a resident of Paulina, LA passed away on Sunday, June 29,2025 at the age of 70. Sharon was the second child and first girl of ten children by the late Claude J. Waguespack, Sr. and Gertrude L. Bourgeois Waguespack. She is survived by her spouse Wendell Doucet and children Neil A. Duhe,...

Dianne Harvery McKinney, 70, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael K. McKinney, Sr. She leaves to cherish her memory, her children: Leo Michael (DeLacey) McKinney and Michael K. (Angel) McKinney, Jr. Visitation...

For I am ready to be offered,and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept my faith."
II Timothy 4:6-7.

Howard John Oubre Jr, born on July 3, 1936, a proud veteran of the United States Army, Paratrooper division and former Plaquemine City Councilman,...

Lisa took her savoir hand Wednesday July 2, 2025 at Oshner medical center where she was surrounded by her husband, kids and grandkids.
Services will be at Gloryland Baptist Church

Address: 6745 Greenwell Springs Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

Tuesday July 8, 2025
Viewing 8am to 10am,
Services start at 10am.


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James Lester LaCour was born in Ventress, Louisiana to the late Benjamin and Viola LaCour. He was baptized on February 18, 1933 and was dedicated to his Catholic faith until he was called home. He married the love of his life Odett Theresa LaCour on April 12, 1956 and to this union eight children were born. On June...

Kevin Hearsey Couhig died at his vacation home in Cashiers, NC, July 1, 2025. He was 73.
Couhig is best remembered as a great storyteller, an okay duck hunter, a brilliant businessman and as a peerless father, husband, brother and friend.
Couhig lived a life of remarkable accomplishment and service, both in his...

Jerry Lynn Richard, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 in Denham Springs, LA at the age of 57. He was a native of St. Francisville and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Jerry was born on September 28, 1967 to Ethel Williams Richard and the late Joe Richard.
He is survived by his loving wife, Glenda Williams...

Deanna T. Beasley passed from this life on Monday, June 30, 2025 surrounded by her family. Services will be held at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 11000 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA on Monday, July 7, 2025. Visitation at 9:00 am-11:00 am. Eulogy to be given by Rev. Jarrod Lamberth and Bro. Brian Robb. Burial at Buhler...

Mercedes Eve Borne Daigle of Baton Rouge died on June 30, 2025 at the age of 97.
Mercedes was born into a large family to parents Noelie and Jules Borne residing in Assumption Parish during her childhood. With many brothers and sisters, she was a survivor, living beyond the death of her husband, siblings, numerous...

Brenda Ann Lanieu "BumbleBee, 63 of Plaquemine La, passed away peacefully on Saturday June 28, 2025.She was born in Baton Rouge La to the late Ernest and Shirley Lewis. Brenda was apart of Plaquemine High's Class of 81.
Brenda was known for her kind, heart , infectious laugh, and willingness to always give. She was...

Lora "Bunny" Cross Ferris was an exceptional mother, wife, and friend, a gentle lady whose life was defined by her gracious heart, her warm demeanor, her endless kindness, and her selfless devotion to her family and her faith.

The youngest of three, Bunny was born to Dr. Albion and Lora Maye Cross on November 20,...

Carl Hartwell Edward (Mike) Wilson, Jr. passed away from heart failure at age 86 on June 11, 2025 in Denham Springs, Louisiana.
Mike was born on October 20, 1938 in Baton Rouge to Carl Wilson and Pearl LeBoeuf. He was their youngest and last surviving child. He graduated from Baton Rouge High School and worked as a...

"Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest" Matthew 11:28.
Howard was born into a sharecropper family in Church Point, Louisiana on September 1 0, 1946 and passed away on June 29, 2025. He graduated from Church Point High School and from the University of Southwestern Louisiana (Now...

On Wednesday evening, June 25, 2025, at 6:13 p.m., an angel of God, appeared and whispered into the ear of our beloved, Gerald Lloyd Brumfield Sr, and called him home. Gerald was born into the union of the late, Jackie Brumfield Sr. and Naomi Josephine Jones, on May 21, 1963. He was affectionately known as Geroid....

Minnie “Lee” Miller Blanchard passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, at the age of 93. She was born on February 15, 1932, in Denham Springs, Louisiana, to Wallace and Annie Miller. Lee attended Southeastern Louisiana University before beginning her career as an accountant for the Department...

Mayor James Marion "Jimmy" Norsworthy, III, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and community leader, passed away peacefully at his home on June 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 75 years old. Born on May 7, 1950, to James Marion "Hick" Norsworthy, Jr. and Aline Travis Norsworthy, Jimmy...

Melvin Louis Guichet died peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Hospice of Baton Rouge, Butterfly Unit.He was 88 years old.Melvin was born and raised in Baton Rouge and graduated from Istrouma High School.He attended LSU, then served in the United States Air Force.Melvin retired from Exxon Mobil where he was a...

Michael Paul Burroughs, a proud U.S. Army Veteran and lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Ochsner Medical Center in Baton Rouge. He was 79 years old. Born on September 23, 1945, Michael lived a life rooted in love for family, service to country, and appreciation...