Obituaries

Jerauld Coleman Boyett ("Jerry"), passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Jerry was born on June 7, 1938, in Pensacola, Florida. He lived in Baton Rouge where he raised his family and retired from Shell Chemical, and moved to Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Jerry enjoyed life to the fullest and was happiest on the water...

Chiquita Shawntell Rogers affectionately known as "Teena" was born on December 01, 1982, to Lois F. Hooper and Charlie J. Earl Jr. in Port Allen, Louisiana. She transitioned to her eternal home on April 14, 2025. She leaves to cherish her memories her children Chantrel Whaley and Shontrel Whaley Jr, and a host of...

McArthur Branch, Sr., age 77 of Clinton, LA departed this life, Sunday, April 13, 2025. Viewing at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 6148 Gilead Rd., Clinton, LA on April 26, 2025, from 9:00 AM until religious service at 11:00 AM. Arrangements entrusted to Richardson Funeral Home, Clinton, LA.

Lillie Mae Langley, 69, "Me-Me", a resident of Zachary, LA, died on Monday, April 21, 2025. There will be a visitation at Charlet Funeral Home, Inc. in Zachary, LA on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm and then on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Tunica Methodist Church in Tunica, LA from 10:00 am until...

Richard McGovern of Central passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 78.
He was retired from Exxon Refinery, an Air Force veteran serving in Vietnam, and a graduate of Central High School.
He is survived by his children Scott McGovern, Chad & Jennifer McGovern, Leigh & Mark Miley, and Alicia & Jarrod Seguin;...

Kyren Pierre "K2" Lacy passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Houston, TX. He was 24, a native and resident of Thibodaux, LA. Visitation on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at David Stopher Gymnasium, 220 NSU Colonel Dr., Thibodaux, LA 70301 from 8:30am to 10:30am followed by Celebration of life at 11:00am. Interment...

Tressler, affectionately known as Tress, was born on September 9, 1965 to the union of Nathaniel and the late Essie Grant Coleman. She was a native and resident of Baker, LA. Tress entered eternal rest on April 10, 2025 at Baton Rouge General Medical Center surrounded by friends and family.

Tress was baptized at an...

Entered into eternal rest on April 18, 2025 at the age of 91. Survived by her daughters; Shirley Quinn, Fay Williams and Mercedes Lewis. Visitation on Friday, April 25, 2025 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Hall's Celebration Center, 9348 Scenic Highway, Baton Rouge, LA Visitation continues on Saturday, April 26, 2025 10:00 am...

Patrick "Pat" Noble Dooley, 72, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on April 18, 2025. Pat was known for his sharp wit, creative spirit, and unforgettable stories—often funny, sometimes edgy, and always delivered with perfect timing.
He was born and raised in Baton Rouge and graduated from Broadmoor High...

William Lee Jefferson, Sr., a life-long resident of Plaquemine, Louisiana, passed away at Ochsner Hospital on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at the age of 82. Public visitation will be held Friday, April 25, 2025 from 5-7:00 p.m. at Hurst Methodist Church, 58225 Court Street, Plaquemine, LA, Rev. Hurice Oubre, Pastor. A...

"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die." Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV)
A homegoing celebration for Leora "Lee" Deanne Smith Jones, 85, will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Lighthouse Missionary Baptist Church (321 Center...

It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Bill Altenloh, a man who embraced life with a spirit of adventure and unbounded enthusiasm. He was a man who enjoyed motorcycling, cigars, opera, and adventure.
Bill was a staunch, outspoken Conservative and willing to have a robust discussion...