Obituaries

Benjamin "Ben" Beshears, Sr., entered into eternal rest at his residence in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on November 27, 2025 at the age of 87-years old. He was a Master Carpenter and a gifted drummer and gospel singer. A viewing will be held at Promise Land Baptist Church, Pastor Perry Wright on Friday, December 12, 2025...

Walter Hardy Bozant entered this world on the eve of The Great Depression on March 17, 1929 and passed on to Heaven on December 2, 2025. He became the "man of the house" as a young boy raised by his mother, grandmother, two aunts and an older sister who have all gone before him to eternity. He grew up in a Baton...

Samuel Foster Brooks, 63, passed away November 21, 2025. Sam was born in New Iberia, La. He lived most of his life in Washington, DC, and returned to Baton Rouge in 2024. Sam graduated from Baton Rouge Magnet High School in 1980 as salutatorian of his class. From there, he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from...

The universally characterized, force of nature, Valeria Jean Butler, affectionately and respectfully called "Miss Jean" by many, passed away to her well-deserved heavenly rest on Sunday, November 23rd at 10:31 PM. It was a just reward for a consequential life dedicated to excellence in service as a way of...

Joseph Bradley 'Joey' Castille (47) was born on April 16, 1978, and died on November 30, 2025. He was a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Joey was a graduate of Baton Rouge Catholic High School, Millsaps College and the LSU School of Law.

Joey was sensitive, inquisitive and curious, and above all...

Carolyn Ann Falcon Daigle a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend passed away peacefully on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the age of 83. She was a resident of Plaquemine and a native of White Castle, LA. Visitation will be held at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine on Monday, December...

"A woman of dignity knows that her worth is not defined by society's standards, but by her own strength and character."
Jackolyn W. Durrett, a beloved and kind-hearted soul, passed away on November 22, 2025, at the age of 88. She was a long-time resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and was known for her faithful...

On November 29, 2025, a Christian soldier, Husband, Dad, Pawpaw, Great Pawpaw and Brother went to be with Jesus surrounded by his family. Tommy Ensminger met the world each morning and accepted the challenge to overcome. Dad loved my mom. She was the only person he completely trusted to take care of him. His...

Our Sweet Debbie Lynn Forbes passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025. She was 62 years old.
Visitation will be at Feliciana Baptist Church in Clinton on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 from 9am until service at 11am. A private family burial will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Baker. She is survived by her...

Evelyn Rita Hymel Gautreaux was born in White Castle, LA, on May 21, 1929, and passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the age of 96. She was a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Evelyn was a farm girl that grew up on the river road in White Castle. She was surrounded by loving parents and siblings. She...

Janette Nelson Greene passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at the age of 86. She was born April 5, 1939, in Foules, Louisiana to Leo Ithaniel Nelson and Mary Daisy Egloff Nelson. Janette graduated from Sicily Island High School in 1957. She met the love of her life, Albert S. Greene, Jr. and together they...

A native of Natchez Ms. a resident of Baton Rouge La a U S Army Veteran and a retired pipe fitter. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.Services will be held Monday 12-8-2025 at 11 am viewing will be at 9-11 am at SAINTSVILLE COGIC 8930 Plank Rd Baton Rouge La .70811

It is with great sadness that we let you know my mother passed away today, November 28, 2025. Judith "Judy" Elaine Juban Hettinger was born August 26, 1943, and lived to be 82 years old. She spent years as a clerk at the ABC dry cleaners in Baton Rouge, then became part owner after her father died. After she sold...

Jennifer Palmer Ingram passed away peacefully at Francois Bend Senior Living in Gonzales, LA, on November 24, 2025, to meet her Savior and Lord and be reunited with loved ones in her heavenly home. Born December 22, 1950, Jen was a native of Bogalusa, LA. In 1972 Jen received her B.A. in government, history, and...

Julius Patrick Langlinais was born and raised in New Iberia, Louisiana, and settled down in Baton Rouge. Julius passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, of a pulmonary embolism.
He went to New Iberia Senior High (NISH), USL, and graduated from LSU with a PhD in Physics. Julius worked in the oil industry with...

Gloria Dean Jones Marcell, a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025 at the age of 87. She was a resident of Geismar, LA. She was married to Rev. John Marcell and the mother of Joan, Vinnie, Jerome and Glen. Farewell services will be held at the First Pilgrim...

McGehee III, Charles G.
A native of Baton Rouge and resident of Lettsworth, he passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025 at 5:55 am Pointe Coupee General Hospital at the age of 76. He was a retired Farmer and Manager of Pointe Coupee Elevator. He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Charlotte Cenac McGehee; sons,...

Official Obituary: Mark "Marcus" Allen Mckenzie Jr.

​Mark Allen Mckenzie Jr. (known by his loved ones as Marcus), a loving, devoted fiancé and loyal friend, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 18th, 2025. ​He was born on August 9th, 1983, and passed away on November 18th, 2025, at the...

Linda Gail Michel passed away at her residence in Gonzales on December 1, 2025, at the age of 76.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Melvin Joseph "PoBoy" Michel, sons, Lyle J. Michel (Stephanie) and Rick C. Michel (Claire), grandchildren, Emily (Billie) Michel, Erin Michel, Austin Michel, Alissa Michel,...

Janice Kahler Parrino, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Denham Springs on November 29, 2025. She was a native of Chadwick, Illinois, and a resident of Denham Springs. She was a retired supervisor for the Louisiana Department of Revenue. Janice...

A lifelong resident of Prairieville, Louisiana, Victor Joseph Poirrier, Jr. passed away on November 28, 2025. He was born on February 26, 1939, to Stella Jumonville Poirrier and Victor Poirrier.
Vic proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a dedicated 50-year Freemason with the New River Grand Lodge. He...

Barney Byron Pruitt, Jr., 75, a resident of Central, Louisiana, passed away at his home surrounded by family on December 3, 2025. 5Byron was born on November 17, 1950, son of the late Barney B. and Esther M. Pruitt. After graduating from Central High School, Byron attended Southeastern Louisiana University on a...

Patsy Dixie Meliet Robert.
Patsy was born October 28, 1932 in New Orleans, and on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at the age of 93 passed into the loving arms of her Savior Jesus Christ.
A devoted Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother, she leaves to cherish her memory to her three children, Deirdre Cucinello,...

Margaret Mary Sigur, age 64, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, after courageously facing Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease for more than seven years.
Born on May 19, 1961, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Margaret was the beloved daughter of the late Louis Earl Sigur, Jr. and Alicia Chisholm Sigur.

She graduated...

Clarence "Bubba" Thomas, Jr. departed this life on Monday, December 1, 2025. He was 87, a native and resident of Labadieville, LA. Visitation on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church from 9:00am to religious services at 11:00am. Interment in the church cemetery. Arrangements by Williams...

Donald Ray Trusclair, Sr., age 74, transitioned into eternal rest on Saturday, November 29, 2025. A native of Maringouin, LA, and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, Donald accepted Jesus Christ at an early age and was a devoted member of St. Peter United Methodist Church. He was educated in the Iberville Parish School...

Donald "Deedle" James Vicknair, Sr, a native and resident of Greenwell Springs, LA, passed away at OLOL at the age of 86. He worked in maintenance and cabinet maker before becoming the "Paw Paw" in working maintenance at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and School. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking, and spending...

On November 25, 2025 Sandy went home to be with our Lord. She passed away at her home in Rosedale, Louisiana surrounded by her loving family. She was a cherished wife, mother, sister, and friend.

Sandy was born on July 31, 1952 in Chicago Illinois. Sandy married Joseph C. Rogillio Jr. on September 15, 1973 in Baton...

Mark Steven White passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at the age of 71. He was born May 20, 1954, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the only son of Harry Hardy White and Emma Melancon White. A graduate of Istrouma High School, Mark entered law enforcement at 18. He retired after 30 years of dedicated service to...

Sandra W. "Sandy" Wills, age 80, passed away peacefully after a life filled with love on December 2, 2025. She was born on August 24, 1945, in Pineville, Louisiana, and was a proud graduate of Pineville High School.
Sandy was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose joy came from the family she...