Obituaries

Johnnie Lee Barnes (December 28, 1950 - April 25, 2026) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to the late John Bernard Barnes and Corrine Smith Washington. Johnnie honorably served in the United States Marine Corps during Vietnam as an infantry machine gunner, earning multiple medals. Upon return from his Marine Corps Service...

Bruce Robert Bellingham, 67, a resident of Jackson, LA, died on Sunday, May 3, 2026. He worked for Exxon Mobil for over 38 years. In his retirement his passion was being a Gideon. There will be a visitation at the First Baptist Church of Zachary on Thursday, May 14, 2026 from 2:00 pm until memorial services at 5:00...

Shirley Marie McMillion Harris Blades passed away on April 30, 2026. She was born on October 4, 1936, to Harley and Johnie McMillion and was a resident of Zachary, Louisiana. She is survived by her two sons, Fred Harris and companion, Ann Johnson, Jerry Harris and wife, DeDe, along with numerous grandchildren and...

Beverly Junot Boudreaux, a longtime resident of Plaquemine and native of Houma, LA went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 7, 2026. She was 97 years old. Beverly is survived by a loving and devoted son, Glyn Boudreaux; grandson, Justin Boudreaux; a very special nephew, Michael Orcino and wife Becky; great nieces...

"For we live by faith, not by sight. We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. So, we make it our goal to please Him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it." - 2 Corinthians 5:7-9. Rose entered her heavenly home on Monday, May 4, 2026, after passing...

William "Bill" Russell Gregg, Jr., 78, passed away peacefully at home in Baton Rouge surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 10, 2026. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marcia Brown Gregg; as well as his daughter Melissa Gregg Blake; son Jared Russell Gregg; grandson Benjamin Gregg Blake; and granddaughter...