Obituaries

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...

Baton Rouge, LA - Anita Keating McAdams passed away on December 1, 2025 at the age of 83. She was born on October 8, 1942 in Covington, LA and graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University. She spent the majority of her career as the Dietitian at Zachary High School, where she retired from. Anita loved the...

Ellis McGinnis III passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Ochsner Medical Complex in Plaquemine, Louisiana. Ellis is survived by his wife of 38 years, Joyce McGinnis; son Padraic McGinnis of Texas; daughter Joyce Wheeler of Louisiana; two brothers, Gregory McGinnis (Toneya) of California and Shedrick...

Brenda Lynn Merchant, 46, of Denham Springs, Louisiana, passed away on December 2, 2025. Born on February 4, 1979, Brenda lived her life with an honesty and authenticity that was all her own. She saw the best in others and had an uncanny knack to make others feel valued and understood by giving of herself and...

Norma R. Mitchell, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the age of 94. She was a stay-at-home wife and mother and enjoyed going to the casino, playing Mexican Train, going on family camping trips, and loved holiday tree decorating. She was a member of the Red Hats and...

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,...