The Advocate | Obituaries

Joan Penniman

1934 - 2025

Joan Calder Penniman

Joan Calder Penniman, 91, died December 16, 2025, in Longleaf Memory Care at Christwood Retirement Community in Covington, Louisiana. Joanie lived at Christwood for the past four years where she received exceptional kindness and care. She was preceded in death by her husband, Graham Allen...

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Siri Pizzolato

1955 - 2026

Siri Kilcrease Pizzolato passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the age of 70. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Joey Pizzolato, Sr.; daughter, Cassie Blanchard (Joey); grandchildren, Jake and Max Wyble, Sadie, Clayte, and Collin Blanchard; brother, Steven Kilcrease; and a host of other loving...

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Mrs. Beatrice Powell

1934 - 2026

Beatrice Powell entered into eternal rest at AMG Specialty Hospital on January 5, 2026. She was a 91-year old native of Star Hill, Louisiana and a resident of Baker, Louisiana. Viewing at Greater New Hope Baptist Church on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 9:00 am until Celebration of Life Service at 10:30 am conducted by...

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Joseph Richard, Sr.

1927 - 2026

Joseph B. "JB" Richard, Sr. passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, January 12, 2026, at the age of 98. JB was a retired process operator at Exxon Plastics and was a longtime member of St. Gerard Majella Catholic Church. He was a master craftsman in carving and woodworking; building, carving and...

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Jeanette Richardson

1940 - 2026

Jeanette Ann Richardson, age 85, a lifelong resident of St. Amant, Louisiana, was born on January 11, 1940, and entered eternal rest on January 10, 2026. She was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior and reunited with her beloved husband of 55 years, John Thomas "J.T." Richardson, in time to celebrate her 86th...

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Margaret Rouyea

1943 - 2026

Margaret "Bobbie Jane" Blanchard Rouyea passed away on January 12, 2026, at the age of 82. She was a devoted member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, where she was active in the Catholic Daughters and had a special love for the church's food pantry ministry. She dedicated many years of service working for the State of...

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Ms Annie Serf

1947 - 2026

Ms. Annie Lee Serf transitioned peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, January 11, 2026 in Rosedale, LA. Annie Serf age 78, a resident of Rosedale, LA and native of Red Cross, LA. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m at A. Wesley Funeral Home, 10810 Ventress Drive,...

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David TeesDavid Glass Tees

1944 - 2026

David Glass Tees, a visionary leader in the energy industry and a devoted advocate for engineering education, passed away on January 2, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on July 22, 1944, in Houston, Texas, to Griffith and Henrietta Tees, David earned both his bachelor's (1966) and master's degrees (1973) in engineering...

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Zelda Thomas

1961 - 2026

Zelda Maria Thomas a resident of Zachary, LA passed away January 11, 2026 at age 64. She was born on August 12, 1961 in Baton Rouge, LA to the late Rev. C.P. and Deloris Coleman.

She was a 1979 graduate of Baker High School, where she excelled academically and built lifelong friendships. Later she joined the...

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Marie Vutera

1936 - 2026

Marie Colona Vutera, age 89, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 12, 2026, at Jefferson Place Nursing Home, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on December 8, 1936, in Hammond, Marie lived a life defined by devotion to her family, her faith, and the people she loved so deeply....

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James Worrell

1940 - 2026

James David Worrell died in Raleigh on January 12th, 2026. The son of Ruby Louise Garrison and Jones Danforth Worrell, he was born September 8, 1940, in Stillwater, OK.

Jim grew up in Oklahoma, Indiana, Illinois, Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana, where he graduated from Hahnville High in 1958. A member of Acacia...

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John Yarbrough Jr.

1945 - 2026

John "Johnny" "JY" Owen Yarbrough, Jr., a native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the age of 80. He was a graduate of Istrouma High School and Louisiana State University. He worked and retired from Gulf States Utilities/Entergy. He also retired from the East...

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