Obituaries

Myrtle W. "Sister" Albert entered into eternal rest at her residence in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on April 9, 2025. She was a 72-year old native of Fort Adams, Mississippi. Viewing Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church Life Center, 9700 Scenic Hwy., Baton Rouge on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 9:00 am until Celebration of Life...

Karen "Diane" Stewart Alexander, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother departed from her earthly home on April 6, 2025 at the age of 75.
She is survived by her daughter Lindsey Alexander Falcon (Jody Falcon); son Jamie Alexander; grandchildren, Haleigh Hunt (William), Davin Alexander, Olivia Carter (Christian),...

Funeral services for Samuel Allen will be held Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Word of Faith CC, 8844 Greenwell Springs Rd. A public visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with religious services beginning at 11:00 a.m. Interment: Azalee Rest Cemetery, 4160 Mchugh Rd., Zachary, La. 70791. Professional...

It is with great love and sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Sidney James Allison, who left us on the evening of March 27, 2025. Born on February 7, 1937, he was raised in Zachary, Louisiana by his parents, James and Mae Nell Allison. Sidney's life was filled with kindness, patience, and much love...

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...

Entered into eternal rest on April 13, 2025. Survived by his parents, Kem (Blue) Anderson and Donna Evans Bryant; brothers Christopher Anderson and Brent Black; grandparents, Freddie G. Anderson, Sr., Addis, LA and Daryl M. Anderson, Port Allen, LA. Visitation Friday, April 25, 2025, Hall Davis and Son of Port...

Dr. Willie Clifford "Doc" Armstrong entered into eternal rest at The Lodge at Lane on April 1, 2025. He was an 89-year old native of Montgomery, Alabama; a resident of Baker, Louisiana; and retired Director of Academic Services and Testing and Professor of Education at Southern University and A&M College. Viewing at...

Elo, a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, grandmother and mother-in-law; passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Hospital at the age of 84. She was a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Sinaloa, Mexico. Visitation will be at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida...

Calvin Francis Balencie, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025.
Calvin was born in New Orleans, LA, on April 7, 1936. He graduated from Francis T. Nicholls High School in 1954 and married JoAnn Thomas in 1956. Calvin worked as a salesman for Woodward, Wight & Co., Ltd., and later,...

Pauline Yuhasz Bartus, a beloved member of the Albany community, transitioned to the afterlife on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the age of 99, surrounded by her cherished family at her daughter's home. Born on March 10, 1926, in Cleveland, Ohio, Pauline was the daughter of Paul and Elizabeth Yuhasz. Upon...

Charles "Jim" Becnel, 85, a native of Franklin, LA and a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, LA, died on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 in New Orleans. He is survived by his brother, Glenn A. Becnel (wife Kathryn), of Harahan and three nephews, Charles (wife Kate), Jeffrey and David (wife Priscilla). He is also survived...

Charles "Jim" Becnel, 85, a native of Franklin, LA and a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, LA, died on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 in New Orleans. He is survived by his brother, Glenn A. Becnel (wife Kathryn), of Harahan and three nephews, Charles (wife Kate), Jeffrey and David (wife Priscilla). He is also survived...