Obituaries

Emily Ann Bell Abraham, born on September 23, 1932, in Starkville, Mississippi, to Mayme Loyd and Charles Percival Bell, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, surrounded by her loving family.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George "Buddy" Richard Abraham, her...

Juanita Wester Achee passed away Friday May 16th, 2025 at the age of 85. She was born in Franklin LA to Alton and Rose Wester (Pourciau). Juanita moved to Baton Rouge as a young girl then resided in Port Allen. In high school she met the man she made a life with, Louis August Achee III. They married in 1959 and had...

Verdi Adam passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. Verdi was very kind and loved his family and friends more than anything. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Ugur Adam; his daughter, Suna Adam (Ben Fontenot); and his grandchildren, Kent Knaus (Shay Westman), Erol Knaus...

Judy Darlene Elliott Adams, born November 4, 1941, in Lake Charles, LA, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026 at 7:11 am in Las Vegas, NV with her son and daughter-in-law by her side.
Judy graduated from Sulphur High in 1959 and went on to earn an Education degree from McNeese and graduate degrees from LSU-BR....

Evelyn Louise "Jessie" Addison departed this life on December 12, 2025, at her residence, at the age of 90. She was the beloved daughter of the late Percy and Creola Atkins Johnson. She leaves to cherish her loving memory her children: Bobby Johnson, Terry Foster, Alice Ayro, Betty (Lawrence) Rodgers, Jewell, Trace,...

Krishna Agnihotri, beloved matriarch, passed away on February 8 at the age of 89. Krishna was the eldest daughter of Pt. Har Bhagwan and Lajwanti Devi Moudgil. Her father was a charismatic lawyer and her mother was an excellent cook who could whip up a meal for 50 on a moment's notice. Krishna and Bhishma (B.K.)...

Cheryl Denison Ainsworth, age 69, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, with her family by her side.
Cheryl dedicated over 30 years of her life to teaching at Jefferson Baptist Church's MDO, was a member of Camp Moore UDC, and was an avid crafter.
Cheryl is survived by her husband of over 50 years, Byron Clay...

Barbara Sue Dietrich Laird Albarez, 85, passed away on December 7, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Cary John Albarez; daughters, Stephanie Laird Walker (Robert M.), Sue Laird Ollar, and Lea Ann Laird Taylor (John); step-sons, Randy Albarez (Stephanie) and Mark Albarez...

James R. Alex Jr., age 84, a native of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away March 27, 2026. He was born November 27, 1941, to the late James Alex Sr. and Leola Levingston.
He is survived by his wife, Sherlyn Alex; children, Tenoa (Daphne) Alex, Nichol Rowley of Zachary, LA and Sharon Alex of Desoto TX.
Funeral services...

With heavy hearts, the family of Nell J. Boyett Alexander announces her passing into eternal rest on Friday, August 29th, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on August 1st, 1933, Nell's life was a radiant gift of love, kindness, and grace. Nell was first married to Earl Ray Boyett, with whom she began her journey of family...

Allyce Trapp Alexander, 31, of Baton Rouge passed away peacefully the morning of Sept. 27, 2025, surrounded by the family she loved so much. She had spent the last month of her life hosting friends whenever she could. As she smiled and talked to them, she gave them comfort even though they had come to do that for...