The Advocate | Obituaries

Joan Broussard

Joan Elizabeth Bradley Broussard died July 4, 2026 in her home at the age of 91. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to James Daniel and Elizabeth C. Thistle Bradley. She is preceded in death by her two loving sisters, Elizabeth (Betsy) Devine and Lynne Bradley.
Joan is survived by her loving husband of 66...

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Barbara Cheek

1937 - 2026

Barbara Cheek,a beloved wife,mother,grandmother, great-grandmother,and friend,passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2026, at the age of 89.
A native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Barbara lived a life defined by compassion and generosity. She graduated from Baton Rouge High School and Louisiana State University. She...

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Janice Criss

2026

Janice Marie Criss (Trail) passed away peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2026, at the age of 77. She was a 1965 graduate of Capitol High School. She studied Early Childhood Development at Southern University in Shreveport, Louisiana.
She is survived by Rodney Criss (Son), grandchildren: Rodney Johnson, Rodneka...

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Ellen Davidson

1955 - 2026

Ellen M. Davidson, a faith-filled, courageous, and loving Christian, was born on November 28, 1955, in Baton Rouge and passed away in Baton Rouge on July 3, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of devotion, strength, and kindness that touched everyone who knew her. Viewing will begin at 9 a.m. at MJR Friendly Service...

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Eddie Jones

1933 - 2026

Eddie Marshall Jones, a native of Liberty, Ms. and resident of Baton Rouge, La. passed away Saturday July 4, 2026 at his residence.
Mr. Eddie was 92, born October 12, 1933 in Liberty, Ms. to Edgar Earl Jones and Essie Mae Causey Jones. He was a proud Army veteran and a retiree of Gulf States Utilities. He was...

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Brenda King

1941 - 2026

Brenda King passed away July 8, 2026. Arrangements pending with to Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, LA.

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Elisabeth Spanhoff

1945 - 2026

Elisabeth de Rijk Spanhoff left this life peacefully on Friday June 26th 2026, she was 81 years old. Elisabeth was born on May 10,1945 in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Maria Gimbergh de Rijk and Fredrikus Jacobus de Rijk. Her fondest memories of the first years in Amsterdam were exploring the city around her family...

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