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Dr. Malton Bullock Jr.

Dr. Joe Bullock, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully in Austin, Texas surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 79.

A native of Moss Point, Mississippi, Joe was a graduate of Moss Point High School where he excelled in sports. He earned his undergraduate degree from...

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Cenas Jones Jr

1941 - 2026

Cenas Jones, Jr. was born September 8, 1941. On January 29, 2026, he entered eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center. Cenas graduated from Cohn High School in 1961. He attended Southern University and in 1964 he served in the Army . Cenas also had a distinguished career at ExxonMobil.

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Paw Paw Buddy Paw Paw Buddy Elliot Taylor

Josh Taylor Jr.

1928 - 2026

Josh E. Taylor, Jr., affectionately known as "Buddy," age 97, a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, LA, went to be with his Heavenly Father on January 31, 2026, at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital.
He was born on February 11, 1928, in Clinton, LA, to the late Josh E. Taylor, Sr., and Piccola London Taylor. He served his...

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Thomas MuchowThomas L. Muchow

1940 - 2026

Thomas L. Muchow of Denham Springs, La., passed away on Feb. 5, 2026. Born on Nov. 18, 1940, in Brooklyn, Tom spent his early years in New York before starting a family in Florida and eventually making his home in Denham Springs, where he lived for nearly thirty years. He built a life rooted in family, friendship,...

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Evelyn Lenard

1938 - 2026

Evelyn "Evey" Lenard, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was 87 years old.
Evey was a woman who truly enjoyed life's simple pleasures. She loved visiting the casino, where she found excitement and joy, and she was known as an amazing...

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Joseph Sullivan Jr.

1935 - 2026

Joseph M. (Jay) Sullivan, Jr.
March 3, 1935 - January 26, 2026

Joseph M. (Jay) Sullivan, Jr. passed away peacefully at home in Dallas, TX, on January 26, 2026. Born in Slidell, LA, as the oldest of four boys and grew up in a lively shotgun house on Bruxelles Street in New Orleans, filled with family, humor and the...

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MS VINELL SINGLETON

1968 - 2026

Singleton, Vinell Morrow

Entered into eternal rest at Hospice of Baton Rouge Butterfly Wing on February 4, 2026. She was a 57-year old native and resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Viewing at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 9:00 am until Celebration of Life Service at 11:00 am...

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Mr. JEFFERY JOHNSON

1961 - 2026

Entered into eternal rest at East Jefferson Medical Center on February 3, 2026. He was a 64-year old resident of Zachary, Louisiana. Viewing at New Zion Hill Baptist Church, 116 Bilbo St. Woodville, Mississippi 39669, on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:00 am until Celebration of LIfe Service at 11:00 am; interment...

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Harry Matthews Sr.Harry Matthews Sr.

2026

Passed on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026 at AMG Specialty Hospital in Zachary, LA. He was 75 years old and a resident of Baton Rouge. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 51 years, Mary Chatman Matthews, five children, 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, three brothers, numerous nieces, nephews, other...

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Jeffrey Blackwell Sr.

1960 - 2026

Jeffrey Herbert Blackwell, Sr., age 65, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026. He was born on October 6, 1960, and was preceded in death by his parents, Robert John and Louella Lee Blackwell. Above all else, Jeff was a devoted and loving father and grandfather. His greatest pride and joy were his three...

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Thomas LeBoeuf

1946 - 2026

Thomas "Sach" Stephen LeBoeuf was born on April 3, 1946, and passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026. He was 79. He was a native and lifelong resident of Donaldsonville. He was a graduate of Ascension Catholic and was a member of the National Guard. Tommy was a mechanic, NHRA drag racer, basketball referee, and...

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Jason Freeman

1976 - 2026

Jason Paul Freeman, 49, a resident of St. Francisville, died unexpectedly as a result of an automobile accident on January 28, 2026. Visitation will be on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Miracle Place Church, Highway 19, Baker from 9:30 am until memorial service at 11:00 am conducted by Pastor Raymond...

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Tina Turner

1968 - 2026

Tina Turner was born to Edna and Irby Turner on February 10, 1968. She died suddenly on January 30, 2026. She was loved and adored by family and friends. Service will be held February 12, 2026 at Saintsville (COGIC) 8930 Plank Road Baton Rouge LA, 70811 at 11am.

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Ms. Vanessa Williams-Richardson

1959 - 2026

Vanessa Patrice Williams-Richardson of Brusly, LA was born on April 11, 1959 and entered eternal rest on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the age of 66.

She had a B.S. in Computer Science and Mathematics from Southern University and was a retired IT Programmer/Analyst with the Louisiana Department of Revenue. She...

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Dawn Tonkovich

1952 - 2026

Dawn Matthew Tonkovich passed away at his home in Port Allen on February 8, 2026, at the age of 73. He was born June 24, 1952, in Wheeling, WV, and spent his teen years in Hollywood, Florida where he graduated from Chaminade High School. He then went on to attend LSU from 1970 to 1975 where he played basketball....

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