OBITUARIES
Paula Faye Hendrick Finley
Jul 1, 2026
Paula was born in Weimar, TX to Paul and Agnes Latham Hendrick. She moved around often in her childhood as her father worked in the oil business all over Texas and Louisiana following his service in World War II. She was a good student and good friend. She graduated from Breaux Bridge High School in 1968 where she was voted...
Stephen Cullen Smith
Jul 1, 2026
Stephen "Steve" Cullen Smith, a native of Little Rock, Arkansas and a resident of Central, Louisiana, died Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at the age of 65. He was the beloved husband of Gloria Young Smith; loving father of Candice Smith Salsbury (husband, Adam) and Kasey Smith; and brother of Lisa Smith Cutrer (husband, Ronnie.)
Steve was preceded in death by his...
Clifford Wayne Duncan
Jul 1, 2026
Wayne was a resident of Watson, LA. Wayne was preceded in death by his father, Jesse "Bill" Duncan; his mother, Clara Duncan; his brother, James "Benny" Duncan; his brother-in-laws, David Chauvin and Bobby Squires; his sister-in-law, Marsha Duncan; his nephew, Jesse Duncan; and his niece, Tiffany Duncan. Wayne is survived by his sons, Jason Impson and Michael Impson; his daughter-in-law...
Margaret W. Varner (Mardie)
Jul 1, 2026
Margaret W. Varner (Mardie) passed away on July 1, 2026, at the age of 89. Mardie was born in Atlanta GA and was a resident of Baton Rouge for 26 years, living in Huntsville, Alabama previously. She was a retired bookkeeper from various companies. In addition, she was a Friend of Bill for over 50 years. Her last few years...
Linda Dian Bean
Jun 30, 2026
Linda “Dian” Bean, age 61, of Livingston Parish, Louisiana passed away on June 30, 2026. She was born 11-29-64 in Tampa FL. She was preceded in death by her parents; her Father Teddy Lee Bean and her Mother Sara Marlene Hunt; and her son Brandon Ballard
Linda is survived by her daughter Ivy McAlister, her son Michael Morgan; her sisters Lacey...
Byron Dale Spears
Jun 30, 2026
Byron “Dale” Spears was born on June 1st, 1956, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on June 30th, 2026, at the age of 70, he peacefully transitioned from his residence in Walker into his heavenly home to live eternally in the presence of his Father God.
Known to many as “Pawpaw” Dale was a devoted family man who never met a stranger. He...
Judith "Judy" Jenkins
Jun 30, 2026
Judith “Judy,” affectionately known as “JuJu,” Jenkins passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026, at the age of 81.
Born on August 4, 1944, in St. Amant, Louisiana, Judy was a longtime resident of White Castle, Louisiana. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished sister, and faithful friend whose greatest joy came from the people she loved. Judy will be...
Matthew Wade Kivett
Jun 29, 2026
Matthew Wade Kivett AKA Matt/M. Kiv. passed away early Monday morning, June 29, 2026. He was born on June 21, 1970 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and raised in Gonzales, Louisiana where he resided much of his life. He was a veteran of the National Guard and worked in the music industry for 25+years, lastly for Malaco Music Group. He...
Armande Louise McCleery
Jun 29, 2026
It is with deep sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, sister, grand-mother, great-grandmother, and friend, Armande Louise McCleery, who was called home to the Lord on June 29, 2026, at the age of 85.
Armande was born on April 3, 1941, in St. Vital, Manitoba, Canada to Odile and Armand Faucher. At the age of sixteen, she...
Jessica Tinsley-Anderson
Jun 29, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and indescribable sadness that we announce the passing of Jessica Elizabeth Tinsley-Anderson, 58 on June 29, 2026, in Watson, Louisiana. Family meant everything to Jessica, and her life was a beautiful mix of immense pride for her loved ones, a joke or two that were actually funny, and a fierce love for everything LSU. Born...
Larry Farris
Jun 27, 2026
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Larry Farris, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, on June 27, 2026, at the age of 75. Larry peacefully departed this world in Baton Rouge, LA, where his remarkable journey began on June 4, 1951.
Born to the late Lawrence W. Farris and Santina Spedale...
Rose Mary Picard Richardson
Jun 27, 2026
Rose Mary Picard Richardson was born on November 9, 1942, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Amelcar and Eula Picard. Born to deaf parents, she learned American Sign Language at an early age, a gift that allowed her to communicate with compassion and serve those around her throughout her life.
Rose Mary was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of...
Dennis James Brown
Jun 27, 2026
Dennis James "Denny" Brown, born in Baton Rouge, LA on January 7, 1953, passed away on June 27, 2026, in Baton Rouge, LA at the age of 73. Denny graduated from Redemptorist High School and remained an active member of their alumni community. He enjoyed watching the LSU Tigers play while gathering with friends and family to do so if...
Homer Alan Emily
Jun 26, 2026
Homer Emily 69, of Clinton, LA passed away on June 26, 2026. He was born August 4, 1956 in Cadet, MO to Joseph & Nora(Ward) Emily.
He married Ginger Emily in 1988 in Centreville, MS. They were happily married for 48 years. He is proceeded in death by his parents Joseph & Nora, Sylvia Emily (sister) Zachary Emily (brother) Dale Alan...
Carolyn Victoria Hagan Bourg
Jun 26, 2026
A ceremony celebrating the life of Carolyn V. Bourg will be held on Tuesday June 30, 2026, at Victory in Prayer Outreach Ministries, visitation will begin at 9:30 am until time of service at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Briar Patch Cemetery, officiating Rev. Cherie Ard.
Carolyn “MeMe” Victoria Hagan Bourg
Carolyn was born in Albany, Louisiana on March 18, 1945,...
Lyle Adkins
Jun 25, 2026
Lyle was born in Midkiff West Virginia on March 3, 1954 . He moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1979 . A father to 3 sons Dale Adkins , Lyle Adkins , and Michael Adkins . He married 3 times , Constance L. Dial (mother to Dale) , Cheryl Rambin (mother to Lyle and Michael) and Danya Adkins . In...
Martha Dominguez Merchán
Jun 24, 2026
With heavy hearts, we share news of the passing of Martha Domínguez Merchán. Born on September 29, 1949, in Santa Clara, Cuba, Martha lived fiercely a life full of family, food, books, music, and dancing. She passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026, surrounded by family in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Martha came from Cuba in October 31, 1961, as a part...
Amy Schexnayder Waguespack
Jun 24, 2026
Amy Schexnayder Waguespack, born on September 14, 1964, in Baton Rouge, LA, passed away at her home on June 24, 2026, in Darrow, LA. Amy was a devoted mother, proud grandmother, and loyal friend. Her life was marked by her unwavering love for her family and her incredible resilience through life's challenges.
Amy's greatest joy came from spending time with her...
Brandy Lynn Latino
Jun 23, 2026
Brandy Lynn Latino was born on November 3, 1977, in Chalmette, LA and was a resident of Amite, LA until she passed at her home on June 23, 2026.
She was the daughter of Darlene White and Anthony Latino, Sr. She is survived by her brother Anthony Latino, Jr and two nephews, and sister Leslie Morgan (Matthew) and two nephews. Also...
Patricia Ann Gall Fair
Jun 23, 2026
Patricia Ann Gall Fair passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026, at the age of 88, surrounded by the love of her family.
Pat was born on March 8, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, where she was born and raised. Following her marriage, she made her home in Chicago Heights, Illinois, where she and her husband raised their family from 1962 until...
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