Obituaries
Trudy Gail Kahn Smith
Aug 2, 2026
Trudy G. Kahn Smith passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of August 2, 2026. After a multi-year, long and tough journey with Alzheimer’s, Trudy is now enjoying her best life on the other side, restored to full health and reunited with Ray and many loved ones.
Trudy was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi, on July 8,1949, to her parents,...
Kami Lyon Thomas
Aug 1, 2026
Kami Lyon Thomas, a native of Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of St. Francisville, LA, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the age of 47. Kami graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Southeastern and furthered her education at LSU obtaining a master’s in social work. She was the owner of Ma Milles Boutique. She loved shopping, gardening,...
Daniel LeJeune
Aug 1, 2026
Daniel LeJeune passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the age of 41. He was born in Lafayette, Louisiana, to Gary and Karen LeJeune on August 3, 1984.
He grew up in Abbeville, Louisiana and graduated from The Woodlands High School in The Woodlands, Texas where he gained many lifelong friends. Daniel earned his bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University...
Brent A. Nettles
Jul 31, 2026
Brent Allen Nettles passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the age of 57. Brent was born on a Monday, May 19, 1969, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He attended Louisiana State University, where he earned his BS in accounting. His professional accomplishments include working as the Executive Director at Options Foundation, and the Vice President at the Rouzan branch...
Ken Lavespere
Jul 30, 2026
Kenneth “Ken” Andrew Lavespere, 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at his home in Denham Springs.
He was born January 29, 1943, in Cloutierville, Louisiana, to Felix Andrew Lavespere and Madonna Rachal. He was raised there with deep love and devotion by his beloved aunt, Etta Dell Cannon (“Aunt Dell”). He was also deeply cherished by his mother,...
George "Mike" Michael Mayeux
Jul 30, 2026
George Michael Mayeux, lovingly known as Mike, passed away on Thursday, July, 30, 2026, at the age of 69. Mike was born on November 16, 1956, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, son of the late Joseph Lamar and Vera Gremillion Mayeux. A devout member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and the Freemasons, Mike lived life as a free spirit....
Wilsa T. "Woodie" Barrient
Jul 29, 2026
Wilsa T. “Woodie” Barrient passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the age of 89. She was born in Logan, Alabama to Cecil Martin Tucker and Ethel Sinyard Tucker. She graduated high school, and later met the love of her life, Wilbert J. “Will” Barrient. They were happily married for 50 years and raised six children together.
Those who knew...
Mary Lou Bowman Riker
Jul 28, 2026
Mary Lou (Bowman) Riker, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026 at BR General Hospital surrounded by family and friends.
Mary Lou attended Sacred Heart, St. Joseph Academy and Delta Business College before working in the hotel industry at the Capitol House Hotel where she met her husband, Thomas Riker. Together they worked for AC Lewis Realty...
Barry L. Elkins
Jul 28, 2026
Barry L. Elkins, a resident of Greenwell Springs, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the age of 79. He was surrounded by loved ones and left from their arms to the arms of Jesus Christ.
Barry is survived by his wife, Angela; his two daughters, Barrie Hidalgo and Amanda Elkins, and his two sons, Mathew Lopez and Parker...
Myrna Selser Jolissaint
Jul 27, 2026
Myrna Selser Jolissaint passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026, at the age of 96. She was born on October 18, 1929, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to William Cain Selser and Elsie Hemphill Miller. She attended Touro Infirmary School of Nursing and later completed LPN training at B.R. Vocational Technical Nursing School, scoring the highest on the state licensure examination...
Joseph "Joe" F. Landry, III
Jul 26, 2026
Joseph F. Landry, III, lovingly known to family and friends as Joe, JoJo, and Joey, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at the age of 60. Born on November 22, 1965, Joe was a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Joe was a proud graduate of St. Agnes Catholic School in Baton Rouge. He worked for many years as a...
Noah "Riley" English
Jul 24, 2026
Noah Riley English, known to many as Riley, passed away unexpectedly on July 24 at the age of 27. Riley was well-loved by many & outside of having a genius mind in music, was known for having a great sense of humor & wit, was relentlessly kind, & had an unwavering passion for people.
Born to Aimee Rizan English and Clint...
Charles Vincent "Pokie" Pocorello Jr.
Jul 21, 2026
Charles Vincent “Pokie” Pocorello Jr., co-founder of Pocorello’s Casa d’Italia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in the care of Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center.
He was 83, a member of St. George Catholic Church, and a graduate of Baton Rouge High School.
Charles is survived by his three sons, Charles “Noonie” Pocorello (Liz), John “Mickey” Pocorello,...
Diana Maggio Winston
Jul 20, 2026
Diana Maggio Winston passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026, at the age of 82. She was born December 14, 1943, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Charles Vincent Maggio and Ruby Sicard Maggio. She was a 1961 graduate of Baton Rouge High School and received her business certificate from Draughon Business College.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her...
Joseph Gerald Bower
Jul 20, 2026
Joseph Gerald Bower passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026, at the age of 86, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 16, 1940, in Lafayette, Louisiana to Frances Venable Benoit. He was a graduate of Lafayette High School and later attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette prior to entering the service. Gerald proudly served our...
Francisco Jose Palma
Jul 19, 2026
Jose (Joe) Francisco Palma, age 86, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 19, 2026. He was born on July 20, 1939, in Merida, Yucatan Mexico to Jose and Jacinta Palma.
After immigrating to the U.S. in the early 1960's, Joe was drafted into the U.S Army and served for 32 years. Joe and his wife...
Sylvina Theresa Patin
Jul 19, 2026
Sylvina Patin, 86, entered into her heavenly home on Sunday, July 19, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.
Born Sylvina Theresa Broussard, on November 30, 1939, to Lawrence and Fannie Edgar Broussard, Sylvina left her childhood home in New Iberia, Louisiana and later moved to Baton Rouge to raise her family.
Her marriage of 66 years to Joseph Eric Patin began on August...
Marty Tubbs
Jul 18, 2026
Marty Tubbs passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the age of 70. He was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Thomas and Dolores Tubbs.
Marty was an avid outdoorsman who loved deer hunting, fishing, running rabbit dogs, and tending to his garden. Above all, he truly enjoyed spending time with his beloved grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his...
Ryan Joseph Mendoza
Jul 17, 2026
Ryan Joseph Mendoza passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026, at the age of 44. He was born July 18, 1981, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Carol Miller Mendoza and Thomas Mendoza. A class of 2000 graduate of St. Amant High School, he went on to receive his Bachelor of Science in Business from Southeastern University. Following this, Ryan found...
Mary "Jenny" Silvio Causey
Jul 17, 2026
Mary “Jenny” Silvio Causey, born on June 1, 1936, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026, at the age of 90.
Mary was born in McComb, Mississippi. After graduating from Istrouma High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, she went on to create a loving home to raise her family in. Mary always enjoyed hunting, fishing, tennis, golf, and going to the...
