Obituaries
John Rex McKinley
Dec 6, 2025
John Rex McKinley, a native of Summerland, Mississippi and a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the age of 88.
Rex is preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Annette Guidroz McKinley; parents, Collo and Lucille McKinley; sisters, Carolyn Sue McKinley and Elna Joyce Marshall; brothers, Joe I. McKinley and Gerald...
John Thomas Stiles Jr.
Dec 5, 2025
John Thomas Stiles Jr., a resident of Greensburg, passed away in his home on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the age of 94. He proudly served his country and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of The Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana of the Denham Springs Lodge. He retired from Formosa Plastics...
Eva Marie Poche Evans
Dec 5, 2025
Eva Marie Poche Evans, born August 7, 1947, in New Orleans, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
A graduate of Mount Carmel Academy and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Eva dedicated 37 years of her professional life to Farm Bureau Insurance. Over the course of her long and accomplished career, she served in many...
Thomas "Tommy" Manzullo
Dec 5, 2025
Thomas “Tommy” Manzullo, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the age of 83. Tommy was born on January 6, 1942, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, son of the late Anthony Joseph Manzullo and Janie Liuzza Cangelosi. He was a devout member of St. George Catholic Church, and a proud member of the Italian...
Byron Pruitt
Dec 3, 2025
Barney Byron Pruitt, Jr., 75, a resident of Central, Louisiana, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Byron was born on November 17, 1950, son of the late Barney B. and Esther M. Pruitt.
After graduating from Central High School, Byron attended Southeastern Louisiana University on a basketball scholarship. He graduated with a Bachelor of...
Donald "Deedle" Vicknair, Sr.
Dec 3, 2025
Donald “Deedle” James Vicknair, Sr, a native and resident of Greenwell Springs, Louisiana, passed away at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge at the age of 86. He worked in maintenance and was a cabinet maker before becoming the “Paw Paw” working maintenance at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and School. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking,...
Laura Webb
Dec 1, 2025
Laura Lynn Webb, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at the age of 69. Laura was born on March 19, 1956, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Donald H. and Jean McDonald Webb. Laura dedicated over 20 years of her life as an office manager at BREC’s Magnolia Mound, where her warm spirit and hard work...
Mary Louise Devillier Gainey
Nov 30, 2025
Mary Louise Devillier Gainey, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the age of 89. Mary was born on November 25, 1936, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, daughter of the late J. Weston Devillier Sr. and Cecilia Thomassee Devillier. She graduated from St. Anthony High School and devoted her career to serving the Catholic...
William "Bill" David Boyd
Nov 30, 2025
Bill Boyd, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the age of 80. He was born October 2, 1945, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, to Clyde and Marie Boyd. He worked at Gulf States Utility Company for many years before opening Goodwood Hardware & Outdoors with his family. He was dedicated to his family and...
Janice Kahler Parrino
Nov 29, 2025
Janice Kahler Parrino, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Denham Springs on Saturday, November 29, 2025. She was a native of Chadwick, Illinois, and a resident of Denham Springs. She was a retired supervisor for the Louisiana Department of Revenue.
Janice honorably served her country as a member of the Women’s Army Corps...
Donis Lou DeLee
Nov 28, 2025
Donis Lou DeLee, age 78, of Baton Rouge, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025. She was born May 13, 1947. She is the oldest daughter of the late Willie Lauren and Louise McCoy DeLee.
Donis is survived by her daughter, Amy Leigh Tate; son, Ian Tate (Jennifer); four grandchildren, Collin Chubb, Travis Sagusti, Layne Sagusti, Colston Tate; great-granddaughter, Sophia...
Bethel Melder Bueche
Nov 28, 2025
Bethel Melder Bueche, born on September 1, 1938, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the age of 87.
Bethel was born in Glenmora, Louisiana. She graduated from Glenmora High School, then moved to Baton Rouge and worked as a finance secretary. She was an avid LSU fan and loved to dance.
Bethel is survived by her daughters, Patti Gunter (Tony)...
Victor Poirrier
Nov 28, 2025
A lifelong resident of Prairieville, Louisiana, Victor Joseph Poirrier, Jr. passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025. He was born on February 26, 1939, to Stella Jumonville Poirrier and Victor Poirrier.
Vic proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a dedicated 50-year Freemason with the New River Grand Lodge. He retired as an Instrument Technician from the Motiva Refinery...
Peggy Cotten Johnson
Nov 26, 2025
Peggy Cotten Johnson of McKinney, Texas, and formerly of Baton Rouge, La., and Meadville, Miss., passed away Nov. 26, 2025, surrounded by love and peace. A radiant spirit with unmistakable south Louisiana charm, Peggy brightened every room with her warmth, humor and quick wit.
Peggy was gifted in so many ways, playing the piano beautifully by ear, filling her home with...
Mark Steven White
Nov 26, 2025
Mark Steven White passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at the age of 71. He was born May 20, 1954, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the only son of Harry Hardy White and Emma Melancon White. A graduate of Istrouma High School, Mark entered law enforcement at 18. He retired after 30 years of dedicated service to the Baton Rouge...
Janette Nelson Greene
Nov 24, 2025
Janette Nelson Greene passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at the age of 86. She was born April 5, 1939, in Foules, Louisiana to Leo Ithaniel Nelson and Mary Daisy Egloff Nelson. Janette graduated from Sicily Island High School in 1957. She met the love of her life, Albert S. Greene, Jr. and together they created a business, Acoustical...
Carol Demoruelle Brou
Nov 24, 2025
Carol Demoruelle Brou passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 95. She was born on September 26, 1930, in Baton Rouge, to Joseph Leo Demoruelle Jr. and Grace Peltier Demoruelle.
Carol grew up in Baton Rouge, graduated from Baton Rouge High School and attended business college. Following her marriage, she and her husband...
Ned Joseph Dufour
Nov 24, 2025
Ned Joseph Dufour, born on December 18, 1938, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at the age of 86.
Ned was born in Mansura, Louisiana. He graduated with his Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. He also went on to join the Air National Guard of Louisiana. Ned was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church.
Ned is survived by his...
Betty Gambrell Jones
Nov 24, 2025
Betty Gambrell Jones passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at the age of 92, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was born on May 7, 1933, in Belzoni, Mississippi, to Emmett and Annie Gambrell.
A graduate of both Northeast College and Louisiana State University, Betty earned her master’s degree and made an impact in the field of education. Her career as...
Judith "Judy" Clare Cannon
Nov 24, 2025
Judith “Judy” Clare Cannon, 82, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, entered eternal life on Monday, November 24, 2025, at her home, surrounded by loved ones, after a lengthy illness. Judy was a loving sister, aunt, and friend. She was a 1962 graduate of Saint Anthony High School and attended Baton Rouge Draughn Business School. Judy was a supervisor...
