Obituaries

Aug 13, 2026

Mildred Jesse George, 94, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026. She was born on January 5, 1932, in Kingsville, Texas, to Emil Adolf Jesse and Irene Broderhausen Jesse, and was raised on a farm in South Texas alongside her four sisters and one brother. From an early age, she valued family deeply, a devotion that remained central throughout her...

Aug 12, 2026

Bryan Niebuhr, age 70, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, due to complications from several chronic illnesses.

He was born in New York, NY, on October 19, 1955, and spent his youth near Baltimore, Maryland. He graduated from Mount St. Joseph High School in Baltimore where he excelled in many sports, most notably wrestling and football. He received a...

Aug 10, 2026

Annie Higginbotham Sanford, 89, passed away in Baton Rouge on August 10, 2026. Annie grew up in Gueydan and Church Point, Louisiana. She was the daughter of the late Iram and Mabel (Lyons) Higginbotham. After graduating as co-valedictorian of Church Point High School, she moved to Baton Rouge to attend Louisiana State University (LSU).

While studying accounting at LSU, she met...

Aug 10, 2026

Myrna B. Clement, born on September 20, 1941, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026, at the age of 84.

Myrna was born in French Settlement, Louisiana. After graduating from high school, she spent many years creating a loving home to raise her family in. She was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and St. George Catholic Church. Myrna always...

Aug 8, 2026

Patsy Dyson Pickett, 78, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and native of Texarkana, Texas, passed away after a prolonged illness. Patsy lived a life centered around her love for her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Chambers Pickett III; her daughter, Claire Pickett; and her parents, Ernest Dyson and Ada Dyson.

She is survived by her daughter,...

Aug 7, 2026

Frederick Russell “Rusty” Landry, age 71, passed away on August 7, 2026. Born on December 28, 1954, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Rusty lived his life with a quiet strength, a gentle spirit, and an unwavering love for his family.

Rusty began his career as a machinist shortly after graduating from high school. He later continued his education at Louisiana State University,...

Aug 5, 2026

Gerald Wayne “Jerry” Courtney, a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away at the age of 77. Jerry was born in Baton Rouge to Bill N. Courtney and Melda Hoover Courtney. Following high school, he pursued biblical studies at Delgado Community College, beginning a lifelong journey of faith. Throughout the years, Jerry served as a leader in several church...

Aug 4, 2026

Juanita “Nita” C. McDonald, passed away on August 4, 2026, at the age of 85, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on December 6, 1940, to the late Vincent Cambre Sr. and Juanita Cambre.

Nita was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all who knew her. She devoted her life to caring for others...

Aug 3, 2026

Dr. James Sidney Langley entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 3, 2026, at the age of 89.

Jim was born February 27,1937, in Kinder, Louisiana, to Isaac Langley, Sr. and Hysinth Leger Langley.

After graduating from Fenton High School, he attended Southwestern Louisiana Institute (now ULL). Driven by a lifelong love of learning, Jim went to earn his Doctors of Dental...

Aug 2, 2026

Heaven De’Liylah McMorris

Heaven De’Liylah McMorris was born sleeping on August 2, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to her loving parents, Domonique Melisa Thomas and Derrick Jamaine McMorris, Sr. Though her time with us was far too brief, she was deeply loved and cherished from the very beginning.

Heaven’s precious memory will live on in the hearts of everyone who loved her....

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,...

Aug 1, 2026

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...

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...

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...