Obituaries

Averil Escaig Artigues

Averil Escaig Artigues

Averil Escaig Artigues

Averil Escaig Artigues passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025 at the age of 91. Averil was preceded in death by her parents Annabel LaBauve Escaig & Herbert Escaig Sr.; her brother Herbert Escaig Jr; her daughters Andrea Arnold & Sherrill Artigues; her son Christopher Artigues Sr.
Antoinette "Nette" Nuccio Colburn

Antoinette "Nette" Nuccio Colburn

Antoinette "Nette" Nuccio Colburn

Antoinette 'Nette' Nuccio Colburn, age 79 passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Beloved wife of JMC Colburn Jr. for 60 years. Loving mother of David Colburn (Jamie), Christi Colburn and Lisa Colburn. Godmother of Samuel Portera (Jennifer).
Emile Norbert Dembrun

Emile Norbert Dembrun

Emile Norbert Dembrun

On October 30, 2025 Emile Norbert Dembrun earned his angel wings and is up in Heaven with Jesus our Lord. Emile was the son of the late Louis and Edna Dembrun; brother of the late Louis, Joseph and Dorothy. He was a great, loving, caring and devoted husband to his wife Cookie for 70 years.
Anthony J. Molero Jr.

Anthony J. Molero Jr.

Anthony J. Molero Jr.

Anthony J Molero Jr. earned his wings on October 27, 2025, after battling GBM since his diagnosis in November of 2024.
Raymond Allen Smith

Raymond Allen Smith

Raymond Allen Smith

Rev. Dr. Raymond Allen Smith, was born on February 22, 1938, in Verrett, LA to the union of the late Pastor Sam and Gladys Norman Smith. He peacefully transitioned from earth to glory and eternal rest on Sunday, October 26, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Jack Ardie Badinger Sr

Jack Ardie Badinger Sr

Jack Ardie Badinger Sr.

Jack Ardie Badinger Sr. passed away peacefully on Monday, October 27, 2025 at the age of 81. He was the beloved husband of 51 years to the late MaryEvelyn Jirovec Badinger. Loving father of Jack Badinger Jr. (Stephanie) and Jason Badinger.
Billy Steve Kieff

Billy Steve Kieff

Billy Steve Kieff

On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, Billy Steve Kieff, lifelong resident of Violet, LA, passed away at the young age of 58. Billy was a man who loved golfing, singing, dancing, and spending time with family and friends. He was the owner of Kieff's Roofing.
Dennis Yves Reichert Sr.

Dennis Yves Reichert Sr.

Dennis Yves Reichert Sr.

Dennis Yves Reichert, Sr., a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on October 24, 2025, at North Oaks Hospital in Hammond, Louisiana. He was born on July 13, 1952, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and was a longtime resident of St.
Cahya Chaos Minyard

Cahya Chaos Minyard

Cahya Chaos Minyard

Baby girl Cahya Chaos Minyard was just a few days shy of making 2 months old when she went to be with the Lord. She passed away in her sleep from sudden infant death syndrome on October 10th , 2025. She was a beautiful perfect little girl , who was taken away too soon.
Wilbert Timothy Griffin Sr.

Wilbert Timothy Griffin Sr.

Wilbert Timothy Griffin Sr.

Wilbert Timothy Griffin Sr., departed this life on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at University Medical Center in New Orleans LA. He was 66 years old and a native of Davant LA., and a resident of St. Bernard LA. Son of the late August and Shirley Riley Griffin. Father of Tennillia G.