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Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana Mourns Passing of John D. Barbry, Cultural Leader and Champion of Tribal Heritage

Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana Mourns Passing of John D. Barbry, Cultural Leader and Champion of Tribal Heritage

Posted on January 15, 2026 by Amy Boraks The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana is mourning the passing of John D. Barbry, a revered tribal citizen, cultural leader, historian and advocate whose life’s work helped shape the identity, continuity and future of the Tunica-Biloxi people. His passing is a significant

Death Notices

Death Notices

Death Notices Glen Joseph Juneau Hessmer, Dec. 17 Janice Patricia Armand Gauthier Cottonport, Jan. 1 Joe Smoot Alexandria, Jan. 8 Richard John Chaisson Marksville, Jan. 10 Barbara Marie Nelson Bayou Jacques, Jan. 10 Herman Scott Mississippi, Jan. 10 William Ira Strange Simmesport, Jan. 13 Charles Anthony Blank Plaucheville, Jan. 13

Obituary for Sable Gordon

Obituary for Sable Gordon

A Funeral Mass for Sable Gordon, of Marksville, LA will begin at 11:00am on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Marksville, LA. Burial will follow at the Holy Ghost Catholic Cemetery. Sable Josepha Gordon, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at

Remembering Loved Ones: Recent Death Notices

Remembering Loved Ones: Recent Death Notices

Paul Robinson Bunkie, Dec. 29 Theresa Eloise Augustine Johnson Mansura, Dec. 30 Anthony Joseph Williams Moreauville, Dec. 30 Elmary B. Lee Deridder, Dec. 31 Keith Bertalotto Belledeau, Jan. 1 Joe Mills Tejada Texas, Jan. 1 Preston Maynard Marksville, Jan. 2 Monica Faye Blanchard Cottonport, Jan. 4 Wayne Edward Ryan Alexandria,

Obituary for Dale James Gaspard

Obituary for Dale James Gaspard

Mass of Christian burial for Mr. Dale James Gaspard will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Moncla with Father Albi Mulloth officiating. Interment will follow in the St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are under

Obituary for Bonnie Blue Maillet "BB Maillet"

Obituary for Bonnie Blue Maillet "BB Maillet"

Bonnie Blue Maillet, age 81, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Bonnie Blue was born on May 14, 1944, in Atlanta, Texas, and was so named as her mother’s maiden name was Blue. Bonnie spent much of her childhood

Obituary for Gilbert Maillet

Obituary for Gilbert Maillet

Gilbert “Pappy” Maillet, native of Marksville, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025 at the age of 78. Born November 28, 1947 to Gilbert and Corrine Maillet. Pappy had a full life, graduating from Marksville High School in 1965. He served in the Louisiana Army National Guard, using the Veteran