The Obituary Section

Cynthia Nalencz

Clinton, Louisiana

Cynthia Lenga Nalencz 78 a resident of Zachary but longtime resident of Metairie Louisiana and a native of Milwaukee Wisconsin died on Wednesday February 11 2026. She is survived by her daughter Carolyn Nalencz Merritt and husband Kenneth Merritt of Colorado Springs CO son Ryan Rodger Nalencz and wife Shalanda Nalencz of Zachary four grandchildren William Woodfin Alex Occhi and wife Sophie Occhi Olivia Nalencz and Amelia Nalencz. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Richard Alexander Nalencz and her parents Ervin and Dorothy Lenga. She loved flowers bromeliads and plants of all kinds. Cynthia was and artist. She used lots of mediums especially watercolors. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and especially loved buying them gifts. Cynthia Lenga Nalencz 78 a resident of Zachary but longtime resident of Metairie Louisiana and a native of Milwaukee Wisconsin died on Wednesday February 11 2026. She is…

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Abbey Eli Jones

Clinton, Louisiana

December 27, 1984

Abbey Lane Jones 41 and her beloved son Eli Parker Jones 5 of Rosedale Louisiana passed away as the result of an automobile accident on February 10 2026. Their sudden departure has left an unfillable void in the hearts of anyone who knew them. Born December 28 1984 Abbey was a devoted wife to Burl and loving mother to Lane and Eli and was the proud bonus mom of Karson Grayson. Abbey was a force of nature with a personality that filled every room she entered. Known for her quick wit and a great sense of humor she had a rare gift for making people feel seen and loved. She was a creative soul who loved to make up silly songs and random crafts. She lived her life in color loving everything pink and glittery. She poured her heart into everything she did but nothing mattered more to her than…

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Tressie Ogden

Clinton, Louisiana

Tressie Alexander Ogden a resident of Baker passed away peacefully on Tuesday Feb. 10 2026. She was 85 years old and was retired from East Baton Rouge Parish School System. Visitation will be on Monday Feb. 16 2026 at Charlet Funeral Home Zachary from 9am until service at 11am conducted by Dr. Joel Williams. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery Baton Rouge. She is survived by 2 daughters Sherry Elizabeth Ogden Russell and Kaye Ogden Buxton and husband Myron. She is survived by her sisters Sarah Tomlinson and husband James and Vickie Cader. 4 grandchildren Nicklaus Russell Samuel Russell Chassidy Artigue and Dustin Dier. Great grandchildren Presley Rayburn Victoria Artigue Robert Bo Russell John Henry Russell Landon Dier and McKenzie Dier. She is preceded in death by her husband Curtis Ogden parents Nolin and Leoma Alexander four brothers and two sisters. Pallbearers will be Nicklaus Russell Samuel Russell Presly Rayburn…

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