Jerry Graves; 88; Tickfaw; June 24; survived by his wife, Linda Graves; children, Michael Graves (Dawn) and David Graves; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
Mary “Sis” Meyers; 96; Covington; July 23; survived by her son, Ben Meyers (Gina); grandchildren, John Meyers and Evangeline Meyers; sister, Margaret Hutchinson; and numerous cousins.
Ray Paul Rhodes; 45; Denham Springs; July 25; survived by his children, Ray Paul “RJ” Rhodes Jr., Brayden Rhodes, Leah Rhodes, and Sawyer Rhodes; parents, Mella and Ray Rodriguez and Keith “Dusty” Rhodes; sisters, Jill (Brian) and Marci (Eric); brother, Joseph; and many nieces, nephews, and many other loved ones.
Albert Adam Latino; 70; Hammond; July 26; survived by his wife, Alice Sharp Latino; daughter, Vanessa Ohler; sons, Jeff (Debbie) and Scott Daniels (Amy); mother, Iris Niquiporo Latino Macaluso; grandchildren, Trey, Jeremy, Ashley, Ryan, and Trevor; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Gloria; brother, Phillip; nieces, Amy and Jordan; nephew, Cody; and service pet, Isabella.
Oscar “Johnny” Stewart; 94; Albany; July 27; survived by his children, Lawrence Stewart (Diane), Betty Cain (Jimmie), Peggy Marshall, Mary Stewart, Ronald Stewart (Gwen), and Carol Sullivan (Ricky); grandchildren, David (Frances), Blake (Lida), Michael, Victor, Ashley (Nathan), Matthew (Savannah), and Amy (John); ten great-grandchildren; brother, Eddie (Janice); sister, Christine; many nieces and nephews; and friend, Edmond.
Melissa Jo Harrison; 72; Independence; July 28; survived by her children, Timothy, Amy, Sara, Chad, Dudley, Devin, and Christopher; grandchildren, Joanne, Tiffany, Timothy, Charice, Quinn, Jeremy, Nicholas, Athena, Joey, Jessica, Amber, Brandon, Ashlynn, Dudley Jr., Savanah, Daelin, Alyssa, Alanah, Annabella, Ava, Jonathon, Lorenzo, and Lainee; and twenty great-grandchildren.
Shelia Renae Mattei; 54; Hammond; July 29; Loved and cherished by many.
James Pierce (JP) Harper; 76; Loranger; July 29; survived by his wife, Nell Harper; son, Jason (Haley) Harper; grandchildren, Blake and Dylan (Cayman); siblings, Charlene (Carroll), Lescine (Arwena), and Terry (Charlotte); sister-in-law and special caregiver, Judy Crow (Gayland); and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Ronald “Pudgie” K. Landry; 83; Holden; July 31; survived by his children, Rhonda Poche (Darryl), Michelle Traylor (Dennis), and Mark Landry (Tiffany); grandchildren; Joshua, Jonathan (Suzana), Kristin (partner Anita), Ashleigh, Jesse, Destiny (Blake), and Chase; great-grandchildren, Daisy and Cypress; sisters, Elizabeth and Pat (Bob), and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and friends.
Vicki Anita Jones; 75; July 31; survived by her siblings, Mike Bassemier (Kathleen), Faron Bassemier (Carla), and Gretchen Lawrence; children, James Ford, Glenda Ford Hebert, Dewayne Ford, and Michael Ford; grandchildren, Megan, Steven, Cody, Clint, Mason, Landon, and Kailyn; and her great-grandchildren, Evelyn, Jackson, Josephine, Levi, and Jackson.
Karen Waits Moore; 68; Independence; Aug 1; survived by her husband, Mark Moore; son, Eric Ryals; and sister, Alan Waits.