Elma Rheams Primas; 105; June 11; Viewing will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at W.K. Gordon Prayer Center, 8930 Plank Rd., Baton Rouge, La 70811 at 9 am until the religious service at 11 am.
Rodney M. Owens; 71; Albany; June 14; survived by his sons, Rodney Owens, Jr. and Blake Owens (Larrilyn); grandchildren, Karleigh, Kayden, and Bryson Owens and Eli; brothers, Max Owens (Barbara) and Paul Owens (Margo); and his sister, Lily Owens Williams (Mitch).
Rita Harrison Bass; 78; Hammond; June 14; survived by her daughter, Tangee Daugereaux; granddaughter, Sadie Daugereaux; best friend, Rhonda Barbier; godson, Blair Barbier (Lacie); their children, Cate, Allie and Leah; stepdaughter, Jennifer Bass Levitts (Chris); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Delta Varnell Kovach; 71; Albany; June 15; survived by her husband, Frank Kovach Jr.; daughter, Bridgett K. Mack (Shane); sister, Glenva Puma; sister, Shirley Hoback (Vernon); grandchildren, Dylan Shane Mack and Annabelle Elyse Mack; and sister- in-law and brother-in-law, Linda and David Robb.
Lena “Bitsy” Balfantz; 75; Maurepas; June 16; survived by her husband, Stanley Balfantz; daughter, Kelli Brown (Mike); grandchildren, Kayla McCormick, Zachary McCormick (Emily), Keegan, Saylor, and Brogyn Marchand; step-grandchild, Emily Brown; siblings, Emelda Fontenot and Nolan Delatte; son-in-law, Kel Marchand; and numerous extended family and friends.
Randy Elvis Freeman; 71; Loranger; June 16; survived by his children, Chad Freeman, Rita Carpenter (Barry), and Renade Bergeron; grandchildren, Heath, Kayla (Ben), Barry Jr. (Krystal), Mallorie-Paige (Keaton), Jon-Luke, David, Jennifer, and Shirley (Eric); three great-grandchildren; siblings, George Freeman Jr., Susan McMillan, Steven Freeman, and Dorothy Freeman-Vigus; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Margaret “Lavone” Campbell Welch; 84; Kentwood; June 16; survived by her husband Charles Welch; daughters, Kim McNabb (Mike) and Stephanie Pedigo (Stewart); grandchildren, Dennis Pedigo, Leslie Pedigo, Christopher McNabb (Brita), and Landon McNabb; and great-grandchildren, Evy, Audrey, Haidyn, Amilya, Maddox, Parker, Paige, and Paxton.
Theodore Glore II; 58; Kentwood; June 16; survived by his parents, Theodore Glore, I and Auga Glore; daughters, Kelly Glore Chamberline and Teshla Glore Mc-Mannus; eight grandchildren; sisters, Sonia Acosta, Heidi Brewer, Dawn Welch, and Melissa Dencausse; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
Pearl Barber; 86; Kentwood; June 16; survived by her son, Bruce Lowery (Tina); grandchildren, Brian Lowery (Cheryl), Heather Dunaway, Corenda Barrett, and Sara Lowery; eleven great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; brothers, Ted (Patty) and Jack Amerson; and sisters, Dott Amerson and Debbie Amerson.
Teri Jean Bridges Hanks; 71; Greensburg; June 17; survived by her daughter, Haley Conleay (Josh); grandchildren, Wyatt, Jocelyn, and Jarrett Conleay; brothers, Marshall, Reggie, Brad (Janet), and David Bridges; sisters, Connie Varden (Lanny) and Mona Stewart (Paul); and numerous nieces and nephews.
James ‘Jim’ Michael Gray; 75; Tickfaw; June 17; survived by his wife, Carolyn ‘Carol’ Sciortino Gray; children, James ‘Jim’ Gray, Jr. (Wendi) and Tracey Addison (Stephen); grandchildren, Justin, Emily, Katie, and Alyssa; great-grandson, Jackson; and many extended family members.