Todd Michael DiGeorge; 64; Ponchatoula; June 23; survived by his devoted wife, Vanessa; children, Britni (Scott), Brandi, and Todd II; siblings, Mark (Barbara) and Beth; grandchildren, Lucie and Annie; and many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Ernest Milton Wilkinson, Jr.; 82; Independence; June 23; survived by his wife, Catherine “Cathy” Wilkinson; children, Angela Kirtland (Kenneth), Ernest Wilkinson III, Jowanda Gordon (Oscar), and Larry Anthony, Jr. (Sara); nine grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; brother, Edward; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members.
Stephanie Rene’ “Nay Nay” Fletcher; 60; Maurepas; June 24; survived by Dalvin Gullo; her sons, Jerry Rhodus (Melissa), Loyd Rhodus (Jaime), and Bret White; grandchildren, Landon, Evan, Britton, Colton, and Berkley; sister, Michelle Dean (Curtis); sister-inlaw, Lana (Tim); nephew, Garrin; uncle, Roy Smith; aunt, Francis; great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces.
Christman “Harry” Arnold III; 80; Kentwood; June 25; survived by his wife, Sandra Simpson Arnold; daughter, Becky Arnold Smith (George), grandsons, George Smith II, Christian Smith (Taylor), Hunter Smith (Sierra), and Tyler Smith; three great-granddaughters,
Kenleigh, Kylie, and Ava; sister, Shirley Winstead; and nephew, Christopher Arnold (Jena).
Catherine Genco Gioia; 87; Amite native; June 25; survived by her daughters, Caprice (Brian) and Cara (Trey); grandchildren, Brady, Bryce, Emily, Dominik, Trey, Aislynn, and Haley; cousins, Loretta Guilino and Virginia Dunn; and several nieces and nephews.
Barbara Bowman Swede; 91; Hammond; June 25; survived by her son, Ron Swede (Wanda); daughter, Pam Danley (Ed); grandchildren, Philip, Rebekah (Seth), Blake (Elizabeth), Eric (Sierra), and Philip (Hannah); great-grandchildren, Mallory, Madison, Blake Jr., and Stevie; and longtime friends, Ruth Babcock and Peggy Woods.
Mary Elizabeth Joseph DeLoach; 74; Ponchatoula; June 26; survived by her brother, Michael Joseph; sister-in-law, Sheryl Joseph; three great-nephews; two great-nieces; step-daughter, Nicole Pate (Dale); sisters-in-law, Mary (Juan) and Suzanne (Billy); granddaughters, Kimberlea (Derek), Amber, and Erin (Tim); great-granddaughter, Kennedy; and numerous nieces and nephews.
David Ashley Carroll; 67; Amite; June 26; survived by his sisters, Tommie White, Velda Carroll, Patricia Watson, Kathy Smith, and Beth Henry; brother, Keith Neal (Theresa); and several nieces and nephews.
Bertha “Betty” Olivia Warner Ladner; 89; Ponchatoula; June 26; survived by her children, Marlene Sharpe (Dale), Gerry Meyers (Edith), Carolyn Cooper (Charles), Gayle Bond (Greg), Connie Byers (Randy), and Larry Meyers; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family members, and friends.
George Peter Alexander; 81; Hammond; June 27; survived by his wife, Bernice Latapie Alexander; children, Brant Alexander and Taryn Alexander Kirk; grandchildren, Grace and Paige Alexander; twin sister, Georgie Anna Nunez; and many nieces, nephews, family members, and friends.
Virginia “Ginger” Edwards Landry; 77; Amite; June 27; survived by her husband, Robert “Bob” Landry Jr.; daughter, Debbie Durbin (John); son, Robert “Trea” Landry III (Amber); grandchildren, Robert “Alex” Landry IV and Adley Landry; sister, Susan Robin (Clayton); and sister-in-law, Marie Edwards.
Elaine Bates Mulkey Notariano; 78; Ponchatoula; June 27; survived by her husband, Anthony Notariano; daughters, Debbie Daniels (Jeff), Kim McCullen (Doug), Melissa Milton (Jeremy), and Donna DiMattia (Angelo); sons, Wayne Culbreath (Lisa), Billy Mulkey (Theresa); and Lonnie Mulkey (Deanna); sister, Joyce; twelve grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Glenn Thomas LeBlanc; 80; Ponchatoula; June 28; survived by his son, Braville J. LeBlanc (LouAnn); daughter, Dawn Brooks (Tarvin “Boo”); grandchildren, Brittany (Josh), Joshua (Landon), Garrett (Rachael), Savannah (Breanna), and Tyler (Cali); great-grandchildren,
Gaige, Brodie, Eli, Dax, Paisleigh, Tre’, and Wyatt; and his beloved dancing partner and girlfriend, Gladys.
Bobby Gene Craig Jr.; 79; Tickfaw; June 29; survived by his wife, Brenda Craig; son, Eric Craig (Susan); granddaughters, Krista Craig (Fiancé, Loren) and Makayla and Richard Bastian; Brother, Joe Craig (Kathy); sister, Belinda C. Johnson; sister-in-law, Gloria Beall; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Judith Ann “Judy” Sherman; 86; Ponchatoula; June 29; survived by her sisters, Mary Sherman (Doyle) and Karen Bates (Donald); brother, Dr. C. Kenneth Sherman (Barbara); sister-in-law, Ursula Sherman; brother-in-law, Calvin Neihaus; and many nieces and
nephews.