Katelynn Nicole Strate; 17; Ponchatoula; August 26; survived by her daughter, Kaylee Nicole Milagro Cruz; parents, Kristen N. Blow, and Rodney Strate, Jr. (Lesly); siblings, Shelby Strate, Jade Parker, Haley Strate, Victoria Strate, and Piper Strate; boyfriend, Alain Cruz; grandparents, Johnna-Kay and James McGregory, Gerald and Tonya Blow; and numerous friends and relatives.
Shane Kelley Wade; 38; August 31; survived by his wife, Amber Stout Wade; children, Alayiah Wade, Kaiden Wade, Ryleigh Wade, and Kayson Wade; mother, Sha McBride DeGruy, and stepfather, Chuck DeGruy; father, Derek Wade; sister, Tiffany Wade; brothers, Carey (Naomi), and Andrew (Andrea); along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Ronald “Ron Ron” Leon Hoyt; 16; September 1; survived by his loving parents, Lawson and Jennifer Hoyt; sisters, Lynette (Robbie), Jessica (Jeremy), Danielle (Cody), Cynthia, and Hazel (Chris); brothers, Daniel (Miracle) and Jeremy (Skylar); grandparents, Leon and Frances Trapp and W.C. and Edna Hoyt; and several relatives and friends.
Captain Randy Miller; 64; Hammond; September 1; survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Cherri Miller; daughter, Denise Lynn Miller; son, Thomas Anthony Miller and wife Heather; sisters, Connie Gulley and Debbie Roig; brother, Darryl Miller; and grandchildren, Emma Jean Miller, Ruth Anne Miller, and Elly Rose Miller.
Robert E. “Bob” Jenkins, Sr.; 79; Ponchatoula; September 1; survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Sandra C. Jenkins; daughter, Terry J. Reese; son, Robert E. “Rob” Jenkins, Jr.; and grandchildren, Kaleb, Ashlyn, Heather, and Robert “Buddy;” and many family members and friends.
Frank B. Stock, III; 69; Ponchatoula; September 2; survived by his siblings, Elizabeth Stock Cox, Elaine F. Stock, Karl J. Stock (Lynne), Steven L. Stock (April), Jane E. Stock, Lloyd F. Stock, and Robert L. Stock. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, family members and friends.
Joseph J. Hamm; 38; Independence; September 2; survived by his loving wife of 16 years, Amanda Hamm; sons, Landon McDonald (Rylie Stockton), Gavin Hamm; parents, Vincent and Maria Hamm; siblings, Vince Hamm, Johnathan Hamm, Jenny Hamm, Jaqueline Holland; a granddaughter on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Frank “Tony” Anthony Burgess; 41; September 2; survived by his wife, Sabrina; their children: Victoria Tersteeg (Justin), Douglas Landry Jr. (Mariah), Mallory Landry, and Blake Burgess; three grandchildren; his parents, siblings Sam Burgess Jr, Brad Burgess (Crystal), and Kristi Green (Michael); his mother-in-law Sierra Uthe, and several other relatives and friends.
Lloyd “Gene” Glascock; 86; Albany; September 2; survived by his wife of 49 years, Joy Glascock; son, Devin Glascock (Renee); daughters, Mandy Glascock Perilloux (Andre) and Desiree Glascock Flowers (Randy); and grandchildren, Aiden Perilloux, Wyatt Flowers, Devin Meadows, Connor Glascock, and Collin Glascock.
Denver Ray Hollars; 82; Independence; September 3; survived by his son, Lloyd Hollars, wife, Ellen Hollars; grandson, Andrew Hollars; daughter, Jacqueline Shoemaker (Bart); granddaughter, Danan & husband Tanawan Free; beagle, VeeZee; son,
Flint Hollars (Kendra); step-grandson, Lain McDonald; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Stephen Conway White; 65; Osyka; September 3; survived by daughters, Caryl White Freeman (James), Stephanie Andrews (John T), and S. Lindsey Alexander (Daniel); nine grandchildren; father, William H. White, Sr.; brothers, William H. White, Jr. and Michael A. White; and a special nephew, Christopher J. White.
Mary Lou Ardillo Lee; 82; Amite; September 4; survived by son, Chris Lee; grandchildren, Mandy Lee, Kristi Lee, and Katelyn Newman Robertson; great-grandchildren, Isabella Hebert, Liam Marant, Bambi Robertson, Kaston Robertson, Stephen Roberston, and Clover Robertson.
Ella Cleora Hyde Hayden; 98; Roseland; September 4; survived by her children, Pat Hayden (Faye) and Jena’ Hayden; her grandchildren: Tiffoney LaJaunie (Brent), Jennifer Hayden, Rebecca Haaby (Robert), Jessica Dick (Mike), and Melissa Parrino (Andrew); and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Leslie Lyle “Bubba” Dunn; 83; Greensburg; September 4; survived by his wife, Lois “Chee Chee” Schwartz Dunn; daughters, Brenda Anne Dunn Miller (Randy), and Sherry Lois Dunn Schivers (Robert); son, Christopher Leslie Dunn (Kelly); sister, Doris JoAnn Dunn Higgins; brother, Frank Garnett “Randy” Dunn; five grandchildren; and numerous relatives and friends.
Rixby James Hardy; 88; Springfield; September 4; survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Carolyn Joyce LeBlanc Hardy; daughters, Erika Hardy, Stacey Madden; grandson, Christian Madden; sisters, Audrey Bergeron, Glynda Jagneaux; and his twin brother, Rixie Hardy (Celina).
Jack Allen Hayles Sr.; 72; Livingston; September 4; survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Rebecca Steele Hayles; daughter, Hayley Hayles Matherne (Erich); son, Jack Allen Hayles Jr. (Laura); sisters, Sarah Garrett, Ruby Sager, Estelle Bartley; brothers, Joe Edward Hayles, Larry Hayles (Penny); and four grandchildren.
Maurice ‘Boo’ J. Lemoine Jr.; 81; Loranger; September 4; survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Patricia Smith Lemoine; daughter, Carrie Lemoine Champagne (Perry); son, Maurice ‘Skip’ J. Lemoine, III (Janine); five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and his friend who was as close as a brother, Chuck Mayeaux (Kathy).
Michael Rocky Kysar Jr.; 54; September 5; survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Dawn Iverstine Kysar; daughter, Danielle Nicole Kysar and spouse Michael Carr; son, Michael Rocky Kysar III; brother, Craig Joseph Kysar; two grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Thomas ‘Tommy’ Roy Pecararo; 63; September 8; survived by his wife of 25 years, Shellie; daughters Kristen Anzalone (Frankie) and Alexis Pecararo; mother, Catherine Pecararo; and sisters, Andrea Smith and Sandy Fulco. He is preceded in death by his father, Andrew Pecararo.
Jackie Scott Phelps; 36; Kentwood; September 8; survived by her husband, Reagan Phelps; 3 daughters, Lacy Prue, Annabelle Prue, and Ivy Prue; mother, Gina Causin (Steve); brother, Robbie Scott (Rachel); grandparents, Gene and Jane Throwe; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mike and Tracey Phelps; and sister-in-law, Emily Phelps.