Steven Knott; 69; Tickfaw; September 4; survived by his children, Stephanie Jones (Jamie), Dianna Cornish, Kevin Knott; grandchildren, Timothy Howell, Joshua Slocum (Kayla), Shelby Slocum Cornish, Jack Jones (Natalie), Joseph Slocum and Ella Jones; seven great-grandchildren; siblings, Yvonne Leilua and Ted Knott; numerous nieces and nephews; and his beloved pets.
Barbara Touchstone; 91; Hammond; September 6; survived by her sons, Kenneth Corkern (Vicki) and Keith Corkern; grandchildren, Coye Corkern (Katie), Toye Corkern, Chad Corkern, Carmen Brabham (Jason), Richelle Hoover (Michael), Amanda Corkern, Rebecca Kennedy (Bruce); 18 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; sister, Audrey Crawford (Bill); and numerous other relatives.
Jeannie Stanga; 72; Ponchatoula; September 6; survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Brian Stanga, and her beloved pets, Mia and Oakley.
Adam Wilmont Guidroz Jr.; 81; Springfield; September 6; survived by his daughter Dawn (Guy Sibley), daughter Lacy (Jake Blanchard), son Garett (Cherie Guidroz), son Adam Guidroz, III, son, Corey Guidroz, Sr., son KC (Anna Guidroz); twelve grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Farrell Anthony “Tony” Buras Sr.; 79; Hammond; September 9; survived by his companion, Linda V. Thomas; four daughters, Karen Buras Newell (Keith), Carrell Buras Jones (Greg), Jeannie Buras Harper, and Alice Buras; son, Jason M. Buras; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and loved ones.
John Richard Gaude; 78; Hammond; September 9; survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Virgina LaRue Gaude, children; Jeff Gaude (Sheri), Paige Fernandez (Beau), grandchildren; Amanda Clark (Dustin), Miranda Gill (Bobby), Jacob and Faith Gaude, great-grandchildren; Riley, Dawson, and Blakely.
Frank Louis Krenkel, Jr.; 82; Hammond; September 9; survived by his spouse, Pauline Palermo Krenkel; his daughters, Catherine Krenkel Miceli (Christopher) and Debra Krenkel-Smith (Leonard); five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many special and cherished friends, including his adopted grandchildren whom he treated as family.
Rebecca Ann Freeman Tabor; 53; Kentwood; September 9; survived by her beloved husband, Thomas R. Tabor; children, Detroit Dixon and fiancé, Jessica Ingle, and Dailyn Dixon and fiancé, David Walker, Bailee Brassell and husband, Philip, Skylar Tabor and fiancé, Caitlin Reeves; daughter-in-law, Autumn Morgan; six grandchildren; and many other relatives.
Sallie Lee Barlow; 80; Denham Springs; September 11; survived by her brother, James A. Barlow, Jr. and his wife Corine; niece, Leslie Domangue and her husband Marlon and their sons, Michael and Aaron; as well as numerous cousins.
Mary Ann Ingles; 74; Albany; September 11; survived by three daughters, Chris Roberts and husband, Ron, Denisha Devall and husband, Jonathan, Amy Hood and husband, Jason; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; sister Virginia and husband Charles White; granddaughter Erika; and many other loving relatives.
Ernesto Miguel Gomez Sr.; 85; Hammond; September 11; survived by his children, Ernest Miguel Gomez Jr., Alberto Gomez, Marisela Gomez, Sebastian Gomez, and Adelita Gomez; and grandchildren, Taylor Gomez and Albertito Gomez.
Michael Arthur Rau; 72; September 11; survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Rhonda D. Rau; beloved daughter, Samantha McEachern (Bubba); daughters of his heart, Melissa DePaula Henderson, Amanda DePaula, and Kayla DePaula; sister, Chyrl Wood, and 10 grandchildren.
Yvonne Verneuil Felder; 92; Ponchatoula; September 12; survived by her children, Cathy Felder Havel (David), Don Felder, Patricia Felder Tranter (Stephen), Theresa Felder DeVine (Johnny), and James “Wormy” Felder (Sharon); 15 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; grand-daughter-in-law; sister-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Lance Colby Hoover; 43; Hammond; September 13; survived by his father, Lynnest Paul Hoover; mother, Debbora Davis Hoover; children, Landon, Caiden, Audrina, and Lance, Jr; brother and sister-in-law, Bret & Brandy Hoover; grandmother, Catherine Arnold Davis; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Charles ‘Eddie’ Renegade Wagner; 82; Albany; September 13; survived by his daughters, Tressa McAlister (Carl), Tiffney White (Heath); son, Eddie Joe Wagner (Sherry); 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Steve Michael Berry; 76; September 14; survived by his wife Wendy Pistorius Berry; sons, Eric Berry, Ryan Berry (Cori), and Thomas “T.J.” Annina (Tina); grandchildren, Thomas Annina Jr., Logan Annina, and Madeline Berry; brother, John Berry (Melanie); sister, Sandy McLain (Joe Hane); mother-in-law, Margaret Pistorius; as well as numerous friends.
Denise Brown Baham; 66; Independence; September 14; survived by her husband, Charles “Milton” Baham; daughter, April Lemken; brother, Mike Brown, sister, Donna Gail Jones; grandchildren, Chyenne McGee, Zackary Underwood, Debriana Durham, Darrel Underwood, Hunter Underwood, Sarah Cuccia and Michael Cuccia, III; and a great grandson, Axel Durham.
Charles Carl Clausen, Jr.; 51; Hammond; September 14; survived by his daughters, Maranda Clausen, Paige Clausen, and Meagan (Brandon) Schaeffer; son, Philip Clausen; four grandchildren; mother, Julie Ann Clausen; father, Carl Clausen; sister, Misty Clausen; brother Michael “Mac” (Melissa); and many other relatives and friends.
Terry Grant Morgan Sr.; 78; September 15; survived by his son, Terry G. Morgan Jr; daughters, Marlo McLemore, Michelle Anderson, and Beatrice Bailey; sister, Sherri Malbrough; grandchildren, Zakary Scott, Keli Rae, Colby John, Brittany, Austin, Ashley, Audrey, and Tiffany; and his 10 great-grandchildren.
Iris Jeanette Tannehill; 88; Walker; September 16; survived by her daughters, Ann Tannehill Arceneaux and husband Arlis and Brenda Tannehill Rice Covington and husband Ronnie; son, Ernest Tannehill and wife Paula; daughter-in-law, Shellie Tannehill; 9 grandchildren, Esther, Casey, Nathan, Bryan, Brent, Brandon, Jonathan, Jessica, and Megan; and 19 great-grandchildren.
Eugene Nelson Sharp, Sr.; 82; Tickfaw; September 16; survived by his daughter, Lori Deare (Shawn); his companion of 25 years, Eleanor Beal; stepchildren, Steve Anthony (Nona), Loyd Montgomery (Angela), Kathy Forrest (Les) and Joseph Montgomery; six siblings and respective in-laws; and many other friends and family members.
Patricia Ann Thomas; 76; Kentwood; September 16; survived by her son, Robert Marc Huber (Melissa Cuti); daughter, Lori Burch (Jamie); grandchildren, Amber Huber, Kelsey Travis (Landon), Kylee Burch, Ethan Burch, Cooper Burch, and Grace Arnone; three great-grandchildren; brother, Dennis McElveen (Rosalee); niece and nephew, Elizabeth and Mathew McElveen.
Glenda Bailey McLain; 73; Loranger; September 17; survived by two sons, Jeffrey McLain and Cory J. McLain; siblings, Evelyn Gatlin, Carter Bailey (Cookie), Charles Bailey (Diane), and Agnes Cardinale; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Christopher Michael Paille; 54; September 17; survived by his wife Tanya Smith Paille, daughters Shanna Renee Paille, ShelbyLynn Paille-Gisevius, and son in law Gavin Gisevius. He is also survived by his parents, Robert Paille and Joyce Paille, brothers Robbie Paille (Erin Paille), Brandon Paille (Cassie Paille), and nephew Skylor Paille.
Karen Anne Matthews Sutton; 60; September 17; survived by her loving husband of 28 wonderful years, Mark D. Sutton; her beloved daughter, Emma A. Sutton; her mother, Yvonne Matthews; and sister, Carol Matthews.
Brenda Ann Baudier Ernst; 78; Loranger; September 17; survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, John Anthony Ernst, III; son and daughter-in-law, John Jeffrey Ernst and Robin Rogers Ernst; grandchildren, Courtney Ernst Benson (Casey), John Anthony Ernst, Sr. (Brittany), and Ethan Louis Ernst (Jeanine); sister, Sharron Baudier; and numerous relatives and friends.
Sam Houston Wall; 85; September 17; survived by his wife, Margaret Abels Wall; daughters, Donna Wall, Melissa Threeton (Brian), Naomi Devall (Kevin), and Charlotte McLemore (Rick); stepsons, Richard Abels Jr. (Kathleen) and Christopher Abels (Danielle); sisters, Ruth Dufreche, Linda Fendlason (Glynn), and Dorris Decota (Glenn); and several other relatives.
Nancy Gray Birch; 88; Kentwood; September 19; survived by her daughters, Julia B. Travis and Michelle Fitzgerald and husband, Justin; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Peggy Varnado and husband, Jimmie; and her loving, caring caregiver, Peggy Tate.
Gail Ann Simmons Camus; 74; Ponchatoula; September 19; survived by her daughter, Lisa Camus Daigrepont; son, Christopher James Camus; brother, James Simmons III (Cheryl); and her best friend, Lori Eldridge Haven.
Rex Duane “Pike” Garon; 67; Livingston; September 21; survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Vickie I. Garon; daughter, Shea Schexnayder (Blair); son, Trampas Amedee (Becky); sister, Peggy Garon; brothers, Dale Garon (Van), Richard Garon (Sonya); four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous other friends and relatives.
Dudley Edwards Jr.; 79; Ponchatoula; September 22; the family will hold a private service at a later date.
Lavada Bennett Cutrer; 89; Roseland; September 22; survived by her daughter, Patricia Tinker Cutrer; sons, Ray Cutrer (Debbie), Newton Cutrer, Woody Cutrer (Cindy), Bill Cutrer (Angie), and Timothy J. Cutrer; sister, Mary Zeffer Thames; 18 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren.