Wilma Decoud; 74; Covington; September 18; visitation Saturday, Oct. 4, 8:30am-10:30am followed by funeral service at Christ Temple Church of Christ Holiness, 619 W 30th Ave, Covington.
Daniel “Chuck” Chalk, Jr.; 54; Ponchatoula; September 21; survived by his daughters, Cypress Chalk (AJ Worthington), Andrea Chalk and Charlotte Chalk; his beloved wife, Catherine Pusey Chalk; his loving siblings, Cheryl Knapp (John Knapp), Steve Bishop and Russ Bishop, and many other relatives and friends.
Lana Levet Tramonte; 65; Hammond; September 22; survived by her husband Wayne Joseph Tramonte; her daughter Lacie Tramonte Matherne and husband Blake; two grandsons; sisters, Leslie Levet, Sally Edwards and husband Donnie; one brother, John C. Levet and wife Veronica; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Josephine Elizabeth “Josie” Vicaro Fontana; 87; Hammond; September 22; survived by her children, Mary Simmons (John), Pat Fontana (Bobby), Sharon Maxwell (Morris), Debbie Fontana (Lindsey), and Frank Fontana (Stephanie); seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Carlene Olivia (Harris) Gapinski; 85; Hammond; September 23; survived by her husband of 43 years, Philip A. Gapinski; sons, Edward Russell McAlpine and Patrick Fagan; grandsons, Patrick Alex Fagan II and Forrest Fagan; granddaughter, Britney Holmes; sister, Bernadine Thiesing; and brother, Dale Robertson.
Otis Julian Whitlow; 92; Ponchatoula; September 23; survived by his wife, Wanda; two sons, Mike Whitlow (Sandra) and Jamie Whitlow (Judy) and a daughter, Penny Whitlow; grandchildren, Stacy Lindsey, Chris Donaldson, Holly Sims, Elizabeth Hernandez, Austin and Kate Whitlow; and nine great-grandchildren.
Kenneth John Paille; 76; Loranger; September 23; survived by children, Michelle Paille Gaudet (Jeff ), Tammy Paille Leake (Ralph) and Kenneth Shane Paille (Melissa); his siblings: Cleveland Paille Jr. (Jeanie), Beth Paille Bertrand (Russ), and Grace Paille Cazes (Jim); and grandchildren: Brye Thomas Templet, Lacey Fitzgerald, Kaylee Paille and Landon Paille.
Alberta Frances Kronlage; 94; Albany; September 23; survived by her daughters, Peggy Beard and husband Bruce and Patti Roubique and husband Vince; sons, Michael Kronlage and wife Mary Lou and Bobby Kronlage; 15 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren.
Romalis Hartel Williams; 64; September 23; relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Graveside Service in Rose Memorial Park Cemetery, 908 Western Ave, Hammond, LA. on Friday, October 3, 2025, beginning at 10:00am.
David John Busekist; 63; September 23; life story and service information is still being developed by the family and will be posted as soon as it becomes available.
Wayne Norwood; 84; Springfield; September 24; Family and friends are invited to attend his visitation at First Baptist Church of Ponchatoula, 325 E Pine St, Ponchatoula, LA 70454, on October 4, 2025, from 10:00am until the funeral service at 2:00pm. Dr. David Cranford will be officiating the services.
Willie “Bobby” Raborn, Jr.; 93; Kentwood; September 24; survived by his children, Suzanne Raborn Denais and husband, John, Keith Raborn and wife, Debra, and Randy Raborn, Sr. and wife, Pam; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and sister, Yvonne Birch. Jerry Denny Martin, Sr.; 80; September 24; survived by his children, Cheryl Martin, Connie Martin, and Mark Martin; grandchildren, Laura, Ronnie, Sarah, Justin, Heather, Ashley, Tina, Jerry, Lindsey, and Mark; and several other friends and relatives.
Anthony ‘Junior’ Vaccaro Jr.; 81; Hammond; September 25; survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Emily Labruzzo Vaccaro; daughter, Deana Vaccaro; son, Todd Vaccaro (Rhonda); grandchildren, Ryan Tucker (Ciara), Carlie Vaccaro (Seth), and Brayden Stewart; great-grandson, Ridge Tucker; along with his brother, Jerry Vaccaro (Diane).
Timothy York Johns; 71; Hammond; September 25; survived by his children Lauren (Austin) Davies, Lindsey (Michael) Bellamy, Catherine (David) Tanis, and Timothy (Isabella) Johns; siblings Charles Johns, Terrence Johns, and Robin Fernandez; and his grandchildren, Caroline, Lillian, Mary Elizabeth, William, and James.
Kelly Paul DiGiovanni; 68; Independence; September 27; survived by his sister, Catherine Farlouis; nieces and nephews, Angie Lacoste, Joseph DiGiovanni, Jr., Josie DiGiovanni, Shannon Farlouis, Joseph Farlouis, and Rachel Campagna; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.
Donald “Hound Dog” Webre, Sr.; 82; Osyka; September 28; survived by his children, Paula Philebar (Dennis), Donald Webre Jr. (Shelia), and Paul Webre; grandchildren, Angelle Quick (Brian), Dennis Philebar Jr. (Jenny), Lacey Webre, Tiffany Webre, Jessica Webre, and Paul Webre Jr.; 19 great-grandchildren; and numerous siblings and in-laws.
Bennie “Faye” Soileau; 87; Tickfaw; September 28; a cremation was held and private family services will be held at a later date.