Kathleen Jeanette Berthaut Flattmann; 63; Ponchatoula; April 5; survived by son, Jason M. Flattmann, daughter-in-law, Kristy L. Flattmann; grandchildren, Jaden, Jase, Braden, and Kaden; and sister, Kimberly Dinet.
Mary Marie Wilkinson Tate; 97; Kentwood; April 12; survived by her daughter, Dianne Frazier Easley; son, Roger Dale Tate and wife, Peggy; 3 grandchildren, Chris Edward Frazier and wife Lynn, Charles Dale “Chuck” Tate, and wife Jeanne, and Matthew Ross Tate and wife Chablis; 12 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
Carl Henning Hursky; 69; Hammond; April 15; survived by daughter Heather Ann Hursky; son Henry “Hank” Adam Hursky (Lea); granddaughter Harper Hano; grandson Casey Naftzger; sisters Kate Fox, Mary Smith, and Jane Baker; and several other loved ones.
Charles Lauvern Bennett; 84; Kentwood; April 16; survived by his 2 daughters, Robin Bennett Milton (Danny) and Cathy Bennett Slovensky (Greg); 1 son, Charles “Chucky” Bennett (Lisa); mother of his children, Clarette Bennett; sisters, Joyce Marie Forrest, Lettie Ann Goforth, and Mary Lou Hill (Wayne); brother, Larry Bennett; and many other relatives.
Peggy June Campbell Barnett; 78; Hammond; April 16; survived by her son, Carl Barnett Jr. (Margaret); six grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; sisters, Mary Hancock and Joan Campbell; and son in law, Dwaine Dawkins.
Joseph “JoJo” Wesley McManus Jr.; 63; Hammond; April 17; JoJo was a huge fan of the New Orleans Saints, Family Feud, and In the Heat of The Night. He was a social butterfly that greatly enjoyed having the attention to others. JoJo is already greatly missed by all those that had the privilege to know him.
Nelda Smith Glascock; 75; Albany; April 18; survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Wiley Carter Glascock; son, Jade Glascock; grandchildren, Madisyn Bankston, Dylan Glascock and Brandon Blount; brother, Amos ‘Lee’ Smith Jr. (Wilma); along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Nettie Irene Hutchinson Blackwell; 85; Amite; April 18; survived by her children, Rhonda Cowart (Harvey), Jennifer Cunningham (Don), Harold “Joey” Blackwell, Gerald Blackwell (Krista), Brandon Blackwell (Brandy); numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; as well as her brother, Rev. Peter Hutchinson (Marie).
James Barcia, Sr.; 84; Hammond; April 18; survived by his wife, Ann A. Barcia; children, James J. Barcia, Jr. (Jackie A.) and Joey W. Barcia; grandchildren, Matthew S. and Brandi N Barcia; and siblings, Charles, Mike, Barbara Barcia and Mary Barcia Sherman.
Donna Gayle Raulston Schisler; 85; Hammond; April 19; survived by her son, Dr. Dan Schisler (wife, Debra); her daughter, Donna Schisler Just; her grandchildren, Jessica Schisler Lawrence, Samantha Schisler, and Luke Just; and two great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Debbie Raulston Smith.
Jessie Mae Lewis Newman; 78; Ponchatoula; April 19; survived by her daughter, Angela Marie “Angie” Newman; her three granddaughters, Madison Nicole Rodriguez, Megan Lynn Rodriguez, and Morgan Elizabeth Rodriguez; her sisters, Jacqueline Patterson (Jerry) and Carla Bourgeois (Hanson); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Joseph Russell “Whitey” Maurer; 71; Tickfaw; April 19; survived by his children, Chandra McKinney (Sean), Amber Broussard (Dexter), Brandyn Maurer (Destiny), and Kyle Maurer; grandchildren, Tyler, Jourdan, Emmah, Dexter Jr., Annah, Will, Brileigh, Braelyn, Bransyn, Layden, Cruz, Carson, and Cameron; and many nieces and nephews.
Larry Wayne Arceneaux; 76; April 19; survived by his beautiful daughters, Jeanie Kropog (Shane) and Joanie Degenhardt; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Freddie Arceneaux (Linda) and Gary Arceneaux (Rose); sistersin- law, Lanelle Arceneaux, Evelyn Cambre (Barney), Gloria Delaune, Peggy Savoy (Donnell), Rita Penalber, and Diana Fontenot (Ray); brother-in-law, Dale Cambre (Ruth); and many others.
Otis James Prine Jr.; 74; Kentwood; April 20; survived by his daughters, Karen Prine-Perise, Patricia Buzzetta (Brandon); stepdaughter, Rhonda Anthony; stepson, Gene Porter; sisters, Sheila Prine, Ann Prine; brothers, David Prine (Maria), Peter Prine; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Betty Ann Anderson Pinion; 89; Hammond; April 20; survived by her daughter & son-in-law, Vadelia and James Brown, son & daughter-in-law, Robbie and Lynn Pinion, son & daughter-in-law, Allen and Beth Pinion, son & daughter-in-law, Keith and Andre Pinion; sisters, Lucille Fernandez and Cecile Bush, brothers, Jerome Anderson and Charlie Anderson; and many others.
Clare Levine Breaux; 91; Tickfaw; April 20; survived by her son, Don Towle (Sandra); daughter, Diana Sammons; four grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren.
Vernon “Dale” Doyle; 66; Greensburg; April 20; survived by his significant other, Gwen “Rusty” Goleman; son, Russell Doyle and spouse, Kayla; daughter, Kristine Doyle and spouse, Heather; step-daughter, Amber Dejean and husband, Ray; sister, Cynthia Denise Allen; brother, Jimmy Doyle; grandchildren, Hagan Doyle and Dylan Doyle; step-grandchildren, Parker Layton, and Emma Dejean.
Robert Craig “Bob” Saravalli; 75; Maurepas; April 21; survived by his wife, Brenda Morris Saravalli; daughters, Denise Nicole Shockley (Curtis) and Ashley Lynne Palmer (Terry); seven grandchildren; siblings, Susan Saravalli Charters (Tom), Janice Saravalli Thomas (Dean), and Richard Saravalli (Bridget); as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Judy Trent; 77; April 21; survived by her daughters, Jeaneane Hennick and Cheryl Joyner; sisters, Donna and Shirley; grandchildren, Keith Hennick, Robert Hennick, Heather Teal, and Greg Joyner; and 11 great grandchildren.
Aaron Stephen Gremillion; 29; Denham Springs; April 21; survived by his wife, Charley Shaffer Gremillion; his daughters, Oakleigh Earnie Gremillion and Stevie Lynn Gremillion; his parents, Vikki and Rance Keller and Stephen and Melanie Gremillion; his in-laws, Sandy and Jeffry Shaffer, Sr.; and many other loved ones.
Lawana Renee Carter; 55; Kentwood; April 22; survived by her 2 sons, Mason Carter and wife, Angelicia, and Adam Carter; 1 granddaughter, Skylar Carter; fiancé, James Smith; 4 siblings, Ronald Breeland, Linda Carroll, Debbie Whittle, and Keith Carter; numerous nieces and nephews.
Peggy Palmer Poche; 87; Denham Springs; April 24; survived by her daughter, Machelle Garcia (Dennis); daughter-in-law, Cindy Poche; brother, Jackie Palmer; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Wilfred Earl Dupre, Sr.; 75; Robert; April 24; leaves behind his sons, Willie and Sean, and his devoted sisters, Deborah and Vanessa. Also mourning his passing is his grandson, Noah, and Cindy, who was not only his former travel companion but also faithfully served as his caretaker in the past year.
Canney Ray Morris; 76; Holden; April 25; survived by his loving wife, Grace Jones Morris; daughters, Connie Morris (Reggie), Joy Craig, and Lola Wright (Michael); sons, LC. Morris (Michelle), Melvin Sharp, and Robert Davis (Peggy); sisters, Jaunita Bateman Brock and Anita Erickson Nastasi; brothers, Denmon Bateman and Shane Erickson; 9 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.
Frances Marie Slaven; 84; Kentwood; April 26; survived by her 2 daughters, Janet Marie Allen and husband, Jack, and Angela DeLynn McMorris; grandchildren, Stephen Craig Allen, Courtney Lynne Torregrossa and husband, Michael, Skylar Wade McMorris and fiancé, Cheyenne Eldridge, Dylan Blake McMorris and wife, Emily.