Hazel Hill; 84; Hammond; February 13; survived by her sons, Mark Hollingsworth and Ray Hollingsworth (Lisa); daughters, Donna Trent, Evelyn Sheldon (Albert), Tammy Woods, and Norma Hollingsworth; eighteen grandchildren; many great and great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Norvie Stewart, Linda Sue Hill, and Tarrie O’Dell; and brothers, Jerry Hill and Elmer Gehagen.
Patricia Lynn Lambert Yent Morse; 72; Ponchatoula; February 14; survived by her son, Jeffrey Yent (fiancée Michelle Maza); grandchildren, Brandon and Kelsey Yent; great-grandchildren, Brooklyn Yent, Annamae Miller, Brandon “Lil B” Yent, Ryleigh Miller, and Bryson Yent; sisters, Diane McCrory and Pam Castell; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Wesley W. Williamson; 86; Loranger; February 15; survived by his wife, Janice Beisly Williamson; sons, Curt Williamson (Sherri), Chris Williamson, and Steve Williamson (Leilani); daughter-in-law, Tammy Williamson; sister, Rita Terrebonne (Floyd); grandchildren, Jenee (Dion), Jana (Warren), Jared (Andrea), Steffani (Patrick), Katie, Ashley, Hannah (Devin), and Weston; seventeen great-grandchildren.
Larry Davis “Dave” Townsend Jr.; 74; Hammond; February 16; survived by his daughter, Lacy Townsend Corrick (Jason); son, Austin Townsend (Brittany); stepson, Lance Rowland; five grandchildren, Keegan Corrick, Colton Townsend, Kohen Corrick, Cali Townsend, and Carli Townsend; and a few very close cousins.
Thomas Colton Warner, III; 79; Hammond; February 12; survived by his wife, Angelina (Angie) Warner; son, Thomas Warner, IV (Darlene); daughter, Tammy Hoover (John); three grandchildren; sisters, Katherine (Louis) and Norma (Neal); step-sisters, Becky (Russell) and Barbara (Joel); brothers-in-law, Salvador, Philip (Virginia), and Tony; sisters-in-law, Josie (Layne), Patricia (Tony), and Cathy.
Benjamin Franklin Walker; 81; Ponchatoula; February 13; survived by his wife, Shelley Sue Davitt Walker; daughters, Stacy Taylor (Daniel) and Lisa Pace (Jim); son, Ben ‘Rusty’ Walker (Alicia); grandchildren; Celina (Charlie); Brooke (Drake), Hunter, Hailey, Madison, and Kira; and precious grandchild due in April, Barrett.
Lois Elizabeth Hamilton; 73; Ponchatoula; February 13; a cremation was held.
Charolette Ann Tryon Devall; 76; February 13; survived by her husband, Wilton Devall Jr.; children, Donna Hogan (Mike), Kenneth Devall (Shannon), Charles Devall, and Theresa McDonald (Dustin); twelve grandchildren; sister, Rachel Brunett (Paul); thirteen great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Janice Evelyn Pereira; Ponchatoula; 72; February 13, 2025; a cremation was held.
Ralph Dave Guillot Jr.; 73; Ponchatoula; February 15; survived by his wife, Sheila Zeringue Guillot; daughter, Ashley Guillot; sons, Bryce (Munyoung) and Andrew Guillot (Jennie); sister, Judy Booker; grandchildren, Genevieve Guillot, Sienna Guillot, Khai Guillot, Camden Guillot, Brody Guillot, and Eleanor Guillot; brother-in-law, Rodney Zeringue (Kathleen); and fur baby, Holly.
Peter Salvador Danna; 94; Amite; February 11; survived by his daughter, Geri Danna Welch (Lee); grandson, Hunter David Parra (Jenna); and great-granddaughters, Ava, Ella, and Mia Parra; and brother, Phillip Danna.
Mervel Albert King Sr.; 88; Roseland; February 13; survived by his children, Mervel King Jr. (Jeanie), David King (Karen), Lloyd King (Nicole), Melinda Ferguson (Steve), John King (Brooke), and Edward Cutrer; siblings, Ronald (Melrose), Richard (Ruby), and Janet; seventeen grandkids; 24 great-grandkids; thirteen great-great grandkids; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Herbert “Herb” Cartwright Freiler; 81; Amite; February 14; survived by his daughter, Sydney Freiler; grandson, Zaden Portis; sisters, Dale Freiler and Buffie Grayson (Larry); and two nephews.