Barry Paul Sterken: 66; Ponchatoula; August 21; survived by his loving wife of
30 years, Gay Robertson Sterken; daughter, Amanda Sterken; sons, Benjamin Ernst, Haze Sterken, Knox Sterken; and brothers, Tillman Sterken Jr. (Angie), and David Sterken (Michelle).
James Darrin Varnado; 56; Tickfaw; August 21; survived by his beloved family: his wife, Crystal Varnado; children, Chelsie Regan (Brett), Damon (Madison); Abigail (Jarred), and Blake Varnado (his four-wheeler); four grandchildren; mother, Betty Napp; and brothers, John Varnado (Lavelle), Charles “Chuck” Varnado, Jr (Leigh), and Micheal Tucker.
Betty Anthony McCrory, 82; Ponchatoula; August 21; survived by her husband, Brian; son, Huey and wife, Tracie; 13 grandchildren; daughter in law, Vickie; bonus daughter, Kisha; 20 great grandkids; as well as many friends, extended family and loved ones.
Frank N. Harper, Sr.; 78; Holden; August 21; survived by his son, Frank N. Harper, Jr. and wife, Brittany; daughter, Vanessa Mitchell and husband, Christopher; brothers, Wesley “Dub” Harper, Robert “Bobby” Harper, and Paul “PT” Harper; sister, Mary Harper; grandchildren, Jaxon, Jakob, Giselle, C’Mya, CJ, and Jaylen; and great-granddaughter, Kay’lhani.
Thomas Joseph Kuhn; 84; Hammond; August 21; survived by his son Thomas (Deborah) and their daughter Nora; his daughter Timmi and her sons, Jeremy Short and Jason Gammett; his brothers Marion (Brenda), Albert (Kathy), and James E. “Jimmy” Kuhn (Cheryl); and numerous loving nieces and nephews.
Kaston Drake Simmons; 11 days; Kentwood; August 21; survived by his parents, Joshua Darin Warren and Mackenzie Rachelle Simmons; 2 sisters, Braylie Warren and Kaylynn Warren; brother, Danyel Warren; grandparents, Tonya and Kent Simmons and Darin Warren; aunts, Paislie Crowe and Kentlie Simmons.
John Wayne Evans; 87; Ponchatoula; August 23; survived by his wife, Doris; son, Samuel Craig Evans and his wife, Stacey; grandchildren, Sarah Rudolph and her husband, Adam, Sawyer Evans and his wife, Alex; four great-grandchildren, June, Jean, Jade, and Luke; and his brother, David Evans.
Carlo Anthony Triolo; 84; Hammond; August 23; survived by his wife of 66 years, Constance “Connie” Costanza Triolo; children, Karen Triolo Baham (Mark), Kathy Triolo Dedon (Randall), and Kim Triolo Feil (Kenneth); four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous friends and family members.
Arthur Joseph “Art” Guillotte; 94; Hammond; August 24; survived by his sons, Danny (Janet) and Claude (Judi); two daughters, Arlene Ranes (Jim) and Cheryl Altman (John); sister, Mary “Rose” Guillotte Pinell; seven grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Gordon “Brian” Nettles; 57; Hammond; August 24; survived by his brother Mark (Emilie); nephew Lawson; nieces McKay, Gabrielle & Emma; and former wife & best friend, Sara. A memorial service will be held at The First Pentecostal Church in Roseland, 11327 LA-1048, Roseland, on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 1:30PM.
Nettie Louise Phillips Causey; 82; Hammond; August 24; survived by her husband, Jimmy Causey; son, Aubrey “Cat” Watson; son, Marlon Causey; sister, Liz Phillips, grandchildren, Bethany Brooks husband Kody, Sharon Annette Causey, Michelle Kirby, Amber Kirby, and Jacob Stewart; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Maria Mejía; 65; Tickfaw; August 25; survived by her husband of 50 years, Berna Mejía; children, Raul Alejandro Mejía (Meregilda), Iris Viridiana Mejía, Bernandino Mejía, Victor Manuel Mejía, and Yesenia Mejía; eight grandchildren; brothers, Modesto Botello, Lijio Botello, Celestino Botello, Eusesubio Rojas, and Benito Botello; and numerous relatives and friends.
Kathy King Pittman; 66; Independence; August 25; survived by her husband, Donald Pittman; son, Randy “Chad” King (Heather); daughter, Jodi King; mother, Kathleen Vidrine; granddaughters, Chelsea Clasen, Cloee Vidrine; nieces, Destiny Maurer (Brandyn), Brileigh Maurer, Braelyn Maurer, and nephew, Bransyn Maurer.
Frances Painting Wheat; 87; Amite/ Livingston; August 25; survived by her daughters, Relma, Diane, and Theresa (Kenny); sons, Jesse and Prentis (Laura); sister, Dot Griffin; thirteen grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Curtis William Miley; 65; Watson; August 26; survived by his wife of 39 years, Cecile Miley; their children Laney Miley and Landon Miley; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Burns Miley and Barbara Miley.
Angela R. Habarta; 55; Loranger; August 26; survived by her daughters, Amber Habarta, Melanie Becnel Olsen (Daniel); sister, Shannon Bergeron; brother, John Chris Habarta; grandchildren, Amiya Lee, Amani Lee, Anastasia Lee, Colton Olsen, Genevieve Olsen; and best friend, Emily DeVille.
Paul Eugene “Gene” Holbert; 85; Tickfaw; August 26; survived by his wife of almost 40 years, Diana Forest Holbert; stepdaughter, Karen Kinchen Oakes and husband John; stepson, Johnny Kinchen and wife Dana; brother, Robert Holbert of Texas; sister, Raymel Sisco of California; and numerous step grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Mary Ellen Thompson Casanova; 94; Amite; August 26; survived by her daughters, Linda Ann Ballard (Gene) and Veronica Arlene Boutian (Daniel); son, Kerry James Casanova; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and sisters-in-law, Annie Thompson and Verma Casanova.
Garland Gary Ratcliff; 74; Springfield; August 27; survived by two daughters, Leslie Ratcliff Gardner, and Christie Ratcliff Varnado (Kirby); grandson, John M. Gardner, Jr.; granddaughter, Emily Stricker; great-grandson, Beckham Leyrer; sister, Mildred R. Cowsar; and his brother, Darryl Ratcliff; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Timothy Murphy Clifford Taylor; 50; Amite; August 28; survived by his 4 siblings, Sheila Genusa, Sonja Bradley and husband, Bill, Mark Taylor and wife, Katy, and Dr. Lisa J. Taylor Waizenegger; 11 nieces and nephews; numerous great-nieces and nephews; and stepmother, Betty Travis Taylor.
Maurice Lee Wall, Jr.; 78; Greensburg, August 29; survived by his wife, Marie Miller Wall; sons, Maurice III, Derek (Koree), and Will (Christy); four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Ronald (Judi); sisters, Christia Dees (Reed), Kathy Stafford (Mark), Marcia Kent (John), and Tricia McCain (Pat); and step-mother, Bonnie Bethel.
Velma B. “Pug” Anthony; 88; Kentwood; August 31; survived by daughters, Sandra Ainsworth and Wanda Bridges (Barry); sons, Albert and Wendell (Linda); twelve grandchildren; step-grandson, Kevin Bridges; numerous great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter; numerous nieces and nephews; and her special friend, Ola Mae.
Delos McKinley Blackwell; 76; Holden; August 31; survived by his children, Ricky (Julie) and Jennifer Rogers (David); five grandchildren, Landon and Logan Blackwell, Gracie and Abi Lout, and Zach Rogers; his siblings, Dr. David L. Blackwell (Joan), Dr. Dewey Blackwell, Mrs. Elda Verran Thibeau (Brannon) and Ms. Velda Goynes.
Thomas Leonard Eisenman; 38; Hammond; August 31; survived by his mother, Rebecca S. Smythe-Eisenman; sister, Abra “Abby” Sara Eisenman; brother, Nathaniel Barry Eisenman (Danielle); grandmother, Celeste June Smythe; nephew, Nathan Eisenman; and nieces, Isobelle Eisenman, Sara Soucek, and Samantha Soucek.