Carolyn Corneille Hano; 88; Ponchatoula; December 12; survived by her daughters, Sheila Joiner and Stephanie Hano Carter (Bobby Carter), and her stepson, “Little” E.J. Hano; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; brothers, Clyde Corneille, his wife Murlene, and Johnny Corneille, and his wife Vicki; and nieces and nephews, who loved her deeply.
Bryan Thomas Reames; 73; Kentwood; December 12; survived by his wife, Nelda Simmons Reames, daughters, Angela Ellis (Jeff), Michelle Case (Jimmy), Kaila Magee (Kyle), and Kacy Reames; 7 grandchildren; brothers, Richard Reames and Robert Reames; sisters, Pamela Galtier, Judy Achord, and Mary Rushing.
Henry King Jones, Sr.; 77; Ponchatoula; December 13; survived by his siblings Eleanor Howard, Joseph Gant, Sr., Alnette Williams, and Anthony Jones, Sr. along with a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members, and lifelong friends.
Bobby Don Prine; 83; Kentwood; December 13; survived by his wife, Edith Kathleen Womack Prine; daughters, Dondrea “Dondi” Prine Thompson and Bobbie Karol Prine McKean; sons, Donald Kerry Prine (Mikki) and Daniel Keith Prine; brothers, Robert Edward “Rob” Prine (Marsha) and Richard Keith “Rick” Prine (Kathy); and numerous other relatives.
Betty Jane Hatcher Edwards; 81; Mt. Hermon; December 15; survived by 4 children, John Edwards (Cheryl), Rev. William
Edwards (Linda "Sissy"), Tracy Edwards (Karen), and Sonja McCann (Hardy); 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren;
and her beloved pet, Buddy.
Charles Aaron Lester; 103; Loranger; December 16; survived by his daughter, Brenda Louise Lester; his son, Charles Elwood Lester (Shelley); 11 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; his sister, Rebecca Annette Anthony (J.D.); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Savina Parrino Campo; 92; Independence/Amite; December 17; survived by nine children, 65 grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and numerous other relatives.
Leona Norman Kinchen; 85; Hammond; December 17; survived by her daughters, Phyllis Kinchen, Judy McLain (Russell), and Robin Noto (Michael); her grandchildren, Brandi, Steven “Bubba”, Brandon, April, Jessica, Tyler, Michael Jr., and Laura; as well as numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Glenn Anthony Bordelon; 66; Hammond; December 18; survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Anita Bordelon; daughter, Tiffany Bordelon; grandchildren, Kevin Alexis, Madyson Lacorbo, Jade LeCesne, Damien LeCesne II, and Samuel LeCesne; and great grandchild, Adonis Alexis.
Peter Jacob Manning; 68; December 18; survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Idamae L. Manning; daughters, Mende E. Manning (Trey) and Crystal L. Manning (Amy); grandchildren, Madison M. Stortz (Zach) and Zamie Stortz; uncle, Lavance Oubre “Uncle Jr.” (Bill); and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Myra Dedon Roberts; 65; Kentwood; December 18; survived by her husband of 31 years, James “Jamie” Roy Roberts; parents, Rachel and Charles Lanford; and numerous other relatives.
Danny Mark Stevens; 69; Ponchatoula; December 18; survived by his longtime companion, Belinda Bryant Turner, and his three sons: Aaron Stevens, Daniel Stevens, and Danny Stevens Jr. (Brandi Rose); his stepdaughter, Felicia Burns (Josh), and his brother, Larry Stevens (Teeny). He is also survived by his grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Douglas McArthur Heck; 83; Hammond; December 18; survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Emily Robertson Heck; children, Gwen Davis (Jim), and Wendell Heck (Holly); six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; siblings, Rev. Warren Heck, Ray Heck, Sharon Bass (Fred); as well as numerous nieces and nephews and other extended family.
Edwin "Hot Rod" L. Puls Sr.; 94; Loranger; December 19; survived by his sons, Ronald Puls (Paula), Timothy Puls (Rocky), and Jeffery Puls (Carol); daughters, Melinda Frandria (Joey) and Sandi Bailey (Chuckie); stepdaughters, Jane E. Lee (Curtis) and Suzie Puls (Dwayne), and daughter-inlaw, Stacy Puls; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
Killian "Bubby" Hebert Kupper, Jr.; 95; Hammond; December 20; survived by his loving wife of 74 years, Joyce Ann Kupper; sister, Jean Kupper Pinion (Durand); as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Lloyd Ernest "Tookie" Lard Jr.; 77; Hammond; December 20; survived by his wife of 45 years, Betty Oliver Lard; daughters, Cynthia 'Cindy' Lard (Tondra Robinson), and Julie Teresa Lard Gomez (Freddy); grandson, Matias Gomez; sisters, Patricia Sue Lard Burns and Paula Lard Bankston; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Margarette Young Lein; 90; December 20; survived by her children, Peggy Devine (Gene), Elizabeth Blankenship (Daren), Tina Davis (Tommy), and David C. Lein; grandchildren, Stacie, Joshua (Brandon), Heather, Crystal (Evan), Tabatha (Derek), Jimmy (Mandi), Paul, and Joseph; 12 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandsons.
V. “Carol” H. Lanier; 74; December 20; survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Steven Gerard Lanier; daughter, Stephanie Lanier Day (Derrick); two grandsons; three great-grandsons; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Suzy and Robert, sister-in-law, Carol, and sister-in-law Cherie; and numerous other relatives.
Mary Louise Prokop; 91; Albany; December 21; survived by her daughter, Carolyn Lancon (Hal); son, Raymond Prokop (Jill); grandchildren, Kyleigh Lancon, Jonathan Prokop, and Joshua ‘Doc’ Prokop (Sarah); great-grandchildren, Walker, Waylon, Weslie, Lawson, Lathan; siblings, Gwen, Janie, and brother Johnny; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Glennis D. Bennett; 76; Albany; December 22; survived by his wife of 55 years, Hazel Inez Stewart Bennett; son, Scott Bennett (Kelly); grandchildren, Calvin Bennett, Jason Duncan; brother, Delmar Bennett (Barbara); mother-in-law, Elnora Stewart; sisters-in-law, Gail Stewart, Kathy S. King; brother-in-law, Emmett Stewart; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Chandler S. Coffey; 25; Ponchatoula; December 22; survived by his parents, Nicole Crum and Patrick Coffey Jr.; sister, Demi Coffey; brothers, Liam Crum, Joshua Autin; grandparents, Connie Walker, David and Lillian Crum, Lynn Marie and Patrick David Coffey Sr.; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Norma Gayle Dyson Frazier; 62; Hammond; December 22; survived by her children, Honk Addison (Greta), Mackenzie Joiner, Gray Edwards, BJ Manzella, Christy Craig (Nick), and Charles Coy Frazier (Megan); grandchildren, Daria, Bria, Bricen, Harley Grace, Everlee, Ashton, Kayleigh, Kara, Kalli, Leighallyn, Lainey, Luke, Waylon, Kaleb, Jayse, Brennen, Rachel, and Declan.
Elizabeth Ann “Tootie” Guttzeit Calmes; 71; Hammond; December 23; survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Harry B. Calmes; son Daniel (Leah Genusa Calmes); grandsons, Mason and Seeley; mother, Ruth Howell Guttzeit; brother, Albert Joseph “Goody” Guttzeit (Lauren); sister Mary Ruth Guttzeit Dixon; as well as multiple nieces, nephews and cousins.
Richard Michael Enmon; 82; passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, in Hammond, Louisiana. Born on Saturday, May 15, 1943, in Pasadena, Texas, Richard was a resident of Loranger, Louisiana.
Norman Harvey Smith, Jr.; 87; Amite; December 23; survived by his daughter, Anita Fairburn and husband, Brian; son, Larry Smith and wife, Tina; 4 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; 2 brothers, Donald Smith and wife, Linda and Freddie Smith and wife, Mary; and sister, Annie Smith.
Farrion Dale Holden; 69; Amite, December 24; survived by his daughter, Krystle Grace; son, Donnie Grace; grandchildren, Shelby Blades and husband, Ashton and Hadley Grace; brother, Buddy Holden and wife, Pam; sisters, Mary McClendon and partner Randy and Martha Seals and partner, Hoyt; numerous nieces and nephews.
Nelie Dobson Durham; 94; Hammond; December 25; survived by her son, Dan Reeves “Tracy” Durham III and his wife, Suzanne; daughter-in-law, Bonnie Durham; her sister, Hunter Dobson Black (Charlie); five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
John Martin Durbin; 73; Amite; December 26; survived by his daughter, Kelly Durbin Ewing and husband, Dustin; son, Tyler Grantham Durbin and wife, Hannah; 4 sisters, Joan Brecher, Brenda Durbin, Debbie Durbin Hyde, and Shari Durbin; 1 brother, Donald Durbin; 2 grandchildren; and mother of his children, Ronda Durbin.
Carl Breeland; 82; Amite; December 26; survived by his wife of 57 years, Faye Hughes Breeland; daughter, Kimberly Cutrer; 2 grandchildren, Alexandra Lowrance and husband, Brandon, and Gabrielle Cutrer; 2 great-grandchildren; brother, Roy Breeland; and 3 sisters, Betty Jean King, Mae Ann Graham, and Linda Wall and husband, Terry.
Lillian Laird Williams; 83; Watson; December 26; survived by her children, Suzann Blades (John), Tim Sandbom, Theodore Sandbom (Stephanie), Sherri Smith (Colin) and Terri Sandbom; brother, Ronnie Laird; nine grandchildren; along with numerous great-grandchildren.
Douglas Monroe Prescott; 68; Kentwood; December 27; survived by his wife, Cheryl Bethel Prescott; 2 sons, William Prescott and Michael Prescott (Melissa); 3 daughters, Whitney McDaniel (Daniel), Brittney Newman (Colton), and Sarah Prescott; 1 brother, Clinton Prescott; 16 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild.
Ronald Mark Evans, Jr.; 78; Tickfaw; December 28; survived by his wife of 58 years, Bobbie Jean Faller Evans; his children, Summer Anne Harvey, Stephanie Lynne Evans, Russell Emile Evans (Lorretta), and Scarlett Rebecca Madison; seven grandchildren; and one great grandson.