Frank Wes Schneider III; 77; Ponchatoula; December 22; survived by his wife of 50 years, Carol Ann Pettit Schneider, and their three children: Amy Schneider Danos (Gavin), Ashley Schneider McCrory (Phil), and Frank “Wes” Schneider IV (Sarah); brother, William “Roy” Schneider; six grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
Seavy “Cole” Clemons; 36; Kentwood; December 29; survived by his parents, Seavy and Toni Clemons; grandparents, Don and Mary Ann Clemons; 2 sisters, Jacy Downing and husband, Ryan and Page Bankston and husband, Justin.
William “Russell” Bethel; 75; Hammond; December 29; survived by his wife, Kathy Bethel; daughter, Tonya Joiner (Justin); son, Bryant Bethel; sisters, JoAnn Dickens (Frank), Sherry Brown (Bobby); brothers, Faron Miley (Shelia), Wendell Miley (Wanda), Daron Miley (Flossy); six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, and many other relatives.
Bebee Nell Arrington; 91; Hammond; December 29; her life was a blessing to many, and her memory will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. She is lovingly remembered by her family, friends, and all whose lives she touched. Services will be announced by the family.
John L. Shettles III; 84; Hammond; December 30; survived by his daughter, Stacy Fitzgerald (Bruce); sons, Lenny Dubuisson (Cyndi), Danny Dubuisson (Tami), Kenny Dubuisson; daughter-in-law, Reba Dubuisson; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Gladys A. Brecheen; 96; December 30; survived by her daughter, June Coates (Coy); son, Edward Brecheen (Andrea); son-in-law, Eric O’Brien; as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Vincent Anthony Calcagno, Sr.; 73; Independence; December 30; survived by his sister, Joyce Paille (Robert), his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Cheryl and Johnnie Santangelo, Russell and Darlene Viola, Karen and Scott Forrest, and Julia and Glen De-Phillips; and many nieces and nephews, all of whom he loved dearly.
Keith Michael Larussa; 46; Loranger; December 30; survived by his parents, Vince & Carol Leteff Larussa; son, Kaden Larussa; sister, Dana; nieces, Carlee and Olivia; and longtime girlfriend, Vicky Varnado.
Luther Morgan Broome; 79; Ponchatoula; December 31; survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Dianne and Darrel Marcotte; his aunt, Ruby Rivers; and numerous beloved cousins.
George James Meyers Sr.; 91; Ponchatoula; December 31; survived by his loving wife, Millie Meyers; sister, Joann Meyers Carroll (Noel); brothers, Silas Meyers and Bill Meyers (Margarete); stepchildren, Angela Meyers (Zab), Gregory Falgout (Kay), Karen Falgout, and Lacy Falgout; 6 sisters-in-law; 1 brother-in-law; as well as numerous grandchildren and other relatives.
Ronald C. Hebert; 86; Robert; January 1; his life was a blessing to many, and his memory will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. He is lovingly remembered by his family, friends, and all whose lives he touched.
Donald Ray Bigner Sr.; 56; January 1; survived by his daughter, LaDonna Blount (Mark); son, Allen Bigner; mother, Elaine Gloria DeSouge; three grandchildren; sisters, Verna Naquin, Debra Strickland (Albert), Kathleen McKey (Paul), and Wanda Erdey (Joe); brothers, Edward Bigner Sr. (Rita) and Michael Bignar Sr. (Anna); and numerous relatives.
Rhonda Lynn Barnes; 35; Hammond; January 1; survived by sons, Phillip Pearson Jr. and Austin, Ayden, and Aaron Sykes; fiancé, Brandon Rankin; her mother, Wanda Lynn Bankston; sisters, Stephanie Poirrier and Kallie Barnes; grandparents, Rita and Kevlin Morgan; nieces, Raylynn and Alaina Voiselle; and nephews, Nolan Larpenter and Beaux Bankston.
Ted Darland Cason; 91; Hammond; January 1; survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Jean Shirley Garon Cason; his sons, Kyle Cason (Kim), and Alan Cason (Dawn); grandchildren, Kristen Cason Taylor (Josh), Kraig Cason (Amanda), Scott Cason (Sophia), Brett Cason (Shelby); and nine great-grandchildren.
Kerri Weaver Brown; 66; Amite; January 2; survived by her husband of 49 years, Ricky D. Brown; sons, Cecil A. Brown (Rebecca) and Adam Brown (Heather); grandchildren, Caitlyn Brown and Riley Brown; 2 great-grandchildren, Stetler Brown and Basin Hebert; 2 brothers, Larry Weaver (Trudy) and Yogi Weaver (Bricy).