Clement “Clem” Rodrigue Duval; 78; Independence; May 5; survived by his wife, Antonia Crow Hefley Duval; son, Neil Duval and daughter-in-law, Sara; daughters, Sara Connelly and husband Michael; and Kim Reph and husband George, Jr.; stepchildren, Scott Morse and Christian Miller (Gary); 11 grandchildren; siblings Richard Duval, Susan Baker (Bill), and Denise Duval (Tim).
Beatrice Mildred Peppo Reine; 89; Ponchatoula; May 17; survived by her beloved children, Catherine, Jacqueline, Pamela, and Alfred (Leanne); eight grandchildren, Brandy (Raymond), Angelle (Jonathan), Lacey (Justin), Amanda (Jared), Russell, Preston (Alyssa), Ryan, and Payton; and her fourteen greatgrandchildren, Victoria, Bailey, Evan, Jayden, Francoise, Olivia, Reid, Addison, Westin, Parker, Augustine, Giuseppe, Roman, and Luca.
Stephanie Martin-Street; 51; Hammond; May 18; survived by her loving husband, Patrick Street; children, Katlian and William Sanders; brothers, Michael Martin Jr. (Danielle), Edward Martin, Brad Noyes (Alicia); fur baby, Yoda; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Elmer Wesley Ziebarth; 67; Hammond; May 18. Helen Picou Coats; 90; Independence; May 18; survived by her children, Pamela Hoyt, Marley Eugene Coats, Jr. (Terri), James Edward Coats, and Bobbie Lena Trapen (Michael); grandchildren, Bridgette Randall, Gregory Randall, Justin Randall, Amy Randall, Brandi Randall, Barbara Coats, Dane Coats, Gina Coats and Desiree Lee Magee; and many other relatives.
Rosalie Delaughter; 88; Tickfaw; May 20; survived by her husband Michael Delaughter; grandchildren, Brandon Elliott (Christy), Nathan Burns, Benjamin Burns, Jenna Collins, Jeremiah Collins; great-grandchildren, Mia, Brandon Jr., Thomas, Hazel, River, Josiah, and Weston, numerous nieces and nephews, as well as a special sister and friend, Peggy Vicari.
Shelby Gene Alford; 88; May 20; survived by his 3 children, Mitchell K. Alford of Kentwood, Melissa A. Guagliardo (Jay) of Ponchatoula, Frances A. Rollins (Shannon) of Denham Springs; 9 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and expecting 1 great-great-grandchild; special friend, Peggy Crawford.
Ferdinand Guy “Ferdi” Duplantier; 80; May 21; survived by daughters, Vicki Rae Duplantier and Roxy Duplantier Rivas and fiancé Boulan Guidry; his devoted partner, Pauline Baham, and the family he cherished as his own: daughters Jana Baham Matherne and fiancé Kevin Sharrock, and Joni Baham Kinney and husband Mike Kinney; and many others.
Thomas Bellavia; 80; Amite; May 21; survived his brother, Frank S. Bellavia, and wife, Brenda Ardillo Bellavia; many nieces and nephews; and several other relatives.
Hazel A. Guzzardo; 63; Tickfaw; May 21; survived by her loving husband of 24 years, John Guzzardo; sons, Jason Adams (Paige), and Jokota Guzzardo (Kathryn); grandchildren, Stiles, Lexi, Audrey, Emmrey, Charlie, and Koda; sister, Connie Cutrer; mother-in-law, Patricia Guzzardo; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family and friends.
Lovinia Isabel “Beanie” Robertson; 87; Robert; May 22; survived by her son, John W. Robertson, II and his wife Lori; grandchildren, Lauren McLemore (Michael), Brooke Robertson, and Tyler Robertson; great grandchildren, Elly, Vivian, and Nash McLemore; siblings, Wilda Smith, Emily Heck, and Alfred Robertson (Kim); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ernest Henry Husser; 74; Tickfaw; May 22; survived by his brother, Mark Husser; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Debbie Hart Severio; 63, Ponchatoula; May 22; survived by 2 daughters, Angela Breaux and husband, Lenny, and Alicia Assavedo and husband, Chad; six grandchildren; six siblings and their families; and many other loved ones.
Bette Janell Fitzwater McGehee; 83; Kentwood, May 24; survived by her husband of 65 years, Webster Noah McGehee; daughters, Ginger (Perry) Newman, Tammy (Sammy) Ott, Milissa (Tracy) Johnson, Penny (John) Saldana; sister, Shirley Forrest; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Antonette Ferrara Nobles; 85; Hammond native; May 24; survived by her son, Brad Nobles (Michelle); grandchildren, Kayleigh Nobles (Matt), Jace Nobles, and Joshua Nobles; sister, Rose Ferrara Russell (Alan); and many loving nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
Rose Mary Wells Little; 81; Ponchatoula; May 24; survived by her son, Kevin “Boo” Little; daughter, Teresa Leeper (Jerry “Jay”); brother, Vincent “V.E.” Wells (Peggy); grandchildren, whom she adored, Nicholas Dutch Leeper (Mallory), Christopher “Teaux” Leeper (Lexie), Chace Leeper, Kyle Leeper (Savannah), Joseph Ryan Leeper, Jase Leeper, and Nataleigh Leeper; and many other relatives.
Tammy Sheldon Oliphant; 64; Independence; May 24; survived by her son, Donnie Oliphant, Jr.; brother, Albert Sheldon, Jr.; sister, Carla Sharp; and many nieces and nephews.