Pamela Elizabeth Raines; 69; Hammond; August 21; survived by her children, Tony and Shane Raines; grandchildren, Harper, Isla, and Ivy Raines; sister, Bonnie Lanau; and numerous cousins and extended family.
Linda Lipscomb Ronquillo; 73; Independence; August 22; survived by her partner, Angelo “Sonny” Costa, Jr.; daughter, Emily Gautreau; son-in-law, Titan Gautreau; stepdaughters, Rebecca Chapotel (David) and Summer Cannizaro (Lee); ten grandchildren; siblings, Thomas (Kyna), Elizabeth (Douglas), Richard (Darla), Robert, Clayton (Lisa), Jean (John), and Amy (Matthew); five Sisters-in-law; and 18 nieces and nephews.
Polly Elizabeth Griffin Bridges; 78; Kentwood; August 22; survived by her sons, Mitchel Bridges (Donde), Joseph Bridges (Jennifer); grandchildren, William (Robbi), Matthew (Kayla), Rachael (Jake), Rebecca, Davin (Marlee), Ashton (Brennan), Sarah (Josh), Lauren (Denver), Kirkland (Jazilyn), Eliza, and Charley; 14 great-grandchildren; and brothers, Wade Griffin (Debby) and Joseph Griffin, Jr. (Kathey).
Cassandra Inez Arnold; 46; Ponchatoula; August 24; survived by her sons, Shawn Pinion and Joshua Blow; daughters, Kaia and Jasmyne Blow; parents, Ricky and Millie Arnold; brothers, Ricky Arnold and Marshal “Clay” Arnold; friend, Cory; cousin, Keith; aunt and uncle, Bobbie and James; aunts, Carolyn and Paula; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends.
Anthony C. Viola; 82; Independence; August 24; survived by his daughter, Veronica Beauchemin; brothers, Vincent Viola, John Viola, Charlie Engeron, Casimo, Viola, Jr., Michael Viola, and Chris Engeron; sisters, Robin Romano and Cathy Engeron; grandchildren, Chris, Victoria, and Emily; great-grandchildren, William, Evan, and Faith; nephews, Brian, Christopher, and John; and niece, Ashley.
Glenda Faye Graves Lessard; 75; Springfield; August 24; survived by her husband, Glenn Lessard; children, Chrystal Lofton (Kelly), Glenn Lessard, Jr., and Sarah Ferrara (Derrick); grandchildren, Ashley, Brittany (Arie), Stephan, Rhys, Landry, and Avery; father, Henry Graves, Sr.; brothers, Henry (Betty), Howard (Shirley), and Michael; sister, Nanette; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Debra Anne Granger Gandolfo; 67; Ponchatoula; August 25; survived by her husband, Michael Gandolfo, Sr.; son, Michael Gandolfo, Jr. (Jonae); daughter, Candice Gandolfo Davis (Chris); grandchildren, Colton Ciuzio, Michael Gandolfo, III, Gage Gandolfo, Ava Davis, and Coy Davis; brothers, John and David Granger (Patricia); and godchild, Paul Catalanotto.
Frank Garnett “Randy” Dunn; 74; Grangeville; August 25; survived by his children, Joseph Dunn (Leslie) and Kathryn Dunn Forrest (Kevin); grandchildren, Hayden Dunn (Kristen), Amelia Dunn, Trenton Forrest, Dalton Forrest, Elizabeth Forrest Lindsey (Brady); and Journey Stark; sister, Doris Dunn Higgins; and countless other relatives and friends.
Charlotte Ann Gill; 64; Tickfaw; August 26; survived by her sister, Brenda Gill Williams, and numerous cousins.
Edward “Ted” Albert Amar III; 61; Tickfaw; August 26; survived by his wife, Teresa Amar; mother, Janice Amar; son, Edward A. “Teddy” Amar IV (Stephanie); daughter, Jessica Hung (Zachary); Justin Ridgel; and stepchildren, Devan, Thomas, Kayla, and Hanna Privatte; and their children, Tanner, Ayden, Avery, Vayla, Thomas-Coy, Josiah, and Xiorra.
Diane Albers Holloway; 67; Holden; August 27; survived by her partner, David Walker; children, Roy Pier (Lyndy), Eddie Pier Jr., Ursula Cercy (Charles), Sundae Holloway (James), and Dakota Holloway (Janie); 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; siblings, Gerald, Desiree (Darrell), John Jr. (Tammy), and Rowdy (Betty); first husband, Eddie, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Johnny Lee Autin; 74; Hammond; August 27; survived by his daughter, Angelina Kelly (Scott); sons, Ryan Autin (Kayla) and Jaimie Autin (Chrissie); sister, Janet Augello (Joe Eddie); grandchildren, Hunter Kelly, Wyatt Kelly, Carter Autin (Jenna), and Jackson Autin; great-grandchild, Beckett Autin; and numerous nieces and nephews .
Arthur Julius “Red” Whitehead; 65; Hammond; August 28; survived by his wife, Carmen Whitehead; children, Mandy DeSouge, Lauren Whitehead, and Whitney Hamm; grandchildren, Chelsea, Rosalyn, and Katherine; siblings, Joyce Farber, Tom Whitehead, and David Whitehead; best friend, Robert Bradley Sykes; and numerous nieces and nephews.