Bonnie F. Patterson

Bonnie F. Patterson; 67; Springfield; November 29; survived by her sister, Viola Hymel, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Brandon Cord Hammons

Brandon Cord Hammons; 58; Independence; November 19; survived by his father, Jon Hammons (Lou); mother, Camille Russell; brothers, Hagen Hammons and Jason Lasseigne; wife, Tanya Hammons; daughters, Cannan, Banner, and Gyvan Hammons; aunt, Elane Phillips; and cousins, Scotch Phillips and Kandy Woods.

William Hardy Lanier

William Hardy Lanier; 65; Husser; November 21; survived by brothers, Paul Lanier (Marta), Steven Lanier (Joel), Ranson Lanier (Janelle), and Marc Lanier (Donna); sisters, Marcheta Lanier and Joan Padgett (Clint); and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Thomas Eugene Mixon

Thomas Eugene Mixon; 55; Ponchatoula; November 22; survived by his mother, Norma Huber; siblings Carlene Melton (Charles), Bonnye Wills (Mike), Leslie Mixon (Jaime), Sandy Onellion, and his “Moon Pie” Laurel Mixon; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Willis Wendall Cox

Willis Wendall Cox; 84; Amite; November 24; survived by his wife, Nelda Cox; sisters, Joann Cox and Mary McAdams; daughter, Tonya Currier; sons, Edward Ainsworth (Darlene) and James Ainsworth (Peggy); six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Matthew Aaron McGhee

Matthew Aaron McGhee; 53; Ponchatoula; November 24; survived by his four children, Roman Matthew, Luke Aaron, Cara Sofia, and Gianna McGhee; parents, Max and Kay McGhee; siblings, Mia Hall (Scott), Marcie Barkley (Rick), Lindsay Beall (Josh), and Jennifer Ellis (Shermit); and numerous nieces,...

Kenneth Roy Cortez

Kenneth Roy Cortez; 65; Independence; November 25; survived by his loved ones, Bailey Lassabe, Jessica Kelso, Hannah Pilcher, Kimberly Lassabe, Tonia Johnson, Carol Spell, Robert Cortez, Emily, Dominic, Jayden, Skyla, Chloe, Tyler, Cierra, Kaiden, and Kaige.

William Ken Hastings

William Ken Hastings; 64; November 26; survived by his spouse, Mary Hastings; daughters, Katherine Hastings, Holley Mars (Jeff), and Molley Pollet (Mason); grandchildren, Scarlette Marrs, Lincoln Pollet, and Jett Marrs; siblings, Malcolm 'Bo' Hastings (Glenda), Benjamin Hastings, and Brynn Campo...

Frances Mount Knapps Mauro

Frances Mount Knapps Mauro; 80; Hammond; November 16; survived by her sons, Douglas Mauro (wife- Donna) and David Mauro (wife- Celeste).

Lena Marie Alack DiBenedetto

Lena Marie Alack DiBenedetto; 92; Hammond; November 19; survived by her son, Joey DiBenedetto (Elaine), and is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph DiBenedetto; son, T.J.