Pearline Tarver Smith

Pearline Tarver Smith; 96; Kentwood; November 17; survived by her granddaughter, Rachel Fedele Spitale and husband, Matt Spitale; 8 great-grandchildren, Owen, Isabella, Noah, Alyssa, Lyla, Joni Claire, Bear, and Gatlin Spitale.

Lloyd Edward Finch

Lloyd Edward Finch; 66; Independence; November 18; survived by siblings, Cheryl McCrory (Mike), John Finch III (Sharon), Dennis Finch (Penny), Steve Finch (Julie), and Kevin Conway Finch (Miranda); numerous nieces, nephews, friends, and fur babies.

Stephen Paul Ledet

Stephen Paul Ledet; 66; Hammond; November 19; survived by his wife , Alice Googe Ledet; children, Niki Ann (Tommy Kinchen), Stephen Joseph, Allyson Thomas (Bruce Thomas), and Kayla (Nate Lacoste); nine grandchildren; siblings, Gerard Ledet, Clement Ledet, Linda Wade, and Dena Ledet; and numerous...

Roland Herbert Bourgeois;

Roland Herbert Bourgeois; 89; Ponchatoula; November 10; survived by his daughter, Nancy Wagner (Matt); son, David Bourgeois (Stormie); grandchildren, Courtney Threeton (Braden), Jami Cupit (Ray), Rhett Wagner (Tressa), Lacy Helminiak (James), Breann Dees (Chris), Clint Goodwin (Jade), and Harley...

James Robertson;

Jerry James Robertson; 78; Hammond; November 10; survived by his children, Suanne Robertson, Bud Robertson (Jennifer), and Angela Shields (Chad); grandchildren, Emmee Stroud, Chance Stroud, Sophie Stroud, Tyler Robertson, Braden Robertson, Eli Shields, and Grace Shields; and numerous nieces,...

Mary Louise Zabbia Sessions

Mary Louise Zabbia Sessions; 77; Independence; November 9; survived by her children, Christina Williams Kelly and Stephanie Jo Trapen; grandchildren, Anna Marie, Nicholas Michael, and Angelina Grace; niece, Ann Louise Moreau; and numerous other loving family members and friends. 

Brendan Patrick Gallagher Jr.

Brendan Patrick Gallagher Jr.; 2; November 10; survived by his parents, Christen Abels and Brendan Gallagher Sr.; brother, Brody Young; grandparents, Charles Abels III, Lynn and William Gallagher Jr.

Joseph Edward Vaurigaud Sr.

Joseph Edward Vaurigaud Sr.

William T. ”Billy” Matyas Jr.

William T. ”Billy” Matyas Jr.; 69; Ponchatoula; November 12; survived by his loving wife, Melodie; daughter, Christie Matyas; step-son, James Frey; sister, Susan Butler (Larry); brothers, Michael (Kathy) and Vincent Matyas (Emile); a niece; and several nephews and cousins.

Eleanor “Ellie” Howes Kinchen;

Eleanor “Ellie” Howes Kinchen; 94; Ponchatoula; November 12; survived by her sons, Barry (Xiuchun), Keith (Rachael), Stanley (Diane), Luther (Vicki), and Dewitt Kinchen.