Obituaries

Deborah “Debbie” Ann Thompson

Deborah “Debbie” Ann Thompson; 73; Ponchatoula; November 19; survived by her loving husband, Arthur “Bud” Thompson; daughters, Angela Breaux (Matthew) and Lisa Costanza (Tommy); son, Edward “Bud” Thompson; her “favorite” sister, Cheryl Brink Gennusa; brothers, Daryl Brink (Bonnie) and Bruce Brink...

Diane Marie Jessen

Diane Marie Jessen; 79; Hammond; November 20; survived by her daughters, Carolyn Malbrough and husband David, Cristy Finnorn; bonus daughter, Betty Ware; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Ouida Fay Parker Dykes

Ouida Fay Parker Dykes; 88; Kentwood; November 21; survived by her children, Charlotte Alford (Tim), Mindy Klinger (Michael), Charles N. Dykes Jr. (Rachel); eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Patricia Rushing; and loving caregivers, Carolyn Romero, and Barbara Brown.

Travis Rolling Amar

Travis Rolling Amar; 58; Tickfaw; November 14; survived by his wife, Jeanne Maureen Poche Amar; mother, Janice Ann Rolling Amar; son, Travis “T.J.” Amar, Jr.; brother, Edward “Ted” A. Amar III; stepdaughter, Tiffany Byers Desselles and her husband Jason Desselles; mother-in-law, Annette Poche; four...
HORACE LYSANDER ENSIGN, SR.

HORACE LYSANDER ENSIGN, SR.

HORACE LYSANDER ENSIGN, SR.

Horace Lysander Ensign, Sr., a longtime resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA.Born on July 6, 1932, in Roseland, LA, he was 92 years of age.

William ‘Bill’ Bice

William ‘Bill’ Bice; 88; Hammond; November 2; survived by his loving wife, Glenda Jones Bice; sons, Robert Bice, Eric Mulina, Thomas Bice, and James Bice; ten grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and sister, Betty Fletcher Burch.

Patricia Daigle “Patsy” Terrell

Patricia Daigle “Patsy” Terrell; 83; Amite; November 16; survived by her husband, Paul W. Terrell; 3 children, Lori Stillwell (Adam), John Terrell (Keenan), and Madeline Ricks (Bennie); 6 grandchildren, Mallori Stillwell, Carrie Ricks, Joshua Ricks, Walter Forsythe, Marian Forsythe, and Kolbe...

Donald “Buck” Addison

Donald “Buck” Addison; 90; Sweetwater; November 16; survived by his wife, Betty Wood Addison; children, Moody Addison (Ann), Wanda Miley (Wendell), and Byron Addison (Shanda); six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Sylvia Berseygay Kelley

Sylvia Berseygay Kelley; 82; Ponchatoula; November 17; survived by her sons, Jerry Kelley (Diane) and Steve Kelley (Sarah); grandchildren, Dustin (Blair), Joshua, Kenno (Becki), and Bridgette (Danny); sisters, Patsy Davis and Katherine Jackson; and numerous great-grandchildren,...

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.