Obituaries

Gwendolyn Marie Hoover

Gwendolyn Marie Hoover; 67; Ponchatoula; August 18; survived by her siblings, Doyle Hoover (Lisa) and Cindy Hoover Walters (Steve); partner of over 40 years, Stephen Jenkins; nieces and nephews, Nicholas Rushing, Randi Paige Norman (Kobe Roy), and Savannah Walters; bonus nephews, Shawn and Scott...

Gary Lloyd Ballard

Gary Lloyd Ballard; 75; Albany; August 18; survived by his wife, Marcia Bazile Ballard; daughter, Hope Ballard; grandson, Roman Ballard; brothers, Shelby Ballard and Mitchell Ballard; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Charles “Chuck” Raborn Sr.

Charles “Chuck” Raborn Sr.; 74; Albany; August 23; survived by his wife, Sandy Raborn; daughter, Marci McKnight (Larry); son, Chuck Raborn Jr.

Vera Wagner Honea

Vera Wagner Honea; 81; Albany; August 23; survived by her husband, Jim Honea; daughters, Tara Saracina (Al), Paula Spainhour (Cole), and Jamie Howell (Jason); brother, Lawrence Wagner; grandchildren, AJ Saracina, Austin Saracina (Kaitlin), Riley Spainhour, Hunter Howell, and Jackson Spainhour.

Deanna Mae Kerek Kennedy

Deanna Mae Kerek Kennedy; 83; Albany; August 20; survived by her son, Scott Kennedy; grandchildren, Brittany Dutruch, Ross McFadden, Breanna Jarrell, Logan Martin, Makayla Holden, Alyssa Kennedy, and Noah Kennedy; twelve great-grandchildren; brother, Jerome Kerek; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Robert “Bob” Travis Pistorius

Robert “Bob” Travis Pistorius; 60; Hammond; August 19; survived by his wife, Beckie Pistorius; mother, Margaret Nichols Pistorius; children, Chelsea Pistorius Williams (Chris), Cailyn Pistorius Bercegeay (Ory), and Cari Elizabeth Pistorius; grandchildren, Maci, Tyler, Noah, and Paizley; sister,...

Priscilla Mae West Hutchins

Priscilla Mae West Hutchins; 73; Hammond; August 19; survived by her husband, Robin C. Hutchins; children, Brandy L. Lee (Michael) and Frank E. West (Giana); seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Allie Roberts Dragg

Allie Roberts Dragg; 98; Ponchatoula; August 19; Allie is survived by her daughters, Sandra Leonard (Leroy) and Pamela Perrin (Brent); sons, Wayne Ballard (Louizer) and David Dragg (Pamela); thirteen grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.

Danny Glenn Foster

Danny Glenn Foster; 70; Amite; August 19; survived by his sister, Shirley Ann Joffary; nephew, James Alleman; niece, Suzanne Marie Jones; in-laws, Helen and Pat Beaver and family; in-laws, Linda and Claude Harrington and Trey; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Gabriel “Gaball” Rohner

Gabriel “Gaball” Rohner; 59; Amite; August 19; survived by his daughter, Mary Benvenuti (Cody); three grandchildren; brothers, Dexter Gatlin and Avery Rohner (Cindy); sister, Yendy Rohner (Sid); and numerous nieces and nephews.