Joshua Mark Prine,

43, of Independence, passed away on April 7. Joshua is survived by his wife, Star Robichaux Prine; daughters, Destiny, Raven, Isabella, and Alliyanna; sons, Joshua Jr.

Rhonda Arlene Robertson,

65, passed away on April 7 in Roseland, LA. She is survived by her son, Cole Just (Layla Walk); sisters, Annene Robertson and Deedy (Joey) Kugler; Aunt, Louise Boss; Uncle, Stanley (Brenda) Shields; eight nieces and nephews; 35 great nieces and nephews; and three great-great nieces and nephews.

Darrell Keith Hill

passed away on April 13.

Bhrett Killian “Kip” Kupper

Bhrett Killian “Kip” Kupper, 28, of Ponchatoula, passed away on April 6.

AUSTIN KIRBY LOFTON II

Austin Kirby Lofton II (Beebs) was born October 14, 1942, in Brookhaven, Mississippi, to the late Alice and Austin Lofton and passed away on April 4, 2024.Kirby attended Kentwood High School, where he also played football.

Deacon Michael Anthony “Mike” Agnello

Deacon Michael Anthony “Mike” Agnello, 77, of Amite, passed away on April 1. He is survived by his wife, Valerie M. Agnello; son, Mark J. Agnello; daughter, Melanie A. Johnston (Jason); four grandchildren, Anthony Agnello, Hannah Vizena, Sarah Agnello, and Hailey J.

Andy P. Pfiffner

Andy P. Pfiffner, 88, passed away on April 2. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Rosa Lezu Pffiffner; sons, David and Raymond Pfiffner; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Elizabeth ‘Betty Ann’ Clements; brother, Peter Pfiffner; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Santrina Teresi Geraci

Santrina Teresi Geraci, 85, an Independence resident and native of Sicily, passed away peacefully on April 2. Santrina is survived by her loving husband of more than60 years, Dominick A.

Paul Gregory “Greg” Sones

Paul Gregory “Greg” Sones, 52, passed away peacefully on April 3 at West Jefferson Medical Center. He is survived by his mother, Carolyn Donnette Swan Sones; sister, Vivian Sones Brown; brother-in-law, Trent Brown; nephew, Brady Edward Brown; and many other aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Florence Annie Borer Hall

Florence Annie Borer Hall, 82, of Ponchatoula, passed away on April 3. Florence is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 58 years, Jesse James Hall; daughter, Kimberly Collean Hall Broussard; grandson, Paul Mark Broussard, III; and sister, Elizabeth Gail Sharp (Dannie).