Benjamin Blackwell;

passed away on June 12, 2025. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.

Robert Earl Brabham I;

69; Greensburg; June 14; survived by his wife, Janice Brabham; children, Charlotte Ficklin (Lynne), Robert Brabham II, and Sandra Culbertson (Robbie); grandchildren, Triniti, Preston, Justin, Landan, Joshua, Hayleigh, Robert, and Cameron; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Shirley, Nancy, Janice,...

Harry Lewis Lavine, Sr.;

87; Ponchatoula; June 14; survived by his wife, Frances Fanning Lavine; sons, Harry Lavine, Jr. (Lena) and John Lavine; grandchildren, Tyler, Hunter, Justyce, and Parker; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.

Mary Beatrice Hutchinson Davis ‘Bea Davis’;

98; Albany; June 10; survived by her sons, Rodney (Darleen) and Brent Davis (Mary Ann); grandchildren, Chad (Danicia), Ron (Latricia), Lance (Brittani), Jeremiah (Amy), Chris (Stacey), Scott (Kelly), and April (Kyle); fifteen great-grandchildren; and ten great-great-grandchildren.

Elwood Lee Daniels;

75; Hammond; June 10; survived by his former wife and loving caretaker, Karen; daughter, Krissy Daniels; granddaughter, Kyleigh Daniels; sister, Sandra Wagner; and brothers, Barry (Sue) and Ronnie Daniels (Sheree).

Harold Joseph Landry;

70; Hammond; June 1; survived by his wife, Brenda Garrison Landry; daughter, Traci Melancon; stepchildren, Christopher Canet, Theresa Perez, and David Canet; siblings, Lawrence Landry (Dolly), Shirley Glynn, and Henry Landry (Toni); two grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; great-grandson,...

John Monroe Saucier, Jr.;

49; Springfield; June 6; survived by his wife, Jo Jean Saucier; children, Julie, Travis (Emma), Megan (Paul), Tom (Sarah), Shelby, and Allie; grandchildren, Hunter, Sophia, and Austin; siblings, Kacy, Sammy (Lisa), and Butch (Mallory); mother, Linda Saucier; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and...

Vera Elsie Breckwoldt Acosta;

88; Ponchatoula; June 7; survived by her son, John Joseph Acosta; daughter-in-law, Tina Marie Acosta; sister, Irma Vining; and granddaughters, Savannah and Shana Acosta.

Donna Renee Olivier;

60; Hammond; June 8; survived by her parents, JoAnn E. and John Revis Olivier; sisters, Carla Dean and Rhonda Poitra; brother, John Olivier; and countless nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Johnnie Smith;

85; Kentwood; June 9; survived by his daughters, Sherry Rosamond (Charles) and Tammy Smith (Michael); grandchildren, Stormie McNabb (Colby), Dustin Rosamond (Madison), Tyler Dover, and Abagail Dover; sister, Carolyn Baxter (Henry); brother, Elbert Smith, Jr.