Esther Combetta McNally;

Esther Combetta McNally; 91; Independence Native; July 1; survived by her daughters, JoAnn McNally Cook (Edward) and Michelle McNally Goff (Dwayne); and grandchildren, Dwayne Goff, Jr. (Katelyn), Diana Goff, and Abigail Goff (fiancé, John).

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Todd Michael DiGeorge; 64; Ponchatoula; June 23; survived by his devoted wife, Vanessa; children, Britni (Scott), Brandi, and Todd II; siblings, Mark (Barbara) and Beth; grandchildren, Lucie and Annie; and many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins. Ernest Milton Wilkinson, Jr.

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Sherry Williams Lipsey; 77; Tickfaw; June 6; survived by her children, Curt Lipsey (Julie), Tanya Ellis (Steve), and Heather Litton (Rob); grandchildren, Josh, Jacob (Maddie), Jenna (Colin), Amy, Julia (Kaleb), and Colt; great-grandson, Beau; siblings, Gala Self and Heath Williams; and numerous...

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Elma Rheams Primas; 105; June 11; Viewing will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at W.K. Gordon Prayer Center, 8930 Plank Rd., Baton Rouge, La 70811 at 9 am until the religious service at 11 am.Rodney M. Owens; 71; Albany; June 14; survived by his sons, Rodney Owens, Jr.

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Gary Paul ViningGary Paul Vining was born February 17, 1948, in Hammond, Louisiana, to Douglas Vining and Pearl (Constant) Threton. He passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, while fishing at Taylor Lake. He was 77 years old.

Harry Lewis Lavine, Sr.

Harry Lewis Lavine, Sr., a lifelong resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at home on June 14, 2025, at the age of 87. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran, public servant, and strawberry farmer, Harry lived a life rooted deeply in community, faith, and hard work.

Dannie Brumfield;

74; June 6; Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home.

Betty Sewell;

78; June 9; Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home

Doris Marie Pruett Stevens;

77; Ponchatoula; June 9; survived by her children, Barbara Alexander, Sonya April (John), Gary Stevens, Jr.

Mary Bussen;

91; Hammond Native; June 11; survived by her daughter, sister, brother, several cousins, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.