Virgie Lidsey Slaven

Virgie Lidsey Slaven, 74, of Robert, LA, passed away on January 21. She is survived by sons, Joe Slaven, Jr. (Sarah Haggard) and Jason Slaven; eleven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Margaret Cutrer, Thelma Bennett Guillory, and Betty Howell.

Robert Earl Fontenot

Robert Earl Fontenot, Sr., 82, of Robert, LA, passed away on Friday, January 19.

Karen Patricia Oakley

Karen Patricia Oakley, 63, passed away on January 19.

EDWARD “EDDIE” BARKER

Eddie, age 53, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024. He was a native of Eunice, Louisiana, and a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.Eddie has been refereeing basketball for 30 years, and in the past few years, he began officiating football and baseball. In 2023, he added volleyball to his list.

SALVADOR “SAL” PEREZ

Salvador “Sal” Perez, a resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024, at his home.He was born May 24, 1941, in Amite, LA, and was 82 years of age. Sal was a U. S. Army Veteran.

Gary D. Lomax

Gary D. Lomax, age 81, passed away naturally on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, surrounded by his family. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1962 until 1968.Gary retired after years of dedicated service as an instrument engineer, traveling the world with his career.

Jerry Miller Sr.

JERRY MILLER SR.Jerry Miller Sr. of Ponchatoula, LA passed away at the age of 71 on Saturday, January 20, 2024.He was a graduate of Ponchatoula High School Class of 1971.

Travis “Mug” Elton Arnold

Travis “Mug” Elton Arnold passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at his residence in Ponchatoula, LA, at 92. Travis is survived by his son, Jeffrey Travis (Evelyn “Evie” Arnold); two grandchildren; sister, Carol Martinson; and brothers, Otis and Eddie Arnold.

Gary “Ted” Chapman

Gary “Ted” Chapman passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at his residence, Summerfield Senior Living.

Ariana Luella Miller

Ariana Luella Miller was welcomed into heaven on January 10, 2024. She was the infant daughter of Madison Picou and Alex Miller.