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Wayne Anthony Savoy Jr.

Wayne Anthony Savoy Jr.

Jul 8, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Wayne Anthony Savoy, Jr. announce his passing on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the age of 48. He was a native of Marrero, Louisiana and resided in Indianapolis, IN for the last 25 years.  Father of Brandon Michael Savoy.   Long-time companion of Jackie Reed.  Son of Wayne Anthony Savoy, Sr.,...

John Ranna III

John Ranna III

Jul 8, 2023

John Ranna III, (73), of New Orleans, Louisiana entered eternal rest on July 8, 2023.

John, lovingly known as Jay to his family and friends was a United States Army Veteran and Master Mechanic for most of his life. He had a passion for art and competitive pool playing. Jay joined his brother-in-law at Barth Bros Inc. as Head...

Rose Mary Knight

Rose Mary Knight

Jul 8, 2023

 

With deepest sorrow we announce that our beloved mother, sister, family member and friend, Rose Mary Brown Knight, joined her Lord and Savior on Friday July 7, 2023 at the age of 82. Rose Mary was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on December 9, 1940.

Rose Mary will be missed by her daughter-in-law Debby Sue Knight, her son Denis...

Deberah Caronna Matthews

Deberah Caronna Matthews

Jul 7, 2023

 

Deberah Caronna Matthews passed away July 7, 2023, at the age of 70. She was a resident of Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. Deberah was born in Metairie, Louisiana on Valentines Day 1953 to Joseph and Tootsie Caronna.

Deberah leaves behind her children Michelle Hughes, Eric Matthews (Barbara), Michael Matthews (Marie), Melissa Davis. Siblings Joseph and Vito Caronna, Grandchildren Ricky Mandella,...

Carlos Rodriguez Jr.

Carlos Rodriguez Jr.

Jul 6, 2023

Carlos Rodriguez Jr., first generation Cuban-American, father, grandfather, son, and business owner, passed away on July 6, 2023 at the age of 56. He was born on April 7, 1967 to Carlos and Kitty Rodriguez in New Orleans. After graduating from Ganus High School, Carlos received an athletic scholarship to attend Mississippi College, then later, attended UNO and the University...

Connie Polkey Phillips

Connie Polkey Phillips

Jul 6, 2023

 

Connie Sue Polkey Phillips, 57, of Franklinton, Louisiana, passed away on July 6, 2023 after complications related to stage IV lung cancer.Sue was born on March 13, 1966 as the eighth child, and only daughter, of Eloise Forehand and Lee Leonce Polkey Jr. in Plaquemine, Louisiana. She was a graduate from Franklinton High School.She spent many years milking dairy...

Arthur Francis Stearns Jr.

Arthur Francis Stearns Jr.

Jul 5, 2023

 

Arthur Francis Stearns, Jr. passed away peacefully at home surroundedby family on July 5, 2023, at the age of 74. He was born on April 5,1949, to Arthur F. Stearns, Sr. and Shirley Champagne Stearns in NewOrleans, LA. Arthur was a 1967 graduate of Francis T. Nicholls HighSchool and was a devoted husband to the late Marion BeckendorfStearns for...

Marilyn Lucy Kopan

Marilyn Lucy Kopan

Jul 4, 2023

Ms. Kopan died on July 4 from injuries received in a car accident.  She was a native of St. Gabriel, LA, and a graduate of St. Joseph Academy in Baton Rouge. She began working as a teller at City National Bank in Baton Rouge, and over the years became an officer at First National Bank of Commerce. She received a Masters Degree in English...

Christian Howie Korach

Christian Howie Korach

Jul 4, 2023

Christian Howie Korach of Abita springs, Louisiana passed away on July 4, 2023 at the age of 29. Christian is survived by his parents Warren J. Korach, Jr. and Catherine Korach, as well as his siblings; Gary Korach, Christopher Korach, Mary Korach, and Christina Korach.

Christian is preceded in death by his brother Geno F. Fernandez.

Christian had a love...

Geno Francis Fernandez

Geno Francis Fernandez

Jul 4, 2023

Geno Francis Fernandez of Abita Springs, Louisiana passed away on July 4, 2023 at the age of 45. Geno leaves behind to cherish his memories, his mother Catherine Korach, step father Warren J. Korach, Jr., his children; Jesse A. Fernandez, Ashley N. Fernendez, Selina C. Fernandez and mother of Daisy Johnson. Geno also leaves behind to cherish his memories, his...

Homas Paul Motichek Jr.

Homas Paul Motichek Jr.

Jul 3, 2023

Homas Paul Motichek Jr. of Washington Parish passed away July 3rd 2023 at the age of 60. He would've been 61 on February 12th. He was Born in Madisonville, Louisiana to the late Iris and Homas Paul Moticheck Sr. He leaves behind a loving spouse, Lori Motichek, siblings, Christine Taylor, Brian Motichek, and Elaine Motichek. As well as many nieces...

Kim Parker Brown

Kim Parker Brown

Jul 3, 2023

 

 

Kim Parker Brown of Madison, Alabama passed away peacefully after a long battle with breast cancer at the age of 67 on Monday July 3, 2023.

Kim was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on February 9, 1956, to Walter “Squirt” Parker Sr., and Jeanne “Tiny” Terral Parker. Kim was raised in Slidell, Louisiana and she married Everett C....

Odile Petitfils Boudreaux

Odile Petitfils Boudreaux

Jul 2, 2023

 

Odile Boudreaux of Lacombe passed away July 2, 2023, at the age of 92. Odile was born in New Orleans to Ulysses and Loretta Petitfils November 19, 1930 in her families home on Mandeville Street along with all of her siblings. She Married Stanley Boudreaux and remained married for 68 years until his passing.

She is remembered and...

James (Jim) Dudley Fauntleroy

James (Jim) Dudley Fauntleroy

Jul 1, 2023

 

 

 

James (Jim) Fauntleroy passed away Saturday July 1, 2023, at the age of 80 years old. Jim was born in Madisonville, Louisiana on March 10, 1943, to Aswell and Lattell Fauntleroy. Jim married Paula Dutruch in 1962. 

Jim is preceded in death by his parents Aswell and Lattell Fauntleroy, His siblings Darrell Fauntleroy and Linda Tinney. 

He...

Jeremy Jed Passman

Jeremy Jed Passman

Jun 29, 2023

 

It is with great sadness that the family of Jeremy Jed Passman mourns his passing on June 29, 2023 in Covington, Louisiana. Born on August 30, 1988, Jeremy was a beloved son, father, brother, uncle and friend.

Jeremy was a kind and gentle soul who was always ready to lend a helping hand. He had a great love of...

Harold Louis Veith Jr

Harold Louis Veith Jr

Jun 27, 2023

Harold Louis Veith, Jr. of Slidell, Louisiana passed away surrounded by his loving family, on June 27, 2023, at the age of 69. Harold leaves behind to cherish his memories, his loving wife of 51 years Frances Veith his children Tonya Anderson and husband Joseph R. Anderson, Jr., and Harold L. Veith, III, his siblings; Diane Davis, Kathy Hughson, and...

Betty Tegel Pace

Betty Tegel Pace

Jun 25, 2023

Betty Tegel Pace of Covington, Louisiana passed away on June 25, 2023 at the age of 89. Betty is preceded in death by her husband, as well as her parents Robert and Elizabeth Tegel.

Betty leaves behind to cherish her loving memories her loving children, Wendy Pace Palmer Bagwell (Kenneth Zane Bagwell), Robert Langdon Pace, her brother George (Sonny) Albert,...

Jeffrey David Cardozo

Jeffrey David Cardozo

Jun 25, 2023

Jeffrey David Cardozo passed away on June 25, 2023 in Folsom, LA at the age of 73. He is preceded in death by his parents Alvin Cardozo and Rose Cardozo. He is survived by his wife Catherine Cardozo, children Jeffrey Alvin Cardozo, Jennifer Rose Smith (Jerry L. Smith Jr.), and, Christopher John Cardozo. He is also survived by his only...

Jack Wayne Gillikin, Sr.

Jack Wayne Gillikin, Sr.

Jun 24, 2023

 

In Loving Memory of Jack Wayne Gillikin, Sr.

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Jack Wayne Gillikin, Sr., passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the age of 69. He was born on November 19, 1953 in Tampa, FL, the son of the late Norman Decatur Gillikin and Anna Rodriguez Mills. He lived in New...

Donald "DJ" Joseph Welch

Donald "DJ" Joseph Welch

Jun 22, 2023

 

Donald Joseph Welch “DJ” passed away June 22, 2023. Son of Donald E. Welch and Linda Olsen Welch, he was born on December 21, 1980. He was a resident of Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He grew up in Baton Rouge in the Greenwell Springs area and later moved to Grand Isle. He was a graduate of Grand...

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