John Frederick Hellmers
Jun 18, 2025
John Frederick Hellmers passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at his residence in Holden, Louisiana, at the age of 90. He was born on Friday, December 14, 1934, in Georgeville, Louisiana.
John served in the Air National Guard, he was secretary for the Livingston Parish Gas Board and he was a member of the Baton Rouge Fire Department. John also...
Sandra Diane Alexius
Jun 17, 2025
Sandra Diane Alexius passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Pensacola, Florida, at the age of 66. She was born on Friday, May 29, 1959, in East Chicago, Indiana to Hattie Janette Anderson and the late Thomas Fred Anderson. She was a resident of DeFuniak Springs, Florida.
Sandra is survived by her husband, Ronald Douglas Alexius; mother, Hattie Janette Anderson;...
Mary Jo Smith Ivey
Jun 16, 2025
Mary Jo Smith Ivey, of Quitman, Mississippi, went to her heavenly home on Monday, June 16, 2025, at the age of 88. She was born on Saturday, April 17, 1937, in Quitman, Mississippi, the daughter of the late Thomas Alvie and Minnie Lee James Smith.
A dedicated member of Faith Tabernacle in Quitman, MS, Jo was deeply rooted in her faith,...
Randy Elvis Freeman
Jun 16, 2025
In Loving Memory of Randy Freeman
It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Randy Freeman, a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend. A longtime resident of Loranger, Louisiana, Randy passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, at the age of 71. He was a man of strength, adventure, and a joyful spirit, whose life touched many and whose...
Lena "Bitsy" Balfantz
Jun 16, 2025
Lena "Bitsy" Balfantz, age 75, peacefully passed away at her Maurepas residence surrounded by her loving family on Monday, June 16, 2025. She was a strong woman who battled through her sickness with faith and grace until the very end. Bitsy was a retired bus driver for the Maurepas Schools for 39 1/2 years as well as a Justice of...
Delta Varnell Kovach
Jun 15, 2025
Delta Varnell Kovach, of Albany, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Albany, Louisiana, at the age of 71. She was born on Monday, May 17, 1954, in Winnfield, Louisiana. Delta was a beautiful woman inside and out. She will be dearly missed by her family, friends, and husband of 52 years, Frank, as well as all who...
Rita Harrison Bass
Jun 14, 2025
Rita Harrison Bass, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born on Monday, August 19, 1946, in Little Rock, Arkansas, the daughter of the late James Mryl Harrison and Marlene Stamps Harrison Taylor. Rita was a vibrant and joyful woman who embodied a profound love for life that resonated deeply...
Rodney M. Owens
Jun 14, 2025
Rodney M. Owens, of Albany, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the age of 71. He was born on Tuesday, December 1, 1953, in Independence, Louisiana. Rodney was a truck driver and a mechanic who repaired lawn mowers and other outdoor equipment.
Rodney is survived by his two sons, Rodney Owens, Jr. and Blake Owens and his wife,...
Harry Lewis Lavine, Sr.
Jun 14, 2025
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.
Born on January 27, 1938, to John Morris Lavine and Edna Parker Lavine, Harry...
Benjamin Blackwell
Jun 12, 2025
Benjamin Blackwell passed away June 12, 2025. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.