Galen Russell Johnson

Galen Russell Johnson passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, at the age of 65.  He was born on Thursday, July 14, 1955 in Independence, Louisiana to the late Lerline Holden and the late Henry Johnson.  He was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

Galen is survived by his son, Robert Johnson (Nelly); daughter, Nicole Johnson; step-daughter, Meghan Helm;...

Genevieve Gregoire Messina

Genevieve Gregoire Messina went to her eternal rest in Jesus on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 85.  She was born on Sunday, December 8, 1935 in Independence, Louisiana to the late Agnes Pourciau and the late Raymond Gregoire.  She was a resident of Independence, Louisiana.

Genevieve is survived by her son, Mario Messina, and his...

William "Bill" Randall Graves Calmes

Bill came into this world in New Orleans on November 6th, 1940 and left this world to be with his heavenly Father on March 26th, 2021, having been on this earth for 80 years.  

Bill is survived by his wife of 46 years, Dorothy “Dottie” Victoria Jackson Calmes, and eight children; four daughters and their spouses: Rose & Dave Forrester;...

Gary Lee Davis

Gary Lee Davis passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in Tickfaw, Louisiana, at the age of 74.  He was born on Wednesday, August 7, 1946 in Independence, Louisiana to the late Beatrice McDonald and the late Donald Davis.  He was a resident of Tickfaw, Louisiana. He was a farmer all of his life, and he often gave out of...

Harry James Gabriel

Harry James Gabriel

1/9/1959 - 3/18/2021

Harry James Gabriel, beloved son, brother, uncle, world traveler, skier, scuba diver, mission trip volunteer, marathon runner, artist, craftsman, landscaper, businessman, developer and most recently, philanthropist, ended his valiant 18-year battle with acute leukemia on March 18 at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.  He lived each day of his 62 years with focused purpose...

Roger Allen Nave, Sr.

Roger fought a very hard and long battle with Lewy body dementia.  He passed away March 23, 2021,and is finally at peace.  

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Dianne Gonzales Nave; and son, Mark Daniel Nave, and preceded in death by his son, Roger Allen Nave, Jr.  He has four grandchildren, Brittany Rae Nave, Casey Allen Fontenot,...

Thomas Victor Parent

Thomas Victor Parent, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at the age of 83. He was born on Monday, January 24, 1938, in Natalbany, Louisiana.

Thomas is survived by his wife of 63 years, Joann Santangelo Parent; children, Guy Parent and his wife Sara, Bart Parent and Brett Parent; grandchildren, Nicole, Guy Jr., Candace, Rocky, Jamie, Brittley, Kenya and Taylor;...

Ada Louise Pierre

Ada Louise Pierre, of Tickfaw, Louisiana, went to her heavenly home on Friday, March 19, 2021, at the age of 83. She was born on April 28, 1937, in Independence, Louisiana, the daughter of the late William "Mandy" Rainey and Myrtle McQueen Pittman. Ada was a caregiver her whole life and a loving mother who adored her two sons.

Ada...

Frank Anthony Messina, Sr.

Frank Anthony Messina, Sr., of Kenner, Louisiana, passed away at his home on Friday, March 19, 2021, at the age of 81. He was born on November 5, 1939, in Independence, Louisiana, the son of the late Tony Messina and Anna Muncive Messina. Frank was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy and a retired business owner.

Frank is survived by...

Margaret Naomi Boldt

Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel.  Let us remember with thanksgiving what God has done through His servant Margie.

Margaret Naomi Boldt was given life by her creator and was born on Friday, December 15, 1967, the child of Scott and Deb Bernsten.  On March 15, 1968, she received the...