Obituaries

Marc Jack McGuire

Marc Jack McGuire

Marc Jack McGuire

Marc Jack McGuire was born on September 22, 1948 in Travis County, Texas. He passed on September 17, 2025 at the age of 76. Marc resided in Venice, Louisiana for most of his life. He graduated from Delta Heritage Academy in 1968.
Michael James Gallegos

Michael James Gallegos

Michael James Gallegos

Michael James Gallegos, aged 62, passed away on Thursday, September 18th, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on October 22nd, 1962, in Vallejo, California, Michael was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother ,friend, and staple in his community.
Lloyd Keith Brauher

Lloyd Keith Brauher

Lloyd Keith Brauher

Lloyd Keith Brauher (known as Keith) age 74, passed on September 17, 2025, in his home where he has lived for about 40 years. Keith was born to the late Dale Brauher Sr and Hannah Adams Brauher on November 13, 1950. He was married to Terri Smith Brauher on November 4, 1995 in Belle Chasse, La.
Gail Elizabeth Thompson Miller

Gail Elizabeth Thompson Miller

Gail Elizabeth Thompson Miller

Gail Elizabeth Thompson Miller, 78, entered eternal life on September 15, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Gail was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Christian Henry Thompson, Jr. and Dorothy Elizabeth Rauh Thompson, both Navy veterans.
Ellen Marie “Dubby” Harvey

Ellen Marie “Dubby” Harvey

Ellen Marie “Dubby” Harvey

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Ellen Marie “Dubby” Harvey, who left this world far too soon at the young age of 48, after a short but courageous battle with lung cancer. Ellen passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family and friends.
Charles Murphy Dufrene

Charles Murphy Dufrene

Charles Murphy Dufrene

Charles Murphy Dufrene departed this life on Friday September 12, 2025 at his home in Westwego LA., at the age of 84. He was a devoted husband, father and friend who dedicated his life to helping others.
Drake Elijah Johnson

Drake Elijah Johnson

Drake Elijah Johnson

Drake Elijah Johnson, age 16, passed away suddenly on September 1, 2025, at Manning Family Children’s Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana. Born to Percy Devin Johnson and Marilyn Johnson on December 8, 2008, in Gretna, Louisiana. Drake was a beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend.
Peggy Lee Williams

Peggy Lee Williams

Peggy Lee Williams

Peggy Lee Williams was born to the late Vincent Williams and Rose Mary Espadron. She was also the step daughter of the late Raymond Espadron, Sr. and Hilda Williams. She was the devoted wife of 49 years to Vernon Byron Williams, Sr. To this union two children were born, Vernon Byron Williams, Jr.
Augrine Gladys Duncan Stewart Encalade

Augrine Gladys Duncan Stewart Encalade

Augrine Gladys Duncan Stewart Encalade

Augrine Gladys Duncan Stewart Encalade, age 86, entered eternal rest on Thursday, September 4th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 15, 1938, to the late Maize Jones Duncan and Lambert Adam Duncan. Augrine was baptized at a young age at Mt.
Emmett 'Buddy' Dee Smelser

Emmett 'Buddy' Dee Smelser

Emmett 'Buddy' Dee Smelser

Emmett (known by most as Buddy) Dee Smelser, 91, of Belle Chasse, LA, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025, at Ochsner Medical Center West Bank. Born in Floresville, Texas, on January, 24, 1934, the son of the late William Floyd Smelser and Lela Lola (Popham) Smelser.