Obituaries

Louella Bowers Duffel

Louella Bowers Duffel

Louella Bowers Duffel

Louella Bowers Holmes Duffel, was born in Empire, La. on March 23, 1928 and entered peacefully into eternal life on July 29, 2025 at the age of 97. Louella was preceded in death by her parents, Alvro L. Bowers and Lydia Rigaud of Empire, La., brother Lionel 'Pete' Bowers, first husband Robert M.
Ryan Curtis Wattigney

Ryan Curtis Wattigney

Ryan Curtis Wattigney

Ryan Curtis Wattigney, 39, of Belle Chasse, Louisiana, tragically passed away surrounded by his loved ones on August 2, 2025. Born in Gretna, on April 22, 1986, Ryan lived a full and passionate life rooted in family, friendship, and adventure.
Rhonda Scarabin Ragas

Rhonda Scarabin Ragas

Rhonda Scarabin Ragas

Rhonda Scarabin Ragas passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at the age of 67, at her home in Houma, LA. She was a native of Buras, LA. Rhonda was preceded in death by her parents Earl S. Scarabin Sr.
Phyllis Mae Sino

Phyllis Mae Sino

Phyllis Mae Sino

Phyllis Mae Sino received her wings on Friday, July 11, 2025. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Elmira Sino; siblings, Joseph Sino, Shirley Sino, James Sino, Lionel Payne and Clifford Sino.
Barbara Hagadon Strange

Barbara Hagadon Strange

Barbara Hagadon Strange

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara 'B' Strange, age 64, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, who departed this life on July 27, 2025. Barbara was a woman of deep compassion, warmth, and creativity.
Frances Geraldine Barthelemy

Frances Geraldine Barthelemy

Frances Geraldine Barthelemy

Frances Geraldine Barthelemy (Cot) passed way at home in Port Sulphur, LA. on Wednesday July 2, 2025, she was 85 years old. She was born in Magnolia, LA and was a lifelong resident of Diamond, LA. She was born on August 19, 1939, to the late George and Cecile Barthelemy.
Evan Michael Johnson

Evan Michael Johnson

Evan Michael Johnson

Evan Michael Johnson passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, at the age of 17. He was the beloved son of Caren Mayeaux Johnson and Robert L. “Bobby” Johnson III. Loving brother of Tyler James Johnson (Madison Gondrella) and Emily Elizabeth Johnson (Connor Richoux). Cherished grandson of S.J.
Elizabeth Marie Seme

Elizabeth Marie Seme

Elizabeth Marie Seme

Elizabeth Marie Seme entered into eternal rest on July 19, 2025. Beloved daughter of Carol Harrigan Seme and Richard Seme. Sister of Eric Seme (Claudia). Aunt of William and Richard Seme. Also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and caregivers. She was deeply loved and will be sadly missed.
Kirk John Espadron Sr.

Kirk John Espadron Sr.

Kirk John Espadron Sr.

Kirk John Espadron Sr. departed this life on Saturday, July 12, 2025. He was 61 years old. He was a spirited and hard working person. He was born on January 23, 1964 to the late John Emile and Elvira Riley Espadron. Kirk was a longtime resident of Homeplace, LA of Plaquemines Parish until 2005.
Donna Lee Bergeron Kirby

Donna Lee Bergeron Kirby

Donna Lee Bergeron Kirby

Donna Lee Bergeron Kirby departed this life on Thursday July 10, 2025 at Plaquemines Medical Center in Port Sulphur LA. She was 74 years and a lifelong resident of Buras LA. Daughter of the late Horace Bergeron Sr. and the late Isabell Tullier Bergeron.