Obituaries

Lois Sampey Dufrene

Lois Sampey Dufrene

Lois Sampey Dufrene

Lois Sampey Dufrene, a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, affectionately referred to as “Maw Maw Du,” entered eternal rest on June 24, 2025, at the age of 94.
Paul Louis Williams

Paul Louis Williams

Paul Louis Williams

Paul Louis Williams, born in Gretna, LA on January 27, 1986, and entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at the age of 39. Mr. Paul lived in Buras, LA. Paul was the Son of Austin Paul Williams and the late Patricia “Patty” Armstrong Williams.
Debra Mae LaFrance Duncan

Debra Mae LaFrance Duncan

Debra Mae LaFrance Duncan

With hearts full of love and profound sorrow, we celebrate the life of Debra “Mae Mae” LaFrance Duncan, who departed this world on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the age of 71.
Cecilia “CeeCee” Marchive Breland

Cecilia “CeeCee” Marchive Breland

Cecilia “CeeCee” Marchive Breland

Cecilia “CeeCee” Marchive Breland was born on November 28, 1939 and passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025 at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late Clarence “Moose” Osborne Breland.
Larry Neil 'Daddy Dog' Buras, Sr.

Larry Neil 'Daddy Dog' Buras, Sr.

Larry Neil 'Daddy Dog' Buras, Sr.

Larry Neil (Daddy Dog) Buras, Sr. at the age of 86 years old, departed his life Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Ochsner Hospital. He was a lifelong native of Plaquemines Parish, LA. The beloved husband of Carolyn Adolph Bergeron and best friend and companion. Devoted father of Larry Neil Buras, Jr.
Pamela Barber Tims

Pamela Barber Tims

Pamela Barber Tims

Pamela Barber Tims, born on June 23, 1956 passed away on June 12, 2025 at the age of 68 at Ochsner Westbank Hospital. Pamela was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and was a lifelong resident of Plaquemines Parish.
Billy Dean Augustus

Billy Dean Augustus

Billy Dean Augustus

Billy Dean Augustus, age 65, transitioned into eternal rest on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, LA. Billy was born on June 1, 1960, in New Orleans, LA. A native of Phoenix, LA, Billy was the beloved son of the late Audrey Mae Augustus and the late Willis Miller.
Brian William North

Brian William North

Brian William North

Brian William North passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025 after a gifted life for which he was overwhelmingly grateful. The greatest of those gifts were the family and friends who surrounded him at his passing. Brian was born on June 6, 1965 to Bruce Albert North and Judy Nolan Nelson.
Enid Georgette Riley

Enid Georgette Riley

Enid Georgette Riley

Enid Georgette Riley was born on December 17, 1974, in Marrero, Louisiana. She departed this life on May 31, 2025, at the age of 50. Enid was a devoted Christian whose life was a testament to faith, compassion, and resilience. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Rev. Herlin Riley Sr.
Dorothy Jean Littleton Vincent

Dorothy Jean Littleton Vincent

Dorothy Jean Littleton Vincent

Dorothy Jean Littleton Vincent passed away on June 8, 2025 holding the hands of her sons and grandson at home. She is survived by her sons Dade, Jr. and Darren Michael, one step daughter Christal (Ellis) Macaluso and two grandchildren- Erica and Ellis Macaluso.