Obituaries

Carrilee “Lee” Hodges Stewart

Carrilee “Lee” Hodges Stewart

Carrilee “Lee” Hodges Stewart

Lee was born in Pampa, Texas formerly Magic City, Texas. Daughter of the late Chester Hodges and late Beulah Simpson Hodges. She was one of five sisters…the late Adelle, late Odena, late Jean, and Euletta. Mother of Kirk Weldon Aycock (Sharon).
Ira Charles Perkins, Sr.

Ira Charles Perkins, Sr.

Ira Charles Perkins, Sr.

Ira Charles Perkins Sr., age 40, entered into eternal rest Monday March 31, 2025. Beloved son Ira of Ira John Willis and Sabrina Perkins Trice(the late Howard Trice), his loving wife, Michelle Amos Perkins, father of , Me'Shira , Ira Charles Jr., Beyonce and Kamryn.
Kerry Joseph Taillon

Kerry Joseph Taillon

Kerry Joseph Taillon

Kerry Joseph Taillon, a cherished soul, passed away on April 12, 2025, at the age of 62. Throughout his life, Kerry dedicated himself to various roles, including a dispatcher for a helicopter company, a chef at a lodge in Buras, and a salesman for a plumbing company.
Sister Thelma Bernadine Riley

Sister Thelma Bernadine Riley

Sister Thelma Bernadine Riley

Sister Thelma Bernadine Riley departed this life on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at her home in Sunrise, LA, at the at the age of 90. She was born in Ostricia, LA to the parents of the late Saxon and Madeline Taylor. She was married to the late Wesley Riley.
Amy Lynn Pigniolo Armstrong

Amy Lynn Pigniolo Armstrong

Amy Lynn Pigniolo Armstrong

Amy Lynn Pigniolo Armstrong passed away after a brief battle with cancer on April 9, 2025 at the age of 50. She is preceded in death by her father, Jerry Pigniolo Sr and her father-in-law Mark Hebert.
Bernadette (Bern) Williamson Gabriel

Bernadette (Bern) Williamson Gabriel

Bernadette (Bern) Williamson Gabriel

Bernadette (Bern) Williamson Gabriel peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the Carpenter House in Harahan, LA, at the age of 79. She was born on September 26, 1945, in New Orleans, LA.
Lyle Lawrence Panepinto

Lyle Lawrence Panepinto

Lyle Lawrence Panepinto

Lyle Lawrence Panepinto, a beloved figure in the world of aviation and a devoted family man, tragically passed away on April 2, 2025. Born on July 17, 1954, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Lyle dedicated his life to aviation, serving as the President of Southern Seaplane Inc.
Rudy' Petrovich, Sr.

Rudy' Petrovich, Sr.

Rudy' Petrovich, Sr.

Troy “Rudy” Petrovich, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at the age of 81. Beloved and loving husband of Gail Pelas Petrovich. Son of the late Vicenza “Vinca” Farac Petrovich and Troy A. Petrovich. Loving father of Troy R. Petrovich, Jr. (Karla) and Tory J. Petrovich (Marcie).
Betty Julia Savage (Pelas)

Betty Julia Savage (Pelas)

Betty Julia Savage (Pelas)

Betty Julia Savage (Pelas) passed away surrounded by loved ones on April 4th, 2025. She was preceded in death by her children Bryan, Joel, and Sharon Savage.
Sharon Frances Savage

Sharon Frances Savage

Sharon Frances Savage

Sharon Frances Savage passed away surrounded by loved ones on April 4th, 2025. Her passing came just hours before the passing of her mother Betty Julia Savage (Pelas). She was preceded in death by her brothers Bryan and Joel Savage.