Obituaries

Dalton Keith Harrell

Dalton Keith Harrell

Dalton Keith Harrell

Dalton Keith Harrell was born on July 5, 1930, in Scott County, MS, and passed away on December 16, 2024, in West Monroe. He was a member of North Monroe Baptist Church. Mr. Harrell was an Army Veteran of the Korean War finishing his tour as a Corporal.
Mary Roselyn 'Rose' Alesich Severa

Mary Roselyn 'Rose' Alesich Severa

Mary Roselyn 'Rose' Alesich Severa

Mary Roselyn “Rose” Alesich Severa passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024, at the age of 78. She is survived by her beloved husband Joseph John Severa. Loving mother to Melinda Riso (Ray), Roger Severa, Tiffany Pate (Christian), Kimberly Dennis (Jimmy), and Davin Severa (Kim).
Harriet Sanders Thomas

Harriet Sanders Thomas

Harriet Sanders Thomas

Harriet Sanders Thomas, died peacefully on November 25, 2024, while under Houston Hospice care at St. Dominic Village Nursing Home in Houston, Texas. Members of her family surrounded her. Harriet was born in Rushville, Louisiana on May 6, 1928, to the late Paul Sanders and Isabel Sullen.
Robert Thomas Stringeld

Robert Thomas Stringeld

Robert Thomas Stringeld

(February 11, 1953 - November 25, 2024) Robert was born in Port Sulphur, La., the son of Dalcho W. Stringeld and Marie Rose Elston. He was raised in Buras, later graduating from Buras High School in 1971. Robert then went on to attend Northwestern State University, in Natchitoches, La.
Joseph Hebert Jr.

Joseph Hebert Jr.

Joseph Hebert Jr.

Joseph 'Joe' Hebert, Jr., a beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend; passed away on November 26, 2024 at the age of 74. He was born on January 15, 1950, in Port Sulphur, La., where he remained a lifelong resident.
Willie Francis Freeman Sumich

Willie Francis Freeman Sumich

Willie Francis Freeman Sumich

Willie Francis Freeman Sumich peacefully entered into the presence of the Lord on November 30, 2024, at the age of 93. Willie was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and “Nana.” She was adored by all who knew her. She was kind and thoughtful.
Cecil M. Kluttz, Jr.

Cecil M. Kluttz, Jr.

Cecil M. Kluttz, Jr.

Cecil M. Kluttz, Jr., passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at the age of 80. He was the beloved husband of Gayle Walter Kluttz for 50 years; son of the late Cecil M Kluttz, Sr.
Richard Steven Vice

Richard Steven Vice

Richard Steven Vice

Richard Steven Vice, of Lake Charles, La., passed away on Sunday November 17, 2024 at the age of 70. He was born on February 3, 1954 in San Diego, Calif. He was raised in Buras, La.
Johnny Ray Hinson

Johnny Ray Hinson

Johnny Ray Hinson

Johnny Ray Hinson, born in Big Spring, Texas on February 28, 1958 and a lifelong resident of Buras, Louisiana. He passed away on November 15, 2024, after a courageous battlewithlivercancer. He was the beloved husband of Rene Hinson for 43 years and the son of the late James R.
Eugene Duplessis, Sr.

Eugene Duplessis, Sr.

Eugene Duplessis, Sr.

Eugene Duplessis, Sr., passed away, with his family by his side, on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at the age of 87. He was the husband to the late Louise Johnson Duplessis and the father to the late Eugene 'Ski' Duplessis Jr. Eugene Duplessis Sr.