Obituaries

Bobbie Jean Spinks Coon Gaubert

Bobbie Jean Spinks Coon Gaubert

Bobbie Jean Spinks Coon Gaubert

Bobbie Jean Spinks Coon Gaubert, age 87, was called home to her heavenly father on Friday December 5, 2025, in Belle Chasse, Louisiana surrounded by her loving family following a long struggle with illness.
Doyle Albert 'Tippy' Bartholomew

Doyle Albert 'Tippy' Bartholomew

Doyle Albert 'Tippy' Bartholomew

Doyle A. “Tippy” Bartholomew was born in Buras, LA on January 25,1959 to the late Herbert & Clarice Bartholomew. Tippy worked in the oilfield for 44 years as a Crane Operator. He loved being around friends and family enjoying the outdoors & watching his kids and grandkids grow up.
Margaret Horn Spahr

Margaret Horn Spahr

Margaret Horn Spahr

Margaret Horn Spahr, born on September 16, 1939, in Mayfield, Kentucky, and daughter of the late Alton Horn and Lottie Hainline Horn, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on December 4, 2025.
Frederick Louis Ashcraft

Frederick Louis Ashcraft

Frederick Louis Ashcraft

Frederick “Rick” Louis Ashcraft, age 74, of Belle Chasse, Louisiana, passed away on December 2, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
Michael Claudell Brown Jr.

Michael Claudell Brown Jr.

Michael Claudell Brown Jr.

Michael Claudell Brown Jr., was born on February 26, 2005 to Michael Claudell Brown Sr., and Shakel Kiera Walker Sylve.
Penelope “Penny” Jones

Penelope “Penny” Jones

Penelope “Penny” Jones

Penelope “Penny” Jones went to her eternal rest on November 25, 2025. She was 73. Penny was born to the late Robert and Ruth Brooks Jones on October 6, 1952. Penny was the granddaughter of the late Alfred and Mable King Brooks.
Elizabeth Jean Matherne

Elizabeth Jean Matherne

Elizabeth Jean Matherne

Elizabeth Jean Matherne entered into eternal rest on November 23, 2025. Loving partner of Jimmy Mellos for almost 15 years. Beloved daughter of Odelia E. Newman and the late Eugene Matherne. Sister of Donna M. Reyer (Kevin) and Rachel M. Patton (Benjie).
Matthew J. Vodopija Jr.

Matthew J. Vodopija Jr.

Matthew J. Vodopija Jr.

Captain Matthew J. Vodopija Jr. 68, lifelong resident of Buras, La. left this life on November 26th.
JoAnn Rita Wilson

JoAnn Rita Wilson

JoAnn Rita Wilson

JoAnn Rita Wilson passed away after a short illness surround by her family on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the age of 83. Daughter of the late Governor Woodrow Wilson and the late Anita Wattigney Wilson.
Shonna Maria Guillory Lloyd

Shonna Maria Guillory Lloyd

Shonna Maria Guillory Lloyd

Shonna Lloyd, age 60, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Belle Chasse, LA.