Renée Catalanatto Chastant

Renée Catalanatto Chastant entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the age of 62. Beloved and loving wife of 44 years to Daniel Chastant. Loving and devoted mother to Daniel Chastant, Jr. (Jennifer), Lisa Richard (Chad) and Mallory Bergeron (Vincent).

Paulette M. Laurent

Paulette M. Laurent was born on January 17, 1949, and passed away peacefully on February 22, 2023, at the age of 74. Paulette was a loving mother, grandmother, and caretaker. She was a medical assistant for many years and retired from the Ochsner Medical Group.

Ruth Elaine Hill Simeon

Ruth Elaine Hill Simeon departed this life to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, February 10, 2023, at the age of 87. Mrs. Ruth Simeon was a proud native of Phoenix, La., and a resident of Marrero, La., for 45 years.

Michael Williams

Michael Williams entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at the age 67. He was a native of New Orleans, La., and a resident of Houma, La. 'Mike' as he was affectionately called, attended school in Houma and Belle Chasse, La. Michael was cook and he loved music and singing.

Wayne David Encalade

SFC (Ret.) Wayne David ('Shabba' 'Zulu') Encalade was born on April 15, 1947, in New Orleans, La., and passed away at his sister's home on February 12, 2023 at the age of 75. Beloved and proud father of Aundre (Lenita) Encalade, Sr.

Joseph Jones, Sr.

Joseph Jones, Sr., entered eternal rest on Thursday, February 9, 2023. He is the son of the late Paul and Celina Jones (Green). He was a native of Deer Range, La., in Plaquemines Parish, and a long-time resident of Gretna. Joseph worked as a shrimp boat deckhand for over 40 years.

Craig Anthony Carlos

Craig Carlos of Houma, La., sadly passed away on February 13, 2023, at the age of 61. Craig is the son of Guy and Shirley Carlos and loving husband to Rebecca Pierce Carlos. Craig was raised in his earliest years in Chauvin, La.

James 'Flee' Mallard

James 'Flee' Mallard departed this life peacefully on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge, La., surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 37. Beloved son of Robert Williams and Denise Mallard. Bonus son of Dennis and Wanda Mallard.

Ella Mae Williamson

Ella Mae Williamson passed away on _ursday, February 10, 2023 at the age of 82. Beloved wife of Walter H. Williamson for 60 years. Mother of Teresa Strickland and Belinda Manos (Peter). Daughter of Cecil and Ada Mae Strahan.

Betty Kelly Folse

Betty Kelly Folse – dedicated wife, mother of three, and friend to many – passed away unexpectedly, but quietly, in her sleep on the evening of January 30, 2023 at the age of 84. Betty was born on August 18, 1938, in Lone Star, Ms., to Grover and Eva Kelly.