Mary Piediscalzo Culotta passed away on March 30, 2023 at the age of 98. Mary was born on January 18, 1925 in Hammond, Louisiana to the late Frances Carderara Piediscalzo and Joseph Piediscalzo. In addition to her parents, Mary was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Culotta; her brothers Chris, Frank, Sam, Philip, Joe and Johnny Piediscalzo; her sisters Josie Graziano and Mary Ann Coates. Mary is survived by her son, Joseph C. Culotta and his wife, Joan; daughter Patricia Culotta...

Florence Costa Mang passed away March 24, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas G. and Antoinette Mammelli Costa; her husband, Henry R. Mang Jr.; her son, Henry Thomas Mang; her grandson, Jeffrey R. Mang and her sister, Gloris Costa Gibson (Henry). She is survived by her children: Steven A. Mang (Lois), Florence Mang Zepeda, Eric Mang (Kelley) and Pamela Mang Wong (William); her grandchildren: Cailan Mang Silva (Brad), Ashlyn Mang Young (Jonathan), Mary Ellyn Mang, Hanna...

John Wesley Smith, Jr., a man who loved his family, his friends, travel, and adventure- passed away quietly in his home on March 18, 2023. John was born in Hemphill, Texas in 1936. Growing up and moving around with his brother Neil, he eventually landed in Lockport, Louisiana where he finished out his high school years. After a couple of years in college, he decided to look for a different path- enlisting into military service as a United States Marine. It was during the time he spent...

Betty Gardello Trahan passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the age of 74. She was born June 24, 1948 to the late Mary M. Gardello and James V. Gardello. Betty was born and raised in Memphis, TN with her brother, the late James V. Gardello Jr. For 24 years Betty was the beloved wife to the late Ronald F. Trahan. She raised her twin children – Melissa A. Trahan and Michael J. Trahan. She was the loving grandmother of Gannon J. Bornholdt. Her memory lives on with her...

James Thurman “Jimmie” Harwell (1.23.1939 - 3.14.2023) was gifted. He could do things with a baseball in his hand few other people could do. Some people say that when Jimmie threw a fastball, it looked to be the size of a pea. More than one curveball hummed past a hitter’s ear. A member of De La Salle’s class of 1957, he was installed in the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York as the outstanding American Legion player of that year. He remained...

Mary Gloria Simoneaux Ruiz, affectionately known as “Mama Roux” passed away on March 28, 2023 at the age of 89. She is survived by her children Mary Ruiz (Dennis Wilkison), Pam Fontenot, Patrick Ruiz (Natalie), Angie Ruiz and Mike Ruiz (Sutton), her grandchildren John (Ainsley), Jesse, Caroline (Bryant), Madeline (Alex), Jeff and Gloria and her great grandchildren Grayson, Adley and Weslyn. She is preceded in death by her parents Stanislaus and Ezilda Simoneaux, her sister...

Mary Jo Cooksey Chatagnier was at home surrounded by her family when she passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at the age of 89. She was married to her beloved husband of 71 years, Kenneth Norbit Chatagnier. Survived by her loving children, Stanley Ray Chatagnier (Charlene), Steve Chatagnier, Sherri Chatagnier Kelley; Grandchildren, Mary Ann Cline (Trey), Elizabeth Orobono (Fran), Ray Michael Chatagnier (JeanneMarie), Chad Nathan Chatagnier (Angelle), Sonya Cummiskey (Gavin),...

Frank Charles Trapani passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at the age of 92 at his home in Metairie. Beloved husband of 46 years to the late, Joyce Terese Trapani. Survived by his loving children, Rickey Trapani (Sharon), Gail Radosta (Glenn), Jackie Barbara (Jody), Late, Charles Trapani (Rebecca), Frankie Trapani, Terry Trapani (Cheryl) and Joyce Laborde (Tee). Frank had 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Predeceased in death by his parents, Charles Frank Trapani and Sarah...

Sherry was born in Lucy, Louisiana to Etienne Millet and Alice Roussell Millet. She graduated from Edgard High School and began her career. After beginning her career working at the University of New Orleans library, she went back to school and obtained Associate degrees. She received an Associate degree in General Studies and an Associate of Applied Science in Administrative Office Technology from Delgado. Sherry loved her job and remained employed at the University of New Orleans as...

Bobby N. Williams, born May 6, 1948, was called home on February 16, 2023 peacefully at home. Bob was survived by his wife of 54 years, Sharon Williams; his children, Jeffery N. Williams (Valerie) and Sherry Daigrepont (Brent); his grandchildren: Annette (Jay), Joey, Faith (Troy), Jeffery Jr., Gabbie, Tori (Ryan), Lyncee (Blake), and Samantha (Jade); his great-grandchildren: Ryleigh, Piper, Ryder, MJ, Zoey, Savannah, and Baby L; his siblings, Jimmy Williams (Donna) and Pam Madere (Alvin);...