Connie Towns Lopez

(August 22, 1953 – December 23, 2023) Connie Towns Lopez, age 70 years, passed away on Saturday, December 23rd, 2023. Beloved wife of Anthony Lopez Jr., Daughter of the late Raymond Wright Towns and Mildred G. Towns; Mother of Scotty Lopez (Dana), Anthony Scott Lopez (Terri).

Rosemary Yvonne Brown Merwin

Rosemary Yvonne Brown Merwin was called home by her Heavenly Father on December 31, 2023. She was born on February 18, 1943, to Raymond and Rosemary Brown in New Orleans, Louisiana. Rosemary worked for S.H. Kress and Delta Records on Canal St.

Joseph S. Dorsa

Joseph S. Dorsa of Flower Mound, Tx., and former longtime resident of Arabi, La., died on Monday, December 18, 2023 at 94. Relatives and friends attended the Funeral Service on Friday, December 22, 2023 at Our Lady of Pompeii Catholic Church, 14450 Hwy. 442, in Tickfaw, La.

Paul Adrian Dykes

Paul Adrian Dykes passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023, at the age of 66. He was a native and a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, La. After 25 years of service, Paul retired from Blue Cross/ Blue Shield of Louisiana as Executive Vice President, then opened and owned The Cat House in Baton Rouge.

Emile Edwin Goettz Jr.

Emile Edwin Goettz Jr. passed away on Tuesday December 19, 2023 at the age of 89. Emile (Sonny) was a New Orleans native, a resident of St. Bernard Parish until 2005 when he relocated to Slidell, La. Emile is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 68 years, Joan Gerosa Goettz.

Gerald Paul Mills

In loving memory of Gerald Paul Mills, a true enthusiast of life on the water and a passionate sportsman. Gerald Paul Mills of Chalmette, La., passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023, leaving behind cherished memories that revolve around his love for fishing, shrimping, and all things athletic.

Paul Graham, Jr.

Paul Graham, Jr., passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at the age of 77. He was born in New Orleans, La., on November 5, 1946 to Catherine and Paul Graham.

Carl R. Hammers, Sr.

Carl R. Hammers, Sr., passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023 at the age of 66. Beloved husband of Kimberly Montelaro Hammers for 39 years. Loving father of Jason Lachica, Carl Hammers Jr. (Kimberly) and Haley Hammers Dier (Kelly). Brother of Theodore Hammers Jr.

Joseph Leon Jeanfreau, Jr.

Joseph Leon Jeanfreau, Jr., passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023 at the age of 76. He was the beloved son of the late Joseph Leon Jeanfreau Sr. and Cecilia Schwab Jeanfreau. Loving father of Joseph Leon Jeanfreau III (Anna) and Christopher “Mickey” Michael Jeanfreau.

Michele Murana

Michele “Shelly” Serpas Murana passed away with family by her side on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at the age of 60. Beloved wife to the late Vincent Murana Sr. Mother of Vincent Murana Jr. (Helena), Mrs. Stephanie Frazer (London Sr.), Kevin Murana (Lee Ann) and Thomas Murana (Jamie).