Obituaries

God saw that you were tired and a cure was not to be. So He put his arms around you and whispered, “Come with Me”. Although we loved you dearly, we would not make you stay. We know God loves you greatly, and you’re home with Him today.

Leonard Johnnie James ‘Len’ Greene, 87, died peacefully surrounded by his family on March 14, 2024, at Pointe Coupee General Hospital, after a brave and lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. Leonard’s birth certificate claims he was born on April 19, 1936, but that was when the doctor arrived in the small community of Goodwill in West Carroll parish. His actual birthday and the one he and his mother celebrated occurred on April 18, 1936. Leonard left Goodwill in 1954 to attend LSU in Baton Rouge, studying pre-medicine. His studies were interrupted as he proudly served his country with the 1st Cavalry Division of the Army as a medical technician during the Korean Conflict at the DMZ. Upon his return, he completed his degree at Northeast Louisiana State College in Monroe. After graduation, he moved to northern California where he earned a Master’s degree in Biochemistry from the University of San Francisco. Post-graduation, Leonard took a job at Atlas Chemicals in Tennessee, then Ciba-Geigy in St. Gabriel, LA, but his entrepreneurial drive guided him to become a licensed contractor, successful real estate developer, and landlord. He built apartments and houses in Baton Rouge and False River and developed the Jarreau subdivision of Island Woods. Possessing a deep respect for his chosen career, Len gave back to his profession and community as President of the Baton Rouge Apartment Association and President of the New Roads Rotary Club. It was not all work though. An avid RV’er, he served as President of the Baton Rouge and Region 6 Airstream Travel Club. Both a gentleman and a scholar, this soft-spoken, rather handsome man stayed true and grounded to his country roots. Books about World War II, Louisiana history and politics, as well as a myriad of biographies filled his bookshelves. He could and would converse with anyone, anytime, about anything. The keeper of family lore and genealogy, Leonard was everyone’s favorite mealtime companion. He never missed an opportunity to engage with relatives whether at a large family gathering or funeral. Embracing his wanderlust spirit, he roamed the U.S. of A., seeing all of the lower 48 States and traversed much of Mexico and Canada in his beloved Airstream. In 2017, the VA arranged a trip for him to South Korea to honor Leonard’s exemplary military service. Nothing brought Len greater happiness than spending time with his family, who will miss him deeply. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Sandra Fairchild, and adoring daughters Lenda G. Wall (Tom), and Sandra G. Whitehead (Steven), grandchildren, Misty T. Smith, George L.G. Broussard, Olivia D. Whitehead, Darryl M. Whitehead, and Rhett A. Whitehead, and greatgrandchildren, J.T., Lettie and Edith Kendal; his stepchildren, Tommy Greene (Denise), Terri Boyd (Bonnie), Bruce Warren (Sandi), Wrenn Estilette, Kim Guerin, and J. Bob Guerin (Rachel), his 11 step-grandchildren and 8 step-great grandchildren; his siblings, V. Glen Green (Mary), M. LaCrese Green, Martha N. Bryan (Sydney), and Tim J. Green (Gwen) and sisters-in-law Sue Green, and Penny Fairchild (Jerry Arp). He is also survived by his lifelong friends who also happen to be his cousins, B.W. Tyson (Margie) and Donald McIntyre (Annette), as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Travis T. and Ethel Tyson Green, his brothers, Cleabourne Green, and Thomas A. Green, father and mother-in law Brogan and Kathleen Fairchild, brother and sister-in-law Buddy and Jyl Adams, step-granddaughter Payton Guerin, lifelong friend/ cousin, Gaston Tyson (Yvonne), and his best canine companion, Gadget. The family would like to thank the ER nurses and Dr. Punukollu at Pointe Coupee General for their care and compassion, and a special thanks to the staff and Dr.’s with the VA, especially Dr. Toan Hau for his dedicated care. Services will be held at St. Paul’s Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 605 E. Main St., New Roads, LA 70760 on April 18, 2024 with Mother Peggy Scott officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am, memorial service with mass at 11:00 am, and reception to follow in the church parish house. Private interment will take place at a later date in Louisiana National Cemetery, Zachary, LA. If you wish to make a donation in his memory, please consider Parkinsons. org, Pointe Coupee Animal Shelter, or the charity of your choice.

August P. Hurst was born on September 1st, 1923, to the late Rosa Bondy Hurst and Willie Hurst. He was raised on False River and in New Roads, Louisiana with his parents and 10 siblings. He served two tours overseas in the Army during WWII. He returned home and met and married the late Delores Batiste Hurst. From that union, 12 children were born. He provided for his large family by working at several industrial plants, agricultural work, and finished his long working career by retiring from Holsum Bakery in Baton Rouge. Mr. Hurst can be described as a very meek, humble man who is dedicated to his family, church, and faith. He is well loved and respected by the people in the neighborhood in which he lived for over 70 years. He is a lifetime member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and the American Legion Post 560 in New Roads. His already large family has expanded with 36 grandchildren, 86 great grandchildren, and 17 great-great grandchildren. His hobbies include reading, gardening, and watching western TV shows. He also enjoys spending time with his brother Jules Hurst. Mr. Hurst celebrated his 100th birthday with a Catholic Mass and a large banquet surrounded by family and friends. He received numerous awards for his military service, his dedication to reading and gardening as well as a Letter of Proclamation from Pointe Coupee Parish awarding his 100th birthday as August Hurst Day in the Parish. He is survived by 1O children; Wanda Hurst Maloid, Marie E. Hurst, Karen K. Hurst, Connie C. Hurst, Mona M. Hurst Gibson (Michael Gibson), Sonjia R. Hurst, Anthony D. Hurst (Bernice Hurst), Mary D. Hurst, Matthew W. Hurst, Bill R. Hurst (Monica Bellazin); one brother Mr. Jules Hurst, one daughter-in-law Phyllis Hurst, and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, greatgreat grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife Delores Batiste Hurst, his two sons Joseph A. Hurst and Robert R. Hurst: his parents Rosa Bondy Hurst and Willie Hurst and 8 of his siblings. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Visitation will be held from 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; Rosary will begin at 10:30 a.m. and funeral mass at 11:00 a.m.

Victor Salvadore Bellelo passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Good Friday March 29, 2024. He was a cane farmer for 60 years and the proud husband of Pearl Armond Bellelo. Vic served in the Louisiana National Guard and was an activated veteran. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Pearl; 3 sons, James Victor Bellelo (Dawn), Richard Neal Bellelo (Mara), & Steven Marty Bellelo (Rebecca); his brother Joe Bellelo; 3 grandchildren, whom were his pride and joy, Zachary, Gabrielle, & Carter. Victor was preceded in death by his parents, Mariano & Petrina Bellelo; siblings Caldwell, Tony, Mariano Jr., Mary Miletello, Katherine Bonano, Virginia Townley, Vienna Montgomery, & Lena Ford. Vic was very close to his first cousins throughout his life, and he wished to remember those who are still here and those who have passed on. Visitation were held on Thursday, April 4, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial begins at 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Maringouin. The family wishes to thank all the friends, family and caregivers that helped throughout this time. Professional services entrusted to A. Wesley Funeral Home of MaringouinV

Eva Jane Lalonde passed away surrounded by her family and friends at Lakeview Manor Nursing Home on Sunday, March 31, 2024. She was 90 years old, a resident of Lakeland, La and a native of Port Barre, La. She was a retired store clerk for Alma Plantation along with her husband, “Black”. She is survived by her only child, Elizabeth Holloway; two sisters, Elsie Marks Guidry and Rita Marks Arnaud, one granddaughter, Dana Dickinson, and two great grandchildren, Cade Dickinson and Landon Dickinson. Preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Paul “Black” Lalonde; parents Edgar Marks, Sr., and Clemence Marks; two brothers, Joseph Marks and Edgar Marks, Jr.; five sisters, Hilda LeBlanc, Eleanor Bernard, Lillian Dupre, Lelia Faul, and Mildred Chustz. The visitation will be held on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Niland’s Funeral Home in New Roads, LA from 8:30 am until 10:30 am. The Mass of Christian burial will follow at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lakeland,

November 15, 2005 March 29, 2024 Brendon Keith David, 18, of Pointe Coupee Parish, passed away a Hero on March 29, 2024 @ 3:33 p.m at Ochsner Medical Center surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Baton Rouge, La to Shay David. Brendon loved fishing & his brother Hunter above all else, hanging out with his friends and making people laugh. Although our hearts are broken over the sudden loss of Brendon to Undiagnosed Diabetes, as a family we decided to make our loss someone’s answered prayers by allowing him to be an Organ donor where he saved many lives. He is our very own Hero. Brendon was preceded in death by his grandfather, “Chris Solomon David”, Grandfathers: Roland David Jr., Jimmy Fowler, Dennis Pascalin and Jimmy Mickle. Grandmothers: Fayra Mickle and Elsie Pascalin. He was survived by his mother Shay David, brother: Hunter David, grandparents, Brenda (Johnny) Pascalin, and Meg David, Great Grand-Mother: Juanita David, Favorite Aunt Kim (Jeff) Miller, Aunts: Farrah David, Rachel (Kevin) Hood, Jonathan (Katherine) Juban, Jennifer (Brandon) Vulgamore, Nick (Alicia) Eppinett, Bridget (Chris) Bergeron along with Numerous Cousins, Friends and extended family. Services were held at Niland’s Funeral Home in New Roads located at 210 Westend St., New Roads, La 70760 on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. followed by Entombment at False River Memorial Park (Alfortish memorials) located at 2110 False River Drive, New Roads, La 70760. Pallbearers will be Hunter, Christian, Naithan, Bryson, Blane, Montreal, Honorary: Bryson Thompson and Kade Jarreau.

Katherine Frances Schatzle died peacefully at Ochsner Hospital Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the age of 71. She was predeceased by her parents Joseph Florenz and Margaret Katherine Klein Schatzle; her grandparents - Martin & Frances Louise Schneider Schatzle; Leonard and Katherine Isenberg Klein. She is survived by one brother, Reverend Michael Joseph Schatzle of New Roads LA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Fr. John Edmunds of New York will be officiating for the services. The family is requesting a rosary to be recited at 9:30 am with a visiting hour to be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Thursday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Inurnment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Kathy was a 1970 graduate of Notre Dame High School in Crowley LA and 1975 graduate of the University of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette LA. In 1982 she earned a Master of Social Work from LSU in Baton Rouge and became a board-certified licensed social worker (BCSW). She also earned a Master of Pastoral Studies from Loyola University of New Orleans.

James Gregory Thames went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 30, 2024 at the age of 68. James was born September 16, 1955 in Ellisville, MS to Keowen” Jack” and Marietta Thames. He moved to Louisiana at the age of 8. He was an avid fan of his beloved Ole Miss Rebels (Hotty Toddy). After graduating from Poydras High School he went on to barber school where he practiced for many years. After the death of his father, James took over the family business of Tiger Drive Inn in New Roads for over 25 years until his health took a downward turn. James was a member of the Knights of Columbus Lakeland Council. He is survived by his daughter, Haley Bourque (Rob), Jade Sonnier (Charlie), Jaime Thames, step daughter Lauren Murray, his first love and caregiver, Claire Thames. James is also survived by his grandchildren, Logan, Eli, Lily, Sawyer, Quinn, and Chloe, his sister, Mary Denise Thames, nephew Wade, nieces Brandy, Reagan, and Mallory, his sister-in-law, Nita; his best friends, Rusty Marler and James Stucks; and his beloved fur baby, Adele. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Marietta Thames; brother, John Richard Thames; special aunt, Sara Serio and his great niece, Mary Laine Thames. A special thank you to Andre Romeo for helping tend to some of James’ needs. James was hard on the outside but a gentle giant with a heart of gold. He will be truly missed and will never be forgotten. A private service and burial will be held for James. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Janell LaCombe Cancer Fund. When Jesus walked out of that tomb it meant death has no sting and life has no end for James has been transformed by the blood of the Lamb.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF BLAKE BUVENS PREVOT BORN: APRIL 4, 1989 DIED: NOVEMBER 4, 2009 He who we loved as a child Will remain with us forever For the heart never forgets. Happy 35th Birthday We love you Blake! Daddy, Mama, P.J., Reagan and Family .

Ethel Mae Joseph, a life-long resident of Ventress LA passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at her home in Ventress, she was 93 years old. Ethel is survived by her son Larry Celestine. Visitation was held at Verrette’s Funeral Home on Friday, March 22, 2024 from 4-6 pm. Mass of Christian burial, officiated by Father Amrit Raj, IMS, was held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Interment at the Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery. Ethel was the last surviving sibling of eight, she was number six in birth order. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adrian and Olivia Joseph, two brothers, Lawrence and Clarence Joseph, five sisters, Lubertha Gilbert, Lena Demoulin, Ellinois Spooner, Louise Robinson and Edna Johnson. In addition, she was preceded in death by her Mother and Father In-law, Onazie and Agnes Celestine, sisters and brothers–in-law, Shirley Battley, Alton Celestine, Susie Celestine, Oliver Gilbert, Ida Joseph, Lucinda Joseph, Leonard Demoulin, Reese Spooner Alvin Robinson and Lawrence Johnson. Leaving behind to cherish her beautiful memory is her son, confidant, legacy and the reason for which she lived, Larry Celestine. She is also survived by three brothers-inlaw, Charles Celestine (Betty), J.H. Celestine (Lillian), and Ernest Battley, one godchild, Loretta Presley and numerous nieces and nephews, including her niece Fannie Demoulin who cared for her for 14 years.