Obituaries

Francis Leslie Roussel, 89, a life long resident of Paulina, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2016 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Audrey Jacob Roussel; his children: Leslye Ann Roussel, Dennis Paul Roussel (Debra) and Susan Roussel Poirrier; his grandchildren: Cory, Chad and Casey Roussel, Kayla Poirrier and Nicole Poirrier Adams; his great-grandchildren: Chance Montelius, Preston Adams, Leah and Phoenix Roussel, along with numerous nieces and nephews. He is the son of the late Frank and Eleanor Roussel; brother of Grace Taylor, and the late Shirley, Robert, and Charles Roussel. He retired from Boh Bros. Construction with over 25 years of dedicated service. His family would like to thank the staff at St. James Parish Hospital and St. Joseph Hospice for their loving care in his final days. Relatives and friends were invited to attend visitation on Monday, July 11, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paulina from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

A native of Tangipahoa, LA and a long time resident of Gramercy, LA, Sharon Traylor Bevil passed away on June 29, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family at the age of 66. She is survived by her loving husband, John M. Bevil, Sr.; daughter, Janice Bevil of Gramercy; son, Scott Traylor (Cindy) of Minnesota; step-son, John, Jr. (Marilyn) of Florida; granddaughters, Skye Deroche of Gramercy and Jaimee Traylor of Minnesota; sisters, Nancy Loper (Larry) and JoAnn Smith (Elliot) both of MS; and Lois Leonard, of Springfield, LA and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. She is also survived by special friends: Royce and Tina Zeringue, Kirk and Nina Bailey and family; Paul, Karen, and Chad Remondet, Bill and Brenda Clopton, Zea Dumas and Jacob Jacob and co-workers at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, T.J. (Jay) and Rita Traylor; brother, James Traylor; sisters: Wilda Fairburn Gill, Bertie Traylor Ballard, Yvonne Booty Chenivert, and step-son, Barry T.

Joseph E. Samrow Jr., 66, a native of Deridder, LA and resident of Gramercy, LA passed away June 30, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Geraldine “Deanie” Becnel Samrow; children, Brandon Samrow and wife Nikki, Brittany Landry and husband Kerry, Bentley Samrow and wife Jessica; grandchildren, Mallory, Brant, Stella, Laney, Colin, Isabel, Ellie and 2 more on the way; father, Joseph Samrow; brothers, George and Greg Samrow; sisters, Kathleen Deroche and Marie Fuselier. He is preceded in death by his mother, Thekla Meyer Samrow; grandson, Logan. He retired from Dupont after 40 years of service. For many years he served the Town of Gramercy first as a police officer and then as an Emergency Preparedness Director. He was always willing to help those in need. Visitation was on Friday, July 1, 2016 at Rose Lynn Funeral Services in Lutcher, LA from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, July 2, 2016 at Sacred Heart in Gramercy, LA from 9:00 a.m. till 11:00 a.m.

Inez Marie Reulet Scioneaux, a native and resident of Vacherie, LA passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2016 at the age of 100. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. She is survived by her two sons: Ronald P. Scioneaux and Erkle J. Scioneaux; daughter Kathleen “Kitty” Becnel and husband David; 7 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Joseph Orence “Blue” Scioneaux; parents Henry and Norma (Torres) Reulet; sister Lema Reulet; brother Jean Henry Reulet; grandson Christopher David Becnel; and daughter-in-law Laura F. Scioneaux. Visitation was held at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie, LA from 8:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 2, 2016. Entombment followed in church mausoleum. Condolences may be left by visiting www.oursodonaldsonville.com. 

Date of Birth: 12/09/1937 Date of Death: 07/02/2016 Rev. Harold Mitchell, Jr., a native and resident of Lutcher, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at 9:50 p.m., at his residence, surrounded by his family. He was 78. Survived by his wife, Emily Anthony Mitchell. A daughter, Patrice Mitchell Johnson and Husband, Damon Wayne Johnson. His two grandsons, Julian Anthony and Jacoby Aidan Johnson. Sisters: Beatrice Williams, Melba Batiste, Rubenstein (Reginald) Clark, Myrtle, Marvel and Julia Mitchell and Angela (Malcolm) Songy. Brothers: Floyd (Cynthia) Mitchell and Elder Emil D. (Beatrice) Mitchell. Sisters-In-Law: Brenda Mitchell, Gaymelda Pittman and Dorothy Anthony. Brothers-In-Law: Elton (Armatine) Anthony, Leroy, Sr. (Barbara) Anthony, and Joseph Valsin. Four Godchildren: Myrtle Mitchell, Kinley Porter, Rev. Paul Taylor and David Mitchell, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Other Relatives And Friends. Preceded in death by his parents: Harold Mitchell, Sr., and Julia Ross Mitchell.

Jerome “Black Jesus” Franklin, a native of Lutcher, LA, departed this life on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at the age of 58. Son of the late Isaac, Sr. and Irene Lee Franklin. Wife of Hazel Franklin. Father of NyKisha and Jermeka Franklin, NyKosha (Telly) Bethancourt and Danielle Matthews. Brother of Mary Morris, George, Eddie and Freddie Franklin, Paula Mae (Larry) Jones, Catherine (Perry) Becnel, Angie Franklin and Elma Rae Bell. Survived by a host of step-children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Proceeded in death by parents, Isaac, Sr. and Irene Lee Franklin and brothers, Walter Hansley, Isaac Franklin, Jr. and Lionel Franklin, Sr. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a celebration of life to be held on Friday, July 1, 2016 for 11 a.m. at the First Community Antioch Baptist Church, 10860 Highway 3125, Lutcher, LA, Rev. Ferdinand Gaines, Jr., Officiating Pastor. Interment Antioch Cemetery, Paulina, LA.