Williams Funeral Home Pearl River

09/25/2025

On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, Douglas “Chase” Craddock of Pass Christian, Mississippi, passed away tragically at the age of 31.
Chase was a longtime resident of Pearl River, Louisiana, before relocating to Pass Christian to care for a his Grandmother.
He was deeply devoted to his faith, serving the Lord at Evans Creek Baptist Church in Pearl River. Chase participated in mission trips to Peru and other locations, sharing his commitment and compassion with those he met.
Professionally, Chase was a personal trainer, as well as a bodybuilder and weight lifter. He enjoyed spending time with his brothers, attending concerts, and embracing new adventures. Chase was known for his loving and caring nature, always willing to help anyone in need. He also had a passion for Anime and Pokémon.
Chase is survived by his father, Mark Craddock; four brothers, Kirk Craddock, Clay Combel, Mark Craddock, and Coy Combel; his sister, Michelle Braud; and his grandmother, Beverly Craddock. He was preceded in death by his mother, Roxanna Delaughter; grandparents, Charles Delaughter, Kathy Delaughter, and Douglas Craddock.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 3, 2025, at True Life Church, 62160 Airport Rd., Slidell, Louisiana, at 2:00 PM. Pastor Clay Combel will officiate the service.

09/22/2025

On Saturday, September 20, 2025, Chong “Sukie” Black, age 75 of Westwego, LA, passed away peacefully to be with our Lord in the comfort of her own home. She loved gardening from which she had an amazing green thumb, enjoyed watching butterflies and loved the color purple. She had a chilli pepper personality, but would do anything for the ones she loved. She will be missed greatly. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her fiancé Lee Couvillion, her children Shana Pizzuto (Chris) and Jeffery Black, her grandchildren CJ and Dakota Pizzuto, and 6 siblings. Funeral services for Sukie will be held on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 11 am with visitation from 10 am until service time at Williams Funeral Home, Pearl River, LA. Interment to follow at Hickory Memorial Gardens Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest next to her husband Jimmie Black. Brother Danny Williams to be officiating.

09/22/2025

On Wednesday September 17, 2025, Betty Tidwell Jones, of Pearl River, La. went home to be with the Lord at the age of 73.
She was a member of Pearl Hickory Baptist Church in Pearl River, La. She had a fondness for collecting small bells, cherishing them as her hobby. Above all, Betty treasured spending time with her family, loving them deeply and always ensuring that everyone was cared for.
Mrs. Betty is survived by her husband of 45 years, Johnny M. Jones, 3 children, Eddie Andrew Hoyt (Jamie), Timothy John Hoyt and Shonda Marinell Jones, a sister, Carolyn Gautreaux, 5 Grandchildren, Alexis Hoyt, Skylar Guillary (Austin), Sean Jones (Megan), Cody Al-Naziat and Destiny Davis. She is also survived by 4 Great-grandchildren, Aeris Stapleton, Eden Stapleton and Nathan & Nicholas Guillary and a host of Nieces and Nephews whom she loved dearly.
Preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Joye Tidwell, Sr., 3 brothers, Henry Tidwell, Jr., Jessie Tidwell and Dennis Tidwell and 2 sisters, Melinda Howell and Edith Holifield.
The family of Mrs. Betty extends heartfelt gratitude to St. Helena Nursing Home in Greensburg, Louisiana, for the compassionate care they provided to Betty over the past year.
There are no services planned at this time.

09/22/2025

On Sunday, September 21, 2025, Sherry Lynn Joles Keller passed away at the age of 59.
Sherry cherished spending time in her garden and found joy in nurturing its beauty.
She is survived by her two children, Cody Brown and Colby Brown; her sister, Bonnie Lou Parker; two brothers, James O’Neal Joles and Marty Joles; and her granddaughter, Ruby Brown. Sherry also leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews who will remember her fondly.
Sherry was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Larry Keller, and her parents, James and Helen Paulene Garrett (Pops).
A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

09/13/2025

09/11/2025

Alex Henry Singletary, age 86, of Pearl River, Louisiana was born January 17, 1939, and passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025 while surrounded by his loving family. He was a member of Evans Creek Baptist Church and served as a dedicated deacon for many years. He enjoyed playing basketball and softball, as well as hunting and fishing. He spent many hours watching his grandchildren race four wheelers and dirt bikes.
He is survived by his children, Craig Randall Singletary Sr (Denice), Shelly Denise Singletary, and Gianna Lynnette Singletary Lipp (Jeffrey). He is also survived by former son-in-law and caregiver, Troy Anthony Chelette and grandchildren: Craig Randall Singletary Jr. (Tiffany), Kayo Serpas, Stacy Serpas Ryan (Cody), Lance Joseph Jefferson (Courtney), Justin Paul Jefferson (Nikki), Dillon Jacob Jefferson (Taylor), Ashley Alexander Landry (Joshua), Joshua Cyle Chelette (Shayna), Kalan Jade Chelette (Nicholas), and Hailey Nicole Chelette,18 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Ada Idahila Henley Singletary. They not only shared a lifetime of love but also shared a birthday. Preceding them in death was their daughter, Paula Suzzette, his mother Gertrude Pierre (Rufus), and father, Curtis Singletary Sr., brothers, John Ace Singletary, Curtis (Pete) Singletary
Jr., and sisters, Addie Freeman and Norma Jean Underwood.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM from the chapel of Williams Funeral Home 67525 Hwy. 41, Pearl River, La., with visitation from 9:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM.
Interment to follow at Audubon Cemetery, Pearl River, LA.
Bro. Danny Williams to be officiating.

09/08/2025

On Saturday, September 6, 2025, Cindy Marie Smith, age 68, of Pearl River, LA went to be with our Lord. She is survived by her sister, Kathy Smith, and nieces and nephews, Ray Blackwell (Michelle), Diane Lewis (Nick), Tricia Crawford, and Dave Smtih, and great nieces and nephews; Denise Polk (Ethan), Dillon Esslinger, Michael Blackwell (Molly), Anna Crawford, Trinity and Patrick Smith IV, Wyatt and Sawyer Blackwell, and Hunter Polk. She is preceded in death by her parents Pat and Estelle Smith, brother Pat Smith Jr., sister Ann Blackwell, grandparents Thomas J and Mary D Smith, Olga C and Joe Hamilton, and Ralph Anderson. She loved feeding her squirrels, fishing and spending time with Ray. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Per her request, there will be no formal services.

09/02/2025

On Saturday, August 30, 2025, Irma Lizana Parker, age 79 of Slidell, LA passed away peacefully at the home of her granddaughter Vicky Amedio in Slidell, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her children Robert “Bobby” Smith III. (Dawn), Karen Gordon (Keith), William “Billy” Parker Jr. (Hiroko), Shayne Parker (Lynn), Christy Parker Bergeron (Jamie), Dennis “Lil Jamie” Parker (Mary), and Rebecca “Becky” Parker Stout (Stephen), her siblings Milton Lizana, Shirley Ciruti, Clarence Lizana, and Bert Lizana, grandchildren; Robby Smith, Katie Smith, Blake Bergeron, Wayne Bergeron, Vicky Amedio, Nathan Jaycob, Shelby Parker, Jamie Leigh Parker, Austin Parker, Tyler Parker, Hinano Parker, Hiato Parker, Bobby “Bubba”, Dusty Parker, Angel Parker, and Maddison Parker, and great grandchildren; Jaxson, Harper, Serenity, Amani, Gabby, Jason, Skylar, Leon, Angel, and one on the way Wayne Jr.
She is preceded in death by her Husband William Parker Sr., her parents Arthur and Rosita Lizana, and her siblings Carol Parker Lizana and Thomas Lizana.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 1 pm, with visitation from 11 am to 1 pm from the chapel of Williams Funeral Home, Pearl River, LA. Interment to follow at Hickory Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Pearl River, LA. Pastor Chris St. John to be officiating.

09/01/2025

Jimmy Doyle Fogarty�Born: September 8, 1943 – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma�Died: August 28, 2025 – Slidell, Louisiana

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jimmy Doyle Fogarty (Jim Fogarty), who departed this life peacefully in the loving arms of his wife on August 28, 2025, in Slidell, Louisiana. He was 81 years old. Born on September 8, 1943, in Oklahoma City, Jim lived a life full of love, work, and quiet passions. He was the son of Anna Elizabeth Bennett and Burmer Doyle Fogarty. In 1947, his mother married Lawrence D. Hancock, who lovingly raised Jim as his own. Though not his biological father, Lawrence was his true father in every sense of the word, and Jim always considered him as such. A devoted husband, he spent 38 years married to the love of his life, Karen Lynn Hamrick, with whom he built a home filled with laughter, hard work, and shared dreams. He loved Karen more than anything in the world, and together they raised a blended family that he cherished deeply. Jim was the proud father of seven children: four from his first marriage; from his second marriage, a beloved stepdaughter whom he helped raise from the age of seven; a dear foster daughter; and a cherished son. He loved each of them deeply and took pride in their lives and accomplishments.
Professionally, Jim made his mark working on some of the most iconic engineering feats of our time — contributing to the design and construction of U.S. airplanes and NASA space shuttles. His hands helped build machines that soared above the earth, but his heart always remained grounded on the farm he loved. After retiring, he found peace and joy tending his land, caring for his animals, tinkering in his workshop, and spending quiet moments with his wife by his side. Jim will be remembered for his quiet strength, his deep love for family, and his ability to find joy in life’s simple pleasures. He is survived by his wife, Karen Fogarty; his children, Susan Pocket, Amy Fogarty, Scott Fogarty, Mike Fogarty, Robyn Gobble, Tiffine Smith, and Ryan Fogarty; his many grandchildren; as well as many friends and extended family members who will miss him dearly.
“Dad, we will miss you immensely.”

08/28/2025

On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, Frank Oliver Caminita, age 70 of Pearl River, LA, passed on peacefully to be with our Lord in the comfort of his own home. Frank was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Pearl River, La, he loved building and flying remote control airplanes in his spare time, but he mostly loved spending his time with his grandbabies and his wife. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 50 years Debbie Caminita, his 4 children Amanda Caminita, Kyle Caminita (Lindsay), Abby Catlin (Micah), and Annie Oakes, his siblings; Sal Caminita, Joann Kaack, Janis Spell, Laurie Ann Higgins, and Michael Caminita, and his grandchildren; Ayden, Caroline, Wilbur, Jensen, Slaton, Clara, Rylee, and George. He is reunited and running the streets of gold with his parents Salvador and Joan Caminita.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 1, 2025, at 12 pm with the visitation from 10 am until service time from the chapel of Williams Funeral Home, Pearl River, LA. Interment to follow at Hickory Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Pearl River, LA.

08/28/2025

On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, Sharon Elizabeth Louise LeBouef, age 63, passed on peacefully to be with our Lord. Sharon was a loving mother who enjoyed her family, but also spent a lot of her free time with her favorite nephew Jeremy LeBouef, going to the movies, and out to eat pizza or Mexican food. She is survived by her daughters Shannon McShan (Christopher) and Mindy McBride, her grandchildren; Kacey, Bailey, Kensley, Adam, Arianna, Adrianna, Amani, CJ, Cayden, and Tori, great grandchildren Kohen, Jashad “Jet”, Kyler, Spencer, and Reece, and a host of nieces and nephews. She is now reunited with her parents Arbrie and Alice LeBouef, her son Patrick LeBouef, and her siblings; Cynthia LeBouef, Marilyn Nunez, Aubrie “BJ” LeBouef, Ronnie LeBouef, and Michael LeBouef. She will be missed greatly by all who knew her. Williams Funeral Home, Pearl River, LA in charge of arrangements.

08/18/2025

On Friday, August 15, 2025, Doyle Alden Crawford, age 85, lifelong resident of Pearl River, LA., passed away peacefully surrounded by the ones he loved. Doyle was a proud Army Veteran, serving our country from 1963 to 1969. He will be missed tremendously by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Doyle is survived by his sister Laura C. Singletary (Donece), his nieces; Donna L. Singletary, Paulette Singletary, Diane Singletary, Emily Rouse, Charlene Wiggins, Cheri Bennett, Karen Jones, Susan Crawford, and Sabrina Estrade, nephews; Larry Bennett, Jo Fairley, Thomas Fairley, Andrew Fairley, James Singletary, John Crawford II, and Guy Crawford, and numerous great nephews and nieces, and great great nephews and nieces. He is now rejoicing in the presence of our Lord and surrounded by those that preceded him in death including his parents Emma Vaughn Crawford and John Guy Crawford, his sisters; Ethel Bennett (Earl), Lena Fairley (Joe), and Betty Lou Stone (Charles), his brothers; Elda R. Crawford, Jean Crawford (Patricia), John Crawford, Jr. (Mattie Carol), Leon Crawford (Betty), and Melvin Crawford (Betty), his nephews Keith Crawford, Terry Stone, James Stone, and Carl Bennett, and his nieces Rhonda Stone and Dora Lee Henson.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, from 11 am to 12 pm with the funeral starting at 12 pm at Williams Funeral Home 67525 Hwy 41 Pearl River, LA 70452. Interment to follow at Audubon Cemetery, Pearl River, LA.