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OBITUARIES

Elizabertha “Liz” Miller Forshag

February 7, 1932 – September 6, 2023

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was born February 7, 1932 in Chataignier, LA and was 91 years of age. She was a member of St. Helena Catholic Church and sang in the choir for many years. She worked for many years in the insurance field and medical facilities billing. She retired from North Oaks Billing Department after many years of service. She is survived by her son, Colonel Russell Forshag, U.S. Army (Ret.) and his wife, Sandie; 4 daughters, Gay New and her husband, Charlie, Connie Guzzardo and her husband, David, Diana Petitto and her husband, Anthony “Possum”, and Ann Stevens and her husband, Brent; 14 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Nela Miller; brother-in-law, Clarence “Toby” Forshag; plus her caregiver and companion of many years, Lillie Warren. Preceded in death by her husband, E. Norwood Forshag; parents, Aliday and Agnes Fontenot Miller; 2 brothers, Vernon Miller and wife, Jency, and Roland Miller; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Elmer Presley Forshag and Ione Norwood Forshag; sister-in-law, Betty Forshag. Visitation at St. Helena Catholic Church Hall from 8:00AM until 10:00AM with Funeral Mass at St. Helena Catholic Church at 10:30AM on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Services conducted by Fr. Miles Walsh. Interment Montpelier Cemetery, Montpelier, LA. Pallbearers are Jim Forshag, Chase New, Lawton Guzzardo, A.J. Petitto, Luke Petitto, and Will Stevens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Jerry East

November 12, 1952 – September 6, 2023

Jerry East, a native of Pine Ridge, LA, and current resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on September 6, 2023. Jerry was known as a loving son, friend, husband, dad, and PawPaw. He loved to cook and always kept everyone laughing. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 12, 1952. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Verda East. He is survived by his wife of 24 years Janet East of Kentwood, son John East (Nicole & Noah) of Kimberly, Alabama, son Zeke East (Megan) of Abita Springs, and step-daughter Leslie Morgan (Matthew) of Spartanburg, South Carolina. Jerry was the proud Paw Paw to Layla, Matthew, Luke, and Madelyn East and the proud Rarry to Mason and Maddox Morgan.

Jerry spent nearly 40 years in the oil industry doing various jobs including being an oil field inspector. He traveled all over for work including many parts of the United States and other countries. Japan was one and held a special place in his heart.

Memorial Services at 11:00AM on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Pine Ridge Methodist Church. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Mary Criswell

Mary passed away yesterday in Hammond. No obituary is available at this time, but I did find this message.

We lost my mom this afternoon, unexpectedly. She was 78 years old. Those who knew her, knows how much she loved her family, especially her grandchildren. You couldn’t see or talk to her without her showing you pictures or bragging on them. The days ahead will be tough, but we take solice in the fact that she’s finally with dad. She’s missed him terribly. We appreciate the calls and texts, love and support from friends and family.

Services will be at McKneely’s in Kentwood. Date and time TBD.

I will share once final arrangements are made.

Please keep my family in your prayers.