MORRIS BELKNAP TICHENOR II
Morris Belknap Tichenor II of Slidell, LA passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the age of 73.
A descendant of antiseptic and mouthwash namesake Dr. G. H. Tichenor, Morris was a New Year’s baby, born in New Orleans in 1950 to two schoolteachers, Allen Thurman and Ruth Marion Tichenor, and was named after his uncle.
After graduating from Prytania Private School and then trade school, he worked over four decades in the electronics and oil industries, as a ship’s radioman and then engineer, traveling and exploring the world.
Morris was a lifelong learner, history enthusiast, and storyteller to anyone who would listen. Fiercely independent and free-thinking, self-taught in numerous trades, he built and maintained the home he shared with his wife of 45-and-a-half years, to the day, Leanne Tichenor. He was a constant problem solver and tinkerer, and he always had a project he was working on in his shed.
Morris had a great enthusiasm for science and technology, for politics, and for diner food. Above all else, he loved his family, his pets, and his recliner. Morris is dearly missed but warmly remembered by his wife Leanne; their four children Morris Tichenor III (Heather), Stephanie Runge (Erik), Matthew Tichenor (Jennifer), and Katie Tichenor; and six grandchildren Sophie, Quinn, Lucy, Philip, Russell, and Elliot; as well as his twin sister Marion and brothers Allen and Bill.
Family and friends are invited to a memorial service at Bagnell & Son Funeral Home, 75212 Lee Rd., Covington, LA on Friday, October 27, 2023, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., followed by Mass and interment of ashes.
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PATRICIA ‘PAT’ TORRANCE
Patricia “Pat” Torrance, 82, of Slidell, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at home surrounded by family.
Pat was born in Kansas City, Missouri, to Lawrence and Reba Hatfield. She grew up in Tulsa and graduated from Will Rogers High School. In 1965 she married John Torrance in Eureka, Kansas. They lived in Muskogee, Oklahoma; Ottumwa, Iowa; and in 1979, the couple moved to Slidell.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Cherry Smith.
She is survived by her husband, John Torrance; four children: Michelle Denton (Kevin), Charlene Lynn Kirby, Teddy Torrance, Rebecca Torrance; six grandchildren: John Denton (Trish), Lane Denton, Noah Denton, Faith Denton, Jacob Waller, Sarah Waller; three great-grandchildren: Hunter Denton, Lucus Denton, and Ella Bacon.
Pat was active in Beta Sigma Phi for her whole adult life. She was chosen Woman Of The Year several times and received Order Of The Rose. Pat spent many years working as an associate for Sears in many different duties.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Northside Baptist Church 61141 Hwy 1091 (Robert Blvd), in Slidell, Louisiana.
CALEB JAMES CHAPPETTA
Caleb James Chappetta, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on October 20, 2023, at 38 years of age. He was born on December 7, 1984, in New Orleans, Louisiana and resided in Slidell, Louisiana for many years. Caleb is the son of Norman and Theresa “Tracy” Chappetta; twin brother of Dalton (spouse, Jennifer); younger brother of Michael; and older brother to his sister, Christina Chappetta. Caleb is the uncle of Krysta, Riley, Kira, Cameron, Bella, Cason, Gavin, and Hayden Chappetta. He also leaves behind a large extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins, and very close friends that he has accumulated over his lifetime.
From a young age, Caleb attended Louisiana School for the Deaf until high school, where he graduated from Slidell High School in 2005. Caleb was employed by Glaz Tech in Baton Rouge for an amazing five years. He leaves behind countless friends and co-workers that all cherish the strong relationships he was able to form with his outgoing and spirited energy, which really earned him the title of “life of the party.”
Caleb was well-loved as well as generously loving. Even though Caleb was born deaf, being blessed with not hearing was his greatest strength. He was able to walk headstrongly into any situation and room and not have any pre-conceived ideas or notions towards any individual, letting him fairly evaluate every encounter truly making bonds with whoever he met. He never needed to say anything, and he never let negativity bring him down. Just his presence would light up any environment with his infectious smile and he was always laughing, joking, and generally loving life. Anyone that was lucky enough to know Caleb knew of his bright sense of humor and eagerness to please and help those around him. If there was ever a family function, a friend moving, or chores that needed doing, Caleb was there to help with open hands and an open heart. He brought so much joy and love to those that knew him, and he will be deeply missed and never forgotten.
A memorial service for Caleb will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Audubon Funeral Home located at 61101 Highway 11 in Slidell. Prayers and readings will begin at noon for friends and family to celebrate the bright and beautiful life of Caleb. Memories and condolences may be expressed at www.AudubonFuneralHome.com
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Jonas Myron Motes, Sr., age 61, of Slidell, LA, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023.
A native of New Orleans, he graduated with honors from Delgado and worked as a Thermal Protection Systems Technician with Lockheed, and later with Southern Petroleum Labs.
He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing.
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Richard “Rocky” Roussell, age 56, of Slidell, LA, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.
He will be remembered for his unique, witty and complex personality that was appreciated by many.
Gail Ann Perret “Granmaw” Mayer, age 85, of Slidell, LA, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023.
Born in New Orleans, she was a graduate of Holy Angels in 1956 and retired from sales/retail at K-Mart in Chalmette after 15 years.
She was a devout Catholic who loved to sing in church and will be remembered for her love of collecting purses.