Obituaries

Frankfort, Kentucky – Donald Rupert Watts, known affectionately as Don or Donnie, passed away peacefully at his home on March 12, 2024 at the age of 73. He was born on October 2, 1950, in Frankfort, Kentucky, to Elbert and Vercil (Milton) Watts.

Grady Dugas

St. Martinville - A Celebration of Life was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the Duchamp Opera House in St. Martinville, 200 S. Main St., St. Martinville, LA 70582, for Grady Dugas, 94, who passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at his residence. 

Born in Parks, Louisiana, Grady’s life was a testament to hard work, resilience, and dedication to his family. Grady was a dedicated farmer who poured his heart and soul into providing for his loved ones. 

Breaux Bridge - A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 23, from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. in the Captain’s Room at Pat’s Restaurant in Henderson for Karl Jeter, 69, who passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Camelot of Broussard Nursing Home. 

Karl was born on August 14, 1954, in Houston, Texas. He was the second of two children of John Jeter and Ethel Stoops Jeter. After moving to Florida as a child, Karl found an early love of sailing on the Indian River Lagoon, going out daily.