Photo courtesy of McKneely Funeral Home - Amite
Nov 3, 1941 - Jul 13, 2025
Jimmy and Renee. Lynne and I did not Ms. Frances left you until late Friday afternoon on our way to Hammond. Very sorrry we could not be for a hug and offer out sympathies. We have crossed trails with Ebarb tribe many times over the years. All positive. We still miss Sam's, especially the fried chickekn. Again, our sympathies to the Ebarb family for your sad loss.
Charley Vance
July 19, 2025 | Amite, LA
We are so sorry for your loss! I have many fond memories of Ms Frances especially at Sam’s Steak House! Sincerely Kenny and Brenda LaBruzza-Liuzza
Brenda Liuzza
July 18, 2025 | Independence, LA | Friend
Renee so sorry for your lost Ms Frances was one of a kind I miss the Rodeo days and going to the longhorn and talking with your Mom and Dad so many years ago I will Always Love Ms Frances ❤
Laura Giacone
July 17, 2025 | Loranger, LA | Friend
So very sorry for your loss. Your entire family will be in our thoughts and prayersmay she rest in peace
Gary and Carla Lee
July 17, 2025 | Independence, LA | Friend
I'm so sorry to hear of Mrs Frances passing. My prayers to you and your family at this difficult time.
Lisa Larousse
July 16, 2025 | Independence, LA | Acquaintance
I am sorry to hear of Frances’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Mittie Rohner
July 15, 2025 | Amite | Acquaintance
May God bless all of you in this time of sorrow. Frances was a beautiful person inside and out and will certainly be sitting next to God. May she rest in peace.
Cookie Currier Coxwell
July 15, 2025 | Amite, LA | Acquaintance
Jimmy...Haven't seen either of you in so many years. We have so many fond memories of Sam's Steak House during a time when dining was truly at its finest. You two were so devoted to each other. My brother Alan and I send heartfelt condolences and prayers for you and your entire family.
Glenda Sharkey
July 15, 2025 | Amite/Ponchatoula, LA
With our forever deepest sympathy,
Prayers and blessings for your family.
Terry and Nannette Ebarb
July 14, 2025 | Noble, LA | Friend
A resident of Independence, LA, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025 at Belle Maison Nursing Home in Hammond, LA. She was born November 3, 1941 in Independence, LA and was 83 years of age. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Jimmy Earl Ebarb; daughter, Katherine Renee Cernich (Daniel); sister, Mary Lou Hendry; brother, Peter Joseph Arnone (Joan); grandchildren, Cobie James Cernich (Laura), Joseph Cade Cernich (Grace), Tyler Dan Ebarb, and Kyle Ebarb; great-grandchildren, Landon Joseph Cernich, Annaleigh Grace Cernich, and Kynnedy Ann Ebarb; nieces and nephews, Donna Lynn Davidson (Les), Shannon Badely (Rod), Rhonda Jo Martin (Kenny), Roxanne Ridgel, Mary Ann Bourgoyne, Gary Bourgoyne, Sharon Bourgoyne Smith, Janice Bourgoyne, and also many more nieces, nephews, and close friends. Preceded in death by her mother, Josephine Rispone Arnone; father, Sam Peter Arnone; and son, Samuel Dan “Bobo” Ebarb. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite from 8:30AM until 10:30AM with Funeral Mass at St. Helena Catholic Church at 11:00AM on Friday, July 18, 2025. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA. In lieu of flowers make donations to St. Helena Catholic Church. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
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