Jody Gerson is one of the most accomplished music publishers of the last five decades, so it’s no surprise that she was honored with the Recording Academy’s Industry Icon Award at Clive Davis ...

Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Joel Parker of Rayville; children, Jody Parker of Monroe, Michelle Gwin of Rayville, Randy Parker and wife, Linh of West Monroe, and Stewart Parker and wife, ...

By Jody Kerzman The 98-year-old credits her good health to her hobbies. Those hobbies not only keep her busy, but they’re also keeping her family history alive.