"Lord, for Your faithful people, life has changed, not ended." Michael S. Brannon, beloved husband, stepfather, brother and grandfather, passed away at 10:10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, surrounded by loved ones. He was 53 and a resident of Prairieville. Survived by his wife, Wanda Brannon; mother, Melanie V. Brannon; brother, Arthur Martinez; stepson, John W. Ballard Jr.; stepdaughter, Ginnifer Ballard; and six grandchildren. Special thanks are expressed to Dr. Patrick Stagg, Dr. Elizabeth Curtis and the staff at St. Joseph Hospice for their compassionate care.