Mar 24, 2023

Jimi Grant Smith passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023 at Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the age of 30.  He was born on Wednesday, April 8, 1992 in Hammond, Louisiana to Laura Charbonnet-Brown and David Lee Smith, Sr., and resided in Ponchatoula.  Jimi was a deck hand and enjoyed working on...

Mar 24, 2023

Richard Hugh Cittadino passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana at the age of 77.  He was born on Monday, December 31, 1945 and was a long-time resident of  Hammond, Louisiana.  He retired from the City of Hammond, Parks and Grounds on May 8, 2019.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army....

Mar 24, 2023

Elizabeth “Betty” Doris Doizé passed away peacefully on Friday, March 24, 2023 in Hammond, Louisiana at the age of 89. She was born on Monday, January 1, 1934 to Paul Stanley and Mildred Louise Elstner Doizé, who preceded her in death.  She was a native of New Orleans and moved to Franklinton, Louisiana in 1977.  She was an active...

Mar 22, 2023

Justin Francis Goelz departed this life on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at the age of 34 years old. Although it is impossible to capture the many adventures of Justin's life in one passage, it is undeniable that his absolute passion was his daughter, Ellen “Ellie" Margaret Goelz. Known as a man of many skills...

Mar 18, 2023

Janet “JoAnn” McLeod Stogner passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at her daughter’s residence in Denham Springs, Louisiana, at the age of 64.  She was born on Wednesday, December 31, 1958 in Independence, Louisiana and resided in Amite, Louisiana.  JoAnn enjoyed grilling, gardening, talking about politics, reading, and enjoying time outside with her family until she was...

Mar 5, 2023

Angelle Minnette Melancon passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 5, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana, at the age of 50.  She was born on Thursday, August 17, 1972 in Metairie, Louisiana to the late Donna Jane Spann and Norman Peter Melancon, and resided in Kenner, Louisiana.  Angelle was a loving mother and grandmother who loved butterflies, angels, and spending...

Mar 5, 2023

Mark Steven Whitaker passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023 in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 56. He was born on Tuesday, October 4, 1966, in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Helena Elizabeth Masset Whitaker and Emile Anthony Whitaker, Jr. and resided in Hammond.

Mark is survived by his daughter, Kristy Rene' Adams; siblings; Mary...

Mar 5, 2023

Bennie Henry Daigre Jr., the beloved son of the late Bennie H. Daigre Sr. and Sarah Digangi Daigre passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023 unexpectedly at his home in Hammond, Louisiana. Bennie was born on the Naval Base in Jacksonville, Florida on Wednesday, December 26, 1962.  He grew up in Bucktown, in Metairie, Louisiana.  Bennie worked for the...

Feb 22, 2023

Darrell Wayne Sharp passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at his residence in Tickfaw, Louisiana, at the age of 66.  He was born on Sunday, July 1, 1956, in Independence, Louisiana.  He was a carpenter and worked in the construction industry for many years.  He proudly served his country in the United State Army.

Darrell is...

Feb 18, 2023

Benjamin David Eiswirth, Jr. passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Saturday, February 18, 2023, in Baker, Louisiana at the age of 60.  He was born on Saturday, February 16, 1963 in Metairie, Louisiana to Arnell and Benjamin Eiswirth, Sr.

Benjamin is survived by his children, Mandy Eiswirth, Heather Eiswirth, Benjamin & Olivia White,...

Feb 13, 2023

Paula Ann Thompson Effler passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023, in Hammond, Louisiana at the age of 62.  She was born on Friday, February 19, 1960, in Independence, Louisiana and resided in Ponchatoula, Louisiana.  Paula was a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter and sister who left us too soon.  She never met a stranger and will be loved and...

Feb 8, 2023

Claude Ladner, Jr. passed away peacefully at the Richard Murphy Hospice House in Hammond, Louisiana on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at the age of 92. He was born on Thursday, September 4, 1930, in Lumberton, Mississippi and resided in Hammond, Louisiana.  He was a Sprinkler Fitter with the Sprinkler Fitters Union 669.  He was a Master Mason, Lumberton Lodge...

Jan 31, 2023

Joseph “Joby” Salvador Lamarca passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, in Hammond, Louisiana at the age of 36.  He was born on Tuesday, February 25, 1986, in Hammond, Louisiana to Theresa Marie Ratliff and Johnny Lee Lamarca, and resided in Roseland, Louisiana.

Joby was loud and crazy like his dad.  Everyone who met him knew he...

Jan 29, 2023

Charles “Mikey” Michael Wayne Bailey passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at his residence in Lutcher, Louisiana at the age of 41.  He was born on February 20, 1981, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Linda and Charles Bailey.  He was a custom carpenter and cabinet maker for over 25 years.  He was a proud father and loved his...

Jan 22, 2023

Mrs. Caroline Marie Davis passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 22 nd , 2023, at The Phoenix in Hammond, LA. She was born in Battle Creek, MI on Thursday, January 14 th , 1943, to Clyde and Marjorie Brandt.

On March 18 th , 1961, Caroline married Darrell Lee Davis. They had three sons together and they...

Jan 18, 2023

Allison Elaine Burns passed away following complications of an accidental head injury, on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at her residence in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, at the age of 43.  She was born on Friday, November 9, 1979, in Covington, Louisiana to Gary James Burns and Carla Elaine Bryan.

Our sweet Allison's light is shining in heaven now. She...

Jan 10, 2023

Wendy Lee Falcone Jenkins passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at the age of 54.  She was born on Sunday, July 7, 1968, in Reserve, Louisiana and resided in Crestview, Florida with her family, prior to returning to Ponchatoula, Louisiana.  Wendy was a loving wife, mother, daughter, and sister who will be deeply...

Jan 8, 2023

James “Jimmy” B. Hyde passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023, in Hammond, Louisiana.  He was born on November 22, 1956, in San Francisco, California.  Jimmy was retired from the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. Prior to retiring, he enjoyed driving a drag race car while working as a police officer with Hammond Police Department. After retiring, he enjoyed driving...

Jan 6, 2023

Dr. Edgar J. Solis passed away peacefully on Friday, January 6, 2023, surrounded by his family at his residence in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, at the age of 91.  He was born on Sunday, July 12, 1931, in Masaya, Nicaragua and resided in Pembroke Pines, Florida for 22 years prior to moving to Louisiana.  Edgar was an attorney and an architectural...

Dec 20, 2022

Theresa Maddox Rowe, 52, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022, in Hammond, LA. A native of Baton Rouge, Theresa courageously fought her battle with Crohn’s disease over her adult life and passed away peacefully with her family by her side. The greatest joy in Theresa’s life was to be called ‘Fun Aunt Reece’. Despite her illnesses, Aunt Reece had...