Apr 22, 2023

LaNell Marie Poche, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

LaNell was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Olive Poche, and her sister, Gaydis Poche.

She is survived...

Apr 16, 2023

Joseph “Joey” Wayne Pinion passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023 in Jackson, Louisiana at the age of 59.  He was born on Tuesday, March 3, 1964 in Brunswick, ME and was raised and resided in Ponchatoula and Hammond, Louisiana.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time on the Tangipahoa River.  He was an excellent welder and enjoyed all...

Apr 16, 2023

Kenneth "Kenny" Lee Licata, Sr. passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023 in Hammond, Louisiana at the age of 73. He was born on Saturday, December 17, 1949 in New Orleans, Louisiana and resided in Ponchatoula.  Kenny was a tenth degree black belt and known as Hanchi in Wado Ryu.  He was a member of the Italian American St....

Apr 1, 2023

Brenden Victor Menzer passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the age of 27, after succumbing to epilepsy at his residence in Abita Springs, Louisiana. He was born on Saturday, January 27, 1996, in Houma, Louisiana, and lived in Thibodaux until 2014 when his family relocated to Abita Springs. Brenden is survived by his loving parents, Lauryn Henrikson Hymel...

Mar 31, 2023

Edith Pearl Mixon passed away peacefully on Friday, March 31, 2023 surrounded by her loving family, at her residence in Sumrall, Mississippi, at the age of 79.  She was born on Thursday, October 7, 1943 in New Orleans, Louisiana, was raised in Delacroix-Caernarvon, resided in Violet, Louisiana until Hurricane Katrina, and resided in Sumrall, Mississippi. Pearl loved being with...

Mar 27, 2023

Eleanor Barrios Gioia passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023 in Covington, Louisiana, at the age of 94.  She was born on Monday, May 28, 1928 and was a native of Triumph, LA, a former resident of St. Bernard, Slidell and Picayune, MS, and a current resident of Ponchatoula, LA.  She was a very loving, caring, and nurturing mother,...

Mar 26, 2023

Edward “Eddie” Charles Mutchler, III passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Madisonville, Louisiana, at the age of 29.  He was born on Thursday, December 16, 1993 in Wichita, Kansas and resided in Madisonville.  Eddie was a 2012 graduate of Derby High School in Derby, Kansas, Cowley Community College, Butler Community College, and WSU, with honors. Eddie was...

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...