Jul 30, 2020

Harvey A. Updyke, Jr. passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at West Jefferson Medical Center, Marrero, Louisiana, at the age of 71.  He was born on Saturday, October 9, 1948 in Edinburg, Texas.  Harvey was a retired Texas State Trooper and an avid University of Alabama football fan.  He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and attending their...

Jul 29, 2020

Kimberly Richardson passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at her residence in Hammond, Louisiana at the age of 55.  She was born on Friday, December 18, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois.

Kimberly is survived by her son, Cody Scott Ganey.  Also survived by many sisters, brothers, family and friends.

A Celebration of Kimberly's Life will...

Jul 23, 2020

Dawn Marie Evans passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at her residence in St. Bernard, Louisiana at the age of 38.  She was born on Wednesday, April 28, 1982 in St. Bernard, Louisiana.

Dawn is survived by her loving family: her mother, Sherri Navis Blanco (Donald); father, John Evans; grandmother, Wanzie Taylor (Glenn); aunts and uncles,...

Jul 4, 2020

Kenneth Michael Joseph passed away on July 4th, 2020, after a brief but valiant battle against cancer. He was 66 years old when he took his last breath at home on his favorite holiday, surrounded by loved ones.

He was born in New Orleans as one of nine children of the late John and Marion Burdett Joseph....

Jun 30, 2020

Mark Anthony Rock passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at his residence in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, at the age of 52.  He was born on Wednesday, June 5, 1968 in Morgan City, Louisiana.

Mark will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by family: brothers, James Rock and wife Kristie, Russell Rock and wife Denise, and Anthony C....

Jun 24, 2020

Monica Corroboy Mataya passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 in Diamondhead, Mississippi, surrounded by her family, at the age of 92.  She was born on Tuesday, July 5, 1927 in Warrington, Lancashire, England.  Monica spent her life in England, the Greater New Orleans area, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Monica is survived by her loving family;...

Jun 18, 2020

Thomas Anthony "Tony" deBram passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020 in New Orleans Louisiana at the age of 55.  He was born on Tuesday, December 22, 1964 in New Orleans, Louisiana.  Tony spent most of his life along the Chef Menteur Pass, Lake Catherine, and the Rigolets where he enjoyed doing what he loved; crabbing, shrimping, and fishing...

Jun 14, 2020

Edgar L. “China” Anthony passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Passages Hospice in New Orleans, Louisiana at the age of 79.  China was born on Wednesday, September 11, 1940 in Independence, Louisiana and was a resident of Loranger, Louisiana.

China was a retired cook and worked for Camp Glenwood Christian Youth Camp and for the...

Jun 12, 2020

Joyce Harris deBram passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020 in Covington, Louisiana at the age of 82.  She was born on Monday, November 15, 1937 in Winfield, Alabama.  She was a longtime resident of Slidell, Louisiana prior to moving to Pearl River, Louisiana in 2003.  She was a beautician for many years. She attended Trinity Presbyterian Church in...

Jun 11, 2020

Joseph Salvatore Copia passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 in Hammond, LA at the age of 62. He was born on Monday, December 30, 1957 in Chicago, IL. Joseph is survived by his loving family: His children, Nicolas Joseph Copia and Cicely Geniece Copia; stepson, Brandon Dunn; mother, Grace Hepp Copia; and siblings, Cathy Rose Pedigo, Pamela Ann...

Jun 8, 2020

Michael “Mike” W. Hackman passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020 at his residence in Tickfaw, Louisiana at the age of 69.  Mike was born on Saturday, March 10, 1951 in Harvard, Illinois.

Mike is survived by his beloved wife, Charlotte Lynn Hackman; daughters, Michelle Hackman, Charlotte Opdenhoff, Nicole Young, and Lisa Stewart; 10 grandchildren, David, Benjamin,...

Jun 8, 2020

Rebecca “Becky” Alicia Jernigan passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020 in Amite, Louisiana at the age of 34.  Becky was born on Monday, March 10, 1986 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was raised in Watson, Louisiana, and was a current resident of Roseland, Louisiana.  She attended Live Oak High School in Watson, Louisiana.

Becky is survived by...

May 4, 2020

Debra Ann “Debbie” Walker Achord Evert passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, May 04, 2020 at her residence in Independence, Louisiana at the age of 68.  Debbie was born on Sunday, July 1, 1951 and was raised in French Settlement and Colyell, Louisiana.  She lived in Ponchatoula for 20 years with her husband, Jimmy, prior to...

Apr 11, 2020

Angela Cocita Babin passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Forest Manor Nursing Home in Covington, Louisiana at the age of 74.  She was born on Thursday, July 5, 1945 in Cleveland Ohio.

Angela is survived by her loving family; her children, Shannon Babin Kirby and her husband, Patrick, Todd Babin and his wife, Tammy, and...

Apr 1, 2020

Kevin Joseph Dufrene passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at his residence in Hammond, Louisiana at the age of 64.  He was born on Thursday, April 14, 1955 in New Orleans, Louisiana, was raised in LaPlace and lived in Hammond for over 25 years.

Kevin is survived by his beloved family; his wife, Kathy Matherne Dufrene;...

Mar 21, 2020

Mary Lucille Allard Alton, 95, a retired nurse, died Saturday, March 21, 2020 in her home in Slidell, Louisiana.  Mrs. Alton was born July 15, 1924 in Hanover, New Hampshire.  She grew up in Hartford, Vermont and West Lebanon, New Hampshire.  Mrs. Alton trained to be a nurse at Burbank Hospital School of Nursing in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.  She was...

Mar 14, 2020

Robert “Bob” Merlin Berry, Sr. passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 82.  He was born on Monday, May 3, 1937 in New Orleans, Louisiana, resided in St. Bernard Parish for 50 years, and was currently residing in Ponchatoula, Louisiana for 10 years.

Bob is...

Mar 8, 2020

Robbie Lee Anthony Vicknair passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2020, at her home in Springfield, Louisiana surrounded by her family. She was born on Friday, July 26, 1963 in Independence, Louisiana.

Robbie is survived by her loving family: her husband, Donald R. Vicknair, Sr.; children, Donald Vicknair, Jr., Lemual Driggers, Shane Driggers, Stephanie Lynn Overman,...

Feb 10, 2020

Thomas F. “Tommy” Shurley passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2020, at his residence in Ponchatoula, at the age of 71.  He was born on Tuesday, July 6, 1948 to Alma Henson and Gary Shurley in Chester, South Carolina.  Tommy was a tree surgeon and the owner/operator of Sibley Tree Service.  He was the hardest working man anyone...

Jan 27, 2020

Donald R “Don” Davis passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Monday, January 27, 2020, at his residence in Tickfaw, Louisiana, at the age of 61.  He was born on Monday, February 17, 1958 to Marvin E Davis, Sr and Geneva Gatlin Davis.

Don is survived by his loving family, his wife, Laurie K. Davis; daughter,...