Jan 28, 2025

Joseph Paul Marz passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 80. He was born on Wednesday, June 7, 1944, in Yugoslavia and resided in Springfield, Louisiana.  Joe was very kind and caring.  He enjoyed traveling with his wife where they would visit flea markets, and he loved his fur babies.  Joe proudly...

Jan 11, 2025

Thomas James “Tommy” Coffey, Sr. passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 73.  He was born on Sunday, August 19, 1951, in New Orleans and resided in Ponchatoula, LA. Tommy was a former Winn Dixie store manager for 20 years and the former owner and operator of Cash & Dash Groceries...

Jan 9, 2025

Jenna Ann Johnson passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at her residence in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, at the age of 31. She was born on Saturday, August 8, 1993, in Hammond, Louisiana.

Jenna is survived by her children, Kaia, Ella, and Kolton Johnson; parents, Ann Womack and Steve Johnson; siblings, Leslie McKean, Angella Guidry, Christy Johnson, and...

Jan 4, 2025

Horace D. Black passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 04, 2025, at his residence in Independence, Louisiana, at the age of 78.  He was born on Friday, March 8, 1946, in Dickson County, Tennessee. He retired from Batesville Casket Company after 32 ½ years and didn’t miss a day of work.

Horace was Baptist by faith. A...

Jan 3, 2025

Marjorie Sharp Gainey passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 90. She was born on Monday, December 31, 1934, in New Orleans and resided in Ponchatoula. Margie was an excellent cook and made a legendary dark brown gravy that family and friends still rave about. Her shrimp and sausage gumbo, lasagna, and...

Jan 1, 2025

Ronald “Ronnie” James Allgood passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 81. He was born on Monday, October 25, 1943, in New Orleans and resided in Ponchatoula.

Ronald is survived by his sister, Geraldine Daigrepont; nieces, Lynne Stock (Karl), Christine Plumley, Lisa Ross, Judy Hayden (Thomas), and Leslie Cambre; nephew,...

Dec 28, 2024

Thomas Lane "Tommy" Corkern, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters. He was born on Saturday, November 7, 1953. A man of deep faith, he shared in his final moments that God had assured him a warm welcome home.

Tommy spent much of...

Dec 25, 2024

Carlos Milovan Espinosa passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, in Jefferson, LA, at the age of 53. He was born on Thursday, February 4, 1971, in Managua, Nicaragua and was a longtime resident of New Orleans.

A New Orleanian by heart, he loved the Saints and Mardi Gras the most. Through...

Dec 4, 2024

Sgt. Marty A. Melerine Sr., 85, of Poydras, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at his home at 6:05 am surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Thursday, February 9, 1939, a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish, a member of the Plumbers Union Local 60, and former co-owner of their family-owned business - Melerine’s Seafood...

Dec 3, 2024

Charles Michael Andry passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at his residence in Loranger, Louisiana, at the age of 72.  He was born on June 9, 1952, in New Orleans and was a long-time resident of Chalmette, Louisiana. Charlie served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era and was a Millwright by trade.  He enjoyed spending...

Nov 27, 2024

Brian Anthony Schexnayder, Sr. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at his residence in Loranger, Louisiana, at the age of 64. He was born on November 2, 1960 in New Orleans and previously resided in Laplace, Louisiana.

Brian is survived by his beloved wife, Tammy K. Schexnayder; children: Brian Anthony Schexnayder, Jr. (Paola), Jennifer Dekanter...

Nov 24, 2024

Darlene Frances Scramuzza passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024, in Winnfield, Louisiana, at the age of 69.  She was born on Saturday, June 25, 1955, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Darlene is survived by her father, Alfred Scramuzza; sisters, Toni Scramuzza (David Ackerman), and Saralyn Warren (Bruce); and nieces and nephews, Gabrielle Choppin (James), Tony Scramuzza, Nicholas...

Nov 12, 2024

Eleanor "Ellie" Howes Kinchen passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at her residence in Ponchatoula at the age of 94. She was born on August 12, 1930, during the Great Depression and was a lifelong resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.  She was an incredible cook and it gave her so much joy to feed all that gathered around...

Oct 31, 2024

Stevie "Steve" A. Atwood, 71, of Ellisville, Mississippi, finally got to see the streets of gold on October 31, 2024.

Born on June 14, 1953, Steve spent his life sharing his vast knowledge—whether it was how to chef it up in the kitchen, perfect a carpentry project, or even craft some questionable homemade vino. In recent years,...

Oct 20, 2024

Carey Shaun Austin passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, in Pine Grove, Louisiana, at the age of 33.  He was born on Monday, July 22, 1991, in Hammond, Louisiana and resided in Independence.  He was a jokester who enjoyed making everyone laugh.  He loved hunting and fishing and was just a good ole’ country boy!

Carey...

Sep 25, 2024

It is with great sorrow that the family of Edward "Sonny" Otis, Jr. announces his peaceful passing on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at the age of 85. He was a loving partner, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and dear friend.  He was a retired member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 130.

Preceded in death by...

Sep 24, 2024

Joseph DiBuono Albanese passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at his residence in Madisonville, Louisiana, at the age of 85.  He was born on October 13, 1938, in Independence and resided in Madisonville.  He loved the outdoors and loved living by the water.  He was an avid gardener, fisherman, crabber, and enjoyed going to the beach.  He was...

Sep 21, 2024

Donald Phillip McCarroll passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2024, in Hammond/Pumpkin Center, Louisiana at the age of 88. He was born on Tuesday, October 22, 1935, in Albany, Louisiana, and resided for several years in Houston, Texas.  Donald retired from Chevron as a plant operator and served in the United States Army.

Donald is survived...

Sep 13, 2024

Ethel Agnes Fey passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024, at her residence in Ponchatoula, Louisiana at the age of 57. She was born on Tuesday, April 25, 1967 in New Orleans and resided in Ponchatoula.  She was a loving and devoted mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother who will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

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Sep 12, 2024

Jasay “Jessie” “Butch” F. Ketchum passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at his home in Loranger, LA on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the age of 84. He was born on Sunday, June 9, 1940, in Bunkie, Louisiana.  Jessie was a graduate of East Jefferson High School.  He was an active member of St. Margaret Church in Maggie...