Jun 4, 2024

Helen Margaret Daigle Eschette passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at the age of 92.  She was born on Saturday, August 1, 1931, in Morgan City, Louisiana, and resided in Ponchatoula.

Helen is survived by her children, Allen J. Eschette, Jr. (Carmen), Roy H. Eschette (Margaret), Wayne M. Eschette (Donna), and Ann E. Morse (Mike); and...

May 28, 2024

Timothy “Timmy” Edwin Billiot, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in Kenner, Louisiana, at the age of 58.  He was born on Thursday, April 21, 1966, in Marrero and resided in Ponchatoula, LA.  Timmy and his family grew up in Lafitte, LA. He was employed by Cycle Marine Construction. Timmy also worked at Laiche Construction for many...

May 27, 2024

Gloria Ann Bennett Brandau passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024, at her residence in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, at the age of 59.  She was born on Tuesday, April 6, 1965, in New Orleans, LA, and resided in Avondale for 18 years prior to moving to the North Shore.

Gloria is survived by her beloved husband of 40...

May 26, 2024

Rene Marie Somme passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 57.  She was born on Wednesday, November 2, 1966, in Christiansted, Virgin Islands and resided in Ponchatoula, LA.  She had 29 years of service with the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority.

Rene was a loving and dedicated mother and...

May 23, 2024

David G. Alexander passed away peacefully on May 23, 2024 at his home in Ponchatoula, Louisiana at the age of 82. He was born on March 04, 1942 in Ponchatoula, Louisiana and was a lifelong resident. David attended Ponchatoula High School. His biggest passion was his wife and his family. David and Gwen were married on Sunday, April 9,...

May 22, 2024

Ronald John Elsensohn, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 82.  He was born on Tuesday, December 23, 1941, in New Orleans and resided in Walker, LA.  He led a life filled with dedication and service. He proudly served and retired from the New Orleans Police Dept leaving a legacy...

May 21, 2024

Eric Rafterford Maximus Cox, 23, of Denham Springs, Louisiana passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.  Born in Baton Rouge, Eric was a native and lifelong resident of Louisiana. He was baptized with the Holy Spirit in Fairhope, AL in 2010. He enjoyed biking, motorcycles, swimming, and, of course, video games.   He will forever be remembered in his family’s...

May 18, 2024

Christine McCahill Stoetzner passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at her residence in Hammond, Louisiana at the age of 68. She was born on Saturday, January 14, 1956, in Independence, Louisiana.  She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. Family get-togethers were always a very special time.

Christine is survived by her children, Steven...

May 7, 2024

Anthony “Tony” Rogers passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in Pearl River, Louisiana at the age of 50.  He was born on Tuesday, May 29, 1973, in Hammond and resided in Albany, Louisiana.  Tony grew up in Manchac where he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.  You could always find him on the riverbank with a...

May 4, 2024

Kursti Michelle Chambers passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at her residence in Kenner, Louisiana at the age of 58. She was born on Tuesday, March 29, 1966, in New Orleans, LA, and resided in Kenner, Louisiana.  Kursti was a loving mother and grandmother to all her children and grandchildren. She was loved by so many, and was...

Apr 27, 2024

Warren B. Mott, Sr. passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at his residence in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 88.  He was born on Thursday, September 19, 1935, in Houston, Texas.  He was raised in the New Orleans area prior to moving to Hammond.  Warren was a project manager in the Petrochemical industry.  He worked for Avondale...

Apr 8, 2024

Kenneth “Lum” Jones passed away on Monday, April 08, 2024, at his residence in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 71.  He was born on Monday, January 12, 1953, in Ohio, raised in the Albany/Springfield area, and resided in Hammond for 50 years.  Lum loved his career as a truck driver and was known as “Double Clutch”.  He proudly...

Apr 4, 2024

Walter Mitchell Nunez, Jr. passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 4, 2024, surrounded by his family, at Passages Hospice in New Orleans, Louisiana, at the age of 71. He was born on Sunday, July 20, 1952, in New Orleans and resided in St. Bernard, Louisiana.

Walter was always a hard worker and provided for his family. He...

Mar 27, 2024

William “Bill” Perrine Mygatt passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, in Covington, Louisiana, at the age of 76.  He was born on Friday, August 1, 1947, in Alton, IL and resided in Hammond, LA.  He was an electrical engineer for mining companies and lived throughout the United States and Indonesia and went on to work as an...

Mar 26, 2024

Johnny Allen Crowe passed away peacefully at his residence in Amite, Louisiana with his family by his side, on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the age of 74.  He was born on Monday, May 2, 1949, in Amite, Louisiana and was a retired dairy farmer.  He enjoyed watching wrestling and westerns, going fishing, and spending quality time with his...

Mar 22, 2024

Raymond Charles “R.C.” Bealer, Sr. passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 69.  He was born on Thursday, October 14, 1954, in New Orleans and resided in Amite, Louisiana.  He retired from Union Pacific Railroad where he worked 42 years as a switchman.  He was an avid fisherman and hunter and enjoyed...

Mar 7, 2024

Dickie Martin Penn passed away at his residence in Ponchatoula, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the age of 63. He was born on Saturday, January 7, 1961, in Gulfport, Mississippi. He worked for Brand Scaffolding for many years.  Dickie enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his nieces and nephews.  He had a big...

Feb 24, 2024

Patricia “Tricia” Ann Porter (Roberson, Tanner, Monistere) passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, in New Orleans, Louisiana at the age of 71.  She was born on Tuesday, August 26, 1952, in Metairie, LA and resided in Ponchatoula.

Patricia is survived by her beloved family: sons, Walton D. Roberson, Jr. and his wife, Stephanie; and Aaron M....

Feb 11, 2024

Frances Payne Briggs passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024, in Hammond, LA at the age of 85.  She was born on Friday, July 29, 1938, in Pelham, Alabama and resided in Louisiana for many years.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend.

Frances is survived by her daughter, Debbie Magee (J.W.); son,...

Feb 2, 2024

Robert Andrew Joseph passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, February 2, 2024, at the age of 64.  He was born on Monday, October 5, 1959, into a large and loving family in Metairie headed up by his parents John Girod and Marion Burdett Joseph.  Most folks did not know him by Robert, he was known as Red,...