Aug 1, 2024

Virgil Edward Williams passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at his camp on Goat Island Canal in Akers, Louisiana, at the age of 75.  He was born on Monday, October 4, 1948, in Independence, Louisiana to Austin Andrew Williams, Sr. and Willie Viola Ard Williams. He was a lifelong resident of Ponchatoula.  He loved living on the water...

Jul 24, 2024

William “Billy” Dewitt Lee passed away peacefully after a short battle with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at his residence in Robert, Louisiana, at the age of 75.  He was born on Friday, March 11, 1949, in Independence, Louisiana.

Billy was a United States Army Veteran and was retired from Shell Oil Company.  He...

Jul 22, 2024

Kameron Eugene Mayeaux passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the age of 5.  He was born on Wednesday, December 26, 2018, at Women’s Hospital in Baton Rouge to his loving parents, Kaitlyn and Seth Mayeaux.

Kameron was always a happy little boy.  He...

Jul 22, 2024

Katherine Mary Brandau passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, at the age of 38.  She was born on Saturday, April 23, 1986, in New Orleans, LA, and resided in Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

Katherine is survived by her loving family; her children, Terrell Brandau and  Camyrn Brandau; father, Wahden Brandau, Sr.; siblings, Wahden Brandau, Jr....

Jul 10, 2024

Gary Lee Dennis, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 56.  He was born on Tuesday, May 28, 1968, in New Orleans, Louisiana and resided in Loranger.  Gary was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, and he was a hardcore New Orleans Saints Fan!

Gary is survived by...

Jul 9, 2024

Jacob M. Fiorello passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at his residence in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, at the age of 88.  He was born on Saturday, February 29, 1936, in New Orleans, Louisiana and resided in Ponchatoula for the past 45 years.  He proudly served in the United States Air Force.

Jacob is survived by his...

Jul 3, 2024

On Wednesday, July 3, 2024, Frances Jordan Landry, loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully in Hammond, LA.

Frances is survived by her son, Jerry Landry, Jr. and daughter-in-law, Joann Sciortino Landry; grandchildren, Karen Smith (Rob), Chip McIntosh (Lisa), Mark Hughes (Jennifer), Kate Midkiff (Wade), and Jared Landry (Piper); great-grandchildren, Madison, Morgan, Abigail, Jacob, Audrey, and Cooper;...

Jul 2, 2024

Kathleen “Kathy” Cupit Bauer passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, in Slidell, Louisiana, at the age of 63.  She was born on Tuesday, November 22, 1960, in New Orleans, Louisiana, was raised in Arabi, and resided in Chalmette with her family, prior to moving to her daughter’s residence in Slidell during her illness.

Kathy is survived...

Jul 2, 2024

Brett William Core passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, in Kentwood, Louisiana at the age of 32. He was born on Thursday, December 5, 1991, to Lori Ann Willoughby and Ernest William Core, in Hammond, Louisiana.

Brett is survived by his son, Brody William Core; his twin brother, Devin G. Core; sisters, Marley Stilley (Mike) and...

Jun 26, 2024

Charles Houston Nettles passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at the New Orleans VA Medical Center, at the age of 84.  He was born on Tuesday, February 6, 1940, in Smithdale, Mississippi and resided in Hahnville, Louisiana for many years.  He served in the United States Airforce.

Charles was the owner of National Construction, Inc. prior...

Jun 24, 2024

Valerie Fleury Babin passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children and family members, on Monday, June 24, 2024, at Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 67. She was born on Thursday, January 24, 1957, to Evelyn and Rene Fleury, Sr., in New Orleans and resided in Baton Rouge.

Valerie was an amazing mother,...

Jun 24, 2024

Myra Helen Graves Dawsey, 88 years old, died peacefully on Monday, June 24, 2024, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA surrounded by family.  She was born on Sunday, May 3, 1936, in Bogalusa, LA to Murry Marcus and Patty B. Wilks Graves.

Myra loved cooking, sewing, playing piano, poetry, classical music, history, traveling, visiting the...

Jun 23, 2024

Maureen Hoover Rowland passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 23, 2024, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 66.  She was born on Wednesday, February 26, 1958, in Victoria, Texas and resided in Ponchatoula.  Maureen worked in the entertainment industry as a mixologist and hostess. She owned Rowlin on River, Catch 22, Tamales Ole, and Toucans over the years.  ...

Jun 20, 2024

Vivian Gonzales Melerine passed away at her residence in St. Bernard, Louisiana on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at the age of 84.  She was born on Monday, May 6, 1940, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Vivian was a dedicated homemaker who dearly loved her husband, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.  She loved sewing, photography, and babysitting her grandchildren...

Jun 19, 2024

Herman L. Bolton passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at his residence in Baker, Louisiana at the age of 81.  He was surrounded by his loving family and his adoring cats, Fluffy and Meredith.  He was born on Wednesday, February 24, 1943 in Meridian, Mississippi.

Herman retired due to health issues after more than 50...

Jun 15, 2024

Barry W. Perrin passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at the age of 66.

A beautiful tribute to Barry written by his family.

Finding the words to share that my husband Barry has passed away is incredibly difficult. We are broken, but at peace knowing he is in heaven,...

Jun 9, 2024

Shane Paul Dufrene, 53, of Hammond, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024, due to complications from a heart attack. Shane was born on Thursday, November 5, 1970, to Lyle and Deborah Dufrene in Raceland, Louisiana. He attended both Ponchatoula High and Hahnville High where he excelled in athletics.

In 1988, he graduated from Hahnville High...

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...