Feb 1, 2024

James “Jimmy” Frederick Gomilla, a beloved father, Papaw, husband, artist and friend entered into eternal rest on Thursday, the 1st day, February 2024 in Ruston, Louisiana at the age of 91, after a long happy well fulfilled life.

James was born on Monday, November 14, 1932, in Hammond, LA to the late Rose Agnes Gomilla Pfiffner and...

Jan 30, 2024

Nancy Ellen Arbuthnot passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, in Hammond, Louisiana at the age of 76.  She was born on Friday, March 21, 1947, in Baton Rouge, LA and resided in Madisonville.

Nancy is survived by her domestic partner, Randalin “Randye” Ann Watson; sisters, Frances Brasseaux and Kay Hurst (Kenny); nephews, Stephen Hurst and...

Jan 29, 2024

Lawrence Frank “Penny” Koerin passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at his home in Hammond/Pumpkin Center, Louisiana, on Monday, January 29, 2024, at the age of 75.  He was born on Tuesday, September 7, 1948, in New Orleans and raised in Wadesboro. Penny was a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church in Pumpkin Center, a graduate of Ponchatoula High...

Jan 11, 2024

Travis “Mug” Elton Arnold passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at his residence in Ponchatoula, LA at the age of 92. He was born on Saturday, November 7, 1931 in Covington, LA to Vivian Pritchard and Samuel Gerard Arnold and was a lifelong resident of Ponchatoula. Sgt. Arnold proudly served in the United States Army from 1953 until...

Jan 10, 2024

Dawn “Missy” Parra Gomillion, age 58, was welcomed home to her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. She was born on Saturday, August 7, 1965 in Metairie, LA and resided in Ponchatoula.

Dawn was a kind, caring, loving person who was loved by all. Her biggest love was being with her family. She will be...

Jan 10, 2024

Donnie Gerald Ryals passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at his residence in Albany, Louisiana, at the age of 73.  He was born on Sunday, July 30, 1950 in Mobile, Alabama and was a graduate of Chalmette High School.  He was a United States Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam era.

Donnie is survived by his children,...

Jan 6, 2024

Dolores Henning Bouchereau, age 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Trinity Trace Community Care Center, with her daughters, Linda and Dawn, at her bedside.  She was born on Monday, June 7, 1937 in New Orleans, Louisiana was a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish until Hurricane Katrina.  She relocated to St. Tammany Parish with her...

Dec 25, 2023

Sharon “Sherry” Jean Garner Hinkson passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023 in Hammond, Louisiana at the age of 69.  She was born on Thursday, November 25, 1954 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico and resided in Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

Sherry earned her master’s degree in Christian Counseling from the Baptist Theological Seminary in New Orleans and her undergraduate degree...

Dec 23, 2023

Susan E. Keller passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023 in Hammond, Louisiana at the age of 71.  She was born on Wednesday, October 15, 1952 in Rayville, LA and resided in Zachary, LA.   She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother who adored her family.

Susan is survived by her beloved husband, Marvin P. “Flat”...

Dec 21, 2023

Genia Marie McMorris Hengst Potter passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at her residence in Loranger, Louisiana, at the age of 58. She was born on Monday, August 30, 1965 in Independence. She dearly loved her family and loved life to the fullest.

Genia is survived by her beloved family, her sons, Charles Robert Hengst, Chad...

Dec 19, 2023

Stephanie Pierce passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Belle Maison Nursing Home, Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 88.

She was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late William and Mary Petrovani Hursky on Thursday, September 5, 1935.  She moved from Brunswick, Ohio to Hammond to be closer to her son.  She dearly loved...

Dec 13, 2023

Lenora Marie Ray passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, in New Orleans, Louisiana at the age of 73.  She was born on Friday, October 13, 1950, in New Orleans and resided in Slidell.  She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose family was her everything.

Lenora is survived by her daughter and son-in-law,...

Dec 5, 2023

John Bailey Haltom passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at his residence in Ponchatoula, Louisiana at the age of 68.  He was born on Sunday, August 21, 1955 in Hinesville, Georgia.  John was an avid Harley Davidson enthusiast, who enjoyed music, fishing, and was happy working on his or anyone else’s Harleys.

John is survived...

Dec 3, 2023

Billy Ray Richards, II, age 35, of Ponchatoula, formerly of Waggaman, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, in Hammond, LA. He was born on Tuesday, October 11, 1988, in Metairie, Louisiana, to Angila “Angie” Hadley Richards and the late Billy Ray Richards, Sr. Billy enjoyed life and loved working on cars, fishing, riding four wheelers and dirt...

Dec 3, 2023

Jimmy Joseph Vizier passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at his daughter’s residence in Livingston, Louisiana at the age of 70.  He was born on Saturday, September 12, 1953 in Golden Meadow, LA.

Jimmy is survived by his daughter, Angela Nicole “Nikki” Vizier and fiancé, Joel Morel; stepsons, John Michael Peel (Treesha) and Bill Peel; grandchildren,...

Nov 30, 2023

Gwendolyn Sheridan Alexander passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at her home in Ponchatoula, Louisiana at the age of 79.  She was born on Tuesday, February 22, 1944 in Ponchatoula, Louisiana and was a lifelong resident.  Gwen attended Ponchatoula High School.  Her biggest passion was her husband and her family.  She enjoyed caring for her lawn the...

Nov 25, 2023

Betty Hinton Romig, 77, died Saturday, November 25, 2023, in Hammond, Louisiana.

Ms. Romig was born in Cleveland, Mississippi and was a long-time resident of New Orleans, Louisiana and most recently of Mandeville, Louisiana. She spent many years working as an administrative assistant in the collegiate fields and in private corporations.

Betty enjoyed playing tennis,...

Nov 16, 2023

Terry Allen Starwalt, age 65, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at his residence.

Terry was born on Monday, March 3, 1958 in Bucyrus, Ohio. His parents were Gilbert Roscoe and Ruby Mae (Musselman) Starwalt. He married the love of his life, Margaret “Peggy” Ann Nelson on March 14, 1980. He is survived...

Nov 15, 2023

Donald “Chris” Armand, a resident of Hammond, LA, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.  He was born on Thursday, August 9, 1956.

Chris is survived by his son, John Armand; his sisters, Sherry Meyers (Philip) and Joanne Kirby (Fred); nephews, Brian Meyers (Brandi), and Zachary Kirby; and his niece, Kaitlyn M. Boudreaux (Jacques); two great nephews...

Nov 14, 2023

Sonya Roundtree passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana at the age of 40.  She was born on Sunday, January 23, 1983, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Sonya is survived by her beloved sons, Payton Johnson, Donald Johnson, Jr., and Hayden Lucas; and her siblings, Ivy Roundtree, James Roundtree, and Racey Adams.

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