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...

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...