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.

Preceded...

Nov 12, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bonnie Stumpf, age 69, of Ponchatoula, LA, who left us peacefully on November 12, 2023.  Born on December 31, 1953, in Oberlin, Ohio, to Florence and Harold Behner. Bonnie spent her childhood on a family farm, surrounded by the beauty and simplicity of nature. This early life on...

Nov 8, 2023

Carolyn Dieck Casey passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at her residence in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, at the age of 79.  She was born on Monday, October 30, 1944, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Carolyn is survived by her loving family.  Her son and daughter-in-law, Ryan and Joie Babin Casey; and grandchildren, Rachael, Gavin, and Joshua Casey.  ...

Nov 6, 2023

Naioma Jean Kennedy Lutz passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2023, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, at the age of 83. She was born on Monday, April 1, 1940 in Scotts Hill, Tennessee and joined the Air Force in 1958 at the age of 18, after her graduation.  During her life, she resided in Virginia, Germany,...

Nov 2, 2023

Edward Emile Burgard, Jr. passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at the age of 81. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a current resident of Madisonville, LA.

Edward was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Patricia Partlan Burgard, and by his parents: Edward Emile Burgard, Sr. and Jean...

Oct 21, 2023

Eleanor Cora Nail passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at her residence, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, at the age of 98.  She was born on Thursday, January 8, 1925, in Orleans, Nebraska and resided in Arabi, LA for many years.  Eleanor was the oldest of four children and graduated in the class of 1942 in Orleans, Nebraska.  She attended...

Oct 20, 2023

Brian Edward Depreo passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023, at his residence in Madisonville, Louisiana, at the age of 45.  He was born on Saturday, November 12, 1977, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Eileen Spicuzza Depreo and Eido “Sonny” Depreo, II.   Brian was employed as a heavy equipment operator in Louisiana and Mississippi.  He enjoyed all sports, playing...

Oct 19, 2023

James “Jim” Franklin Ross passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at his residence in Springfield, Louisiana, at the age of  67.  He was born on Tuesday, May 8, 1956 in Danville, Illinois.  He owned and operated a trucking transport company for many years.  After his retirement, he enjoyed farming, hunting, watching Westerns, and spending time with his family....

Oct 18, 2023

Frances Price Rhodus, 73 years old, lifelong resident of Denham Springs, currently residing in Amite, LA., passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Our Lady of The Lake Hospital.  She was born Wednesday, February 01, 1950, in Vernon, Alabama. Frances's passion in life was the love of her life, Gary Rhodus, Sr, to whom she was married to...

Oct 15, 2023

Bonnie Lenfest Fisher passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, October 15, 2023, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 50.  She was born on Friday, October 12, 1973, in New Orleans and resided in Robert, Louisiana.   Bonnie was a happy person who truly loved her kids and grandkids.  She will be deeply missed by her family...