Suzette Marie Lange
Mar 25, 2025
Suzette Marie Lange peacefully passed away surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 57. She was born on Monday, August 14, 1967, in Covington, Louisiana to Margaret Blackburn and the late Robert Hammit. She was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.
Suzette was a radiant soul, full of life and boundless energy,...
Ronald Wayne Nethercutt
2025
Ronald “Ron” Wayne Nethercutt, a distinguished music educator, renowned trombonist, and dedicated humanitarian, passed away on March 25, 2025, at age 88.
Born on October 5, 1936, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, to Forney and Pauline Nethercutt, Ron moved to Louisiana in 1954 to attend Southeastern Louisiana University. After earning his undergraduate degree in music education, Ron served as a U.S. Army...
William "Carrol" Bass
Apr 1, 2025
William Carrol Bass was born June 14, 1940. He passed away peacefully April 1, 2025. He grew up in Lufkin, TX, seventh of eight children. He served his country in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany from 1957-1961. He was the first in his family to graduate college and went on to earn a Masters degree in English Literature. After...
Vivian Jeanette McCurley Pedigo
Mar 31, 2025
Vivian Jeanette McCurley Pedigo, born July 8, 1938, in Crosby, MS and a longtime resident of Ponchatoula, LA, has passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. What a beautiful lady. She embodied the essence of to love is to be loved. Many knew her from the Book Exchange in Hammond, a store she proudly owned and...
Bryan T. McMahon
Mar 31, 2025
Bryan T. McMahon, 74, the longtime Editor and Publisher of The Ponchatoula Times, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025, at his home in Ponchatoula, LA. Originally from a rough side of Detroit, Michigan, Mr. McMahon excelled in academics and was active in the performing arts and published books of poetry. He founded three newspapers in Louisiana and lived as...
Milba "Janice" Landry
Mar 30, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Milba Janice Landry, who left this world on March 30, 2025 at the age of 83. Born on March 10, 1942, in Springfield, Louisiana, Milba grew up on her family's cherished strawberry farm, a legacy started by her grandfather, Santo Bazile, and passed down through generations. She carried on this tradition alongside...
Michael Magee
Mar 29, 2025
Michael “Mike” Wesley Magee passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Hammond, Louisiana, at 55. He was born on Tuesday, June 3, 1969, to Janell and Oliver Magee. Mike was raised in Washington Parish, Louisiana, and attended Southeastern Louisiana University, where he earned a degree in biology. Mike was a long-time resident of Hammond, where he met many friends...
Eazers "E.D." Purvis
Mar 29, 2025
Eazers "E.D." Purvis, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 71. He was born on Friday, February 5, 1954, in Independence, Louisiana.
E.D. retired from the Baton Rouge Fire Department with 30 years of service. He served the National Guard four years.
E.D. enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching his grandchildren play sports. He loved sitting...
John E. McAllister
Mar 29, 2025
John E. McAllister passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, at the age of 71. He was born on Friday, June 19, 1953 in Bogalusa, Louisiana to the late Irma and Leon McAllister. He was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.
John is survived by his loving wife, Vicki McAllister; children, Tammy Crawford, Theresa Beard, Angela Gross, John Gross...
Marie Anna Duvernay Schoen
Mar 28, 2025
Marie Anna Duvernay Schoen passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 88. She was born on Sunday, November 29, 1936 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Anna Duvernay and the late Elmore Duvernay. She was a resident of Kenner, Louisiana. Marie was employed with the city of Kenner, where she retired after...