Joseph Louis Ernest
Nov 30, 2025
Joseph Louis Ernest, age 78, peacefully passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 16, 1946, to the late Lydia and Clarence Ernest in Metairie, Louisiana. Joseph was a proud veteran of the US Army, where he was a cook. Once he left the military, he still loved to cook for...
Beverly Sharp Burgess
Nov 26, 2025
Beverly Ann Sharp Burgess
Written in first person by her daughter, Dr. Margaret Burgess Wright
Some may believe fairy godmothers don’t exist. But I’m here to tell you that they do — because I had one.
My mom, Beverly Ann Sharp Burgess, was a fairy godmother in the truest sense, sprinkling magic, compassion, and beauty throughout her life.
She passed away peacefully on November...
Joyce Morse Methvin
Nov 24, 2025
Mildred Joyce Morse Methvin peacefully passed away at home, surrounded by family, on Monday, November 24, 2025, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, at the age of 96. She was born on Sunday, December 9, 1928, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Dow and Maude Morse. She was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.
Joyce was a radiant soul whose kindness touched everyone she...
Clayton Anthony Daigle
Nov 23, 2025
Clayton Daigle was born in his Grandma Bergeron’s home in Ponchatoula, Louisiana on February 5th, 1952, to the late Elphege and Shirley Daigle. He ascended into Heavenly glory on Sunday, November 23rd, 2025, at his home in Ponchatoula. He was held and surrounded by loving family and friends who experienced the wondrous mixture of sorrow and joy that comes only...
Gabriel Shannon Kitchen
Nov 21, 2025
Gabriel Shannon Kitchen, age 20, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri, to Amie and Gregory Kitchen. In addition to his parents, Gabriel is survived by his sister, Aislinn Walsh; and brother, Wyatt Kitchen.
Michael Joe Honsinger
Nov 21, 2025
Michael Joe Honsinger, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after a courageous battle with rapidly progressing Parkinson’s disease on Friday, November 21, 2025, at the age of 80. He was born on September 8, 1945, in San Francisco, California. Michael's life was marked by a deep sense of duty, love for the outdoors, and a commitment to his family...
Darrell Joseph Ozment Sr.
Nov 20, 2025
Darrell Joseph Ozment Sr., of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the age of 95. He was born on October 10, 1930, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, the son of the late Joseph Virgil and Blanche Broussard Ozment. Darrell graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University in 1952 with a bachelor's degree in finance, laying the foundation for his 35...
Ronald "Riff" Louis Ridgel
Nov 18, 2025
On November 18, 2025, Tickfaw lost one of the brightest and sweetest smiles you've ever seen...Riff Ridgel. He was born to Buddy and Michele Ridgel on February 24, 1977.
Riff loved all sports but his special talent and love was for basketball. You could always hear the sounds of the basketball thuds from Riff and all his friends and relatives playing...
Jack Dennis Ridgel
Nov 16, 2025
Jack Dennis Ridgel, age 73, peacefully passed away at his Tickfaw residence on Sunday, November 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He retired as a Forman for the Tangipahoa Parish Public Works after many dedicated years building and repairing roads and bridges in the parish. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting and fishing, which most of the time,...
Lee Roy Traylor
Nov 15, 2025
Lee Roy Traylor , of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away at his residence on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the age of 87. He was born on Tuesday, May 24, 1938, in Harrisville, Mississippi.
Lee worked for the U.S. Postal Service as a mail carrier, he also did concrete work, which is the work he loved.
Lee is survived by the love of...