Leah Jane Willman
Dec 1, 2025
Leah Jane Willman was the daughter of Doris and Norman Wolverton and grew up in the bustling metropolis of St. Paul, Indiana (population: everyone knew your business). As Leah once perfectly summarized on Facebook: “I was born and raised in a small Indiana town back in the 50s–60s when life as a child was fun with no worries or pressures.”...
Deborah "Debbi" Jean Nichols
Dec 5, 2025
Deborah "Debbi" Jean Nichols, of Hammond, Louisiana, went to her heavenly home on December 5, 2025, at the age of 76, surrounded by family. She was born on Saturday, January 22, 1949, in San Angelo, Texas, the daughter of the late Wilford Joseph Simcik and Georgia Mihalik Simcik.
Debbi was strong in her faith and found deep joy in being an...
Ronald George Parrish
Dec 9, 2025
Ronald “Ron” Parrish went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 9, 2025 after a brief illness. He was born on January 2, 1936 in Chicago, IL to Harvey & Thelma Parrish, and was raised by his maternal grandmother, Ida Hays.
At age 18, he enrolled in the U.S. Army and was based in New Orleans, LA. It was...
Gino L. Capriotti
Dec 7, 2025
Gino L. Capriotti, 71 years old, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, after a courageous, more than 20-year battle with an aggressive form of Parotid Gland Cancer.
He was the beloved husband of Selena Capriotti and the devoted stepfather of Chase Williams (Brittany), and step-grandfather to Natalie & Nicholas.
Gino was preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Annabelle Capriotti,...
Ronald Mark Evans, Jr.
Dec 28, 2025
Ronald Mark Evans, Jr. was born on March 7, 1947, in Amite, Louisiana and was a longtime resident of Tickfaw, Louisiana. He passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at the age of 78. Ronnie was a member of River Fellowship Baptist Church and a retired auto appraiser.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Bobbie Jean Faller Evans;...
Guy Winfield Shumate, Jr.
Dec 27, 2025
Guy Winfield Shumate, Jr., devoted and loving husband, son, brother, uncle, brother-in-law and friend entered into his eternal home in Heaven on December 27, 2025.
He was born on July 13, 1949, in Cecilia, KY, to Guy W. Shumate and Marguree Small Shumate. He grew up on a farm, near a small town. His early life consisted of family, school, sports...
Darryl Z. Armstrong Sr.
Dec 26, 2025
Darryl Z. Armstrong Sr., of Hammond, Louisiana, peacefully passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at the age of 78. He was born on Friday, March 21, 1947, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the son of the late Clifford Armstrong and Louise Jenkins Armstrong.
Darryl proudly served in the United States Navy (1966-1969), where he was stationed in Hawaii and then in...
Nelie Dobson Durham
Dec 25, 2025
Nelie Dobson Durham, age 94, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. Born June 3, 1931, in Wynne, Arkansas, to Margaret Tobias and Hunter Dobson, Nelie lived a long and meaningful life rooted in faith, service, education, and family. Nelie spent her early years in Mandeville, Louisiana, before her family moved to Hammond in 1945. She attended Hammond...
Tammy O'Neal Bowman
Dec 23, 2025
Tammy O’Neal Bowman passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 53. She was born on Monday, June 12, 1972, in Hammond, Louisiana to Judy Harrel O’Neal and Allen O’Neal Sr. Tammy grew up in the town of Ponchatoula and went on to become a loving mother and wife. She enjoyed reading, watching tv...
Lloyd Ernest "Tookie" Lard Jr.
Dec 20, 2025
Lloyd Ernest "Tookie" Lard Jr. passed away at St. Tammany Parish Hospital on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the age of 77. He was born on July 21, 1948, in Hammond, Louisiana, where he lived his entire life. He is the son of the late Lloyd E. Lard, Sr. and Muriel Alice Bankston Lard.
Ernie was well-loved by so many and...