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, 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...
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 “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, 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 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 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...
Alice Jean Ross Egnew, peacefully passed away at the young age of 90, at Belle Maison Nursing Center in Hammond, Louisiana on Friday, March 28, 2025. She was born on April 5th, 1934, in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Kathleen and William Ross. She had a passion for sewing, which earned her the name, the Doll and Sock Monkey Lady,...
Thomas Deserie Hayden was born August 19, 1942, in Ponchatoula, to the late Deserie and Margaret Effler Hayden. He passed away March 28, 2025, in Hammond. Thomas was a lifelong resident of Ponchatoula and a member of Millville Baptist Church. He is survived by his brother, William Placiede Hayden and wife, Deborah, numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and...
Thomas Deserie Hayden was born August 19, 1942, in Ponchatoula, to the late Deserie and Margaret Effler Hayden. He passed away March 28, 2025, in Hammond. Thomas was a lifelong resident of Ponchatoula and a member of Millville Baptist Church. He is survived by his brother, William Placiede Hayden and wife, Deborah, numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and...