Brenda L. Bankston

Jun 17, 2026

Brenda Bankston, 83, passed away peacefully on June 17 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on January 11, 1943, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Brenda lived a life centered on faith, family, and service. She was the beloved daughter of Louis and Edna Glascock and devoted her life to those she loved most.

Brenda retired from North Oaks Medical Center after many...

Denise Maria Valenti Accardo

Jun 16, 2026

Denise Maria Valenti Accardo, 62, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on June 16, 2026.

Denise was a devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend whose love, laughter, and generosity touched countless lives.

She dedicated her professional life to caring for others as a respiratory therapist. Throughout her distinguished career, she served patients and families at Earl K. Long Medical Center, Charity Hospital, Lallie...

David Allen Dionne

Jun 16, 2026

David Dionne, 54, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on June 16, 2026.

Born May 2, 1972, in Mobile, Alabama, David lived a life defined by compassion, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to helping others. He was a devoted husband, loving father, caring son and brother, trusted friend, and respected healthcare professional whose impact on the lives of others will be remembered...

Colleen Burt

Jun 16, 2026

Dorothy "Colleen" Burt, age 79, peacefully drifted over the clouds to her castle in heaven on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, while surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren.

Colleen was born on January 10, 1947, in Hammond, Louisiana, to the late Thomas and Audrey Burt. She was a retired primary school teacher with the Tangipahoa Parish School System, where she dedicated...

Dennis Sanders

Jun 15, 2026

Dennis Brandon Sanders Jr., of Magnolia, Mississippi, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026, at the age of 76. He was born on Monday, December 26, 1949, in Natchez, Mississippi, the son of the late Dennis Brandon Sanders Sr. and the late Eula Geter Sanders.

Dennis was a hardworking man who spent 32 years behind the wheel as a dedicated driver...

Lawrence William Thonn, Sr.

Jun 14, 2026

Lawrence “Larry” Thonn, Sr., age 89, was born on September 14, 1936, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to New Orleans natives Lawrence Victor Thonn and Lillian Esther Owens Thonn. He took his final breath on June 14, 2026, at 1:26 a.m., surrounded by his loving family.

He was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife of 66 years, Noella Joan...

Alfred Leon Wyble Jr.

Jun 14, 2026

Alfred Leon Wyble, Jr. passed away on June 14, 2026, at the age of 91. He was born on July 11, 1934, to Alfred and Regina Noel Wyble in Rosa, Louisiana. He graduated from Baker High School and proudly served eight years in the United States Air Force, including during the Korean conflict.

After his service, Al returned to Baton Rouge,...

Louis Salvador Barreca Jr.

Jun 14, 2026

Louis Salvador Barreca Jr., of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away at his residence on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at the age of 65. He was born on Saturday, June 3, 1961, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Louis enjoyed a career in the field of wholesale pet supplies

Louis is survived by his wife, Maria Martino Barreca; daughter, Jamie Barreca her fiance Eric Williams, son...

Robert "Bobby" Adams

Jun 13, 2026

Robert “Bobby” Charles Adams of Hammond, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026.

Above all else, Bobby cherished his family and found great joy in spending time with his loved ones. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle whose kindness, faith, and humor touched everyone who knew him.

Bobby is survived by his son, Christopher Adams; his grandchildren,...

Lucille Catherine Gordon Effler

Jun 13, 2026

Lucille Catherine Gordon Effler peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 90. She was born on Wednesday, March 18, 1936, in Louisiana to the late Euthalia and Preston Gordon. She was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

Lucille was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who cherished her family above all else....