Frank Wes Schneider III
Dec 22, 2025
Frank Wes Schneider III passed away on December 22, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on September 22, 1948, Frank lived a life defined by dedication, mentorship, and a deep love for the game of basketball.
Frank was a proud graduate of Block High School in Jonesville, Louisiana. His passion for basketball shaped much of his life’s work, leading him...
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,...
Keith Michael Larussa
Dec 30, 2025
Keith Michael Larussa passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 46. He was born on Sunday, December 9, 1979 in Hammond, Louisiana to Carol Leteff Larussa and Vince Larussa. He was a resident of Loranger, Louisiana.
Keith is survived by his parents, Vince & Carol Leteff Larussa; son, Kaden Larussa; sister, Dana; nieces, Carlee...
Vincent Anthony Calcagno, Sr.
Dec 30, 2025
Vincent Anthony Calcagno, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at North Oaks Medical Center at the age of 73. He was born on September 23, 1952 in Independence, Louisiana to the late Tony and Josie Calcagno. Vince was a kind, patient, and loving man whose life was centered on faith, family, and friendship....
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...