Jonnie Lee Cockerham passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 94. He was born on Thursday, August 27, 1931 in Prairieville, Louisiana to the late Jonnie J. and Alberta Cockerham. He was a resident of Tickfaw, Louisiana. Jonnie was a loving husband, father and wonderful grandfather. He loved watching golf and piddling around...
Delaine Charbonnet Verdin was born December 15, 1961, in Millington, TN, and passed away June 8, 2026, in Baton Rouge, LA. She was a longtime resident of Ponchatoula and was a retired boilermaker. Delaine is survived by her partner, Donnie Spurlock; daughter, Heather Van Gilder; son, Kevin Warch and fiancée Danny Cords; grandchildren, Rylee VanGilder, Jolie VanGilder, and Tracey Wayne...
Sara Alice Richardson Monistere passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 90. She was born on Tuesday, December 24, 1935 in Bogue Chitto, Louisiana to the late Emma Richardson and the late Robert Richardson. She was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.
Sara is survived by her daughters, Thelma Veola Moak Barlow and Sara Faye...
Roland Eugene Mathews was born on August 10, 1933, in Natalbany, Louisiana, and passed away on June 8, 2026, at The Crossing in Baton Rouge, La. Dad was retired from Allied Chemical in Baton Rouge, where he worked for 38 years, and a veteran of the United States Navy, serving in the Korean Conflict.
Dad was preceded in death by his...
Robert (Bob) Wayne Coleman, 76, passed away on June 6th, leaving behind a family who loved him deeply and will miss him more than words can express.
Bob was born in Oakdale, Louisiana, grew up in Port Lavaca, Texas, and moved to Luling, Louisiana, during his high school years. He met the love of his life, Debbie, in college, and together...
Jami Pat (Captain one eye) Arthur Burns, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away at the camp, on Friday, June 5, 2026, at the age of 69. He was born on Monday, October 15, 1956, in Hammond, Louisiana. Jami was a true outdoorsman at heart, he could most often be found on the water, chasing sunsets and soaking in the simple joys...
Carolyn June Slaughter Fontenot, of Springfield, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the age of 82. She was born on July 3, 1943, in San Diego, California, the daughter of the late Clifford Ernest Slaughter, Sr. and Lilly Mae Buhler Slaughter. She was a devoted member and office holder of both the Springfield American Legion Lady's Auxiliary...
Pauline Marie Cacioppo LaPlaca, of New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the age of 77. She was born on October 1, 1948, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Pauline was a loving wife and dedicated mother. She was a strong woman who always did what needed to be done, no matter how challenging the task. Pauline worked...
Gerard “Jerry” Aucoin, born on May 14, 1957, passed away peacefully at his home in Hammond, Louisiana, on June 2, 2026, with his loving wife of 45 years by his side.
Jerry was a man of deep faith and a devoted member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church. He graduated from the University of New Orleans in 1979 and retired from Eastern...
Brayden Wade Sanders passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026, at the age of 18. He was born on Friday, July 20, 2007, in Covington, Louisiana, to Cindy & Ricky Dale Sanders. He was a resident of Ponchatoula, formerly of Kentwood, Louisiana.
Brayden is survived by his parents, Cindy Prevost Sanders & Ricky Dale Sanders; sister, Joclyn Breann Sanders & her...