Jul 31, 2026

With heavy hearts, but with gratitude for a life richly blessed, the family of Ronald K. “Pudgie” Landry announces his peaceful passing on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the age of 83.

Born in Tickfaw, Louisiana, on August 27, 1942, Pudgie was the beloved son of the late O.T. and Annie Barber Landry. He spent his childhood in Tickfaw, where he...

Ethel Sharp McDonald was a loving, spirited, and faith-filled woman whose life began on November 12, 1943, in Covington, Louisiana, and whose journey of grace and perseverance came to a peaceful close at her daughter’s home in Madison, Mississippi, after courageously facing Alzheimer’s disease.

Ethel was one of eight children born to Dallas Carter Sharp and Grace Lloyd Sharp. Her younger...

Jul 29, 2026

James Pierce (JP) Harper passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the age of 76. He was born on Wednesday, January 11, 1950 in Hammond, Louisiana to the late Erma Bailey Harper and the late Lescine Harper Sr. He was a resident of Loranger, Louisiana.

James is survived by his wife, Nell Harper; son, Jason (Haley) Harper; grandchildren, Blake &...

Jul 28, 2026

Melissa Jo Harrison, of Independence, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the age of 72. She was born on July April 22, 1954, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Melissa is survived by her children, Timothy, Amy, Sara, Chad, Dudley, Devin, and Christopher, grandchildren, Joanne, Tiffany, Timothy, Charice, Quinn, Jeremy, Nicholas, Athena, Joey, Jessica, Amber, Brandon, Ashlynn, Dudley Jr., Savanah,...

Jul 26, 2026

Tofanio Joseph "T.J." Muscarello, of Tickfaw, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at the age of 93. He was born on November 1, 1932, in Tickfaw, Louisiana. T. J. was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a barber for many years and worked for the U.S. Postal Service until his retirement. T.J. was a devoted...

Jul 25, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of George E. Sullivan, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the age of 78.

George was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on August 1, 1947, to George William Sullivan and Ruby Nickens Sullivan.

George spent many years managing local movie theaters, where he became a familiar face to...

Jul 24, 2026

Dolores "Jud" Fredericks passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 92. She was born on Monday, September 11, 1933, in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Jacob Reed and Mary Florane. She was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.

Dolores is survived by her children, Peggy Fredericks, Judith Mayeaux (Phil), and Kimberly Fredericks; grandchildren, Renee...

Jul 21, 2026

Colis Calvin Lee, Sr. was born January 20, 1954, in Hammond, LA to the late David P. Lee, Sr. and Catherine Morrison Lee. He passed away July 21, 2026, at his residence in Independence, LA. Colis retired from Flowers Bakery in Baton Rouge after 30 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Rose Bruno...

Jul 21, 2026

Brenda Joyce Overland passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 79. She was born on Monday, April 21, 1947 to the late Olivia Temple Brewer and the late Roland Brewer, Jr. She was a resident of Natalbany, Louisiana.

Brenda is survived by her husband of 59 years, Derek Overland, Sr.; son, Derek Overland, Jr.(Lori);...

Jul 19, 2026

Janice Duncan Rick passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Robert, Louisiana, at the age of 75. She was born on Tuesday, February 20, 1951, in Hammond, Louisiana to the late Lloyd and Pat Cleveland. She was a resident of Robert, Louisiana.

Janice is survived by her daughters, Gina Duncan and Terri Duncan Newberry (Joel); grandchildren, Denver and Sebastian Morris,...