Pam Newman
Feb 25, 2026
Esther Pamela Rohling Newman, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the age of 81. She was born on September 14, 1944, in Robert, Louisiana, the daughter of the late S.F. "Dutch" Rohling and Esther Sohayda Rohling. Pam was a graduate of Hammond High School, Class of 1962....
Sheryl Ann Stewart
Feb 25, 2026
Sheryl Ann Stewart, age 66, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. She was a beloved teacher who retired from Albany Schools Systems after 22 years of dedicated service shaping the minds of our youth. Teaching was more than just a job to Mrs. Sheryl, it was more of a calling, where she got...
Joelle Bitoun Amedio
Feb 24, 2026
On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Joelle Esther Bitoun Amedio was called home at the age of 59. Joelle was born August 13, 1966, and was a lifelong resident of Louisiana, living in Marrero, Westwego, Kenner, and most recently Hammond with her loving fiancé, Scott Frischhertz.
Joelle is survived by her devoted companion and fiancé, Scott Frischhertz, and his loving children, Amanda...
Russell Glenn Gatlin
Feb 24, 2026
Russell Glenn Gatlin, of Springfield, Louisiana, passed away at Gonzales Health Care on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at the age of 77. He was born on Saturday, February 5, 1949, in Independence, Louisiana.
Russell is survived by his children, Kailey Settoon, Dakota Settoon, Chance Relan, Brennen Eastridge, Caroline Rivers, and Katelyn Rivers; sisters, Bonnie Quave and Linda Monistere, brother, Larry Gatlin;...
Charlette McCaa Stelly
Feb 22, 2026
Charlette McCaa Stelly was born on March 13, 1953, in Independence, LA, and died on February 21, 2026, peacefully in her sleep. She grew up and lived most of her life in the Ponchatoula area. And lived in Springfield, La until she took ill in October 2026.
She is survived by her devoted friend and caretaker, Barbara (Barbie) Whittington and her...
Walter Vertrees "Vert" Adams
Feb 22, 2026
Walter Vertrees "Vert" Adams, of Independence, Louisiana, passed away at his home on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the age of 86. He was born on September 26, 1939, in Bogalusa, Louisiana, the son of the late Densil Adams Sr. and Bessie Williams Adams. Vert was the co-owner of V. Adams Construction and Mister V's Lounge in Covington with his...
Amanda Renee Everett
Feb 20, 2026
Amanda Renee Everett, 39, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 20, 2026. She was born January 31, 1987 at Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans. She was a 2008 graduate of Ponchatoula High School, but also attended school in Mississippi, Texas, Virginia, and Morgan City, La.
Amanda was an avid Star Wars fan and collector....
Albert Ralph Quave Sr.
Feb 19, 2026
Dad was born the morning of September 7, 1930, and passed away peacefully at his home in Springfield on February 19, 2026 with loved ones by his side. A native of Hammond, Louisiana, he was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Hildreth Hotard Quave, his siblings Yvonne Quave Crawford and Janice Quave Dittmann, his beloved wife and best...
John D. Costanza, Jr.
Feb 19, 2026
John D. Costanza Jr., born October 19, 1944, in Independence, Louisiana, was a proud United States Marine and Vietnam Veteran, devoted father, grandfather, protector, and the steady backbone of his family.
A man of grit and discipline, John carried the strength and loyalty of the Marine Corps throughout his life. He worked hard, stood firm in his beliefs, and never backed...
Bruce Bordelon, Sr.
Feb 17, 2026
Bruce Bordelon, Sr., peacefully passed away, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, at the age of 85. He was born on Tuesday, July 23, 1940, in Bordelonville, Louisiana, to the late Stella and Lawrence Bordelon. He was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.
Bruce worked for many years as a supervisor at Union Carbide, but he was...