Beverly Compton Miano
Jul 16, 2026
Beverly Compton Miano, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the age of 80. She was born on Monday, January 28, 1946, in Independence, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Arthur Compton Sr. and the late Margie Thompson Compton.
Beverly found her great joy in caring for her garden, where every flower reflected the love and dedication...
Jack James Lamonte
Jul 15, 2026
Jackie James Lamonte, of Tickfaw, Louisiana, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the age of 72, surrounded by his family. He was born on Monday, October 26, 1953, in Independence, Louisiana, the son of the late Buster P. Lamonte and the late Frances Cora Migliacio Restivo Lamonte. Jackie was known by all who met him as the...
Jacob Moreau Kinchen
Jul 15, 2026
Jacob Moreau Kinchen, of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the age of 46. He was born on June 15, 1980, in Metairie, Louisiana. Jacob was, first and foremost, a loving father that adored his children. His family was his heart, and his children were at the center. Known for being loud and funny, Jacob had...
Robert "Bob" Anthony Bouterie
Jul 12, 2026
Robert Anthony Bouterie, age 82, peacefully passed to the arms of his Heavenly Father on July 12, 2026. He was born on July 14, 1943, in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Oral and Rita Bouterie. He attended Holy Cross High School , SLU and UNO , after which he served in the Air National Guard for seven years. He...
Barbara Simkus Emery Martin
Jul 12, 2026
Barbara Simkus Emery Martin, a woman of sharp wit, unmistakable style, and a legendary memory, passed away peacefully at the age of 90.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, on November 11, 1935, to George and Bernice Simkus, Barbara grew up with a spirited "Chicago attitude" that she proudly carried with her when she later moved to the South. She lived a long,...
Felicie Coniglio Passalaqua
Jul 10, 2026
Felicie Marie Coniglio Passalaqua was born in Independence, LA, August 25, 1931, to the late Sam and Lena Coniglio. She passed away in Hammond, LA, July 10, 2026. She was a resident of Independence and a parishioner of Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church in Independence. Felicie loved her family and always enjoyed attending family functions. She enjoyed watching football, especially the...
Salvadore Michael Perise, Sr.
Jul 8, 2026
Some people’s lives are not measured by recognition or status, but by the love they give, the lives they touch, and the legacy they leave behind. Salvadore Michael Perise, Sr. was one of those rare people. Sal was born November 15, 1942 in Independence, LA, son of the late Michael Perise, Sr. and Jennie Orlando Ferrara.
On Wednesday, July 8, 2026,...
Pam C. White
Jul 8, 2026
Pam C. White passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, at the age of 73. She was born on Sunday, May 24, 1953 in Independence, Louisiana to the late Patsy Ward and the late John Kelley. She was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.
Pam is survived by her daughter, Delise Machay(Gregory); son, Byron Caldwell(Luis); granddaughter, Kiley Rew(Josh); step-daughter,...
Elaine Arwood
Jul 6, 2026
Elaine Arwood passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 72. She was born on Tuesday, May 18, 1954, in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Charlie and Aline Corass. She was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.
Elaine is survived by her son & daughter-in-law, Duanne Arwood (Katie); step-daughter, Toni Lynn Baiamonte; grandchildren, Keira,...
Ruth Duplessis Ourso
Jul 6, 2026
Ruth Duplessis Ourso peacefully passed away at her home on Monday, July 6, 2026, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, at the age of 91. She was born on Wednesday, July 25, 1934, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Alice and Troy Duplessis. She was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.
Ruth was a lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, where she faithfully...