Tofanio Joseph "T.J." Muscarello

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...

George E. Sullivan

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...

Dolores "Jud" Fredericks

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...

Colis Calvin Lee, Sr.

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...

Brenda Joyce Overland

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);...

Janice Duncan Rick

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,...

Gwyn Ellen Ball Babin

Jul 19, 2026

Babin, Gwyn Ellen Ball

Gwyn was born in Hammond, LA, July 16, 1947, to the late Robert and Leona Ball, and passed away in Hammond, July 19, 2026. A resident of Ponchatoula, LA, she was a member of First Baptist Church of Ponchatoula, a retired beautician of thirty years, former owner of Fleur De Lis Events Center in Ponchatoula, and author...

John Charles Kytle

Jul 18, 2026

John Charles Kytle passed away suddenly on July 18, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, family, and simple pleasures.

John was born and raised in River Ridge, Louisiana, and was a proud graduate of East Jefferson High School in Metairie, Louisiana. He spent the last 21 years as a resident of Purvis, Mississippi. A dedicated and hardworking businessman, he was...

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...