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...
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...
Patricia Roselyn Letendre Pagan
Jul 5, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Patricia Roselyn Letendre Pagan. Patricia was born April 19, 1939, in DeRidder, LA, grew up in Bossier City, LA and passed away suddenly on July 5, 2026, in Ponchatoula. Patricia was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. A devout Catholic, Patricia lived her faith through her deep love for her family.
Patricia...
Loretta Montalbano Hardy Dagro
Jul 5, 2026
Loretta Montalbano Hardy Dagro, of Independence, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at the age of 87. She was born on September 19, 1938, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Joseph Patrick Montalbano and the late Marie Tilda Heck Montalbano. Loretta was known for her determined spirit-she was very independent and always did things her...