Edna "Vicky" Anderson
Oct 6, 2026
Edna Victoria “Vicky” Anderson on was born on February 7,1941 and died peacefully in her home in Whitmar Acres on October 6, 2026. She was 85 years old and a lifelong resident of Hammond, Louisiana. Her parents were Victor Gordon Anderson and Edna Blanche White Anderson. Vicky was an unforgettable force to all who knew her. She was a graduate...
Wanda Mae Fabre
Oct 5, 2026
Wanda Mae Fabre passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 81. She was born on Monday, October 1, 1945 in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.
Wanda is survived by her daughter & son-in-law, Tammy Joiner and Jeff Joiner; son & daughter-in-law, James "Jimmy" Fabre, Jr. and Deanna Fabre; son,...
Elizabeth “Betsy” Watkins McHale
Oct 5, 2026
Elizabeth “Betsy” Watkins McHale, 80, passed away on October 5, 2026, at North Oaks Hospital in Hammond, Louisiana, after a brief illness. A devoted nurse, mother, and grandmother, Betsy spent much of her life caring for others.
Born on September 10, 1946, in Richmond, Virginia, Betsy was the only child of C. Gilliam and Mabel Watkins. She graduated from Madison College,...
Benjamin Andrew Bates
Oct 3, 2026
Benjamin "Benny" Andrew Bates, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the age of 82. He was born on Sunday, December 12, 1943, in St. Tammany, Louisiana, the son of the late Joseph Harry Bates Sr. and the late Florence Irene Perilloux Bates.
Benny worked as a pest control specialist until his retirement, but his love for...
Carolyn Connolly
Oct 1, 2026
Carolyn Connolly passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 1, 2026, surrounded by family, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, at the age of 82. She was born on Friday, March 10, 1944 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Etta and Joseph Maranto. She was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana. Carolyn worked for many years on and off in the collections...
Gijetta "Jetta" Smith
Oct 1, 2026
Gijetta "Jetta" Smith passed away at her home on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the age of 59. She was born on Friday, February 10, 1967 in Dallas, Texas, to the late Diane Alley Warren and the late Fred Alley. Jetta was a resident of Maurepas, Louisiana.
Jetta had a strong personality and was never afraid to speak her mind. She...
Annie Laurie Ray
Sep 30, 2026
Annie Laurie "Sister" Ray passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 75. She was born on Wednesday, March 28, 1951 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Annie Rownd Ray and the late Robert Ray. She was a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Annie is survived by her daughters, Anna Maria Ray Schilling(Tim),...
Catherine "Cat" Bryant Murphy
Sep 30, 2026
Catherine "Cat" Bryant Murphy passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 85. She was born on Saturday, October 12, 1940, in Independence, Louisiana, to the late Effie and Johnny Bryant, Sr.
Known affectionately as "Cat," Catherine was known for her sassiness, strong spirit, and loving heart. She never hesitated to speak her mind...
Deborah Lee Landry
Sep 29, 2026
Deborah Lee Landry passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 73. She was born on Monday, September 14, 1953 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Geraldine Ferrara and Harold Landry. She was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana. Deborah was a native to Louisiana and lived most of her live in the French...
William H. "Billy" Brown
Sep 28, 2026
William H. “Billy” Brown, of Hammond, LA, passed away at his home peacefully, with his family, Monday, September 28, 2026, at the age of 90. He was born April 15, 1936, in Hammond, the son of the late Woodrow Wilson Brown and Vera Quave Brown. Billy was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. For many...