Joyce LaVerne Reid Bowles

Sep 23, 2026

Joyce LaVerne Reid Bowles, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at the age of 95. She was born on July 30, 1931, in Uneedus, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Howard Wallace Reid and Aline Toney Reid. LaVerne will be remembered as a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother,...

Edith "Ebie" Thibodaux Rodrigue

Sep 22, 2026

Edith “Ebie” Thibodaux Rodrigue, of Donaldsonville, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at the age of 89, surrounded by love. She was born on Tuesday, February 23, 1937, in Donaldsonville, Louisiana.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 69 years, Arthur "Sonny" Clarence Rodrigue, Jr.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, Tot and Margaret...

Donald Karl Larson

Sep 21, 2026

Donald Karl Larson, of Holden, Louisiana, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, September 21, 2026, at the age of 82. He was born on August 13, 1944, in New Orleans. Don proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and also served as a merchant seaman. He earned an associate’s degree from...

James Edward Coats

Sep 21, 2026

James Edward Coats, of Loranger, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026, at the age of 60. He was born on Sunday, October 24, 1965, in Independence, Louisiana, the son of the late Marley Eugene Coats Sr. and the late Helen Picou Coats.

James is survived by his siblings, Pamela Hoyt, Marley Eugene Coats Jr. (Terri), and Bobbi Lena Trapen...

Bud B. Cason

Sep 18, 2026

Bud Bee Cason passed away at his home on September 18, 2026. He was born on May 26, 1949, in Plainview, Texas, to Claude and Willie Davidson Cason. He was a resident of Hammond, LA.

Bud was a work-a-holic, having several successful careers. After graduating from Plainview High School class of 1967, he went on to West Texas State University, Canyon,...

Lena Ethel Bouley

Sep 17, 2026

Lena Ethel Bouley was born April 25, 1947, in Tickfaw, LA, to the late Delbert and Ida Persing. She passed away on September 17, 2026, at her residence in Albany, LA. Lena was a member of First Baptist Church of Tickfaw and was a retired cook for the Albany Early Learning Center, a position she really enjoyed. 

She is survived by...

Robert Lee Stevens

Sep 17, 2026

Robert Lee Stevens passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 79. He was born on Friday, May 23, 1947 to the late Winnie Stevens and the late Albert Stevens. He was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.

Robert is survived by his wife of 61 years, Linda Faber Stevens; son, Rodney Keith Stevens(Bonnie Miller); daughter,...

Jennie E. Hughes

Sep 16, 2026

Jennie Ellen Hughes, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at the age of 72. She was born on Wednesday, October 21, 1953, in Hammond, Louisiana, the daughter of the late John William Hughes and Carolyn Bell Hughes.

Jennie is survived by her daughter, Amanda Calkins (Dean); son, Justin Hughes (Sara); grandchildren, Ian (Kayla), Kyle (Marly), Aaliyah Harper...

Crusifine Fugarino

Sep 15, 2026

Crusifine, affectionally called Chris, Ba, BAB and Mono, was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend and cherished member of the Hammond community, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at the age of 91. She lived a life marked by love, kindness, faith, and devotion to family, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to bless all...

Patricia Ray Donaldson

Sep 13, 2026

Patricia Ray Donaldson (Patsy) passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 83. She was born on Thursday, May 6, 1943, in Shreveport, Louisiana to the late Ray and Helen Fuller. She was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.

Patsy graduated from Fair Park High School in Shreveport, La. She started her college education at Northeastern...