Evelyn Jones Sledge
Oct 23, 2025
Evelyn Jones Sledge, known for her grace, steadiness, and devotion to her family, passed away on October 23, 2025.
A beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Evelyn was the center of her family. Always an encourager and advisor to those she loved-she offered peace, wisdom, and a quiet strength that steadied everyone around her. Evelyn's gentle spirit and unwavering presence...
Donald Ray Effler, Sr.
Oct 22, 2025
Donald Ray Effler Sr., of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at the age of 74. He was born on Saturday, March 10, 1951, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana.
Ray worked for Coca-Cola as a production supervisor for 50-plus years.
Donald is survived by his wife of 55 years, Linda Hargrove Effler; daughter, Trista Effler; son & daughter-in-law, Donald Ray Effler Jr....
Pearl Joiner Martello
Oct 22, 2025
Pearl Joiner Martello, a native of Ponchatoula and resident of Independence, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Landmark Nursing Center of Hammond on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at the age of 95. She was born on October 13, 1930, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Alonzo Marion Joiner and Millie Hoover Joiner.
Known affectionately as Moma Pearl,...
Roland Derek Handrop
Oct 21, 2025
Roland Derek Handrop passed away peacefully at home on October 21, 2025, at the age of 89.
Roland was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carol Burgett Handrop; his son David Derek Handrop; and infant daughter, Ellen Diane Handrop.
He is survived by his devoted daughter, Lori Handrop Mendoza , and son-in-law Richard Mendoza; his cherished grandchildren, Taylor Mendoza Alphonso (Micah),...
Michael Barney Farnham
Oct 17, 2025
Michael Barney Farnham, resident of Loranger, Louisiana and native of McComb, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home on Friday, October 17, 2025, at the age of 72. Michael spent his earliest years living in Gulfport, Mississippi with his beloved grandparents, M.T. Rhodes and Vera Rhodes, before moving to McComb, Mississippi, while still in elementary school. He spoke...
Denise Coplin Beck
Oct 17, 2025
Denise Elaine Coplin Beck, age 75, peacefully passed away at her Hammond residence on Friday, October 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. During her final time with the family, they embraced and shared genuine love and care until her last breath. In this time, she gave instructions and wishes to the family which...
Walter Charles Crockett
Oct 17, 2025
Walter, age 77, went to be with the LORD JESUS on Friday, October 17, 2025. He was a resident of Tickfaw, LA and a member of Calvary Pentecostal Church. Walter was a welding supervisor at Trinity Shipyard for many years, as well as working for Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Department as a reserve police officer for 27 years. Walter also worked...
Virginia Lee Hano
Oct 17, 2025
On Friday, October 17, 2025, Virginia Lee Hano passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, at the age of 81. Virginia was born on Tuesday, November 16, 1943, and was a native and resident of Springfield, Louisiana. She was a graduate of Springfield High School and took classes at Southeastern Louisiana University.
Virginia loved the Lord and gave...
Danielle Blake Strahan
Oct 16, 2025
Danielle Blake Strahan woke up with Jesus, family, and friends on Thursday, October 16, 2025, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 36. She was born on Sunday, September 10, 1989 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Michael Strahan and Pattie Smith Strahan. She was a resident of Albany, Louisiana.
Danielle is survived by her father, Michael Strahan; mother, Pattie Smith Strahan(Carl...
Elizabeth Lola DeBlois
Oct 16, 2025
Elizabeth Lola DeBlois (Beth), age 75 of Ponchatoula, LA passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025. She was born December 10, 1949 to the late Lloyd and Gloria DeBlois.
Beth will be remembered by friends and colleagues from her time with BellSouth. She was also known for her fondness of sewing. Even during her final days, she still felt motivated to finish...