Yvonne Stevens Kimball
Oct 30, 2025
Yvonne Stevens Kimball, 91, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at her home on October 30,2025.
She was married to Louis Ronald "Ron" Kimball of Springfield, Louisiana for 60 years. She worked as an Accountant and in the Banking Industries throughout her lifetime. She proudly devoted herself to and helped in raising her grandson, Taylor Underwood, especially while his mother attended...
Max McGhee
Oct 30, 2025
Celebrating a Life of Devotion, Kindness, and Family
Max McGhee, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 30, 2025. He was born in Spring City, Tennessee on October 28, 1942. He was the devoted husband of Kay Kohler McGhee. Their marriage spanned 60 years, an extraordinary commitment that is seldom seen. Together, Max and Kay...
Richard Samuel "Dickie" Zabbia
Oct 30, 2025
Richard Samuel “Dickie” Zabbia, formerly of Baton Rouge, died peacefully in Ponchatoula, after a brief battle with lung cancer on October 30, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on March 21, 1948, in Ponchatoula, LA, Dickie was a spry rascal throughout childhood and into adolescence. After coursework in engineering at Louisiana State University, Dickie worked for an engineering firm...
David Carter
Oct 30, 2025
David Edwin Carter passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025, in Tickfaw, Louisiana, at the age of 89. He was born on Monday, September 7, 1936 in Rolling Fork, Mississippi to the late Edith Carter and the late Luther Carter. He was a resident of Tickfaw, Louisiana.
David Carter worked for Wilson's Sporting Goods in Chicago as one of the designers...
Shirley Raynae Bond
Oct 28, 2025
Shirley Raynae Bond, of Denham Springs, Louisiana, passed away at on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the age of 46. She was born on Friday, September 14, 1979, in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Shirley is survived by her uncle and aunt, Charles "Coach Mike" King and Susie King, aunts and uncles, Vickie and Jerry Comeaux and Kathy and Tommy Mitchell.
She was preceded in...
Nellie Hortense Stewart Kennedy
Oct 28, 2025
Nellie Hortense Stewart Kennedy, February 20, 1944-October 28, 2025, a resident of Independence, LA. She passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at her home in Independence. She passed away at the age of 81. She is survived by her sister, Jane Odette Sullivian; her children, Cheryl L. Ferriell, Laura J. Allen (Blake Allen), Carla J. Smith (Gary Palmer), Michelle...
William Paul Schwartz
Oct 24, 2025
William Paul "Billy" Schwartz, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away at his residence with his loving family, on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the age of 79. He was born on Monday, January 7, 1946, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Billy lost his father at a very young age but his mother, brother and sister, and a host of cousins and friends united...
Joseph Michael Jason
Oct 23, 2025
Joseph Michael Jason, longtime resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at North Oaks Medical Center on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the age of 80. A cherished member of his community and a devoted family man, Joe was born on January 9, 1945, in Ponchatoula. A proud veteran of the United States Army, he passionately...
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....