Deralynn Murphy Hoyt
May 17, 2023
Deralynn Murphy Hoyt passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 59. She was born on Saturday, December 7, 1963 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Neville Murphy and the late Derald Murphy. She was a resident of Albany, Louisiana.
Deralynn is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Gary Hoyt; son,...
Donavon Charles Grant
May 15, 2023
Donavon Charles Grant, stillborn son of Darryl Grant, Sr. and Tadasha Lewis entered heaven on May 15, 2023, at North Oaks Hospital in Hammond. He was the grandson of Rhonda and Charles Hines, Sr., Rose Grant, and Chlonda Lewis, and brother of Darryl Grant, Jr., Darren Grant, Deion Grant, Darryl James, D’Avis Grant, Jahiem Grant, Shelby James, Dar’esha Grant and...
Frederick William Derks III
May 14, 2023
Dr. Frederick William Derks, III passed away on May 14, 2023 in Hammond, LA. He was born and spent his childhood in Deridder LA. He is a graduate of LSU and LSU medical school, New Orleans.
He remained in New Orleans to work at Charity hospital and teach at LSU Medical School where he helped educate many of today’s...
Mary "Elaine" Grace Gebbia
May 14, 2023
Mary "Elaine" Grace Gebbia passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 86. She was born on Wednesday, November 25, 1936 in Husser, Louisiana to the late Thelma Joiner Grace and the late Leo Grace, Sr. She was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana. Elaine retired from Southeastern Louisiana University's post office after 25...
Joseph Salvador Pellichino
May 10, 2023
Joseph Salvador Pellichino, of Walker, Louisiana, passed away at his residence surrounded by family on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at the age of 81. He was born on Saturday, October 11, 1941, in Hammond, Louisiana.Joe was an automobile mechanic, he was always a nice guy who never met a stranger.
Joseph is survived by his wife of 53 years, Iola...
Gisele "Gigi" Christian Hucabee
May 10, 2023
Gisele “Gigi” Christian Hucabee, of Tickfaw, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at the age of 90. She was born on Tuesday, December 06, 1932, in the country of France. Those who knew Gisele, all knew her by “Gigi”. Not only was Gigi a great woman, but she was also an...
Glenn William Chapman
May 8, 2023
Glenn William Chapman, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023, at the age of 72. He was born on December 29, 1950, in Independence, Louisiana, the son of the late Andrew Ernest Chapman and Nora Marie Owens Chapman. Glenn worked for Bell South/AT&T as a lineman for 23 years. He loved listening to Christian music and watching...
Terry Gene Abelseth
May 8, 2023
Terry Gene Abelseth, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023, at the age of 72. He was born on December 27, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late Victor Abelseth and Elizabeth Fuchs Abelseth. Terry loved fixing things and regarded himself as a handyman with a rough and ready approach. He enjoyed cutting grass,...
Francis Oma "Jack" Murphy
May 8, 2023
Francis Oma "Jack" Murphy, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023, at the age of 93. He was born on October 27, 1929, in Hammond, Louisiana, the son of the late William Travis Murphy and Emma Durnin Murphy.
He was preceded in death by his parents and four sisters.
Jack is survived by his brothers, Elliott and...
William Louis "Bill" Stieglitz
May 8, 2023
William Louis "Bill" Stieglitz, of Loranger, Louisiana, received from the highest chain of command an important mission that only he can fly. Bill got his wings back on Monday, May 8, 2023, at the age of 75 and he is flying that mission right now. He was born on Saturday, August 16, 1947, in Long Island, New York, the son...