Ernie Lee Jones, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023, at the age of 70. He was born on September 27, 1952, in Independence, Louisiana, the son of the late Leonard Leon Jones Sr. and Lillian McCloud Jones. Ernie worked as a carpenter for many years before attending school to become a real estate appraiser. He appraised...

Heaven’s gain was our loss when our angel, Bjorn Slaite Smith, was called by our Lord on Monday, February 13, 2023.

Bjorn left behind a loving family, including his parents, Jessie Smith and Abigail Mocklin; brothers, Dalton and Cole Smith; grandparents, Amy Smith & Carl Falgout, Ted Mocklin, and Robert & Diane Garsaud; great grandparents, Ned & Sandra Mocklin; godparents,...

Gaynell E. Ockman

Gaynell Ockman peacefully passed away at her home on Sunday, February 19, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.  She loved sharing laughs over a big pile of crabs and spending time with her family making memories they will treasure forever.  Gaynell could often be found watching TikTok videos, playing online mahjong and trying her chances at the...

Bernadette Carla Costa Legoria passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 78. She was born on Tuesday, January 2, 1945 in Independence, Louisiana to the late Rosalie "Lillie" Schiro Costa and the late Frank Costa, who immigrated from Palazzo Adriano, Sicily, Italy. She was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.  

Bernadette is survived by...

Donald Ray Neal -Ponchatoula, LA-

Born on September18, 1954.

Passed today at the age of 68. On the morning of February 13, 2023. He was one of the most cheerful and kind souls you could ever meet. He had A Heart of pure Gold. No matter if it was him crossing the path of someone in the grocery, across the street,...

Judy Coates Hooter, of Pumpkin Center, Louisiana, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at the age of 70. She was born on Tuesday, June 3, 1952, in Hammond, Louisiana. She was a devout Christian and stayed faithful in God throughout her life. Her entire world revolved around her family. She took great pride in...

William A. Hano, Sr. was born March 15, 1940, in Independence, LA to the late Gus and Marjorie McClain Hano.  He passed away February 9, 2023, at Ponchatoula Community Care Center.  He was a retired heavy equipment operator with Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and a member of First United Pentecostal Church of Independence.  He is survived by his...

Nick Martin passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at home, in Hammond, LA, at the age of 52. He was born on Friday, February 20, 1970, in Hammond, Louisiana to Suzan Monic and the late George O. Martin. Nick was a sweet and generous man, as well as an amazing husband and father. He was an avid history buff...

Wayne Albert Dufour Sr. went to be with the Lord on February 13, 2023 at the age 80. He was born in Alexandria, Louisiana on March 29,1942 to the late Elmore and Maudeen Dufour.

Wayne was the definition of a family man and enjoyed having all of his kids and grandkids spend time together. His favorite time of year was Christmas;...