Dr. Joseph Frank Garofalo was born February 17, 1945, and passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at the age of 77. Joseph had a Ph.D. in Horticulture from LSU. He conducted research and taught at various colleges across the United States. Our beloved brother, brother-in-law, and uncle will be deeply missed and loved forever. He was one of the...

Ruby Ann Ridgedell Carcamo Womack passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 53.  She was born on Sunday, March 9, 1969 in Independence, Louisiana to Elaine Ballard Cash and the late Jerry Ridgedell.  She was a resident of Denham Springs, Louisiana.

Ruby is survived by her mother, Elaine Ballard Cash; husband, Joshua Womack;...

Sean Caleb Denison passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023, in Gladewater, Texas, at the age of 29. He was born on Friday, December 24, 1993 in New Port Richey, Florida to Chasity Summer May and the late Christopher Scott Denison. He was a resident of Springfield, Louisiana.

Sean is survived by his mother, Chasity Summer May; children, Kylee Faith...

Glenn Edward Stiglets was born December 27, 1930, to the late Charles and Maxine Stiglets, in Pascagoula.  He passed away in Hammond, January 21, 2023.  He was a resident of Ponchatoula, and a former resident of Metairie. Glenn was co-owner of Delta Auto Wreckers in Kenner, a U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict and a parishioner of Holy...

Kristi Lynn Schmill passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, in Covington, Louisiana, at the age of 41. She was born on Sunday, May 23, 1981 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Stephanie and Stephen Schmill. She was a resident of Tickfaw, Louisiana.

Kristi is survived by her parents, Stephanie and Stephen Schmill, brother, Jay Schmill, nephews, Triston and Aiden Schmill,...

Norma Lee Kinchen Purvis, surrounded by her loving family, passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at the age of 92.  She was born to Louis and Florence Kinchen on July 20, 1930, in Albany, Louisiana.  Norma was a graduate of Albany High School and married her one and only love, Harold Edward Purvis on  August 21,...

Averi McGee passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, in Hammond, Louisiana. She was born on Monday, December 5, 2022, in Covington, Louisiana to Sarah Jackson and Alvin McGee. She was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.

Averi  is survived by her mother, Sarah  Jackson; father, Alvin  McGee; siblings, Bentley, Kendall and Reece Jackson, Christian Sloan, Alexis and Aleigha McGee, Peyton Johnson,...

Kay Lynn Teeter passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 47. She was born on Tuesday, February 25, 1975, in Independence, Louisiana to the late Jessie and Roy Cutrer. She was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.

Kay is survived by her loving husband of nine years, Michael  Teeter, children, Jacob Vicknair and his...

Pauline Compton Yingling

Pauline Compton Yingling passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 15th, 2023, at the age of 80.  She was born on September 25th, 1942, in Mississippi to very humble beginnings.  She was raised in Denham Springs, Louisiana and was able to live a life full of love, travel and accomplishments.  She left behind a legacy that will...

Our beautiful mother, Lourdes Brindisi, 62, of Tickfaw, passed away January 23, 2023. She was born in Brooklyn, New York to the late William Mendez and Herminia Mendez on September 29, 1960.

Lourdes attended John Jay College of Criminal Justice in the 1980s and wore many hats during her professional career. The best one, she would tell you, was being a...