Alberta Laura Efferson Sanders

Mar 31, 2023

Alberta Laura Efferson Sanders, of Holden, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023, at the age of 97. She was born on December 24, 1925, in Springville, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Albert Efferson Sr. and Adella Marie Millet Efferson.

Alberta is survived by her daughter, Della Hoyt (Eugene Sr.); son, Melvin Delco Sanders; grandchildren, Eugene Hoyt Jr. (Karen),...

William Wesley Jones, Jr.

Mar 30, 2023

William Wesley Jones, Jr.

William Jones, Jr.age 75, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, March 30, 2023 in Hammond, La.  He was born in Albany, Louisiana to the late, Gladys and William Jones Sr.  He was a 1966 graduate from Albany High School, who went on to retire as a Master Sergeant from the Department of Corrections after 20 years...

Elaine Mcclendon Dunaway

Mar 30, 2023

Elaine McClendon Dunaway, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away at North Oaks Medical Center on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at the age of 83. She was born on Friday, December 1, 1939, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Archie McClendon and Vilear Taylor McClendon.

Elaine is survived by her daughters, Deborah Lynn D. Cutrer and her husband William Robert Cutrer...

Randall Otis Quinn

Mar 29, 2023

Randall Otis Quinn, passed away peacefully at Oschner  Hospital in Jefferson, LA., surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, March 29th. 2023 at the age of 58. Randy was born on December 17th., 1964 in Hammond LA., his proud parents, the late Mr. Charles "Buddy" Ivy Quinn Jr. and Judy Quinn. The youngest of three children, Randy graduated from Southwood Academy where...

Rosalie Schillage Costanza

Mar 29, 2023

Rosalie Schillage Costanza

Rosalie Costanza went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, in Hammond, LA at the young age of 93.  She was born January 26, 1930 in Amite, La, to the late Catherine and Angelo Schillage.  Rosalie was the last of her many siblings, leaving behind a great legacy of generosity, family traditions, and memories to...

Pamela Marie "Penny" Amacker Harper Mcalister

Mar 29, 2023

Pamela Marie "Penny" Amacker Harper McAlister, of Independence, Louisiana, passed away with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at the age of 66. She was born on October 6, 1956, in Bogalusa, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Edward James Amacker and the late Betty Ruth Wainwright Amacker Prevost. Penny was a strong, independent individual...

Ruby Drude Lee

Mar 28, 2023

Ruby Drude Lee

Ruby Drude Lee, born November 26, 1923, in Wadesboro, LA and a resident of Ponchatoula, LA, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.  Ruby grew up on a farm and enjoyed a 40-year career with her first husband as a strawberry and vegetable farmer.  After retirement she substitute taught in Tangipahoa Parish Schools.  She participated in...

Beth Cowen Jackson Bauerle

Mar 26, 2023

Beth Cowen Jackson Bauerle, age 95, retired school librarian at Crystal Street and Eastside Elementary School, died on March 26, 2023. A celebration with her friends will be held at Woodland Park Baptist Church, Hammond on Saturday April 15th from 1-2 with services following.

She said goodbye to her daughter-in-law Sherry Jackson, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. But she is gloriously...

Gerald Ray Jenkins

Mar 26, 2023

Gerald Ray Jenkins, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the age of 60. He was born on May 2, 1962, in Independence, Louisiana and grew up in Bedico. Gerald, known as "Ray Ray," was always very happy even in the midst of adversity. He could find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties and always...

Lavern F. "Tony" Mayo

Mar 26, 2023

LaVern Francis "Tony" Mayo, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away at North Oaks Medical Center on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the age of 86. He was born on Tuesday, February 23, 1937, in Granger, Iowa, the son of the late LaVern Martin Mayo and the late Adella Crnkovich Stewart.

Tony was a United States Air Force veteran having served during the...