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;...

Rose Laverne Pierre Lanier, of Folsom, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at the age of 61. She was born on September 21, 1961, in Independence, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Lindsey and Lois Pierre.

Laverne is survived by her son, Johnathan Lanier and his wife Kristian, granddaughters, Makayla and Haley Lanier, brother, Dennis Pierre, and numerous nieces...

Duran Michael McLin passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 in Robert, Louisiana, at the age of 40. He was born on Tuesday, October 5, 1982 in Metairie, Louisiana to Jody Beadle McLin and Clifford McLin, Jr. He was a resident of Robert, Louisiana.

Duran was well loved by many friends and family members. He was known by many different...

Carter N. Purvis Jr. passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 68. He was born on Tuesday, April 6, 1954 in Independence, Louisiana to Clarity Tuttle and the late Carter N Purvis Sr. He was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

Carter is survived by his loving wife, Racheal Purvis, children, Ray Kimble (Ann),...

Cutrer, Thomasine Joyce Murphy

Thomasine Joyce Murphy Cutrer, known as Grammy to her family, was born March 31, 1941, in Ponchatoula to the late Thomas James and Lillie Foster Murphy. She passed away February 6, 2023, in Metairie, LA. An all about family lady, she was a longtime resident of Metairie. Grammy was a 1959 Ponchatoula High School graduate where...

Richard Aaron Lee, of Robert, Louisiana, passed away at his home on Friday, February 3, 2023, at the age of 70. He was born on August 14, 1952, in Independence, Louisiana, the son of the late Sidney Lee, Sr. and Helen Joiner Lee. Richard loved heavy equipment and having a drink with friends at Millside. His parents used to take...