Tori Nicoll Banks passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 24. She was born on Saturday, December 19, 1998 in Hammond, Louisiana to Mandy and Bobby Guy. She was a resident of Tickfaw, Louisiana.

Tori is survived by her Mother, Mandy Guy; Father, Bobby Guy; Brothers, Joseph and Brayden; Grandmothers, Sheila Carbo and Roberta...

Cynthia Ann Vilardo Alessi, of Independence, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at the age of 66. She was born on November 3, 1956, in Hammond, Louisiana.

Cynthia is survived by her husband, Burnell T. Alessi; mother, Josephine "Phine" Inzinna Vilardo; children, Tiffany Alessi Carter, Amanda L. Alessi, and Jared M. Alessi and wife Megan Rushing Alessi; grandchildren, Hannah...

Robert "Bobby" Oneille Lavigne, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023, at the age of 72. He was born on October 11, 1950, in Hammond, Louisiana, the son of the late Oneille Ameal Lavigne and Janice Wild Lavigne. Bobby proudly served in the Army Reserves. He was a respected civil engineer working on shoreline preservation projects for...

Terry Joseph Zaffuto, Sr.

Terry Zaffuto Sr. peacefully went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.  He retired as a Lieutenant from Hammond Police Department after a long and dedicated service to his community.  Terry was a proud veteran who served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War.  Through his training he...

Frank "Glen" Barnes, Sr. passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023, in New Orleans, Louisiana, at the age of 77.  He was born on Wednesday, March 28, 1945 in to the late Irene Jones Barnes and the late Birley Barnes.  He was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

Frank is survived by his wife Marsha Rolling Barnes; 5 children, “Bill” William Ryan...

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,...