Raymond went to his heavenly home on Sunday, July 5th 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family at the age of 89. He was a lifelong resident of Hammond, Louisiana, who retired from DOTD as an Engineer Specialist. Raymond was a God fearing Christian man who loved spending most of his time making wonderful memories with his family,...

Donald Thomas Anthony Urquhart passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022, in Amite, Louisiana, at the age of 75.  He was born on Sunday, June 29, 1947 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late May Claire Knapp Urquhart and the late Donald Wilkins Urquhart.  He was a resident of Amite, Louisiana. Donald was a member of the Plumbing and Steamfitters...

Jack Rhodus, of Holden, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at the age of 90. He was born on Sunday, January 31, 1932 in Magnolia, Mississippi.

Jack is survived by his wife of 68 years, Bobbie Graham Rhodus; sister, Frankie Rushing; son, Richard Dale Rhodus (Robin); son, Jack Duvoix Rhodus (Chris); daughter, Linda Kay Rhodus; daughter, Sara R. Hano...

Chef Michel Marcais passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 5, 2022 in Hammond, Louisiana surrounded by his family.

Chef Michel was preceded in death by his father, Julian Marcais and his mother Helen Robin Marcais as well as his brothers, Pierre and Robert. He is survived by his wife Isabel, their daughters Sandra Marcais Bradley and Miriam Marcais; grandchildren,...

Mattie Ann McCollum, of Loranger, Louisiana, passed away at  on Friday, July 1, 2022, at the age of 80.  She was born on Saturday, October 18, 1941, in Louisville, Mississippi.

Mattie is survived by her daughters, Donna Pons, Dianna Ougel (Michael), Deborah Fontenot (Jerry), Dena Bartholomew (Keith); son, Joseph McCollum Jr.; also survived by 12 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great...

Jackson “Jack” E. Nelson

Jack went to his heavenly home on Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Hammond, Louisiana at the age of 87.  He retired as a Heavy Machinery Operator in the Local 406 of Operating Engineers.  Jack was always keeping himself busy even after he retired, truck driving, hauling logs, or trying his luck at the casino.  His true passion...

William Imon Parr passed away on Tuesday,June 28, 2022, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, at the age of 92. He was born on Saturday, August 10, 1929 in Smackover, Arkansas to the late Viva Lena Eley Parr and William Parr Jr. He was a lifelong resident of Salt Lake City, UT and moved to Ponchatoula, Louisiana in 2020.

William served during the Korean...

A resident of Tickfaw, Frank died Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Summerfield Senior Living in Hammond. He was 86 years old. Frank was a member of Our Lady of Pompeii Catholic Church.

Visitation will be at McKneely & Sons Funeral Home, Hammond, on Friday July 8, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass of Christian...

Lucy Lucille Kirkland Williams

Lucy went to her heavenly home on Sunday, July 3, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 81.  She enjoyed going to church and visiting with her church family.  Lucy never met a stranger and was always willing to help anyone in need.  She would often be found planting flowers in her garden...

Bradley Nelson Johnson, 68 years old, of Ponchatoula, LA passed away on July 4, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Sikeston, Missouri on June 17, 1954.

Brad's joy and strength came from his love of family and country. He was a devoted, loving husband, father, and grandfather ("Grumpy"). Brad was a decorated U.S. Army Veteran who served on multiple...