Lena Mae Norred Neale was born July 1, 1943, to the late Harold Norred and Rosalie Hill Norred and passed away at her home in Springfield, August 24, 2022.  Lena was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield, and a retired bookkeeper.  Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were the apple of her eye and she enjoyed cooking, sewing, and...

Peggy L. Derks passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022, in Bogalusa, Louisiana, at the age of 58. She was born on Monday, March 16, 1964 in Covington, Louisiana to the late Katherine Derks and the late Harley Derks. She was a resident of Bogalusa, Louisiana.

Peggy is survived by her son, C.J Williams (Linzie), and their children, Tracie and Austin, her...

George C. Reno of Ponchatoula went to be with his Lord on Monday evening, August 22, 2022, surrounded by family and friends. He was 93.

Mr. Reno was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Ruby Berkey Reno of Buras, LA. (originally of Orenogo, MO). He was also preceded in death by his daughter Pamela Reazin; his grandson George...

Thelma J. Husser passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 77. She was born on Wednesday, November 15, 1944 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Dorothy and the late James Craddock. She was a resident of Loranger, Louisiana.

Thelma is survived by her sons, Al Fagan (Tricia) and Colden H. Husser (Marion), as...

Patricia Smith Connell

Patricia received her angel wings at the age of 71, on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at North Oaks Medical Center after a long battle with lymphoma, and brief illness.  She was known for her kindness, positive outlook on life, and her sweet, gentle demeanor that touched so many people’s lives. Patricia had a huge heart, and was considered...

Bradley Wayne Wilson, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, in Covington, Louisiana, at the age of 52.  He was born on Tuesday, July 7, 1970 in Hammond, Louisiana to Brenda Bowman Wilson and the late Donnie Wilson.  He was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

Brad could fix anything, and he was a jack of all trades, earning the nickname...

Betty Myers Short Howell--93 years, 10 months, and 3 days--of Loranger, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, August 20, 2022.

A memorial service will be held at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond, Louisiana. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 24, 6:00 pm-9:00 pm. On Thursday, visitation will be from 9:00 am-11:00 am. The service will be conducted by...

Mary Genevieve LeBlanc Barrett, of Liberty, Mississippi, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at the age of 79. She was born on April 7, 1943, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Eldridge LeBlanc and Magdalene Sibley LeBlanc.

Mary is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Barney Barrett; daughters, Pam Barrett and Kim Pitre; grandchildren, Kathryn "Lizzy"...

Jonelle Marie Thompson, a resident of Garyville, LA passed away on August 17, 2022, at the age of 49. She was born on September 6, 1972, in Baton Rouge, LA to William “Art” Lea and Brenda McDonald Lea. 

Jonelle lived most of her life in Albany, LA, and graduated from Albany High School in1990. She attended Southeastern Louisiana University and then...

Ernie Perry Bigner passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, at the age of 81.  She was born on March 24, 1941, in Madisonville, Louisiana to the late Ada Tyson Perry and the late Ralph Willard Perry.  She was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

Ernie is survived by her children, Cheryl Bigner Compton (Bill), Chuck Bigner (Sheri), Steven...