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...

Arley Brooks Short passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022, in Hammond, Louisiana.  He was born in Hammond, Louisiana to Cari Short and Derek Short.

Arley is survived by his parents, Cari and Derek Short; siblings, Paisley, Gavon, Lola, Jesse, Liam, and Khloe grandparents, Joseph Costanza, Jr., Dewayne Short, Denise Martin, and Joseph Martin; great-grandparents, Mary Saragusa, Juanita Herron, and...

William Seth Arpan II was born July 6, 1993, in Columbus, Ohio to William I “Billy” and Brooke Arpan.  He passed away Friday, July 1,2022, at his home in Independence, LA. William worked for River City’s Total Maintenance in Harahan, LA alongside with his brother the last 10 months. Will’s family includes  his momma, Brooke Arpan, his Angel-Daddy, William Seth...

Collene Beebe passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022, in Shreveport, Louisiana, at the age of 84. She was born on Sunday, June 12, 1938 in Dry Prong, Louisiana to the late Mary and the late Huey Dyess. She was a resident of Shreveport, Louisiana.

Collene is survived by her loving husband of 13 years, Johnny Beebe, children, Dane Rodriguez (Cindy),...

Dylan Joseph Chimento passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 35.  He was born on Tuesday, August 5, 1986 in Independence, Louisiana to Joann Pfister Rester and Dean Adams.  He was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.

Dylan is survived by his mother, Joann Pfister Rester; step-father, Robbie Rester; father, Dean Adams; and sisters, Tori...