Donald Wayne Hoyt, Jr.

Wayne, age 54, went to his heavenly home on Monday, February 21, 2022 at Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge.  He was one of a kind, known for his huge heart, happy personality and a smile that would light up a room. Wayne was willing to help anyone who needed it.  He was a big...

Cory Matthew Tucker, born on December 11, 1991, in Slidell, Louisiana, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022, at the young age of 30 in Houston, Texas.  Cory was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana most of his life until moving to Houston, Texas.  He attended Holy Ghost Catholic School, Trafton Academy, and was a graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic High...

Roy Joseph Laciura, resident of Independence, Louisiana and formerly of Buffalo, New York, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at the age of 94. He was born on June 2, 1927, in Independence, Louisiana, the son of the late Anthony Joseph Laciura and Clara Teresi Laciura.

Roy is survived by his wife Margaret Petock Laciura; children, Marguerite Marinelli (Stelvio), Joan...

Pietrina DiVittorio Graffia, of Ponchatoula, LA, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022, at North Oaks Hospital in Hammond, LA.   She was 85 years old.  Pietrina was the only daughter, and last legacy of Frank and Catherine Schillaci DiVittorio of Independence, LA, immigrants from Sicily, Italy.  Pietrina, affectionately known as Aunt B to some, or Pat to others, was a...

Louis Burnthorne passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, in Covington, Louisiana, at the age of 86. He was born on Saturday, February 23, 1935 in Osceola, Louisiana to the late Mary Ann Burnthorne and the late Luke Burnthorne. He was a resident of Loranger, Louisiana. Louis served honorably in the United States Army for four years. His favorite pastime...

Calvin Bradley Patterson III, of Springfield, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at the age of 78. He was born on Friday, November 12, 1943, in Springfield.

There were no strangers in Bradley's larger than life, life. A story teller, he loved to cook and he could cook! Bradley was a houndsman, he loved hunting, running dogs he loved...

R. Wayne Matthews, of Robert, Louisiana, passed away at his residence on Friday, February 11, 2022, at the age of 67. He was born on Wednesday, April 14, 1954, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the son of the late Robert S. Matthews and the late Patsy Welker Smith.

Wayne was an accomplished artist and specialized in bronze sculpting. He was one of...

Larry Prowell

Larry peacefully passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.  He was a proud veteran of the US Army.  Larry enjoyed fishing, gardening, cooking and just being outdoors.  He loved to root for the Saints, and hang out with his favorite brother-in-law, Jim Gros, getting into all kinds of mischief.  Larry was known...

Neal Raymond Sarow, resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at the age of 79. He was born on September 28, 1942, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of the late John Harlin Sarow and Mae Victoria Disher Sarow. Neal was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy and...

C. Herman McLendon, 89 years old, of Ponchatoula, LA died on Friday, February 11, 2022 at his residence. He was born in New Orleans, LA on August 26, 1932.

Herman’s joy and strength came from his love of family. He was a dedicated father and loving grandfather.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Carlene Drude McLendon, and survived...