Oscar Howard Prine, of Tickfaw, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at the age of 82. He was born on January 6, 1940, in Independence, Louisiana. Oscar an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt and fish. Oscar loved his family, his brothers and sisters in Christ, and his beloved dog, Baby Girl.

Oscar is survived by his children, Sherry...

Debra “Debi” Lynn Bennett-Vicknair passed away on Sunday, January 9th, 2022. She was 67-years-old. A lifelong resident and vibrant community member of both Hammond and Baton Rouge, Debi was born in Hammond, Louisiana, to Theresa Costanza Bennett and Archie F. Bennett on September 11th, 1954. She was married to the love of her life and best friend, Mike Vicknair of...

Charolette Sue Harris Boyd passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022, in Slidell, Louisiana, at the age of 66.  She was born on Thursday, May 5, 1955 in Hammond, Louisiana to the late Agnes Gill Harris and the late John Harris.  She was a resident of Slidell, Louisiana.

Charolette is survived by her son, Kevin Boyd; brother, Johnny B. Harris, Jr....

Ellery "E.J." Joseph Raiford  passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, at the age of 78.  He was born on Thursday, July 8, 1943 to the late Frances Verneuil Raiford and the late Alonzo Raiford, Sr.  He was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

E.J. is survived by his wife of 48 years, Carolyn "Sissy" Raiford; children, Darrell Raiford...

Minos "Pete" Malcom Petry Jr., at the age of 80, returned to his heavenly home on February 5, 2022, after a valiant battle with a long illness. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Pete was born on January 4th, 1942, in Crowley, Louisiana to the...

Lydia “Hidi” E. Dugas

Lydia went to her heavenly home on February 2, 2022.  Hidi was known for her spunky spirit, lack of filter, and her love for her family.  She enjoyed dancing, drinking coffee and playing Bingo. Hidi was never one to complain or gripe and loved the simple life but was also a loving mother and grandmother who would...

Ida Mae Allen Stroecker, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away at North Oaks Medical Center on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at the age of 69. She was born on November 1, 1952, in Sarasota, Florida, the daughter of the late Raymond Allen and Geraldine Hunter Allen.

Ida Mae is survived by her husband of 54 years, Don Stroecker; children, Linda Holland (Ivy),...

Kevlin Calvin "Rip" Owens, Jr., of Loranger, Louisiana, passed away at St. Tammany Parish Hospital on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at the age of 59. He was born on September 22, 1962, in Hammond, Louisiana, the son of the late Kevlin Owens, Sr. and Catherine Kellogg Owens.

Rip  is survived by his daughter, Stephany Owens (Coty Fabre); son, Kevlin Calvin "Little...

Cynthia  Lee Thompson, of Napoleonville, Louisiana, passed away at Thibodaux Regional Hospital on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at the age of 67. She was born on Monday, November 8, 1954.

Cynthia  is survived by her husband, Wesley Thompson, son, Jerrid Craig Thompson (Mary Hudson), son, Joey Thompson (Brooklyn), grandchildren, Addison, Jerrid, Dakota and Savannah Thompson, brother, Argil Pierre, sister, Marley Murray.

She...

Sandra Holden, born April 3, 1948, passed away on January 25, 2022. Sandie is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband Hezzie Holden, Jr., daughter Marijune Lejsund, son-in-law Kristian Lejsund, grandchildren Sam, Tova and Richard, and 3 siblings. Sandie graduated Ponchatoula High school in 1966. She owned Sandie's Stuff Floral Designs for over 30 years....