Lois Marie Wetmore, born June 16, 1935,  passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 86.  She was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.Lois was mother to Richard Wetmore (Natalie Blanchette), Dawn Wetmore Gautreaux and Todd Wetmore; sister to William Roloff (wife Barbara); grandmother to Richard Wetmore, Amy Wetmore Combs (husband Todd), Jennifer Wetmore Kendrick...

Gary Wayne Crosby, 64, a lifelong resident of Independence, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on January 19, 2022.

Gary, the Patriarch of a family of mostly girls, is remembered as patient, a provider and a protector.  Though he was a man of few words, when he spoke, everyone listened. His advice was sound and reflected quality over quantity.  Those...

Emma Dean Erwin went to her eternal home on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at the age of 90. She was born on January 8, 1932, in Summit, Mississippi, the eldest child of the late Lonnie and Bertie Erwin.

Emma is survived by her three sisters, Lillie Miller, Linda Harrison, and Winnie Bolda, and her grandchildren, Devon, Cory and Chris.

In addition to...

Luke Burnthorne, of Loranger, Louisiana, passed at home on Monday, January 17, 2022, at the age of 78. He was born on Monday, July 5, 1943, in Independence, Louisiana.

Luke worked for Johnson Controls, retiring after 40 years.

Luke is survived by his son & daughter-in-law, David Burnthorne and Denise Russo Burnthorne, son, Brian Burnthorne, grandchildren, Brennen Burnthorne, Brianna Burnthorne, Dustin Burnthorne,...

James Allen Jordan passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, in Slidell, Louisiana, at the age of 71.  He was born on Saturday, December 23, 1950 in Steele, Missouri to the late Calvin Thomas and Esther Deaton Jordan.  He was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana. James loved the outdoors, and was always running around, looking for kids to play with....

Tammy Ferrara Smith, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away at her home on Monday, January 10, 2022, at the age of 51. She was born on May 25, 1970, in Hammond, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Frank Ferrara and Ruby Kitchens Ferrara.

Tammy is survived by her husband, James David Smith; daughter, Brittany Smith; son, Chrystain Smith; granddaughter, Aliyah Smith; sister,...

Joshua Wayne Wiggins passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 39.  He was born on Thursday, September 30, 1982 in Hammond, Louisiana to Debbie Vutera Wiggins and Wayne Wiggins.  He was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.

Joshua is survived by his parents, Debbie and Wayne Wiggins; brothers, Leighton Wiggins (Katy) and Tyler Wiggins (Nichole);...

Pepitone, Sr., James Albert

James Albert Pepitone, Sr., a lifelong resident of Ponchatoula passed away at home peacefully, Saturday, January 15, 2022, at the age of 86.  Albert retired from Kaiser Aluminum on June 1, 1986, and then went to work with the Steelworkers Union in 2001 in Chalmette, LA.  He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Bernice Booth...

Yvonne C. Charbonnet  passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 80.  She was born on Wednesday, February 26, 1941 in Hammond, Louisiana to the late Hester Ciruti and the late Manuel Ciruti. She was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

Yvonne is survived by her son, Richard Charbonnet Jr. (Valerie), Daughters, Mary Bordelon, Laura Charbonnet/Brown...

Elton Randolph Blount went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at his homein Loranger, Louisiana, at the age of 86.  He was born on Thursday, October 3, 1935 in Livingston Parish, Louisiana to the late Leona Burlingame Blount and the late Henry E. Blount.  He was a resident of Loranger, Louisiana.  Elton was an avid...