Milton Joseph Vicknair passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 30, 2021, surrounded by his family and loved ones at his residence in Independence, Louisiana at the age of 75.  Milton was born on Thursday, October 24, 1946 to the late Rowina Delatte Vicknair and Alex “Louis” Vicknair.  He served in the Navy during the Vietnam War aboard the U.S.S. Jouett....

Edward Clyde Moreland, of Hammond, Louisiana and formerly of Homestead, Florida, passed away at his home on Friday, December 24, 2021, at the age of 73. He was born on May 31, 1948, in Paterson, New Jersey. Ed was the Chief Estimator for Fisk Electric, a member of First Baptist Church of Independence and the Tangi Flying Club, a former...

Victoria Nicole Hinshaw passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 28. She was born on Thursday, January 27, 1994, in Hammond, Louisiana to Marlene Tallo Hinshaw and Charles "Chucky" Hinshaw. She was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.

Victoria is survived by her parents; brother, Tyler Hinshaw and wife Angel; nieces, and the loves of her...

Frank Todora, Jr. passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021, in Covington, Louisiana, at the age of 74. He was born on Monday, February 24, 1947 in Hammond, Louisiana to the late Lucy Monistere Todora and the late Frank Todora, Sr. He was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana. Frank was a Freemason and a member of the Pinegrove Lodge 288. 

Frank...

Raymond (PIP) Joseph Barrios of Independence, La. gained his Angel Wings on December 24, 2021, one day before his 86th Birthday. He was born on December 25, 1935 Harvey, La. Raymond was a member of Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church and served in the Marine Corp during the Korean War.

Raymond is survived by his wife of 58 years, Frances Button...

Scott Patrick Henkel

1964-2021

“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31

Scott Henkel, a lifelong resident of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away December 26, 2021 at the age of 57. Scott was born on April 25,...

Ryver Alycee Gann was born August 3, 2021, in Baton Rouge, LA, and passed away December 26, 2021, in New Orleans, LA.  She was the daughter of Madison Alyssa Gann; granddaughter of Shang and Tareh Gann; niece of Brianna Gann; great granddaughter of Patricia Burns, and Percy and Penny Gann; great niece of Jay Temple, Jr.; best friend of Ariana...

Emily Darlene "Chase" Vampran  passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021, in Albany, LA at the age of 62. She was born on Friday, June 26, 1959 in Magnolia, Mississippi to the late Emily Bridges and the late Randall Gene Chase. She was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.

Emily is survived by her son & daughter-in-law, Joel  Vampran Jr. (Toshia), daughter & son-in-law, Danielle...

Houston George McKnight passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021, in Independence, Louisiana, at the age of 50.  He was born on Monday, February 8, 1971 in Independence, Louisiana to Connie Pierre McKnight and the late Carlos McKnight.  He was a resident of Loranger, Louisiana.

Houston is survived by his mother, Connie Pierre McKnight.

He was preceded in death by his father,...

Delores Louise Anthony Brewer, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away at her home on Monday, December 20, 2021, at the age of 69. She was born on November 15, 1952, in Roseland, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Sidney Anthony and Thelma Lambert Anthony. Delores was a printer and self-taught graphic artist. She created the Livingston Parish Fair booklet for over...