LaDonna Erlene Alexius Williams, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at the age of 57. She was born on February 18, 1964, in Independence, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Callie Rodriguez Alexius.

LaDonna is survived by her husband, Walter Williams; children, Bethany Kallie Williams (Benjamin Pierrotti), Jason Williams (Jennifer), Sean Williams (Kaylee Deroche),...

Helena was born March 27, 1928, in Jefferson Parish, LA to the late Edward A. and Antoinette Mary Kenny Masset and passed away September 22, 2021, in Tangipahoa Parish at the age of 93.  Helena was a parishioner of St. Margaret’s Catholic Church, Albany, LA, a member of over 30 years of the Catholic Daughters of America, Hammond chapter and...

Beverly S. Cheek passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021, in Covington, Louisiana, at the age of 91. She was born on Monday, July 7, 1930 in the 9th Ward in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Barbara Bauer Schenck and the late George Schenck, Sr. She was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

Beverly married Lee Roy Cheek, Jr. on May...

Sam “Buster” Cooper was born August 15, 1979, in Hammond, LA and passed away September 18, 2021, athis residence in Independence, LA at the age of 42.  He worked in the construction industry andenjoyed cooking and entertaining for his family, loved his motorcycles, andenjoyed doing paint and body work.  Samis survived by his wife, Nancy H. Cooper, children; Christian Duncan,...

Charles Eugene "Chuck" Jones, Jr., of Loranger, Louisiana, passed away at North Oaks Medical Center on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at the age of 59. He was born on September 13, 1961 in Houston, Texas. Chuck was an Orleans Parish Criminal Sheriff for 32 years and retired as a Major. He was a builder and handyman at heart, always with...

Joann Parker Ragas, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at the age of 87. She was born on February 7, 1934, in Alsatia, Louisiana, the daughter of the late James and Alma Everett Parker.

Joann is survived by her children, Robert Michael Hilbun (Patti), Tammy Chauff, Karen Myers (Kelly), and Henry  Ragas, III (Meryl); grandchildren, Jodi Combe...

On September 7, 2021, at age 40, our beautiful Leigh Candice Stodola went to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior.  She was a precious daughter to William R. Miller and Carol Ciluffo born on September 17, 1980 in Metairie, Louisiana. As a child, Leigh was fearless.  She could hold her own with all her brothers and everyone else for...

Archie E. Gordon, loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away at the age of 81. He was born on November 20,1939 and passed away September 9, 2021. He was a native of Holden.

He was survived by his wife of 64 years, Alice Irene Gordon; two sons, Jimmy E. Gordon and wife Evie, and Justin D. Gordon and wife Robbie;...

Mary Ann Landry  passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 83.  She was born on Tuesday, October 12, 1937 in Ponchatoula, Louisiana to the late Broxie and Mary Stass Forrest.  She was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.

Mary is survived by her children, Karen Tucker, Denise McKinney, Cherry Landry, Becky Thompson, and Derrick Landry...

Spencer Stevens Hano, of Holden, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at the age of 78. He was born on Wednesday, September 8, 1943, in Holden, Louisiana.

Spencer is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lois Bankston Hano; daughter, Marlene Coats and her husband Hank; son, Spencer Hano Jr. and his wife Dollie; grandchildren, Shylah Hano, Clint Coats,...