James David Jones III, a longtime resident of Ponchatoula, La. passed away unexpectantly on August 7,2021 at the age of 57 while kayaking on Whitney Point Lake in New York. James is survived by his daughter, Jenice K. Jones of Hammond La.; his father, James “Jimmy” D. Jones Jr. (Shirley) of Tullahoma, Tn.; his brother, William “Bill” R. Jones of...

Vera Lucille McCarroll Smith passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 82.  She was born on Tuesday, September 27, 1938 in Albany, Louisiana to the late Marie Barker McCarroll and the late Elmore McCarroll.  She was a resident of Tickfaw, Louisiana.

Vera is survived by her siblings, Dorothy McCarroll Kinchen Craydon, Donlad Phillip McCarroll,...

Timothy Glen Henson, 60, of Central City died Friday, August 13, 2021 at 6:34 p.m. at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.  Mr. Henson was born March 17, 1961 in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. He was self-employed and worked in Heating and Cooling and was of the Pentecostal faith.  Mr. Henson is preceded in death by his parents Glen and Joella Henson; his sister...

Donna S. Ross of Ponchatoula, LA was called to eternal rest with our Lord Jesus Christ on August 12th 2021 at the age of 76. She loved crocheting, putting puzzles together with friends and spending time with friends and family. Donna was born in Raton, New Mexico and raised in Oklahoma. Later moving to Ponchatoula to help her brother, where...

Willie Morgan, Jr. passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 91.  He was born on Friday, December 6, 1929 in Independence, Louisiana to the late Viola Reid Morgan and the late Willie Morgan, Sr.  He was a resident of Independence, Louisiana.

Willie was a member of the Independence Lions Club, as well as the...

Ollie Anthony Carruth, of Springfield, Louisiana, passed away at North Oaks Medical Center on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at the age of 79. She was born on October 14, 1941, in Independence, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Millard Anthony and Mandy Barber Anthony.

Ollie is survived by her grandchildren, Fred Joseph Foster, Jr. (Carla), Jason Nettles Foster (Letitia), Justin Michael...

Pauline LaVonne Corkern Gassen, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away at her home on Monday, August 16, 2021, at the age of 57. She was born on February 24, 1964, in Hammond, Louisiana.

LaVonne is survived by her loving husband of 22 years, Charles J. Gassen, Sr.; children, Brennan Carney, Ayzia Carney, Zachare Carney, and Strader Gassen; mother, Pauline Schafer Corkern; brother,...

Gregory Allen Waddell went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 13,2021 at the age of 70 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Allen Clyde Waddell and Janice Grizzle Waddell, and his brother Geary Lee Waddell.

Gregg was married to his loving wife, Janet Louviere Waddell for 46 years. He is survived by his two children:...

Brock was born September 23, 2004, in Baton Rouge, LA to Charles Joseph Ciampa, Jr. and Brandi Cecile Davis.   He passed away August 11, 2021, at his home in Hammond at age 16.  Brock loved hunting, fishing, and playing his Xbox.  Brock is survived by his parents, Charles Joseph Ciampa, Jr. (Michelle), and Brandi Davis; siblings, Christopher and Haley...

Edwin Royal Lipscomb, III was called home to his Heavenly Father on August 7th at his home in New Orleans, LA. following a brief illness.  He was a devout Christian who praised his Lord everyday  He was 57 years old.  Edwin was born October 10th, 1963 in Hammond, LA.  

He attended Southwood Academy, Holy Ghost, and Hammond High School....