Elizabeth Lola DeBlois

Oct 16, 2025

Elizabeth Lola DeBlois (Beth), age 75 of Ponchatoula, LA passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025. She was born December 10, 1949 to the late Lloyd and Gloria DeBlois.

Beth will be remembered by friends and colleagues from her time with BellSouth. She was also known for her fondness of sewing. Even during her final days, she still felt motivated to finish...

Debra Lee Mixon

Oct 15, 2025

Debra Lee Mixon was born October 13, 1951, in Independence, LA to the late Willmon and Mildred Lee. She passed away at 3:48 p.m., October 15, 2025, at her residence in Hammond, LA. Debra was a member of The River Church in Tickfaw, LA. She enjoyed her plants, gardening, and cooking. She is survived by her son, Bobby J. Mixon,...

John Frantz

Oct 15, 2025

John Thomas Frantz passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 65. He was born on Thursday, June 23, 1960 in California to the late Shirley May Lewis and the late Robert William Frantz. He was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

John is survived by his daughter, Berkeley Drakulich; son-in-law, Peter Jack Drakulich; granddaughter, Joyce...

James W. McKnight III

Oct 14, 2025

James W. McKnight III passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, in Mandeville, Louisiana, at the age of 74. He was born on Monday, November 13, 1950 in Hammond, Louisiana to the late Dorothy and James McKnight, Jr. He was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

James is survived by his wife, Mary McKnight; son, Jay Methvin; grandchildren, Nate and Gracie Methvin;...

Carol Ann Gleber Long

Oct 14, 2025

Carol Ann Gleber Long passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 79. She was born on Sunday, May 5, 1946, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Louis Jr. and Juanita Cleveland Gleber. She was a resident of Loranger, Louisiana.

Carol Ann graduated from Loranger High School in 1965. She proudly worked as...

Sandra Durbin Bertone

Oct 12, 2025

With heavy hearts, our family announces the passing of our beloved Sandra Durbin Bertone, age 76, announces her passing on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at North Oaks Hospital. She was born, August 18, 1949, in Independence. Sandra was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose kindness and love touched everyone who knew her. She had a passion for...

Susan Thames Tucker

Oct 11, 2025

Susan Thames Tucker, born on September 19, 1944, in New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away surrounded by family on October 11, 2025. A lifelong resident of Hammond, Louisiana, Susan graduated high school from Southeastern Lab School and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Southeastern Louisiana University. Susan worked as a social worker for the State of Louisiana and retired after...

Catherine Ann Miller

Oct 10, 2025

Catherine Ann Miller, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, peacefully passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the age of 70, surrounded by her family. She was born on Sunday, December 19, 1954, in Independence, Louisiana. 

Catherine is survived by her children, Cathy Jo Miller, Lisa Miller- Cangelosi (Seth), and Christy Miller- Wells (Ronald Sr.); grandchildren, Angel Cangelosi, Matthew Miller, Ronald "Ronnie" Wells...

Jeremy Allen Norwood

Oct 9, 2025

Jeremy Allen Norwood, a resident of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away in Metairie, Louisiana on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at the age of 37. Jeremy was a man that loved his family, especially his children. He loved fishing, cooking, trying and learning new things, working on home projects, dancing in the kitchen, and going to Fountainbleu Park with his children. He...

Barbara Jean Wilson

Oct 8, 2025

Barbara Jean Wilson, a lifelong resident of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the age of 76.

Born on December 16, 1948, Barbara dedicated over 40 years of her life to teaching. She was more than an educator - she was an inspiration to her students, a respected colleague, and a mentor to...