Tonya Jean Lee

Jun 21, 2025

Tonya Jean Lee passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 45. She was born on Wednesday, May 28, 1980 in Tylertown, Mississippi to Darlene Sykes and the late Ervin Lee. She was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.

Tonya is survived by her children: Megan Robertson (Nicholas), Chelsea Music (Adam), Maranda Clausen, and Virginia Miller;...

Rene Gerard Abadie

Jun 19, 2025

Rene Gerard Abadie of Hammond, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at the age of 77. Rene was born on Wednesday, October 8, 1947, in New Orleans to the late Maurice Abadie Sr. and Helen Wilson Abadie. Born and raised in the Irish Channel, Rene was proud to have begun his life of faith through his service as...

Granville "Hal" Hallum Williams

Jun 19, 2025

Granville "Hal" Hallum Williams, of Springfield, Louisiana, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at the age of 90, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Monday, May 6, 1935, in Wesson, Mississippi, the son of the late Wilmer Fairly Williams and Stella Storey Williams.

Hal proudly served his country in the United States Army. He...

John Frederick Hellmers

Jun 18, 2025

John Frederick Hellmers passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at his residence in Holden, Louisiana, at the age of 90. He was born on Friday, December 14, 1934, in Georgeville, Louisiana.

John served in the Air National Guard, he was secretary for the Livingston Parish Gas Board and he was a member of the Baton Rouge Fire Department. John also...

Sandra Diane Alexius

Jun 17, 2025

Sandra Diane Alexius passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Pensacola, Florida, at the age of 66. She was born on Friday, May 29, 1959, in East Chicago, Indiana to Hattie Janette Anderson and the late Thomas Fred Anderson. She was a resident of DeFuniak Springs, Florida.

Sandra is survived by her husband, Ronald Douglas Alexius; mother, Hattie Janette Anderson;...

Lena "Bitsy" Balfantz

Jun 16, 2025

Lena "Bitsy" Balfantz, age 75, peacefully passed away at her Maurepas residence surrounded by her loving family on Monday, June 16, 2025. She was a strong woman who battled through her sickness with faith and grace until the very end. Bitsy was a retired bus driver for the Maurepas Schools for 39 1/2 years as well as a Justice of...

Randy Elvis Freeman

Jun 16, 2025

In Loving Memory of Randy Freeman

It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Randy Freeman, a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend. A longtime resident of Loranger, Louisiana, Randy passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, at the age of 71. He was a man of strength, adventure, and a joyful spirit, whose life touched many and whose...

Delta Varnell Kovach

Jun 15, 2025

Delta Varnell Kovach, of Albany, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Albany, Louisiana, at the age of 71. She was born on Monday, May 17, 1954, in Winnfield, Louisiana. Delta was a beautiful woman inside and out. She will be dearly missed by her family, friends, and husband of 52 years, Frank, as well as all who...

Rita Harrison Bass

Jun 14, 2025

Rita Harrison Bass, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born on Monday, August 19, 1946, in Little Rock, Arkansas, the daughter of the late James Mryl Harrison and Marlene Stamps Harrison Taylor. Rita was a vibrant and joyful woman who embodied a profound love for life that resonated deeply...

Harry Lewis Lavine, Sr.

Jun 14, 2025

Harry Lewis Lavine, Sr., a lifelong resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at home on June 14, 2025, at the age of 87. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran, public servant, and strawberry farmer, Harry lived a life rooted deeply in community, faith, and hard work.

Born on January 27, 1938, to John Morris Lavine and Edna Parker Lavine, Harry...