Nelie Dobson Durham
Dec 25, 2025
Nelie Dobson Durham, age 94, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. Born June 3, 1931, in Wynne, Arkansas, to Margaret Tobias and Hunter Dobson, Nelie lived a long and meaningful life rooted in faith, service, education, and family. Nelie spent her early years in Mandeville, Louisiana, before her family moved to Hammond in 1945. She attended Hammond...
Tammy O'Neal Bowman
Dec 23, 2025
Tammy O’Neal Bowman passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 53. She was born on Monday, June 12, 1972, in Hammond, Louisiana to Judy Harrel O’Neal and Allen O’Neal Sr. Tammy grew up in the town of Ponchatoula and went on to become a loving mother and wife. She enjoyed reading, watching tv...
Lloyd Ernest "Tookie" Lard Jr.
Dec 20, 2025
Lloyd Ernest "Tookie" Lard Jr. passed away at St. Tammany Parish Hospital on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the age of 77. He was born on July 21, 1948, in Hammond, Louisiana, where he lived his entire life. He is the son of the late Lloyd E. Lard, Sr. and Muriel Alice Bankston Lard.
Ernie was well-loved by so many and...
Killian "Bubby" Hebert Kupper, Jr.
Dec 20, 2025
Killian "Bubby" Kupper, Jr., age 95, peacefully passed away at Belle Maison, in Hammond, Louisiana on Saturday, December 20, 2025. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force. Mr. Kupper retired as an Engineer with DOTD. In his spare time, he enjoyed deer hunting, running his dogs, fishing his trout lines, being outdoors or at his camp with...
Edwin "Hot Rod" L. Puls Sr.
Dec 19, 2025
Edwin "Hot Rod" L. Puls Sr., of Loranger, Louisiana, peacefully passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at the age of 94, surrounded by his family. He was born on Wednesday, September 16, 1931, in Loranger, Louisiana, the son of the late Harold Puls and Marie Gerstein Puls.
He was a man of quiet strength and enduring love.
Ed is survived by...
Douglas McArthur Heck
Dec 18, 2025
Douglas McArthur Heck, age 83, peacefully passed away on his 60th wedding anniversary at his Hammond residence surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, December 18, 2025. He was born on March 16, 1942, to the late Hazel and Eddie Heck in Covington, Louisiana. Doug was a proud veteran of the US Army. He was a man of many talents,...
Charles Aaron Lester
Dec 16, 2025
Charles Aaron Lester passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at his home, with his family by his side, at the age of 103. He was born on May 29, 1922, to Nancy Cooper Lester and Charles Howard Lester in their home in Loranger, Louisiana.
Aaron is survived by his daughter, Brenda Louise Lester; his son, Charles Elwood Lester (Shelley); 11...
Larry James "Jo Jo" Kraft
Dec 16, 2025
Larry James "Jo Jo" Kraft, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at his home peacefully at 5:58am surrounded by his daughter, granddaughter and beloved dog, Lola. We were even able to enjoy one last cup of coffee together with the sun rising.
A proud veteran of the Navy, Larry served his country with honor and commitment. Larry...
Dorothy Gene McHaney
Dec 14, 2025
Dorothy Gene Burroughs McHaney passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at her home in Covington, Louisiana, at the age of 81. She was born on Saturday, May 27, 1944, in Independence, Louisiana, to the late Beatrice McDonald Davis and the late Donald Gene Davis. She was a resident of Covington, Louisiana, and formerly of Nederland, TX.
Dorothy and Cooper ran...
John Michael Connolly
Dec 14, 2025
John Michael Connolly, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at the age of 88. He was born on September 28, 1937, in New London, Connecticut. John retired from Shell Oil in Norco, LA, where he was known for his strong work ethic and reliability. As a father, grandfather,...