Curtis Orell Ragon, Jr. died peacefully on May 13, 2020 in Hammond, La at the age of 82. He was born on April 09, 1938 in Dumas, Arkansas. He is a native of Dumas, Arkansas and a resident of Greensburg, Louisiana. Curtis worked in construction for Industrial Enterprises in Baton Rouge for many years before moving to Greensburg where he...

Patsy Laverne Lang, of Hammond, Louisiana, formerly of Tickfaw, passed away at North Oaks Medical Center on Saturday, May 16, 2020, at the age of 68. She was born on Thursday, March 20, 1952, in Independence, Louisiana.

Patsy was a Registered Nurse, and also worked for the Hammond Police Department. Both careers helping and serving others.

Patsy is survived by her sons,...

Katherine Pritchard Chatelain, 64, died on Thursday, May 14, 2020. Born on November 4, 1955, she was a native of Terrytown and a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 20th, at the Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM with services following.

Kathy is survived by her son, Arron...

Phillip Wyatt Connelley, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at the age of 78. He was surrounded by his loving and caring family. Phillip was born on March 31, 1942 in McComb, Mississippi to William Scott and Marjorie Pymm Connelley.

Phillip was a loving husband to Roberta Connelley for 46 years, and he...

Jerry Wayne Myers passed away at North Oaks Medical Center surrounded by his family on Thursday, May 14, 2020, at the age of 75. He was born on Wednesday, July 19, 1944, in Hammond, Louisiana. Jerry was a retired teacher and coach. All the students he taught and coached meant so much to him. He also enjoyed attending Saints and...

Hazel Bardwell Pembo, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020, at the age of 95. She was born on August 27, 1924, in Robert, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Champion Bardwell and Effie Bergeron Bardwell Myers. Hazel grew up in Ponchatoula in the same house that her grandparents built. After graduating high school, she moved to...

It is with great sadness that the family of Frank Giannobile announce his passing on May 8, 2020 after his struggle with Alzheimer’s. Frank is survived by his “beautiful” wife Patricia (Patsy) Buras Giannobile, the “love of his life,” who he shared 48 loving years of marriage.

Frank was a family man who spent many years making memories with his children...

Inez Elizabeth Hughes, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020, at the age of 103 at Hammond Nursing Home. She was born on Saturday, November 18, 1916, in Slidell, Louisiana, to Frank and Victoria Helmers Ferrero. Inez was a resident of Westminster Apartments of Ponchatoula for 32 years. She was quite the accomplished artist who loved to...

Joseph “Joe” Salvatore San Marco, age 75 of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at home with his family by his side. He was born on Wednesday, March 7, 1945, to Dominick Donald and Conchetta Etta Difatta San Marco. Joe was a retired Insurance Executive who had many accomplishments which included, previously working for NOPSI and as...

James Otis Morgan passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020, in Covington, Louisiana, at the age of 80.  He was born on Sunday, April 23, 1939 in Kentwood, Louisiana to the late Bernice and Clarence Morgan.  He was a resident of Amite, Louisiana.

James was a professor in the mathematics department of Southeastern Louisiana University for 33 years. He also...