Erma Joiner Bardwell, age 88 of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 1, 2020, at her home. She was born on Monday, November 30, 1931, in Hammond, Louisiana, to Eli and Thelma Shelton Joiner.Erma enjoyed life and loved jig saw puzzles, gardening (especially her roses) and going to church, but she especially loved spending time with her family. 

Erma...

Rose Pompeo Mitchell, age 88 of Ponchatoula, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020, at her residence. Rose was born on Thursday, December 24, 1931, in Mechanicsville, Connecticut.

She was a graduate of Tourtellotte, Memorial High School, class of 1949.

Rose is survived by her sister, Geraldine Pompeo, step-daughter, Audra Jo Cunningham; nieces and nephews, Robert Phillips Jr. (Anne), Camilla Phillips, Wayne...

Andrew Kelly LoCicero never met a stranger. He was affectionately known around the city of Hammond, Louisiana as an entrepreneur and a Hammond icon, but the title he loved most, was being called “Grandpa” by his grandchildren and “Mr. Andy” by just about everyone else.  He will be remembered as a kind and caring soul.

Locicero, age 81, passed away...

Harold Benton Newman, originally of Hammond, LA, died Monday, January 20, 2020, at his home in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, at the ageof 86. He was born June 5, 1933, to the late Shelby and Anita Newman. He was a resident of Mississippi for the past 33 years.

Harold is survived by his wife of 67 years, Bonnie Alford Newman; brothers...

Wendy JoAnn Aucoin, age 43 of Ponchatoula, Louisiana passed away Friday, January 24, 2020. She was born on September 10, 1976 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Wendy enjoyed shopping, socializing, but most of all spending time with her family, especially her godchild William Aucoin III (Boogie) whom she loved like her own.

She will be sorely missed by all. She was...

Robert Charles Sprinkle, age 68, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020. He was born on Tuesday, October 2, 1951, in Oneida, New York. Robert was a resident of Independence, Louisiana.

Robert is survived by his wife, Mirasol Sprinkle; daughters, Ashly Sprinkle and Amanda Sprinkle; sons, Robert Sprinkle Jr. and Mccquade Sprinkle; step-daughter, Noemi Castro; granddaughter, Emmy Castro; sisters, Louann Spargou,...

Theresa Schillage Distefano, age 93 of Independence, Louisiana passed away on January 27, 2020 at her home in Independence with her family by her side. She was born on July 1, 1926, in Amite, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Angelo and Catherine Schillage. 

Theresa enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was a wonderful and sweet lady who...

Joshua  Reno, age 39 of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020, at his residence. He was born on Monday, November 17, 1980, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Joshua is survived by his mother and step-father, Karen and Kelly  Myers; brother, Taylor  Myers; aunts and uncles, Katrina Reno, Frank Reno (Priscilla), Hayden Reno (Debbie), Tammy Chauff, Robert Hilbun (Patti), and...

Bobby Kenneth Grisham, age 54 of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020. He was born on Tuesday, October 5, 1965, in Poplarville, Mississippi, the son of the late Bobby Grisham and the late Annie Ruth Baughman Grisham.

Kenneth is survived by his sisters, Lisa Rivers and husband Charles, Tammy Mayers and husband Roy, and Sheila Grisham and friend...

Keith Rene Willie, after a sudden illness, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020, at his home in Folsom, Louisiana, at the age of 67. He was born on March 8, 1952 to the late Juanita and Leo Willie. He was a resident of Folsom for the past forty-six years.

Keith is survived and loved by his wife of forty-seven years,...