Frank Edward Gomez, a resident of Holden, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020, at the age of 92. He was born on Sunday, August 21, 1927, in Natalbany, Louisiana. Frank proudly served his country in the Korean Conflict and was a Bronze Star Recipient. He was a self-less person and a friend to all people, helping them anyway...

Mary Grace Bravata, of Independence, Louisiana, passed away at Lallie Kemp Hospital on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at the age of 78. She was born on November 11, 1941, in Independence, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Charles and Rose Bravata. After being a beautician for many years, she was employed by Goudchaux's in Baton Rouge for over 30 years....

Jerry Dean Viola, resident of Independence, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020, at the age of 58.  He was born on July 25, 1961, in Independence, Louisiana, to the late Casimo & Jackie Viola.

Jerry was a hard worker who recently retired in late 2017 after working over 30 years as an assembly line mechanic. Over the last...

Blaze Thomas Prescia, "PawPaw", native of Independence and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away May 26, 2020. He was 94 years old, a retired East Baton Rouge Parish Accountant, Marine veteran during WWII and a servant of the Most High God. Blaze was a man of great faith and freely shared it with everyone. He loved Jesus and the Holy...

Kenneth Ray Threeton Jr., born December 12, 1986, (33),  in Metairie, Louisiana passed away on May 20, 2020. He was a resident of Holden, Louisiana and worked for SWAT. He met the love of his life, Kassie, 15 years ago and together they have three beautiful children, Kenneth III (8), Kylie (3) and Kaylee (3). Kenny loved fishing with his...

Angelina Josephine Cangelosi Crawford passed away peacefully at her home in Hammond, LA on Friday, May 15, 2020, at the age of 92.  She was born on Monday, January 30, 1928 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Carrie Salvaggio Leece, and Roland Cangelosi.  She was a loving mother of 5 children, 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.   Angelina...

Salvador "Sammy" Joseph Morris  passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020, in Covington, Louisiana, at the age of 54.  He was born on Wednesday, September 29, 1965 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Margaret Cimo and Harry Morris.  He was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.

Sammy is survived by his wife, Marla Morris; sons, Frank Joseph Macaluso and Salvatore Anthony...

Ronald “Ronnie” Russell Richardson, Sr. went to his heavenly home on May 17, 2020 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the age of 70 years old. He was born on March 22, 1950. He was a resident of Holden, Louisiana.

Ronnie was a retired Car dealer and previously owned Triple R and Ron’s Auto Sale. He enjoyed spending time with his...

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,...