Simon Stelly Jr., age 72 of Independence, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at University Medical Center in New Orleans. He was born on Wednesday, July 17,1946, in Rayne, Louisiana, to Simon, Sr. and Edith Decou Stelly. Simon enjoyed life and loved fishing, being outside, riding tractors and going to casinos,but he especially loved spending time with his...

Joseph "Jake" Pierre Arretteig Jr., age 95 of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019, at his home with his family by his side. He was born on Sunday, July 22, 1923, in Amelia, Louisiana, to Joseph Pierre, Sr. and Emilie Domingue Arretteig.

Jake is survived by his sons, Johnny Arretteig and his wife Joan and Joseph Paul Arretteig...

Ronald Latino, 61, of Lake Charles, LA passed away at home at his daughter’s residence in Mesa, Arizona on December 9, 2018.

Ronald Joseph Latino was born on December 5, 1957 in New Orleans, Louisiana. “Ronnie” grew up in Hammond, LA and was a loved member of the community for many years. He graduated from Hammond High where he was...

Mr. Rodney Jerome Drude, age 66 of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at University Medical Center. He was born on Thursday, December 25, 1952, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of the late Raymond A. and Nella Mae Turnage Drude Sr.

Rodney was a member of the Ponchatoula Volunteer Fire Department for 41 years where he served...

Elise Gail Fernandez Simone, 71, passed peacefully on January 27, 2019 at home after a long and valiant struggle with Alzheimer's. Elise was born November 30, 1947 in New Orleans, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Joseph and Marguerite Fernandez. Elise had many interests including gardening, fishing, music, dancing, animals and trips on the back of her soul mate's motorcycle....

Henrietta Davis, 82 years old of Independence, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019, in Hammond. She was born on Thursday, September 3, 1936, in Independence, Louisiana to Willie Morgan, Sr., and Viola Reid Morgan. Henrietta enjoyed life and loved to collect porcelain dolls and go to their hunting camp, but she especially loved spending time with her husband.

Henrietta...

Albert Edgar Baker, age 82 of Tickfaw, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019, at his residence. He was born on Tuesday, October 20, 1936, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Albert was a 1954 graduate of Holy Cross High School, a member of the Old Arabi Neighborhood Association, worked with the food bank at St. Maurice Church, and President of the...

Travis W. Baham, of Folsom, Louisiana, passed away at his home on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at the age of 81. He was born on October 19, 1937, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of the late Edward Baham and the late Claressa Reid Baham. Travis was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, and a retired Tugboat Captain. His...

Jennie Magdalene Perrin Harrell Goodman passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019, at the age of 82.  She was born on Thursday, February 27, 1936 in Madisonville, Louisiana to the late Elvira Marmillion and the late Sidney Perrin.  She was a lifelong  resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

Jennie is survived by her son, Huey Harrell and wife Virgie, son, Chet Harrell, brother,...

Opal Mae Barker, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away at her home on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at the age of 85. She was born on July 9, 1933, in Sawyer, Oklahoma, the daughter of the late Gus Williams and the late Edna Kelly.

Opal is survived by her sons, Floyd Richardson, Jr., Eddie Richardson, Lonnie Richardson and wife Leatha, and Robert...