Robert Edward Durham, Jr.
Jul 6, 2024
Robert Edward Durham, Jr., of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at the age of 73. He was born on August 23, 1950, in Louisville, Kentucky, the son of the late Robert E. Durham, Sr. and Imogene Durham. Robert was a proud Mason for 50 years and a current member of the Hammond Masonic Lodge. He also...
Thaddis Paul Teel
Jul 6, 2024
On July 6, 2024, Thaddis Paul Teel passed away in the comfort of his home gathered by family due to illnesses. Paul was 86 years old. He was born in the family home on Teel Road in Ponchatoula, LA to his mother and father, Edna Hoover Teel, and Walter Teel. His father was from Germany, but Paul lived his childhood...
Frances Lee Fendlason Bardwell
Jul 5, 2024
Frances Lee Fendlason Bardwell, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024, at the age of 88. She was born on August 27, 1935, in Ponchatoula, the daughter of the late Marcele Levi Fendlason and the late Doris Jeanette Milton Fendlason. Frances worked at First Guarantee Bank in Hammond for over 20 years. She and her husband spent...
Warren Douglas "Doug" Gibson
Jul 4, 2024
Warren Douglas “Doug” Gibson peacefully passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at the age of 73, surrounded by family. He was born on Wednesday, December 20, 1950, in Beaumont, Texas, to the late Thomas Gibson and Helen Hand Gibson.
Doug is survived by his wife, Cheryl Heathman, sons, Jay Gibson (Sarah), David Gibson, and William Heathman, grandsons, Tanner Thomas Gibson,...
William "David" Rouse, Sr.
Jul 4, 2024
William "David" Rouse, Sr. went to be with his Lord on July 4, 2024 at the age of 83. He was born in Columbia, MS on April 25, 1941.
His parents were Sedgie S. Rouse and Mary M. Bedwell.
He was blessed in life with three foster "mothers"; Lea Borovec, Etta Lea Holden, and Pat Mydland. They lavished upon him their love,...
Stephen Anthony Morgan, Sr.
Jul 3, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of our beloved brother, Stephen Anthony Morgan of Ponchatoula, LA on July 3, 2024.
Stephen was 49 years old, born to Jerry and Katy Morgan of Ponchatoula, LA on October 29, 1974.
Stephen was the youngest of seven children and lovingly referred to as “the baby” by all his siblings. He...
Renée Marie Grippo
Jul 3, 2024
Renée Marie Grippo, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at the age of 38. She was born on Monday, October 28, 1985, in Houma, Louisiana, during Hurricane Juan, the daughter of Andrew and Crystal Grippo. Renée was a dedicated reader who found joy within the pages of countless books. She had a particular fascination with zombies...
Diane Wilson Ray
Jul 3, 2024
Shirley “Diane” Wilson Ray entered the arms of her Savior on July 3, 2024. She was born in Mobile, Alabama on May 30, 1942 and grew up in Baton Rouge. She married her husband on December 2, 1961, and together they raised their two children, Randy and Renae. She spent many years doing secretarial work which she absolutely loved. She...
Don Warren Ellen
Jul 1, 2024
Don W. Ellen, age 80, peacefully passed away Monday, July 1, 2024, in Hammond, Louisiana, surrounded by his loving family. He was a fighting LSU tiger football player, Vietnam veteran, a well known figure in his industry. Big Daddy was larger than life and made an impression on everyone he met. "And just remember...#64 in your program and #1 in...
Ana Arevalo Centeno
Jul 1, 2024
Ana Arevalo Centeno, of Tickfaw, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024, at the age of 34. She was born on August 17, 1989, in Sayaxché, Guatemala.
Ana is survived by her husband, Kevin Morataya; son, Kevin Daniel Morataya; father, Francisco Arevalo; siblings, Dalia Leticia Gimenez, Blanca A. Gimenez, Elsa M. Arevalo, Jose Angel Arevalo, and Claudia Arevalo; and other...