Sidney Paul Alexander, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center on Friday, February 28, 2025, at the age of 74. He was born on Friday, October 20, 1950, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, the son of the late Neal Alexander and the late Clara Hebert Louque.
Sidney Paul was a man of faith, discipline, and dependability, living his life...
Joseph S. Piediscalzo, a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025, at the age of 90. He was born on Wednesday, October 17, 1934, in Hammond, Louisiana, the son of the late Chris Piedscalzo and the late Philipine Graziano Piediscalzo. He was known as a quiet and gentle man, whose love for his family was...
Mary Cortez Chadwick, age 71, peacefully passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. She enjoyed working for Elmer's Candy Corporation for many dedicated years. Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed.
She leaves behind her beloved husband, John Chadwick; son, John Chadwick (Donna); grandchildren, Gregory Chadwick and...
Fred Straughan, of Loranger, Louisiana, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at the age of 84, surrounded by family. He was born on Saturday, August 31, 1940, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of the late Stephen S. Straughan Sr. and the late Florence G'selle Straughan.
Fred is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mattie Rainey Straughan; daughter,...
Lillian Maudilene Dove "Lili", former longtime resident of San Diego, died peacefully at home on February 25, 2025, in Independence, Louisiana. She was born in Pittsburg, Kansas on October 3, 1940, to Gordon and Lillian Sterling. Lili was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a Majorette at Hoover High School where she graduated in 1958. Lili worked as...
Reverend Monsignor Bruce Miller, J.C.L. died in the peace of Christ on February 25, 2025 after a battle with cancer. Monsignor Miller was a dedicated and accomplished priest, whose service spanned over four decades, with a deep commitment to his faith in Jesus Christ, the Catholic Church, and the local communities he served. Born on July 13, 1951 in Alexandria,...
Shirley Ann Gordon Hidalgo peacefully passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the age of 77. Shirley came from a big Mississippi family, where she learned to take care of her younger siblings, pick cotton, and cook delicious county dishes, especially her famous cornbread and chitterlings. She was a beautiful soul that would do anything...
Dr. John Harvey Labbe, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at the age of 65. He was a devoted husband and dedicated father who loved his family dearly, enjoyed music, golf, dancing, spending time with family and friends, and who appreciated a good prank or two. He genuinely loved all he encountered, made friends easily,...
Anna Calamia Amerson passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at the Richard Murphy Hospice House in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 83. She was born on Thursday, November 6, 1941, in Hammond. Anna was a life long member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church. She always wore a smile, carried a big laugh and had a huge heart.
Anna...
Reggie Lee Pevey, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Richard Murphy Hospice House on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at the age of 97. He was born on December 26, 1927, in Brookhaven, Mississippi, the son of the late Reginald Lee Pevey and Jena Marie Panzica Pevey. Reggie graduated from St. Anthony Catholic School in Beaumont,...