Dora "Gertrude" Crooks Thomasson, 84 years old of Independence, Louisiana, formerly of Baton Rouge, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016. Gertrude was born on Thursday, September 22, 1932, in Oberlin, Louisiana.

Surviving are husband of 65 years, Warren Anthony Thomasson; daughters & sons-in-law, Carol and Bob Pyron,Gayle and Al Busch Mechelle, and Tim Buckles; sons & daughters-in-law, Larry and Marcia Thomasson,...

Edward Wascom, Jr., 57 years old of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016, at North Oaks Medical Center. He was born on Monday, August 17, 1959, in Covington, Louisiana to Margaret Dauphine Gomez Wascom and the late Edward "Dolly" Wascom Sr. 

He was a dedicated employee for 28 years at North Oaks Medical Center where he held the position...

Mr. Danny Rivers, 61 years old of Tickfaw, Louisiana, passed away  Saturday, October 29, 2016, at his residence.

He was born on Saturday, September 10, 1955, in Independence, LA, son of the late Norman G. and Carrie Santangelo Rivers.

Mr. Rivers was employed for 35 years at the Louisiana Department of  Transportation and Development as a  Highway Foreman 2.

Surviving are his wife...

Myrtle E. Lewis Sharp passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2016, in Hammond, at the age of 87.  She was born on Saturday, March 16, 1929, in Maurepas, to the late Lucille Brown Lewis and the late Octave Lewis.  She was a resident of Springfield.

Myrtle is survived by her husband, James H. Sharp, Jr., three sons & daughters-in-law, Jimmie and...

Walter Ola "W.O." Teel passed away on Friday, October 28, 2016, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 90. He was born on Monday, May 3, 1926, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana to the late Corrine Hoover Teel and Walter William Teel.

Walter is survived by his daughter & son-in-law, Wanda and Darwin Huff, son & daughter-in-law, Buell "Bud" and Betty Teel, and son & daughter-in-law, Rodney and Susanne Teel; a special niece,...

Fr. Joseph Humbert Determan, O.P., died peacefully at his home in San Antonio, TX on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at the age of 91.  He was born on Sunday, May 10, 1925 in Haverhill, IA.  

Fr. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard Determan and Mary Stalzer; his siblings, Antonia White, John Determan, Alma Gochee, Hugh Determan, Paul...

Billie Jean Tisdale, 59 years old of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away Friday, October 21, 2016, at Ben Taub Hospital in Houston, TX. Billie was born on Tuesday, January 1, 1957, in Natchez, MS.

Surviving are son, Brock Tisdale; daughter, Julie Ann Tisdale; parents, Bruce Bordelon and Julie Bordelon; sister, Tonni Bode; sister and brother-in-law, Jackie and David Billings; brother, Billy Tisdale,...

Nancy L. Williams, 71 years old of Springfield, Louisiana, passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, October 26, 2016, in Hammond. She was born on Wednesday, May 30, 1945, to Martin K. and Audrey Marie Tyndall. Nancy was very outgoing and friendly and never met a stranger she didn't call friend. Nancy enjoyed life and loved fishing,...