Mary M. Ruffin Wellman

Surrounded by her family she so dearly loved, Mary M. Ruffin Wellman of Patterson La.,  went to her heavenly home January 18, 2021.  Affectionately known as Ms. Bobbie, Mimi and Nanny, she was an avid cook and gardener and cherished time spent with family and friends.  She was preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph S. Ruffin, her son,...

Nelson Wayne "Wildman" Anthony

Nelson Wayne "Wildman" Anthony, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021, at the age of 66. He was born on Friday, April 2, 1954, in Independence, Louisiana. Wayne was a resident of Loranger, Louisiana.

Wayne is survived by his spouse, Wanda Gill; children, Andrea Anthony, Adrienne Anthony, and Nelson "Dude" Anthony and his wife Kristine; grandchildren, Shane, Chase and Brey Lynn,...

Brenda Joyce Miller

Brenda Joyce Miller, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021, at the age of 73. She was born on Monday, June 23, 1947, in Mobile, Alabama. Brenda was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.

Brenda is survived by her daughter, Melody Lane M. Bennett; granddaughter, Kristina Bennett; sister, Kathy A. Dampier; brother, Buford Fricke Jr. and his wife Betty; brother, Charles A....

Catherine Day Tucker

Catherine D. Tucker, 95, of Ponchatoula, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 peacefully in her home. Catherine was born Thursday, June 25, 1925. Although originally from Kentwood, Catherine was a lifelong resident of Ponchatoula. Catherine was a highly thought of and highly regarded retired elementary school teacher in the Ponchatoula area. Catherine was a loving “Aunt Kat”...

Shirley Ann Dietz

Our mother, Shirley Lee Dietz, and the beloved wife of Raymond Dietz, passed away January 11, 2021. She was born on June 13, 1938, Husser, La.   Daughter of Theodore and Mary Lewis Lee.  Shirley was the fifth child of eight children and graduated from Loranger High School.  She was 82 years old and a resident of Ponchatoula, LA.  

Shirley...

Rita Lindsey Hull

Rita Lindsey Hull , of Springfield, Louisiana, passed away at  her residence on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at the age of 62. She was born on Tuesday, February 18, 1958, in Independence, Louisiana.

Rita is survived by her husband, Darrell Hull, son & daughter-in-law, Albert and Lashelle Lindsey, son & daughter-in-law, Alton and Sommer Lindsey, step-son, Darrell St.  Romain, step-son Daniel...

Bradford Paul Ellenberger

Bradford Paul Ellenberger, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away at North Oaks Medical Center on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at the age of 70. He was born on June 4, 1950, in Wadesboro, Louisiana, the son of the late Rudolph Ellenberger, Sr. and Cecile Dugas Ellenberger.

Bradford is survived by his son, Rickey Ellenberger (Cindy); daughters, Tina Hougland (Larry), and Patty Schexnayder...

Bonnie Faye Mcdaniel Martinez

“I fought the fight, I finished the race; throughout the trial I kept my faith. No longer do I suffer, my body’s been made whole. I’m flying with the angels and heaven’s now my home…”

Bonnie Faye McDaniel Martinez, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away at Landmark of Hammond on Monday, January 18, 2021, at the age of 77. She was born...

Robert "Bob" Murry

Robert "Bob" Murry, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away at North Oaks Medical Center on Monday, December 21, 2020, at the age of 87. He was born on April 22, 1933, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, the son of the late James Murry and Carrie Boyd Murry. Bob was a U.S. Marine veteran during the Korean Conflict and a longtime member of the...

Christian "Chris" Joseph Sensebe, Iv

It is with great sadness that the family of Christian "Chris" Joseph Sensebe, IV announce his passing on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at the age of 76. A resident of Tickfaw, Louisiana, Chris was born on July 19, 1944, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and resided in St. Bernard Parish until Hurricane Katrina.

Chris will be deeply loved and missed by his...