Gabriel Shannon Kitchen
Nov 21, 2025
Gabriel Shannon Kitchen, age 20, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri, to Amie and Gregory Kitchen. In addition to his parents, Gabriel is survived by his sister, Aislinn Walsh; and brother, Wyatt Kitchen.
Michael Joe Honsinger
Nov 21, 2025
Michael Joe Honsinger, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after a courageous battle with rapidly progressing Parkinson’s disease on Friday, November 21, 2025, at the age of 80. He was born on September 8, 1945, in San Francisco, California. Michael's life was marked by a deep sense of duty, love for the outdoors, and a commitment to his family...
Lori P. Husser
Nov 20, 2025
Lori P. Husser, 67, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 6:37 A.M. at Acadia St. Landry Hospital in Church Point.
Survivors include one daughter, Amber and husband, Mark Zmeskal of Church Point; one brother, Mark and wife, Christine Husser of New York; step-mother, Rose Ann Blaise Husser of Ponchatoula; one step-brother, Bryce Statham; two step-sisters, Dabney Cashe, and Georgette...
Darrell Joseph Ozment Sr.
Nov 20, 2025
Darrell Joseph Ozment Sr., of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the age of 95. He was born on October 10, 1930, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, the son of the late Joseph Virgil and Blanche Broussard Ozment. Darrell graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University in 1952 with a bachelor's degree in finance, laying the foundation for his 35...
Barton Joseph Coccaro
Nov 19, 2025
Barton Joseph Coccaro passed away at home in Florida on November 19, 2025, at the age of 83. Son of the late Raymond Barton Coccaro and Rita Salles Coccaro, he was preceded in death by his wife, Cecile LeBlanc Coccaro. He is survived by his son, Kevin Coccaro. Barton was the brother of the late Monetta (Philip dec.) Clark, Marsha...
Ronald "Riff" Louis Ridgel
Nov 18, 2025
On November 18, 2025, Tickfaw lost one of the brightest and sweetest smiles you've ever seen...Riff Ridgel. He was born to Buddy and Michele Ridgel on February 24, 1977.
Riff loved all sports but his special talent and love was for basketball. You could always hear the sounds of the basketball thuds from Riff and all his friends and relatives playing...
Jack Dennis Ridgel
Nov 16, 2025
Jack Dennis Ridgel, age 73, peacefully passed away at his Tickfaw residence on Sunday, November 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He retired as a Forman for the Tangipahoa Parish Public Works after many dedicated years building and repairing roads and bridges in the parish. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting and fishing, which most of the time,...
Lee Roy Traylor
Nov 15, 2025
Lee Roy Traylor , of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away at his residence on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the age of 87. He was born on Tuesday, May 24, 1938, in Harrisville, Mississippi.
Lee worked for the U.S. Postal Service as a mail carrier, he also did concrete work, which is the work he loved.
Lee is survived by the love of...
Philip Anthony Bertone, Sr.
Nov 15, 2025
Philip Anthony Bertone Sr., born October 4, 1939, to the late Frank and Annie Bertone, passed away on November 15, 2025.
He was owner of the College Barber Shop in Hammond for almost 20 years. Philip went on to work for the Postal Service where he retired as Postmaster in Roseland. He loved hunting and fishing, vegetable gardening, and LSU football...
James Roland Reid
Nov 14, 2025
James “Roland” Reid, born July 30, 1949, in New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away on November 14, 2025, at East Jefferson General Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. A proud and retired Marine with 21 years of service, Roland was a Vietnam veteran whose life reflected unwavering patriotism, deep devotion to his country, and steadfast loyalty to...