Elrick James "Rickey" Melancon
Apr 2, 2025
Elrick James “Rickey” Melancon was born January 3, 1954, in New Orleans, to the late Elrick Louis and Juanita Martin Melancon. He passed away on April 2, 2025, at Ponchatoula Community Care Center. Rickey was a resident of Ponchatoula. He is survived by his siblings, Delores Levet, Debbie Caliva and her husband, Bruce, Stephen Melancon and his wife, Susan, Louis...
Michael Jude Mayeux
Apr 1, 2025
Michael Jude Mayeux, passed away at the Phoenix of Hammond on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at the age of 78. He was born on Thursday, March 6, 1947, in Cottonport, Louisiana, the son of the late Reuben Mayeux and the late Lillie Ducote Mayeux.
Michael is survived by his daughter & son-in-law, Tiffany M. and Manuel Reyes; son, Mark Mayeux; four...
William "Carrol" Bass
Apr 1, 2025
William Carrol Bass was born June 14, 1940. He passed away peacefully April 1, 2025. He grew up in Lufkin, TX, seventh of eight children. He served his country in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany from 1957-1961. He was the first in his family to graduate college and went on to earn a Masters degree in English Literature. After...
Lloyd O. Meissner
Mar 31, 2025
Lloyd O. Meissner passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, at the age of 100. He was born on Friday, July 18, 1924 in Clio, Louisiana to the late Rose and Fred Meissner. He was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana. Lloyd was a man of many passions, including hunting, fishing and gardening. He would often gift his...
Vivian Jeanette McCurley Pedigo
Mar 31, 2025
Vivian Jeanette McCurley Pedigo, born July 8, 1938, in Crosby, MS and a longtime resident of Ponchatoula, LA, has passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. What a beautiful lady. She embodied the essence of to love is to be loved. Many knew her from the Book Exchange in Hammond, a store she proudly owned and...
Bryan T. McMahon
Mar 31, 2025
Bryan T. McMahon, 74, the longtime Editor and Publisher of The Ponchatoula Times, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025, at his home in Ponchatoula, LA. Originally from a rough side of Detroit, Michigan, Mr. McMahon excelled in academics and was active in the performing arts and published books of poetry. He founded three newspapers in Louisiana and lived as...
Milba "Janice" Landry
Mar 30, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Milba Janice Landry, who left this world on March 30, 2025 at the age of 83. Born on March 10, 1942, in Springfield, Louisiana, Milba grew up on her family's cherished strawberry farm, a legacy started by her grandfather, Santo Bazile, and passed down through generations. She carried on this tradition alongside...
John E. McAllister
Mar 29, 2025
John E. McAllister passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, at the age of 71. He was born on Friday, June 19, 1953 in Bogalusa, Louisiana to the late Irma and Leon McAllister. He was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.
John is survived by his loving wife, Vicki McAllister; children, Tammy Crawford, Theresa Beard, Angela Gross, John Gross...
Michael Magee
Mar 29, 2025
Michael “Mike” Wesley Magee passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Hammond, Louisiana, at 55. He was born on Tuesday, June 3, 1969, to Janell and Oliver Magee. Mike was raised in Washington Parish, Louisiana, and attended Southeastern Louisiana University, where he earned a degree in biology. Mike was a long-time resident of Hammond, where he met many friends...
Eazers "E.D." Purvis
Mar 29, 2025
Eazers "E.D." Purvis, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 71. He was born on Friday, February 5, 1954, in Independence, Louisiana.
E.D. retired from the Baton Rouge Fire Department with 30 years of service. He served the National Guard four years.
E.D. enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching his grandchildren play sports. He loved sitting...