John Charles Kytle
Jul 18, 2026
John Charles Kytle passed away suddenly on July 18, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, family, and simple pleasures.
John was born and raised in River Ridge, Louisiana, and was a proud graduate of East Jefferson High School in Metairie, Louisiana. He spent the last 21 years as a resident of Purvis, Mississippi. A dedicated and hardworking businessman, he was...
Beverly Compton Miano
Jul 16, 2026
Beverly Compton Miano, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the age of 80. She was born on Monday, January 28, 1946, in Independence, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Arthur Compton Sr. and the late Margie Thompson Compton.
Beverly found her great joy in caring for her garden, where every flower reflected the love and dedication...
Jack James Lamonte
Jul 15, 2026
Jackie James Lamonte, of Tickfaw, Louisiana, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the age of 72, surrounded by his family. He was born on Monday, October 26, 1953, in Independence, Louisiana, the son of the late Buster P. Lamonte and the late Frances Cora Migliacio Restivo Lamonte. Jackie was known by all who met him as the...
Jacob Moreau Kinchen
Jul 15, 2026
Jacob Moreau Kinchen, of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the age of 46. He was born on June 15, 1980, in Metairie, Louisiana. Jacob was, first and foremost, a loving father that adored his children. His family was his heart, and his children were at the center. Known for being loud and funny, Jacob had...
Amanda "Mandy" Cosby
Jul 14, 2026
Amanda "Mandy" Cosby, age 39, left this earthly world behind on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. She was born on January 17, 1987, in Hammond, Louisiana. Mandy was a very hard worker who brightened up the room where ever she went, she was currently a stocker at Walmart for many dedicated years. She was always known to be the life of...
Robert "Bob" Anthony Bouterie
Jul 12, 2026
Robert Anthony Bouterie, age 82, peacefully passed to the arms of his Heavenly Father on July 12, 2026. He was born on July 14, 1943, in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Oral and Rita Bouterie. He attended Holy Cross High School , SLU and UNO , after which he served in the Air National Guard for seven years. He...
Barbara Simkus Emery Martin
Jul 12, 2026
Barbara Simkus Emery Martin, a woman of sharp wit, unmistakable style, and a legendary memory, passed away peacefully at the age of 90.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, on November 11, 1935, to George and Bernice Simkus, Barbara grew up with a spirited "Chicago attitude" that she proudly carried with her when she later moved to the South. She lived a long,...
Felicie Coniglio Passalaqua
Jul 10, 2026
Felicie Marie Coniglio Passalaqua was born in Independence, LA, August 25, 1931, to the late Sam and Lena Coniglio. She passed away in Hammond, LA, July 10, 2026. She was a resident of Independence and a parishioner of Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church in Independence. Felicie loved her family and always enjoyed attending family functions. She enjoyed watching football, especially the...
Dale Henry McDavitt
Jul 9, 2026
Dale H. McDavitt, 81, passed away on July 9, 2026, at his home in Hammond, La. He was a native of McComb, MS, where he practiced law for a number of years. Son of T.L. McDavitt Sr and Jeanette Darville McDavitt, brother of Jerry and Bobby McDavitt and Katherine Daughdrill, he outlived them all. He is survived by a number...
Salvadore Michael Perise, Sr.
Jul 8, 2026
Some people’s lives are not measured by recognition or status, but by the love they give, the lives they touch, and the legacy they leave behind. Salvadore Michael Perise, Sr. was one of those rare people. Sal was born November 15, 1942 in Independence, LA, son of the late Michael Perise, Sr. and Jennie Orlando Ferrara.
On Wednesday, July 8, 2026,...