Otis Julian Whitlow
Sep 23, 2025
Otis Julian Whitlow, 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at North Oaks Medical Center. He was born on January 9, 1933, in Warrior, Alabama, and resided in Louisiana for the majority of his adult life.
Otis proudly served in the United States Air Force, reaching the rank of Tech Sergeant, and served in Greenland during the Korean War....
Carlene Olivia Gapinski
Sep 23, 2025
Carlene Olivia (Harris) Gapinski passed away peacefully at her home in Hammond, Louisiana, on September 23, 2025. A graveside “Going Home” Celebration will be held at Rose Memorial Park Cemetery, Hammond, on September 26, 2025, at 9:00 AM.
Carlene was born on September 30, 1939, in Modesto, California, to Wilson Eliza Harris and Eulalia Jessie Allen. She grew up in Stanislaus...
Josephine Elizabeth "Josie" Vicaro Fontana
Sep 22, 2025
Josephine Elizabeth "Josie" Vicaro Fontana, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, at the age of 87. She was surrounded by her loving family as she was welcomed to her heavenly home into the open arms of her Savior. Josie's steadfast faith was a cornerstone of her life. She prayed every day, nurturing her relationship with the...
Lana Levet Tramonte
Sep 22, 2025
Lana Levet Tramonte passed away peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2025, in Hammond, LA at the age of 65. She was born in Lutcher, LA to the late Elsie Detillier Levet and John T. Levet. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Wayne Joseph Tramonte; her daughter Lacie Tramonte Matherne and husband Blake; 2 grandsons, Brody Joseph and...
Dudley Hilton Edwards, Jr.
Sep 22, 2025
Dudley Edwards Jr., peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, September 22, 2025.
The family will hold a private service at a later date.
Glenda Bailey McLain
Sep 17, 2025
Glenda Bailey McLain was born in Independence, April 15, 1952. She passed away in Covington, September 17, 2025, at age 73. Glenda was a retired telephone operator and a resident of Loranger. She is survived by two sons, Jeffrey McLain and Cory J. McLain; siblings, Evelyn Gatlin, Carter Bailey (Cookie), Charles Bailey (Diane), and Agnes Cardinale; and numerous nieces and...
Eugene N. Sharp, Sr.
Sep 16, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Eugene Nelson Sharp, Sr., a hardworking man who found joy in the simple things like working on cars, spending time with family, and enjoying his favorite western shows. Eugene passed away on Monday, September 16, 2025, at the age of 82, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, love, and...
Virginia F. McCrimmon
Sep 14, 2025
Virginia F. McCrimmon passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 92. She was born on Sunday, April 2, 1933 in Temple, Texas to the late Alice and John Fisher. She was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.
Virginia is survived by her son, Michael McCrimmon (Valencia); grandchild, Michael McCrimmon, II; and god-daughter, Bernice Majors.
She was...
Charles Carl Clausen, Jr.
Sep 14, 2025
Born November 26, 1973, passed September 14, 2025, at the age of 51, to enter into his heavenly home. He was a native and resident of Hammond, LA. “CC” was a gifted and skilled mechanic and enjoyed hunting and fishing, but above all, he loved his family. To know him was to love him. He was always a humble and...
Denise Brown Baham
Sep 14, 2025
Denise Brown Baham was born September 1, 1959, in Baton Rouge, to the late Earl and Irma Edwards Brown. She passed away at her home September 14, 2025, in Independence. Denise was a former business owner and loved creative hobbies, plants, and birdwatching. She is survived by her husband, Charles “Milton” Baham; daughter, April Lemken; brother, Mike Brown, sister, Donna...