Brenda Gale Seals Pendleton

May 9, 2024

Brenda Gale Seals Pendleton, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away at her home on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at the age of 75. She was born on April 3, 1949, in Carriere, Mississippi, the daughter of the late James Seals and the late Delois Holly Seals. Brenda grew up in the First Pentecostal Church of New Orleans. She worked for Robert's...

Wesley Paul Hano

May 8, 2024

Wesley Paul Hano, of Holden, Louisiana, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at the age of 39. He was born on Wednesday, August 22, 1984, in Hammond, Louisiana, the son of the late Willie Leroy Hano and the late Susan Ellen Duffy.Wesley is survived by his Children, Wesley Kyle Hano, Ryley Shea Marie Hano, Gabe and Miracle Davis,...

Carolyn Hill Kysar

May 7, 2024

Carolyn Hill Kysar, of Gonzales, Louisiana, passed away at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the age of 72. She was born on May 10, 1951, in Jackson, Mississippi, the daughter of the late Thomas Franklin Hill and the late Eva Lorraine Coghlan Hill. Carolyn loved to watch her...

Bryan "Butch" Hugh Johnson

May 7, 2024

Bryan “Butch” Hugh Johnson passed away peacefully in the early morning of May 7, 2024, surrounded by family. Bookending his life in Hammond, LA, he was the second of four sons of Oswald and Mae Etta Johnson. He and his brothers spent time roaming the family’s rural land, contributing to his lifelong appreciation of wildlife and livestock, lending to his career...

Mary Ann Radovich Veca

May 7, 2024

Mary Ann Radovich Veca, died on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the age of 80. She was born on March 2, 1944. A native of New Orleans, a teacher for the Orleans Parish School System for 25 years, and a resident of Ponchatoula for 23 years. Daughter of the late William Henry Radovich and the late Ann Miller Radovich. Wife...

Phillip Joseph Tallia

May 6, 2024

Phillip J. Tallia, age 70, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, Louisiana on Monday, May 6, 2024.  He was born on September 22, 1953, in Independence, Louisiana to the late Ruby and Johnny Tallia.  Phillip was a handyman who remodeled homes with his beautiful carpentry skills.  He was a muscle car enthusiast,...

Jeanette Thompson Davis

May 4, 2024

Jeanette Thompson Davis, a long-time resident of Ponchatoula, LA, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loving family, on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the age of 93.   She was born on October 3, 1930, in Folsom, LA, to the late David and Geneva Willie Thompson.

Jeanette was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Hollis Edward...

Diane Huber

May 4, 2024

Diane Huber passed away on the morning of May 4th, 2024 at the age of 82. Born on January 31, 1942, she was a longtime resident of Hammond, Louisiana.

Diane was well-known in the neighborhood for walking with her dogs and her best friend, Cookie. She was an active friend and helper for many area nursing home residents. She loved sewing,...

JoAnn LaMarca Genco

May 4, 2024

JoAnn LaMarca Genco passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Covington, Louisiana. JoAnn was born in New Orleans to the late Sam and Ann LaMarca.  She was married to her beloved husband Sammy Genco for over 60 years, having two sons and a daughter.  She spent 35 years as a teacher in Jefferson Parish and retired in Metairie,...

Karl Anthony Mapes, Jr.

May 3, 2024

Karl Arnold Mapes, Jr. Hammond native passed away at age 53 passed away at North Oaks Hospital May 3, 2024. He was born in Seventh Ward General Hospital March 6, 1971.He began his high school career at Southwood Academy playing football, basketball and running track later he attended Oak Forest Academy high school and participated in football as a running...