Patricia Roussell Miller

Sep 6, 2024

Patricia Roussell Miller, born November 30, 1942, a lifelong resident of Bogalusa, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Pat’s family owned and operated The Family Bakery in Bogalusa, Louisiana, starting in 1921. She and Buddy Miller were the last to manage the bakery before it closed over 60 years later.

She was preceded in death by...

Katherine E. Kreko

Sep 3, 2024

Katherine E. Kreko, lovingly know as Aunt TiTi, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 90. She was born on Wednesday, August 8, 1934 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Katie and Peter Aranyosi. She was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.

Katherine is survived by her nieces and nephews, Larry (Crystal), Byron David...

Jean Wallace Husser

Sep 3, 2024

Jean Wallace Husser is now walking hand in hand with Jesus after peacefully passing away at home on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, in Husser, Louisiana at the age of 93. She was born on Wednesday, April 22, 1931, in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Albert and Marie Wallace. Jean was known for her vibrant personality. She was a talented...

Cynthia Ann Wright Peyres

Sep 3, 2024

Cynthia Ann Wright Peyres was born July 6, 1969, in Independence, LA to Burton Wright, Jr. and the late Evelyn Harrell. She passed away September 3, 2024, in Baton Rouge, LA at age 55. Cynthia was a longtime resident of Ponchatoula and is survived by her husband, Todd Peyres; father, Burton “Junior” Wright; brother, Richard Burton Wright; nephew, Kasen Burton...

Renae Ray Briggs

Sep 2, 2024

Renae Estelle Ray Briggs passed from this life on September 2, 2024. She was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on September 10th, 1965. She married the love of her life, Scott, in July of 1983. She battled difficult and puzzling health problems for most of her life, yet her positive spirit prevailed. Scott was a devoted husband and a wonderful...

Billy "BJ" C. Mulkey Jr.

Aug 31, 2024

Billy "BJ" C. Mulkey Jr., of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the age of 42. He was born on Tuesday, June 1, 1982, in Hammond, Louisiana, to the late Billy C. Mulkey Sr. and Mary Ima Rankin.

BJ is survived by his mother, Ima Rankin, and her husband, Robert “Willie” Rankin; son, Blaine Jacoby Mulkey;...

Racheal Elizabeth Purvis

Aug 30, 2024

Racheal Elizabeth Purvis, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, at the age of 67. She was born on Tuesday, January 22, 1957, in Amite, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Roy and Lillie Walker.

Racheal is survived by her sons, Ray Kimble and his wife, Ann and Jason Kimble and his wife, Summer, brother, Roger P. Walker...

Joyce Louise Stafford

Aug 29, 2024

Joyce Louise Stafford, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away at Landmark Nursing Center of Hammond on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at the age of 83. She was born on Friday, January 3, 1941, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Alonzo Bowman and the late Rita Luella LeBlanc Bowman.

Joyce is survived by her sons, Samuel Stafford (Sheryl) and Donald...

Walter Sam Kellam

Aug 29, 2024

Sam went to his heavenly home on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, La. He was born in North Carolina on June 7, 1943. Sam enjoyed spending time with family, traveling to Tennessee, watching old westerns and humming little tunes. Sam was well loved, is already deeply missed and will not be forgotten. 

Preceding Sam in...

John Dixon Foster

Aug 26, 2024

John Dixon Foster, age 58 and a resident of Albany peacefully passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a graduate of Albany High School and Southeastern Louisiana University, where he met his adoring wife, Patricia. John loved fishing, hunting and was a respected home brewer. 

Left to cherish...