Mark Alton Byers, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away at on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at the age of 61. He was born on Monday, February 19, 1962, in Hammond, Louisiana.

Marks passions were music and teaching children his gift.

Mark is survived by his mother, Dorothy "Dottie" Byers Calmes, sister and brother-in-law, Rose and Dave Forrester, sister and brother-in-law, Donna and Paul...

Elizabeth "Libby" Wiley Fisackerly, of Killian, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at the age of 87. She was born on July 24, 1935, in Palestine, Texas, the daughter of the late Frances and Ben Wiley. Libby graduated from Dominican High School in New Orleans and received her Bachelor's degree from LSU. She spent much of her life...

Vincent "Sonny" Charles Vitrano

It is with great sadness that the family of Vincent "Sonny" Charles Vitrano, native of Independence, La, and long time resident of New Orleans, announces his passing on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the age of 85.

Vincent is the father of Kathleen Vitrano and Cheryl Fos; stepfather of George DeDual, Kevin (Kristen) DeDual, and Melissa...

Chandler Emmerick Eugene Smith passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in Covington, Louisiana, at the age of 24.  He was born on Thursday, July 9, 1998 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Chantelle Guitreau and Chad Smith.  He was a resident of Covington, Louisiana.  Chandler was an avid outdoorsman with a passion for fishing that he loved to share with...

William Bader passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at his home in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 99 with his family at his side.  He was born on Tuesday, April 3, 1923 in Norwood, Massachusetts to the late Rose Dommitt Bader and the late David Bader.  He was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.

William was a proud veteran of...

Shirley B. Vinyard was born June 8, 1930, in Ponchatoula, to the late Alcide and Clotilde Boudreaux Bourgeois and passed away in Hammond March 8, 2023.  She was a longtime resident of Hammond.  Shirley was the retired bookkeeper for Vinyard Dairy in Hammond, a charter member of Immanuel Baptist Church,  Women’s Missionary Union, Home Demonstration Club and Garden Club. She...

Charles David Champagne was born January 14, 1945, in Donaldsonville, La, to the late Felix and Eunice Sanchez Champagne. He passed away at home March 5, 2023, surrounded by his family. Charles was a retired U.S. Postal Service employee with over 40 years of service and a member of Woodland Park Baptist Church. He was kind and generous man that...

Ruby Jean Reid, born April 22, 1959 better known as Jean to those who knew her went to eternal rest on Friday, March 3, 2023, in Loranger Louisiana. Jean was a native of Kenner, LA and a longtime resident of Loranger, LA.

She is survived by her daughter, Tiffany Ann Kennedy of New York, New York, and son, Chad Robert Kennedy...

Nathan Thomas Sticker, of Bedico, Louisiana, passed away at his residence on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at the age of 85. He was born on Saturday, July 10, 1937, in Bedico, the son of the late Rufus Sticker Jr. and the late Gertie Vining Sticker.

Mr. Sticker worked for Equitable, Avondale Shipyard, and Orion Refinery as a Safety Engineer. He was...

Louis J. Milazzo Sr. passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 91.  He was born on Thursday, March 19, 1931 in Natalbany, Louisiana to the late Mary Latino Milazzo and the late John Milazzo. He was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.

Louis is survived by his daughter & son-in-law, Mary Tollett (J. Lynn), son...