Melvin Vining, a resident of Bedico, was born June 7, 1942, to Robert Erving and Mamie Inez Vining. Melvin passed away on November 6, 2021 at home surrounded by family at the age of 79. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many. Melvin had a big heart and never met a stranger. When he entered...

Spencer Stevens Hano, Jr., of Holden, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021, at the age of 53. He was born on April 17, 1968, in Hammond, Louisiana. Spencer was a much loved husband, father, brother, uncle, and the best Paw Paw to everyone. Spencer was an avid outdoorsman and hunter. He loved simple pleasures and always took care...

David Laverne McLain, 75 years oldof Hammond, Louisiana, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at North Oaks Medical Center.

 

Surviving are his daughter & son-in-law, Tammy & David Hart, daughter, Tanya McLain & fiancé Clay Milton, 4 grandchildren, Dustin Hart, Taylor Ezell, Emily Ezell and Hayden Hart. sister, Betty Ann Albin; brothers, Raymond McLain, Eugene McLain, Donald McLain, Stanley McLain, and Stephen McLain; special...

Gianna Nell Bonfiglio, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021; she was one day old. She was born on Friday, November 5, 2021, at Woman's Hospital in Baton Rouge.

Our baby girl has touched so many lives in such a short amount of time. She was a fighter from the start, and continued fighting all the way until...

Marlene Calmes Major, of Independence, Louisiana, passed away at her home on Monday, November 8, 2021, at the age of 86. She was born on July 9, 1935, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the daughter of the late John Menner and Conchetta "Jenny" Canizaro Menner. Marlene was a switchboard operator at North Oaks Medical Center for over 29 years and was...

Douglas Alan Frazer, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away at North Oaks Medical Center on Monday, November 8, 2021, at the age of 55. He was born on Sunday, January 30, 1966, in Sarasota, Florida, the son of the late David Frazer and Patti Frazer.

Douglas is survived by his daughter, Nichole Frazer, son, Brandon Frazer, mother, Patti Frazer, brother & sister-in-law,...

Sandra Barcia Guidry, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away at North Oaks Medical Center on Monday, November 8, 2021, at the age of 73. She was born on March 2, 1948, in Independence, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Vincent Barcia and Katie Catalano Barcia. Sandra loved Gospel music and sang for Landmark Nursing Home residents regularly for over 12 years.

Sandra...

Lura Edith Shelton Cooper was born November 20, 1918, to John and Florence Wainwright Shelton of rural Hammond, LA.  She was the youngest of 7 children.  Her parents, 4 sisters, 2 brothers, husband, son, and 2 daughters-in-law all preceded her in death. Lura attended Hammond High School and in the 1930’s met her future husband, Henry Charles Cooper, of rural...

Meredith Ariail Ohler, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away at St. Tammany Parish Hospital on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at the age of 63. She was born on Thursday, January 23, 1958, in Alexandria, Louisiana, the daughter of the late John B. and Mary Frances Hornsby Ariail.

Meredith had a free spirit and enjoyed life to the fullest. She had an infectious...

Rodney C. (Tittle) Smith, of Albany, Louisiana, passed away at on Saturday, November 6, 2021, in Nashville TN. at the age of 71. He was born on Wednesday, September 27, 1950, in Birmingham, Alabama.

Tittle was a member of the Carpenters Local Union out of New Orleans and Baton Rouge. He never met a stranger and would have conversation with everyone...