R. Wayne Matthews, of Robert, Louisiana, passed away at his residence on Friday, February 11, 2022, at the age of 67. He was born on Wednesday, April 14, 1954, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the son of the late Robert S. Matthews and the late Patsy Welker Smith.

Wayne was an accomplished artist and specialized in bronze sculpting. He was one of...

Rachel Elizabeth Goodwin passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019, in Hammond, Louisiana at the age of 65. She was born on July 25, 1953 in Hammond, Louisiana to the late Leona Stevens and the late Harold Goodwin. She was a resident of Holden, Louisiana. Rachel was a member of the Albany Fire Department for over 30 years and served...

Rae Catherine Conerly Murphywas born on Saturday July 9, 1949 in New Orleans, Louisiana and died onDecember 8, 2018 in Amite, Louisiana.  She was the first child of Rayfordand Catherine Dees Conerly.

           Rae Catherine, as she liked to be called, was married to Earl Murphy on June14, 1969.  She had two sons and five grandsons.  She is survived byher husband of...

Rae Toney McKenzie, a lifelong resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at the age of 89. She was born on April 9, 1932, the daughter of the late Warren Wirley Toney and Nina Lee Toney. Rae was the owner of D and R drive-in restaurant in Ponchatoula for 35 years. She was well known for...

Ralph "Billy" W. Peco  passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at the age of 63 .  He was born on October 13, 1953 in Hammond, Louisiana to the late Santa Bonaccorso Peco and the late Marion J. Peco.  He was a lifelong resident of Hammond, Louisiana.  

Billy is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Susan Forrest Peco;...

Ralph Joseph Chatelain, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at the age of 64. He was born on July 3, 1957, in Metairie, Louisiana. Ralph was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy.

Ralph is survived by his wife, Karen; children, Cristine Chatelain (Ron Cantrell) and Jeffrey Chatelain (Corie); mother, Anna Mae LaBorde Chatelain; step-daughter, Kimberly Murray;...

Ralph Zalson passed away Friday, May 13, 2022, at the age of 62 surrounded by his family and his dogs at his home in Albany, LA.  Ralph enjoyed cooking and had a green thumb for his flowers and plants.  He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Melinda Zalson; daughter, Briann Owens (Blaine); daughter in law, Casey Zalson (Nik);...