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...

Rose Marie Drude Snellgrove, 88, of Ponchatoula, diedpeacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 3rd.Visitation will be held at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond onMonday, November 8, 2021, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM, followed by a funeral massat Holy Ghost Catholic Church at 11:00 AM, followed by interment in PonchatoulaCemetery. She was preceded...

James "Eddie" Kling

Eddie went to his heavenly home on Thursday, October 28, 2021. He was always full of life and fun to be around. Eddie would have a joke lined up at any moment to lighten the mood of any situation. He enjoyed traveling with his family, taking trips to new places and just being with his family. Eddie was...

William Harrison, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 48.  He was born on Friday, June 8, 1973 in Independence, Louisiana.  He was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Graveside Service at Harris Chapel Independence United Methodist Church Cemetery, 57248 Hano Road, Independence, Louisiana 70443, on...

Fred Albert Miller

Fred was born to Dempsy Albert Miller and Thelma (Fontenot) Miller on February 14, 1947, and went home to be with the Lord on October 19, 2021.

Fred attended Our Lady Catholic School in Sulphur, LA, and then attended Sulphur High School and SOWELA Tech graduating in 1965.  In 1966 Fred was drafted into the Army.  He reached the...