Margaret Ann Daughtry

Aug 1, 2024

Margaret Ann Daughtry, of Independence, Louisiana, passed away at North Oaks Medical Center on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at the age of 81. She was born on Friday, April 9, 1943, in Hammond, Louisiana.

Margaret is survived by her daughters, Deborah Schaerer (David) and Patricia Simmons; son, Michael Harper (Beth); brothers, Emile Cardinale Jr. (Sherry) and Anthony Cardinale; sisters, Rosalie Eleser...

Marjorie and Marvin Guillie

Jul 31, 2024

On July 31st, 2024, Marjorie Catherine McCrocklin Guillie, 91, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Daughter of Mary Margaret Halstead McCrocklin and Lee Frank McCrocklin she was born in New Orleans on August 8, 1932. After graduating from Eleanor McMain High School she was employed as an executive secretary at The George H. Lelightner...

Ruth Lipscomb Naquin

Jul 31, 2024

Ruth Lipscomb Naquin, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away peacefully in the arms of her loving son and daughter-in-law on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the age of 88. She was born on July 10, 1936, in Hammond, Louisiana, the daughter of the late John William Lipscomb Sr. and Thelma King Lipscomb. Ruth was a graduate of Hammond High School Class...

Ronald Joseph "Okie" Basso

Jul 31, 2024

Ronald Joseph "Okie" Basso, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the age of 62. He was born on Saturday, November 25, 1961, in Hammond, Louisiana, the son of the late Rudolph Anthony Basso and the late Dorothy Louise Richardson Basso.

Okie is survived by his wife of 44 years, Evelyn Powell Basso; children,...

Suzanne Elaine Clark

Jul 29, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Suzanne Elaine Clark, 72, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, on Monday, July 29, 2024. She was born in New Orleans on December 22, 1951, to Glynn Thomas Clark and Mary Mixon Clark. She graduated from John McDonogh Senior High School in 1969, and later received her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Louisiana State University...

Teresa Hodges

Jul 27, 2024

Teresa Hodges was born July 4, 1934, in Sewickley, PA, to the late Gennaro Trovato and Mary Vescio Trovato. She passed away at her residence July 27, 2024, in Independence, LA. Teresa was a great cook who always had something on the stove for anyone who stopped by. She also loved to shop. She is survived by her children, Richard...

Michael Louis Allemand

Jul 25, 2024

Michael Allemand passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, at the age of 81. He was born on Sunday, September 13, 1942 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Marie Delaune and the late Luke Louis Allemand. He was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana. 

Michael is survived by his wife, Irma Allemand; daughters, Angela Galjour and adopted daughter...

Mary Costanza Perrin

Jul 25, 2024

Mary Costanza Perrin, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at the age of 82. She was born on Sunday, December 14, 1941, in Amite, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Philip & Lucy Costanza. Mary was a graduate of Amite High School and Southeastern Louisiana University. She worked for Bell South for 31 years. Mary enjoyed...

Dr. John Taylor Alexander

Jul 24, 2024

Dr. John Taylor Alexander, of Hammond, LA, passed away July 24, 2024. John was born on December 21, 1943, in Urbandale, IA. His parents were the late Edith Goudy Alexander and Ralph Dewitt Alexander. John was also preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas, Richard, Jim and Robert Alexander. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Judy Hardwick...

Cecelia Valenti Nye

Jul 24, 2024

Cecelia Valenti Nye passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Loranger, Louisiana, at the age of 94. She was born on Sunday, February 16, 1930, in Hammond, Louisiana to the late Salvador and Katherine Valenti. She was a resident of Loranger, Louisiana.

Cecelia lived life to the fullest, whether it was going to the casino, crocheting, or spending time with...