Don Leslie Bernard
Jan 22, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Don Leslie Bernard, who entered Heaven’s gates on January 22, 2025, at the age of 74. Born in Independence on June 24, 1950, Don lived a life of quiet strength and steady devotion to his family and faith. He was the beloved husband of Janice Hutchinson Bernard for 51...
Linda Vicari Drey
Jan 22, 2025
Linda Vicari Drey passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 71. She was born on Thursday, September 10, 1953, in Independence, Louisiana to the late Lorreto "Larry" and Lucy Vicari. She was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana. Linda was an avid crocheter and was always helping people; she would often donate the clothes...
Gladys Gracianette Zahn
Jan 22, 2025
Gladys Gracianette Zahn passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 87. She was born on Tuesday, May 4, 1937 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Louis Gracianette and the late Louise Darder Gracianette. Gladys was a longtime resident of both Robert and Hammond, Louisiana.
Gladys was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and...
Nicholas Ray Rushing
Jan 20, 2025
Nicholas Ray Rushing passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025, in Slidell, Louisiana, at the age of 44. He was born on Tuesday, December 23, 1980, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Cindy Hoover Walters and Thomas Rushing. He was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.
Nicholas could often be found casting a line while fishing, creating intricate tattoos, or crafting beautiful designs...
Lynda Simon
Jan 19, 2025
Lynda Simon passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, at the age of 81. She was born on Sunday, March 7, 1943 to the late Mattie and Roy Felder. She was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.
Lynda is survived by her children, Dayna McMahan (James) and Brant Simon; grandchildren, Lauryn Simon (Chris) and Peyton McMahan; great-grandchildren, Kynlee, Alyssa,...
Carol Anne Fannaly
Jan 17, 2025
Carol Anne Fannaly was born August 29, 1972, in Hammond, LA and passed away January 17, 2025, at her residence in Denham Springs, LA. She is survived by her daughter, Elise “Caity” Fannaly, father, Marion T. Fannaly, III and stepmother Jo Fannaly; mother, Beverly Anne Hansen and stepfather, Bill Hansen. Carol is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Marion...
Diane Marie Brown Strickland
Jan 17, 2025
Diane Marie Brown Strickland was born September 1, 1946, in Lake Okeechobee, FL, to the late Norman and Joyce Martin Brown. She passed away January 17, 2025, at Our Lady of The Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge. She was a resident of Tickfaw, a parishioner of Holy Ghost Catholic Church, and a retired secretary for Southeastern Louisiana University. Diane loved...
Donna Marie Morgan
Jan 15, 2025
Donna M. Morgan, age 63, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, La. She was born on July 31, 1961 to the late James C. and Elsie Morgan. She retired from Southeast Louisiana Hospital in Madisonville, Louisiana, after many years of dedicated service. In her free time she enjoyed reading and online shopping....
Joseph "Jody" Register Sellers, Jr.
Jan 15, 2025
Joseph Register “Jody” Sellers Jr. died in Hammond, Louisiana on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 after a long illness. He was 81 years old.
Jody was born on July 18, 1943 in New Orleans to Joseph Register Sellers and Hyacinth Joyce Sellers who predecease him. He was also preceded in death his wife JoAnn Marinello Montz Sellers and his step-son Mark Montz.
Jody’s...
Sandra G. Bernard
Jan 15, 2025
Sandra Governale Bernard, of Tickfaw, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at the age of 63. She was born on Thursday, December 7, 1961, in Ft. Huachuca, Arizona, the daughter of the late John Governale Jr. and Virginia Musacchia Governale.
Sandra is survived by her son, Joshua Bernard (Amanda); Stepson, Arthur Ellis "Trey" Bernard, III (Holly) and their...