Jacqueline Parker Currie, born and raised in Hammond, lost her long battle with Alzheimer's on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the age of 84. Jackie is now entertaining the Heavenly host with her brilliant clogging.

Jackie leaves behind her husband of 65 years, Henry Currie, with whom she traveled many places, both foreign and domestic; her son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and...

Rosalie Dorsa Myrick of Independence, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at North Oaks Hospital. She was retired from Hammond State School serving as an administrative secretary for several superintendents.

Rosalie is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Bruce M. Myrick; sister, Frances G. Dorsa of Tickfaw, La.; sister-in-law, Dean Myrick Benko; brother-in-law, Ron Benko both of...

Dorothy Ann Mitchell Barker, age 84 of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019, at Camelot Community Care Nursing Home in Ponchatoula. She was born on Saturday, November 24, 1934, in Hammond, Louisiana, to Leroy and Lucille Bickford Mitchell. Dorothy enjoyed life and loved teaching Sunday School, traveling and crafts, but she especially loved spending time with her...

Simon Stelly Jr., age 72 of Independence, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at University Medical Center in New Orleans. He was born on Wednesday, July 17,1946, in Rayne, Louisiana, to Simon, Sr. and Edith Decou Stelly. Simon enjoyed life and loved fishing, being outside, riding tractors and going to casinos,but he especially loved spending time with his...

Joseph "Jake" Pierre Arretteig Jr., age 95 of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019, at his home with his family by his side. He was born on Sunday, July 22, 1923, in Amelia, Louisiana, to Joseph Pierre, Sr. and Emilie Domingue Arretteig.

Jake is survived by his sons, Johnny Arretteig and his wife Joan and Joseph Paul Arretteig...

Ronald Latino, 61, of Lake Charles, LA passed away at home at his daughter’s residence in Mesa, Arizona on December 9, 2018.

Ronald Joseph Latino was born on December 5, 1957 in New Orleans, Louisiana. “Ronnie” grew up in Hammond, LA and was a loved member of the community for many years. He graduated from Hammond High where he was...

Mr. Rodney Jerome Drude, age 66 of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at University Medical Center. He was born on Thursday, December 25, 1952, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of the late Raymond A. and Nella Mae Turnage Drude Sr.

Rodney was a member of the Ponchatoula Volunteer Fire Department for 41 years where he served...

Elise Gail Fernandez Simone, 71, passed peacefully on January 27, 2019 at home after a long and valiant struggle with Alzheimer's. Elise was born November 30, 1947 in New Orleans, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Joseph and Marguerite Fernandez. Elise had many interests including gardening, fishing, music, dancing, animals and trips on the back of her soul mate's motorcycle....

Henrietta Davis, 82 years old of Independence, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019, in Hammond. She was born on Thursday, September 3, 1936, in Independence, Louisiana to Willie Morgan, Sr., and Viola Reid Morgan. Henrietta enjoyed life and loved to collect porcelain dolls and go to their hunting camp, but she especially loved spending time with her husband.

Henrietta...

Albert Edgar Baker, age 82 of Tickfaw, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019, at his residence. He was born on Tuesday, October 20, 1936, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Albert was a 1954 graduate of Holy Cross High School, a member of the Old Arabi Neighborhood Association, worked with the food bank at St. Maurice Church, and President of the...