Imogene “Jean” Kinchen Kitchens, 87, was born January 10, 1934 and passed Thursday, June 24, 2021 surrounded by family.  Jean graduated from Ponchatoula High as class valedictorian of the class of 1952.  She attended her beloved Louisiana State University where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in English and then attended Southeastern Louisiana University where she met her husband of 61...

Thomas Tycer Simpson passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021, in Jackson, Louisiana, at the age of 99.  He was born on Wednesday, January 11, 1922 in Covington, Louisiana to the late Josephine Bollinger and the late Tycer Simpson.  He was a resident of Loranger, Louisiana.

Thomas served in the CCC Camp in Kentwood, Louisiana. Thomas served in the U. S....

Calvin Thomas Jordan Jr., better known as Jr to his friends and family passed away at his home on Monday, June 21, 2021 surrounded by his loving wife of 38 years Dawn Murray Jordan and his children. Jr. fought a long, hard battle with lung cancer for almost two years but in end the his body grew weary and the...

Huey Elrey Byers, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at the age of 84. He was born on Thursday, April 15, 1937, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Huey was a lifelong resident of Bedico, Louisiana. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Huey also loved Bluegrass Music and...

Barbara L. Morgan, of Roseland, Louisiana, passed away at home on Sunday, June 20, 2021, at the age of 69. She was born on August 30, 1951, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Barbara was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was the rock of her family and had a gift for helping others. Barbara will be dearly missed by...

Lois Jackson Broome of Hammond, Louisiana passed away peacefully on June 19, 2021 at the age of 98 years old. Lois was often described as a true Southern lady. Her Southern style and hospitality never went unnoticed. Lois' devotion to her family was impossible to miss and extended down to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved cooking her famous pancakes,...

Edith Holden Bardwell, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at the age of 79. She was born on Wednesday, November 26, 1941, in Independence, Louisiana. Edith was a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and worshipped. Edith was also very active professionally throughout her life. She...

April L. Loga, a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at the age of 42. April looked to the Lord for guidance as she often prayed and read the Bible. Her beautiful smile and her unique,                                  ...

Novak, Norma Sue Richaredson

On June 18, 2021, Norma Sue Richardson Novak, at the age of 81, left us to await His resurrection and entrance into God’s glorious kingdom.  Sue leaves behind her family members – husband, James Novak; two daughters, Debra Derveloy (Chris), and Jacquelyn Robinson (Spencer); grandsons, Christopher J. Derveloy (Kimberly), Michael J. Derveloy, and Ryan Robinson; granddaughter,...

Grace Elizabeth Bennett Gasaway, Judge of the City Court of Hammond, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at the age of 60. A lifelong resident of Hammond, LA, she is survived by her husband, Bret; daughter, Brooke Elizabeth; son in law, Paulo de Faria; and grandson, Luciano Gasaway Faria. She is also survived...