Buster Sampere  passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, in Hammond, La. at the age of 84.  He was born on Friday, February 2, 1934 in Cook County, Illinois.  He was a resident of Independence, Louisiana. Buster loved dogs and never met a stranger. He also served our country in the United States Navy.

Buster is survived by his daughters, Laurie...

Anna Marie Guiffreda, 86 years old of Tickfaw, Louisiana, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018, She was born on Sunday, August 2, 1931, in Tickfaw. Surviving are Brothers and sisters in law, Frank and Nettie Guiffreda, Ray and Winnie Guiffreda also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Monday, July 2, 2018 from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral...

Carolyn Ann Reed, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at North Oaks Medical Center at the age of 75. She was born on August 5, 1942, in Husser, Louisiana the daughter of the late Elmer Otis Fortenberry and the late Isyl Etheline Ferrin Fortenberry. Carolyn earned a Master's Degree from the University of Mississippi, and worked...

Luke "Trae" Mario Pingno, III passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2018, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 41.  He was born on Thursday, December 23, 1976 in Hammond, Louisiana to Brenda Faye Latino and Luke Mario Pingno Jr.  He was a resident of Independence, Louisiana.

Luke is survived by his father, Luke Mario Pingno, Jr.; mother, Brenda Faye Latino...

Pastor Billie Ray Kennedy, 84 years old of Springfield, Louisiana passed peacefully away on Sunday, June 24, 2018, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 21, 1934 to Jess and Allie Kennedy, in Springfield, Louisiana. Bro. Billie loved sharing the Gospel with people as well as hunting, fishing and gardening.

Pastor Billie is survived by his...

Betty Lou Jarrell passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at the age of 89. She was born April 20, 1929. She was preceded in death by her parents Lovelace Fletcher and Lillian Fletcher; husband John Jarrell Sr.; daughter Melody Jarrell Fletcher; son John Jarrell Jr.; brothers Lloyd Fletcher, Heartwell Fletcher, and Buddy Fletcher; sister...