Betty Sanchez Dupuy, a native of Bear Island and resident of Maurepas, Louisiana, passed away on June 13th at the age of 76. Betty worked in the cafeteria at Maurepas High School for over 20 years. She loved watching her husband, Collins, coach basketball for many years.

Betty is survived by her daughters, Roxanne LeBlanc and Donna Johnston (Michael); her son,...

William Monroe "Pete" Guthrie of Springfield, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, June 9, 2017 at the age of 71. He was born on February 7, 1946 in Springfield, the son of the late Monroe Guthrie and the late Leola Martinez Guthrie Prescia.

Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Julia Aline Roberts Guthrie; children, Cynthia Courtney (Jerry),...

Walter Ola "W.O." Teel passed away on Friday, October 28, 2016, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 90. He was born on Monday, May 3, 1926, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana to the late Corrine Hoover Teel and Walter William Teel.

Walter is survived by his daughter & son-in-law, Wanda and Darwin Huff, son & daughter-in-law, Buell "Bud" and Betty Teel, and son & daughter-in-law, Rodney and Susanne Teel; a special niece,...

Ricky R. Balfantz  passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, in Gonzales, Louisiana, at the age of 68.  He was born on Sunday, July 11, 1954 to the late Maude and Chester Balfantz. He was a resident of Maurepas, Louisiana.

Ricky is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Vickie Balfantz, his daughter, Jessica Balfantz, siblings, Nicky and Carl Balfantz...

Jennifer Augustine Daigle, LPC, age 56, formerly of Bogalusa, Louisiana, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 20, 2022. Jennifer lived most of her adult life in Hammond Louisiana where where she obtained a double Master's Degree from Southeastern Louisiana University. Jennifer was a Licensed Professional Counselor who built up a successful counseling and therapy practice. She was an...

Mary Margie Blanchard Madere passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at home, at the age of 77. She was born on Friday December 3, 1943 in Eunice, Louisiana to Ambrose and Jeanne Blanchard.  She was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana. Mary worked at the match factory until she accomplished her goal of becoming a nurse, at the age of...

Josephine Piediscalzo Graziano passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 100.  She was born on Friday, October 15, 1920 in Hammond, Louisiana to the late Frances Carderara Piediscalzo and Joseph Piediscalzo.  She was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.

Josephine is survived by her daughter, Anna Mae Haydel, and her husband, Herbert; son, Wayne Graziano,...

Johnnie Thornton, 65, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020. He was born on January 7, 1955, in Shreveport, Louisiana to the late Catherine Mayfield and O'Wayne Thornton. He was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

Johnnie is survived by his daughter, Kim Thornton Coyne and husband John, grandsons, Blake Thornton and fiance, Alexia Hooker and Bret Coyne; and sister, Wanda Begin...

Beverly "Toni" Carloss Gray, of Kentwood, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020, at North Oaks Medical Center at the age of 80. She was born on Sunday, April 7, 1940, in McComb, Mississippi, daughter of the late Rembert and the late Cewilla Venable Carloss. She retired as a hairdresser in Covington, Louisiana and enjoyed gardening, crafts, reading, cooking...

Anthony Licciardi, age 73, died January 19, 2020, in Hammond, LA., surrounded by his loving family and friends. Anthony grew up in Meraux, LA with his brothers and sisters. He loved to play baseball and ride horses as a young man. Anthony enjoyed growing up on his family's vegetable farm. He continued to cultivate home-gardens throughout his life.

Anthony spent his...