Shirley Bennett Bourgeois, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023, at the age of 91. She was born on July 31, 1931, in Amite, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Farley Bennett and Cora Lou Harper Bennett. Shirley worked as a stock room manager for numerous department stores including Rose's and Beall Ladyman until she retired. She...

Rebecca Ann Whitten Dupuy, "Becky Ann", "Grandmother", "GG", went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 7:50pm on Sunday, September 18, 2022.  She was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana September 26, 1944, and she lived in Baton Rouge, Prairieville, and Ponchatoula during her lifetime.  Rebecca was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church and devoted her time to...

Ralph Zalson passed away Friday, May 13, 2022, at the age of 62 surrounded by his family and his dogs at his home in Albany, LA.  Ralph enjoyed cooking and had a green thumb for his flowers and plants.  He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Melinda Zalson; daughter, Briann Owens (Blaine); daughter in law, Casey Zalson (Nik);...

Kevin Powers

Kevin peacefully passed away on November 24, 2021 at the age of 69.  He was born in Illinois but eventually became a permanent resident of Ponchatoula after he fell in love with the swamps and bayous of Louisiana.  Kevin was a retired Pipefitter/Welder, who was known as the best in the state, and even held multiple positions in the...

Henry was born August 7, 1951, in Independence, LA to the late Clabion Anderson and Ione Dantzler.  He passed away June 25, 2021, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond.  Henry was a resident of Albany, a retired heavy equipment operator with Gilmore and Sons Construction Company, and a member of Greater St. Joseph Baptist Church.  His favorite past time...

Ryan Joseph Schexnayder Sr., age 54, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020. He was also known as “Shoepic” to many of his friends and “Boo” to his family.  He was born on Tuesday, February 22, 1966, in Lutcher, Louisiana, to Percy Schexnayder, Sr. and Laura Nell Lambert Schexnayder. Ryan has worked for Atmos Energy for the...

Perry Ellen Holder, age 91, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, surrounded by her loving family at St. Joseph Hospice in Baton Rouge. She was born on Thursday, March 21, 1929, in Tickfaw, Louisiana, to Sonny Leon (Clenny) and Myrtis Hebert Faller. Perry enjoyed life and loved painting, quilting, gardening, reading (especially her Bible), and...

Hilda Therese Kinchen, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at Richard Murphy Hospice House. She was born on Sunday, July 27, 1930, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Hilda was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.

Hilda is survived by her granddaughters, Erin Kinchen-Addicks and her husband Peter and Hannah Fisher and her husband Ryan; grandson, Robert Kinchen; great-grandson, Peter "Freddie"...

Tim Joseph Hymel, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019, at Camelot Community Care at the age of 61. He was born on October 19, 1957, in Thibodaux, Louisiana, the son of the late Archie Joseph Hymel and Rosabelle Thibodaux Hymel.

Tim is survived by his wife, Serviliana "Cherry" Hymel; son, Brandon Hymel and wife Rebecca; daughter, Heather...

Mary Sue Wyatt Drude, born Thursday, May 24, 1934, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, June 7, 2017.  Mary Sue leaves behind her loving and devoted husband, Capt.  Leonard J. Drude, USN (RET) of nearly 60 years along with her adoring children Lisa, Barry, Brad, and Bryan. She also leaves grandchildren, Cameron Drude and Rebecca Farrish (Justin) and...