Rita Berseygay Hoover, 74 years old of  Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away on May 14, 2018, North Oaks Medical Center.

Rita was born on Sunday, October 3, 1943, in Madisonville, Louisiana.

Surviving are daughter & son-in-law, Heidi and Robert Davis, daughter, Ashley Hegwood; son & daughter-in-law, Louis "Pete" Hoover Jr. and Mary Kay Hoover, son & daughter-in-law, Joseph R. Hoover and  Gail Hoover, son,...

Myrtle Payne Alexander  passed away on Monday, May 14, 2018, in Tickfaw, Louisiana, at the age of 91.  She was born on Sunday, February 13, 1927 in Pricedale, Mississippi. She was a resident of Tickfaw, Louisiana.

Myrtle is survived by her husband, Daniel Alexander; daughter, Evie Jeannine Cunningham; son Marty Alexander and his wife Rachel; brothers, Roy Powell, and R.V. Powell...

Gerald Foster Bethel, 66 years old of Independence, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 10, 2018. He was born on Thursday, January 17, 1952 in Hammond, Louisiana, to Glynn and Yvonne Stewart Bethel. Gerald loved driving trucks and did it all his life.

Gerald is survived by his daughter Dr. Sunshine Willett and her husband Joshua, and their...

Lillian Theresa Foret, 8 and half months old of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, May 10, 2018, at Ochsner Hospital for Children as she was surrounded by her loving family. She fought a tough battle and touched many lives in her short time here.  

She was born on Friday, August 25, 2017, in Covington, Louisiana.

Surviving...

Judith Anne Hoyt passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 76.  She was born on Wednesday, April 15, 1942 in DeQuincy, Louisiana to the late Fredna Scoggin Reeves and the late Allen Richard Reeves Sr.  She was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.

Judith is survived by her daughter, Sharon Way Sumpter and her husband...

Beverly Annette Farris passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, in Albany, Louisiana, at the age of 60.  She was born on Friday, July 5, 1957 in Hammond, Louisiana.  She was a resident of Albany, Louisiana.

Beverly is survived by her son, Fitzhugh "Fid" Farris and his wife Ashley; grandchildren, Bailey Farris, and Brylee Farris; sister, Sandra Daniels Wagner; brothers, Elwood...

James "Jim" A. McInnis Jr., 50 years old of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018 in Hammond. He was born on Wednesday, April 24, 1968, in Hammond, Louisiana to Jimmy and Pam McInnis. Jim was a communications officer for almost 30 years for the Hammond Police Department. They were like a second family to him and nicked...

Carmelite Cucchiara DePaula passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 86. She was born on Monday, May 4, 1931 in Independence, Louisiana to the late Jacomina Biundo Cucchiara and the late Frank Cucchiara. She was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana. Carmelite is survived by her sons, Russell DePaula, John DePaula and his spouse...

Eloise Robertson Dickens passed away at home with her family on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at the age of 96.  She was born on Thursday, December 1, 1921 in Ponchatoula, Louisiana.  She was a kind mother that veered her children in the nurture and admonition of God.  

Eloise is survived by her six children, Jean Jarldane, John and Karen Dickens,...

Ramona Quay Lachney  passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2018, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 53.  She was born on Thursday, November 5, 1964 in Booneville, Mississippi to the late Laura Quay Stewart and the late Benny Smith.  She was a resident of Albany, Louisiana.

Ramona is survived by her husband, Johnny Lachney; daughter, Heather Way; son, Tres Way...