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...

Le’Roy Courteaux was born October 19, 1946, in New Orleans, LA.  He passed away December 17, 2020, at his residence in Amite, LA.  He was a Marine Corp veteran of the Vietnam War.  Known as the “Father of Enzymes”, Le’Roy was the owner and founder of Vida New Orleans International and the Karma System.  He was a parishioner of St....

Judy Marie Ridgel  passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020, in Tickfaw, Louisiana, at the age of 78.  She was born on Sunday, June 29, 1941 in Anacoco, Louisiana to the late Lucy Scroggins.  She was a resident of Tickfaw, Louisiana.

Judith is survived by her husband, Kenny Ridgel; daughter, Susan Gatlin; grandsons, Eric Ridgel and Morgan Gatlin; granddaughter, Baily Gatlin...

Barbara Jean Jackson, of Covington, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020, at Forest Manor Nursing Home. She was born on August 15, 1939, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Walter and Beulah Mae Alford.

Barbara is survived by her children, Jacqueline Anthony (Jackie), and William Ard III; 5 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren;...

Simon Stelly Jr., age 72 of Independence, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at University Medical Center in New Orleans. He was born on Wednesday, July 17,1946, in Rayne, Louisiana, to Simon, Sr. and Edith Decou Stelly. Simon enjoyed life and loved fishing, being outside, riding tractors and going to casinos,but he especially loved spending time with his...

Carmelite Ragusa Crapanzano, 88 years old of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away at home with her family by her side on Wednesday, May 16, 2018.She was born on Wednesday, April 16, 1930, in Independence, Louisiana to  Joseph R. and Mamie E. Labruzza Ragusa. Carmelite enjoyed life and loved cooking and was considered by her family the most wonderful Italian cook, she...

Wilfred Mikel Tompkins  passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2017, in Hammond at the age of 81.  He was born on Wednesday, February 26, 1936 in Hammond, Louisiana to the late Mary Michelli Tompkins and the late James Mathais Tompkins.  He was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.

Wilfred was a well known avid painter in the Hammond area for 62 years.

Wilfred...

Ray A. Hutchinson, 91, of Springfield, Louisiana, passed peacefully, surrounded by his family, on September 17, 2022. He was born August 21, 1931, the son of the late Alfred and Lula McKinney Hutchinson.

He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, stationed in Germany. Upon return, he worked as a pipefitter with the Local Union 198 and...

Marvin Whittington, of Amite, Louisiana, passed away at The Lodge at Tangi Pines on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at the age of 91. He was born on July 23, 1930, in Liberty, Mississippi, the son of the late Everett Whittington and Alma Turner Whittington. Marvin retired from the maintenance department of Southeastern Louisiana University after 28 years. He loved fishing,...

Karen Mandella passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 72.  She was born on Saturday, July 16, 1949 in Independence, Louisiana to the late Jennie Misita Danna and the late Tony Danna.  She was a resident of Independence, Louisiana.

Karen was a dear friend to all, and her personality reflected that.  She would always...