Horace Marceaux, Sr.

Horace Marceaux, Sr., age 89, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at his home in Ponchatoula, LA, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on April 28, 1931 in Kaplan, LA and raised in Morgan City. During the Korean Conflict, he chose to enlist and proudly served in the United States Air Force. He was honorably discharged, returned home...

James "Jim" Gaylin Hoover

James "Jim" Gaylin Hoover passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 80. He was born on Sunday, September 1, 1940 in Metairie, Louisiana to the late Robert Henry and Margaret McInnis Hoover. He was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.Jim is survived by his wife, Lynn Ethridge Hoover; sons, Robert Hoover, James Hoover (Renée),...

Patricia Thompson Porter Nauck

Patricia was born December 1, 1935, in Winnsboro, LA, and passed away March 9, 2021, in Hammond, LA at the age of 85.  

She was a member of Belle Oaks Garden Club and her Pokeno group.  Patricia enjoyed crafts and was a star ebayer.  

She is survived by her children, Teresa Renae Porter-Perret (Stephen), Nolan Glynn Porter (Lana Joy); and...

Rose Pierson Drury

Rose Pierson Drury, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away at her home on Friday, March 5, 2021, at the age of 94. She was born on March 23, 1926, in Sorrento, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Edward S. Pierson and Sierra Burton Pierson. Rose was a loving homemaker throughout her life, caring for everyone around her. Her legacy is her...

Harold Freeman Amerson

Harold Freeman Amerson, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at the age of 79 at Richard Murphy Hospice House. He was born Wednesday, September 10, 1941 in Reform, Mississippi.

Harold honorably served his country in the United States Navy. He held a long career with Shell Oil Company, retiring after 35 years. Harold was a member of...

Joe "J.C." Vallaroutto

Joe "J.C." Vallaroutto, age 82, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 after a battle with cancer. He was native and resident of Hammond, La. J.C. was a cabinet maker for over 50 years. He was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He was born on September 16, 1938.

J.C. is survived by his wife...

Joseph Norman Foret

Joseph was born May 14, 1927 in Raceland, LA to the late Joseph Mary Foret and Edna Boudreaux Foret, and passed away February 16, 2021, in Ponchatoula at age 93.  

Joseph was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.  

A parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ponchatoula, he enjoyed art painting, traveling, and dancing.  

He obtained his Bachelor’s...

Terry Lynn Smith Landry

Terry Lynn Smith Landry, 79, of Hammond, Louisiana, received her wings on February 23, 2021. She spent her final days in the comfort of her home and passed peacefully.  She was born on December 25, 1941 in Hot Springs Arkansas.  She was diehard Razorback fan, unless the Tigers were playing.  Her love for family, friends and the Hammond community was...

Christopher David Mays

Mays, Christopher David

Christopher was born January 31, 1960 in Fort Riley, KS and died February 20, 2021, in Slidell, LA at the age of 61.  

He is survived by his children, Chad David Mays and Jonathan Willis Mays; siblings, Jeffrey Mays (Minda), Rusty Mays (Betsy), Mary Mays Butler, Tony Mays, Wanda Hava, Debra Sander, Jody Camardelle (April), and Tamara Stiffler...

Anthony Ditta Iii

Anthony Ditta, III passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, in Livingston, Louisiana, at the age of 58.  He was born on Friday, July 6, 1962 in Marrero, Louisiana to the late Shirley Mae Gauthier the late Anthony Ditta, Jr.  He was a resident of Livingston, Louisiana.

Anthony is survived by his children, Emily Kinchen and her husband, Craig, Anthony Blake...