Mary Grace Bravata, of Independence, Louisiana, passed away at Lallie Kemp Hospital on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at the age of 78. She was born on November 11, 1941, in Independence, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Charles and Rose Bravata. After being a beautician for many years, she was employed by Goudchaux's in Baton Rouge for over 30 years....

Thomas Patrick Wells passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 79.  He was born on Tuesday, May 28, 1940 in Brookhaven, Mississippi to the late Liza King and the late Monroe Wells.  He was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.

Tommy was employed by the US Postal Service in Hammond for 31 years.  He was...

Philip "Phil" Lucien Derbigny, age 73, of Ponchatoula passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019 at his home with his family by his side.  A Memorial Service Celebrating Phil's Life will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2019, 12:30 pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness in Ponchatoula.  Arrangements entrusted to Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Homes in Ponchatoula.

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Elise Gail Fernandez Simone, 71, passed peacefully on January 27, 2019 at home after a long and valiant struggle with Alzheimer's. Elise was born November 30, 1947 in New Orleans, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Joseph and Marguerite Fernandez. Elise had many interests including gardening, fishing, music, dancing, animals and trips on the back of her soul mate's motorcycle....

Mary Lou Culbreath, 80 years old of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2018, at home with her family by her side. She was born on Tuesday, January 18, 1938, in Hammond,Louisiana to Louis and Tommie Burgess Addison. Mary Lou enjoyed life and loved gardening, but she especially loved spending time with her family. 

Mary Lou is survived by...

Patsy Ann Anthony McKnight passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at her residence in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, at the age of 71.  She was born on Sunday, August 11, 1946 in Independence, Louisiana.

Patsy is survived by her beloved sons, Tony McKnight and Cecil McKnight, Jr.; sisters, Clarity Tuttle, Edith Sullivan, and Mildred Miller; and her adoring grandchildren, Eric McKnight,...

Barbara Ann Ferrante Laciura passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 72. She was born on Tuesday, January 30, 1945 in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

Barbara is survived by her beloved family: her daughter, Donna Ballard Woodburn; son, Trey (Cyndie) Shockley; brother, Anthony...

Dr. Joseph Frank Garofalo was born February 17, 1945, and passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at the age of 77. Joseph had a Ph.D. in Horticulture from LSU. He conducted research and taught at various colleges across the United States. Our beloved brother, brother-in-law, and uncle will be deeply missed and loved forever. He was one of the...

Patricia (Elder) Summers, a long-time resident of Hammond, Louisiana sadly passed away at the age of 83 on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. She was born on Sunday, February 5, 1939, in Clewiston, Florida to the late Johnnie Helton Elder and the late Joseph Elder Sr.

Patricia is survived by her cherished children, Max Summers, Jr. and his wife Angela. of...