Galen David "Skipper" Berne
Dec 2, 2024
Galen David Berne, affectionately known as "Skipper," passed away peacefully at his home in Loranger, Louisiana, on December 2, 2024, at the age of 77. Born on October 28, 1947, in Hammond, Louisiana, Galen lived a life marked by service, dedication, and love for his family.
A proud rifleman in the United States Marine Corps, Galen honorably served his country in...
Kenneth Paul Gardner
Dec 1, 2024
Beloved Hammond High School teacher, coach, Kenneth Paul Gardner, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024. He taught at HHS for 40 years and was affectionately known as “Mr. G” or “Coach G”. Kenneth was born in Tuckerman, Arkansas, on March 6, 1944, to the late, Paul Gardner and Florence Rose Gardner. He attended Tuckerman Elementary School before his family...
Bonnie F. Patterson
Nov 29, 2024
Bonnie F. Patterson was born November 30, 1956, in Springfield, LA, to the late Leon and Rosalie Vicknair Patterson. She passed away November 29, 2024, at North Oaks Hospital in Hammond, LA. Bonnie was a retired Medical Technologist having worked many years at North Oaks Hospital and a member of Woodland Baptist Church. She is survived by her sister, Viola...
Gayla Beth Strahan
Nov 29, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Gayla Beth Meyers Strahan who went to Heaven on Friday, November 29, 2024, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, at the age of 53.
She was born on Wednesday, February 3, 1971, in Lake Charles, Louisiana to the late Patsy Cady Meyers and the late Gustave Meyers. Gayla grew up in...
George Bernard Daniel III
Nov 28, 2024
George Bernard Daniel, III passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 64. He was born on Wednesday, August 3, 1960 in Metairie, Louisiana to the late Evelyn and George Daniel Jr. He was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.
George is survived by his daughter, Gina Daniel; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and...
Anthony Joseph "Tony" Calderone
Nov 28, 2024
Anthony Joseph “Tony” Calderone was born in Tickfaw, LA, on September 17, 1945, to the late Vincent Dominick and Mary Valure Calderone. He passed away at his residence in Tickfaw, on November 28, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Pompeii Catholic Church and was the retired owner of several business in the Tangipahoa...
Sadie "Bobbie" Graham Rhodus
Nov 27, 2024
Sadie "Bobbie" Graham Rhodus, of Holden, Louisiana, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at the age of 88. She was born on Monday, May 4, 1936, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Bobbie is survived by her son, Richard Rhodus (Robin), son, Jack Duvoix Rhodus (Chris), daughter, Linda Kay Rhodus, daughter, Sara R. Hano (Couser), son, Robert Rhodus and his wife...
Kenneth Roy Cortez
Nov 25, 2024
Kenneth Roy Cortez, age 65, peacefully passed away at his Independence home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Bogalusa, Louisiana to the late, John and Leona Noble Cortez. Kenneth was a painter by trade, painting anything from homes, water towers, to government buildings, he would do it all. In his free time he enjoyed hunting and fishing,...
Matthew Aaron McGhee
Nov 24, 2024
Matthew Aaron McGhee passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, at the age of 53. He was born on Wednesday, January 6, 1971, in Metairie, Louisiana to Max and Kay McGhee. He was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.
Matthew is survived by his four children, Roman Matthew, Luke Aaron, Cara Sofia and Gianna Cate McGhee; parents, Max and...
Thomas Eugene Mixon
Nov 22, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we have to say goodbye to our beloved Thomas “Tommy” Eugene Mixon, 55, of Ponchatoula, LA. He lost his life in a tragic car accident on November 22, 2024.
Tommy was a skilled and dedicated Instrument Mechanic for Shell Norco, where he worked for the past 18 years. He was a mentor to many, and...