Joann Hill Lott, age 64, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019, at Richard Murphy Hospice House. She was born on Tuesday, August 16, 1955, in Independence, Louisiana.

Joann is survived by her husband, Roy Lott, Sr., son & daughter-in-law, Roy Jr. and Tiffany Lott, grandchildren, Brycen, Braxten and Braylie Lott, daughter & son-in-law, Selina and Tenny Picou, grandchildren, Miranda Corkern,...

Tori Jo DiBenedetto passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 25. Tori Jo's passion was her family. She went after her dreams. Her work ethic was impeccable. One of her favorite things was to spend time with her loyal companion, Lolah, who gave her unconditional love. Tori Jo was a strong, free...

Laurecia "Laurie" Crayton Sherman, 78 years old, died at North Oaks Hospital on October 7, 2019. She was born in Hammond, Louisiana, and lived in Albany.She was a lifetime Louisiana Notary and the best automobile title clerk in the state, many of her customers said. She started working with car dealerships and automobile titles in the early 1960s and worked...

Douglas Alces Rodriguez, age 73 of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019. He was born on Monday, February 18, 1946, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. Douglas was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

He was a retired Nurse Practitioner and business owner of Cy-fair Health Management.

Douglas is survived by his wife, Antia Rodriguez; brother, Len Rodriguez and his wife Marie; and...

Roger “Boone” Farlouis, age 74, of Independence, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019, at home with his family by his side. He was born on Friday, December 8, 1944 in Independence, Louisiana to Alfonse and Alice Jarreau Farlouis. Boone worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for over 30 years. He was...

Emma Wilda Beverly Green "Bugs", age 85 of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019, at Heritage Health Care. She was born on Sunday, October 8, 1933, in Robert, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Almeda Bennett and James Thomas Beverly.

Bugs is survived by her daughters, Marian "Frankie" Graphia Mechiel and Beth Currie and husband Keith; granddaughters, Olivia...

Lester Joseph Richoux Jr. of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019, at North Oaks Medical Center at the age of 86. He was born on Tuesday, February 7, 1933, in Montz, Louisiana, the son of the late Lucille Millet and Lester J. Richoux Sr. He retired from Entergy, “Little Gypsy.”

Lester is survived by his wife of...

Carolyn DePriest Kinchen, age 79 of Tickfaw, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Carolyn was born on Monday, November 6, 1939, in Natalbany, Louisiana,

On this day we mourn for the sudden loss of a loving mother, grandmother, sister and best friend anyone could ever have. You lived with a...

Randall H. Crain, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, in his home at the age of 60. He was born on Saturday, July 25, 1959, in Bogalusa, Louisiana to Dr. James Larry and Jean Etta Lott Crain. Randall was charismatic,fun-loving and caring. He moved to New Orleans shortly after graduating from LSU. In New Orleans, Randall...

Francis Edward Holmes, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, at the age of 78. He was born on August 2, 1941, in Hammond, Louisiana, the son of the late John Edward Holmes and Lena Harper Holmes. Francis was a proud dairy farmer his whole life. He put his heart and soul into his...