Michael Wayne “Cujo” Schafer, Sr. was born March 1, 1972 in Hammond, the son of the late Killian E. Schafer, Jr. and Sandra Jean Pinion.  He passed away November 15, 2022, at Our Lady of The Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA at age 50.  “Cujo” was a carpenter and refinished floors.  He was known as a courageous person who...

Michael Wayne Elliott passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018, in Tickfaw, at the age of 31. He was born on Saturday, June 21, 1986 in Covington, Louisiana to Barbara Lee Elliott and Jerrell Collins.  He was a resident of Tickfaw.

Michael is survived by his daughter, Hazel Rose Elliott; father, Jerrell Collins; mother, Barbara Lee Elliott; brother, Brandon  Elliott; sisters,...

Michael Wayne Gatlin, 63, was born on August 24, 1958 and passed away on January 24, 2022.  He was a resident of Albany, LA and a member of Natalbany Baptist Church.  His favorite activities were hunting and fishing.  He is survived by his mother, Florence Starkey Gatlin, one brother, Robert “Lonzo” Gatlin, a daughter, Christie Benton and husband Lathan, a...

Michael Wayne Lamartiniere, of Tickfaw, Louisiana, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at the age of 58. He was born on June 5, 1963, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of Mark and Rita Lamartiniere Sr.

Mike is survived by his loving, devoted wife of 39 years.  Mike and Donna enjoyed...

Michael Wayne Ralph, 75, passed away on July 20. He was a native of Waukegan, Illinois and lived in Marrero, LA until moving to Hammond, La in 2005. He leaves behind his loving wife Linda Trosclair Ralph, two daughters Robin Rivers (David) and Kelli Lambert (Randall) He will also be lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Evan and Bailey Melancon, Alyssa...

Chef Michel Marcais passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 5, 2022 in Hammond, Louisiana surrounded by his family.

Chef Michel was preceded in death by his father, Julian Marcais and his mother Helen Robin Marcais as well as his brothers, Pierre and Robert. He is survived by his wife Isabel, their daughters Sandra Marcais Bradley and Miriam Marcais; grandchildren,...

Michele Sanchez McGinty, age 54, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at North Oaks Medical Center. She was born on Sunday, July 25, 1965, in Hammond, Louisiana.

Michele is survived by her son, Devin Cook and his wife Kim; granddaughter, Emily Cook; lifelong partner, Robert Lynch; step-son, Anthony Lynch and his wife Amy; step-grandchildren, Alyssa and...

Michelle Diane Stilley, 50 years old of Loranger, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, at Tangi Pines Nursing Home in Amite, LA.  She was born on Thursday, December 21, 1967, in Hammond, LA. Ms. Stilley was a beloved daughter and sister. She was a resident of the Hammond State School for many years. She is survived by her...

Michelle Leigh Cornay (Shelly) passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 51 on Friday, May 14, 2021.  She was born February 24, 1970 in New Orleans, LA.  She resided the past 15 years in Hammond, LA in a group home operated by Evergreen Life Services where she received excellent care and was part of the Billville Group...