Norma Lee Kinchen Purvis, surrounded by her loving family, passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at the age of 92.  She was born to Louis and Florence Kinchen on July 20, 1930, in Albany, Louisiana.  Norma was a graduate of Albany High School and married her one and only love, Harold Edward Purvis on  August 21,...

Norma Ruth Welch Guthrie was born August 14, 1932, in Cleveland, TX to the late Alphonse Lafayette Welch and Ruby Garland Johnson Welch.  She passed away in Baton Rouge, LA, December 11, 2022, at age 90.  She taught pre-school for over 20 years.  Her family came first. Norma was a resident of Springfield and a member of Stevendale Baptist Church...

Novak, Norma Sue Richaredson

On June 18, 2021, Norma Sue Richardson Novak, at the age of 81, left us to await His resurrection and entrance into God’s glorious kingdom.  Sue leaves behind her family members – husband, James Novak; two daughters, Debra Derveloy (Chris), and Jacquelyn Robinson (Spencer); grandsons, Christopher J. Derveloy (Kimberly), Michael J. Derveloy, and Ryan Robinson; granddaughter,...

Norman Eugene Gill Jr., 84, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away October 19, 2018. Norman was born March 5, 1934 in Albany, Louisiana. He graduated from Albany High School. Norman, known as “Nooney” to many, was the #1 lifelong fan of the LSU Tigers, St. Louis Cardinals and country music legend Merle Haggard.

He is survived by his loving wife of...

Mr. Norman Gibson Rivers Jr., 66 years old of Amite, LA, passed away  Saturday, November 12, 2016, at Ochsner Medical Center in Jefferson, LA.

He was born on Wednesday, September 27, 1950, in Independence, LA,  son of the late Norman G., Sr. and Carrie Santangelo Rivers.

Mr. Rivers was retired from the Louisiana Department of  Transportation and Development as a  Highway Foreman...

Norman Kennard passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016, in Hammond, at the age of 67. He was born on Wednesday, July 27, 1949, in Hammond.

Norman loved country music and gospel hymns. He played the guitar and piano and loved to sing.

Norman is survived by his cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eric Kennard.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend...

Norman Leon Whinery, of Tickfaw, Louisiana and formerly of Belle Chasse, Louisiana, passed away at Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at the age of 84. He was born on October 21, 1936, in Mound City, Kansas, the son of the late Fred E. Whinery and Martha Huffman Whinery. Norman was a Senior Chief Retired...

Norman Melvin Barron, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away at North Oaks Medical Center on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at the age of 80. He was born on July 2, 1940, the son of the late Ralph H. Barron Sr. and Ruth Winkler Barron. Melvin was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy.

Melvin is survived by his wife, Ella Mae Myers...

Norman Ray Shelley passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 70.  He was born on Sunday, June 15, 1947 in Jackson, Mississippi and was a resident of Amite, Louisiana.

Norman is survived by his wife, Claudia Boyd Shelley; daughters, Tina Riels and Renita Shelley; stepson, Derek Ellis; stepdaughter, Marnee Staggs; brother, James Shelley; sisters,...

Norman "Wade" Gordon, Sr. passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2017.  He was a resident of Holden, Louisiana.  Wade was a beloved husband, father, brother, and uncle.  He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Albany and a member of James Chapel United Methodist Church.  

He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Mary Ann Lewis Gordon;...