Willie Mae Newman, resident of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at the age of 94. She was born on December 7, 1926, in Bear Island, Louisiana.

She is survived by her daughters, Pamela N. (David) Dragg and Cheryl (John) Laiche; grandchildren, Alan (Jessica) Laiche, John (Jenna) Travis, Heather D (Kirk) Gagliano; great-grandchildren, Katherine, Oliver, Charlotte, and...

Bobby Frank Chelette, Sr. passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018, in Bedico, Louisiana, at the age of 69.  He was born on Sunday, December 19, 1948 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Vera Mayeaux and the late Benjamin Chelette.  He was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

Bobby is survived by his wife, Sue Chelette. He is also survived by...

Lorinda Ross Montelepre passed peacefully at home on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2022.  In her 75 years, she was admired as a pacesetter in the art and interior design industry, obtaining her ASID certification in 1980.  Not only was creativity her calling, but it also became her forte, her career and will remain her legacy.  Lorinda was born in...

Hollis Ann Hayden  passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 82.  She was born on Sunday, October 25, 1936 in Louisiana to the late Mollie Hyde and the late James Davis.  She was a resident of Amite, Louisiana.

Hollie is survived by her son, Robin Lynn Hayden; grandson, Adam Hayden; and numerous nieces and...

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Kevin Joseph Manina, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away at his home on Friday, April 3, 2020, at the age of 52. He was born on February 20, 1968, in Hammond, Louisiana.

Kevin is survived by his mother, Barbara Manina, sister, Kimberly Manina, and his beloved dog, Annie.

He was preceded in death by...

James Lee Douglas, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away at North Oaks Medical Center on Sunday, January 24, 2021, at the age of 68. He was born on Sunday, April 6, 1952, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

James was loved by his wife Latina and three sons, Kawliga, Kayle and Karl, and his seven grandchildren. He was also survived by two step-daughters and...

Naomi Lynn McCulloch passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021, in Hammond, LA, at the age of 36.  She was born on Thursday, June 20, 1985 in Great Falls, Montana to Angela McCulloch and Charles McCulloch Jr. She was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

Naomi is survived by her mother, Angela McCulloch, father, Charles McCulloch , Jr., daughter, Alea Elizabeth Cox,...

Christian Collier Stowe  passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, at the age of 45.  He was born on Sunday, June 22, 1975 in Alexandria, Louisiana to Linda Stowe and the late Ralph Stowe.  He was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

Christian is survived by his wife, Hailey Stowe; daughters, Emme Stowe and Lucy Stowe; mother, Linda Stowe;...

Raymond Joseph Genusa, age 52, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020, at home with his family by his side. He was born on Thursday, March 21, 1968, in Marrero, Louisiana, to Raymond and Linda Genusa. Raymond enjoyed life and loved fishing, football (he was a huge Saints fan), he loved watching Forged in Fire and Custom...

Marcus Scott Taylor of Albany, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020, at the age of 22. He was born on Friday, February 27, 1998, in Hammond, Louisiana. He was carefree and loved life.

Marcus is survived by his wife, Desiree' Morris Taylor; parents, William and Brenda Taylor; mother-in-law, La'nette Buras; father-in-law, Tim Morris; brother, Walter Taylor and his wife...