Renae Ray Briggs

Sep 2, 2024

Renae Estelle Ray Briggs passed from this life on September 2, 2024. She was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on September 10th, 1965. She married the love of her life, Scott, in July of 1983. She battled difficult and puzzling health problems for most of her life, yet her positive spirit prevailed. Scott was a devoted husband and a wonderful...

Mitchell J. Chappetta Sr.

Aug 31, 2024

Mitchell J. Chappetta Sr., age 67, peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024, in Covington, Louisiana. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 04, 1957. Mitchell attended East Jefferson High School and was a member of the Airline Park crew. He got saved as a teenager and devoted his early life to the church. He was a...

Billy "BJ" C. Mulkey Jr.

Aug 31, 2024

Billy "BJ" C. Mulkey Jr., of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the age of 42. He was born on Tuesday, June 1, 1982, in Hammond, Louisiana, to the late Billy C. Mulkey Sr. and Mary Ima Rankin.

BJ is survived by his mother, Ima Rankin, and her husband, Robert “Willie” Rankin; son, Blaine Jacoby Mulkey;...

Judith Daniel Brendle

Aug 31, 2024

Judith Daniel Brendle, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away at home on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the age of 72. She was born on Thursday, May 28, 1952, in Langdale, Alabama, to the late Benjamin Daniel Sr. and the late Jewell Hancock.

Judith loved the Lord, her family, and all animals, especially her cat Stripes and granddog Uma. She was an...

Racheal Elizabeth Purvis

Aug 30, 2024

Racheal Elizabeth Purvis, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, at the age of 67. She was born on Tuesday, January 22, 1957, in Amite, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Roy and Lillie Walker.

Racheal is survived by her sons, Ray Kimble and his wife, Ann and Jason Kimble and his wife, Summer, brother, Roger P. Walker...

Joyce Louise Stafford

Aug 29, 2024

Joyce Louise Stafford, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away at Landmark Nursing Center of Hammond on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at the age of 83. She was born on Friday, January 3, 1941, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Alonzo Bowman and the late Rita Luella LeBlanc Bowman.

Joyce is survived by her sons, Samuel Stafford (Sheryl) and Donald...

Walter Sam Kellam

Aug 29, 2024

Sam went to his heavenly home on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, La. He was born in North Carolina on June 7, 1943. Sam enjoyed spending time with family, traveling to Tennessee, watching old westerns and humming little tunes. Sam was well loved, is already deeply missed and will not be forgotten. 

Preceding Sam in...

John Dixon Foster

Aug 26, 2024

John Dixon Foster, age 58 and a resident of Albany peacefully passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a graduate of Albany High School and Southeastern Louisiana University, where he met his adoring wife, Patricia. John loved fishing, hunting and was a respected home brewer. 

Left to cherish...

Jason Lee Price

Aug 25, 2024

Jason Lee Price, a decorated veteran of the Iraq War, passed away on August 25, 2024, at the age of 46. Born on January 11, 1978, Jason dedicated his life to serving his country and his loved ones with honor and courage.

Jason's bravery and dedication were evident during his time in the United States Army. His service in the Iraq...

Charles S. Alack

Aug 24, 2024

Charles S. Alack was born September 2, 1942, in Hammond, LA, to the late Sam and Pamella Ruffino Alack. He passed away August 24, 2024, in Chesterfield, MO. Charles was a native of Hammond and a longtime resident of Wildwood, MO. He was owner of Semi-Bulk Systems, Inc. in Fenton, MO. He is survived by his wife of 57 years...