Randy Elvis Freeman

Jun 16, 2025

In Loving Memory of Randy Freeman

It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Randy Freeman, a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend. A longtime resident of Loranger, Louisiana, Randy passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, at the age of 71. He was a man of strength, adventure, and a joyful spirit, whose life touched many and whose...

Mary Jo Smith Ivey

Jun 16, 2025

Mary Jo Smith Ivey, of Quitman, Mississippi, went to her heavenly home on Monday, June 16, 2025, at the age of 88. She was born on Saturday, April 17, 1937, in Quitman, Mississippi, the daughter of the late Thomas Alvie and Minnie Lee James Smith.

A dedicated member of Faith Tabernacle in Quitman, MS, Jo was deeply rooted in her faith,...

Delta Varnell Kovach

Jun 15, 2025

Delta Varnell Kovach, of Albany, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Albany, Louisiana, at the age of 71. She was born on Monday, May 17, 1954, in Winnfield, Louisiana. Delta was a beautiful woman inside and out. She will be dearly missed by her family, friends, and husband of 52 years, Frank, as well as all who...

Rodney M. Owens

Jun 14, 2025

Rodney M. Owens, of Albany, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the age of 71. He was born on Tuesday, December 1, 1953, in Independence, Louisiana. Rodney was a truck driver and a mechanic who repaired lawn mowers and other outdoor equipment.

Rodney is survived by his two sons, Rodney Owens, Jr. and Blake Owens and his wife,...

Rita Harrison Bass

Jun 14, 2025

Rita Harrison Bass, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born on Monday, August 19, 1946, in Little Rock, Arkansas, the daughter of the late James Mryl Harrison and Marlene Stamps Harrison Taylor. Rita was a vibrant and joyful woman who embodied a profound love for life that resonated deeply...

Harry Lewis Lavine, Sr.

Jun 14, 2025

Harry Lewis Lavine, Sr., a lifelong resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at home on June 14, 2025, at the age of 87. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran, public servant, and strawberry farmer, Harry lived a life rooted deeply in community, faith, and hard work.

Born on January 27, 1938, to John Morris Lavine and Edna Parker Lavine, Harry...

James "Dale" Trousdale Saint, Jr.

Jun 12, 2025

James "Dale" Trousdale Saint, Jr., peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Springfield, Louisiana, at the age of 92. He was born on Friday, November 25, 1932, in Hammond, Louisiana, to the late James T. Sr. and Frances Lee Jones Saint. He was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

Dale was a simple, hardworking man who dedicated much of his...

Benjamin Blackwell

Jun 12, 2025

Benjamin Blackwell passed away June 12, 2025.  A private graveside service will be held at a later date.

Mary Bussen

Jun 11, 2025

Mary Bussen passed peacefully to her eternal reward June 11th 2025 at the age of 91.Her parents were Peter H. Lamonte and Josephine Nuccio Lamonte, who raised their family in the Hammond area. Mary was a member of Holy Ghost Church for many years and lived a full life. She is survived by a daughter, a sister and brother, several...

Edmond Ball Brescher II

Jun 10, 2025

Edmond Ball Brescher II, known as EB, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, at the age of 81. He was born on Wednesday, March 29, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Johanna Eames Brescher and the late Edmond Brescher I. He was a lifetime resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

EB attended Ponchatoula High School, where he excelled...