‍Charles A. DeGruy, Sr , 83 years old of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2016. He was born December 2, 1932, in New Orleans.

He served our country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He coached little league baseball for a few seasons in Ponchatoula, he enjoyed bowling on several different teams after he had retired...

Glenda Faye Davis Schexnaydre  passed away on Friday, September 2, 2016, in Ponchatoula, at the age of 53.  She was born on Friday, August 16, 1963, in Lubbock, Texas to Catherine Arnold Davis and the late James Davis.

Glenda is survived by her husband, John Schexnaydre, son, John Schexnaydre (Kim Ranjbar), daughter, Ashley Chatellier (Shadd), mother, Catherine Arnold Davis, grandchildren, Ava...

Lois Gayle Eason Berry passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2016, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 78.  She was born on Wednesday, August 3, 1938 to the late Lydia Morehead Eason and Laurie C. Eason, Sr.  She was a native of New Orleans, she resided in St. Bernard Parish for many years, and...

Raymond "Biddie" Joseph Jacob, 94, of Ponchatoula, passed away Friday, August 26, 2016 at Belle Maison Nursing Home. Biddie was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII. As a member of the 513th Parachute Infantry, he was wounded during the Battle of the Bulge and awarded the FAME Theatre Ribbon with 2 Bronze Battle Stars, the Purple Heart and American Theatre...

Rita Jean Brown Blaize, 81 years old of Harahan, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016.

She was born on Wednesday, October 31, 1934, in Springfield, Louisiana.

Surviving are her daughter, Cynthia W. Greer; granddaughters, Christina Cummings and Lauren Houk; and 6 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald D. Blaize; parents, Inez Katherine Davidson Brown and Terance A. Brown, Sr.;...

Brenda Ruth Norred Pierce passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2016, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 72. She was born on Tuesday, April 11, 1944, in Springfield, Louisiana to the late Helen McLaughlin Norred and Arthur P Norredand resided in Albany, Louisiana.

Brenda is survived by her daughter & son-in-law, Sandi D. and Lief Windecker, daughter & son-in-law, Cindy E. and Jim Bowden, and daughter, Tammy E....

Albertina Rodriguez Rubio, 76 years old of Mandeville, Louisiana, passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, August 28, 2016 in Covington. She was born on Thursday, October 26, 1939, in La Polvadera, Queretaro, Mexico to Jose Rodriguez and Esperanza Rubio. Albertina was a very giving person and cared for many people.

Albertina is survived by her loving husband,...