"Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she smiles at the future." -- Proverbs 31:25

Georgia Pierson Russell was born on November 5, 1929, to Judge Allen B. Pierson, Sr., and Mary Dean Smith Pierson of Ponchatoula and died at her home in Hammond on Monday, February 19, 2018. She was a model of grace and elegance in all that she...

Willie James Hart, Sr. passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 64.  He was born on Wednesday, August 19, 1953 in Monticello, Mississippi to the late Helen Rials Johnson and the late Ernest Hart.  He was a resident of Independence, Louisiana.

Willie is survived by his children, Willie James Hart, Jr. (Jennie), James Edward...

Mr. Walter "Tee" Joseph Perkins III, 72 years old of Independence, Louisiana, passed away  Thursday, February 15, 2018, at North Oaks Medical Center.

He was born on Monday, December 31, 1945, in New Orleans, son of the late Walter and Leona Naquin Perkins Jr.

Mr. Perkins was a United States Navy Veteran having served on the USS Briane Destroyer in 1964. He...

Margie Johnson Short Edwards received her angel wings on Valentine's Day, Wednesday, February 14, 2018, at the age of 90. She was born on May 9, 1927 in Tickfaw, Louisiana and was residing in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. Margie was the glue that held her family together. She adored her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren more than anything and enjoyed putting a smile on their faces. She...

Anita (Pat) Parrish, age 83, of Southlake, TX, formerly of Hammond, LA, entered the arms of her Lord & Savior on Sunday, February 11, 2018, surrounded by her family, following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.  The youngest of 13 children, Pat was beloved by all and made a positive impact wherever she went.  

Pat was born August 12, 1934,...

Earl Quinton Stinson passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 68. He was born on Sunday, January 26, 1950 in Kentwood , Louisiana to the late Addaliede Labrache Stinson and Earl Stinson.  He was a native of Kentwood, Louisiana.

Earl is survived by his wife, Ann Stinson; step-daughters, Ashley Welch and her husband Dale,...

Todd Alan Moran received his angel wings on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at the age of 45. He was born on November 8, 1972 to Sharon Coates and Jackie Windom Moran, Sr. in Hammond, Louisiana and was a lifelong resident of Pumpkin Center, Louisiana.  He attended Hammond and Albany High Schools.

Survived by his loving family: his devoted mother, Sharon...

Myrtle Ann Marino is cradled in the arms of the Maker. Myrtle passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018, at the age of 77. She was born on Monday, October 21, 1940 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Carmelite Margaret Verdon Behler and the late Paul Lewis Behler. She was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.

Myrtle is survived by her...

Dorothy Lee Johnson , 86 years old of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2018, at St. Tammany Parish Hospital.

She was born on Friday, January 1, 1932, in Big Bend, La. and was a native of Simmesport, Louisiana.  

Mrs. Johnson is survived by 3 daughters; Jennifer Hoover, Susan Jones (Gary), and Julie Galladora; 3 sons; Thomas Dupont (Jody), Glen...