Carolyn C. Sterken passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at St. Tammany Hospital at the age of 83.  She was born on Sunday, December 3, 1933 in Garyville, Louisiana to the late Eunice Roberts Coutarde and the late Charles Eric Coutarde.  She was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

Carolyn is survived by her sons, Ervin H. Sterken, Jr., and Ronnie...

Gloria Lucille Brabham Alessi passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2017 surrounded by her family at her residence in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 88.  She was born on Saturday, February 23, 1929 to the late Bessie Mae Dunn Brabham and the late James Corbett Brabham.  She was a long time resident of Independence, Louisiana.

Gloria is survived by her...

Elizabeth Olah Smith passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at North Oaks Medical Center at the age of 66.  She was born on Saturday, June 17, 1950 in Hammond, Louisiana to Mary Olah Gainey and the late Paul Olah.  She was a resident of Albany, Louisiana.

Elizabeth  is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, James Edward Smith; sons,...

Jason Kennon Steadman passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017 at the age of 32.  He was born on Thursday, January 24, 1985 in Hammond, Louisiana to Linda Arlene Tate and Richard Steadman.  He was a resident of Tickfaw, Louisiana.

Jason is survived by his father, Richard Steadman and his wife Tonya; mother, Lynda Tate Steadman Ebarb; brother, Derick R. Steadman...

Dr. Milton Joseph "Deacon Dutch" Schanzbach passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017, at Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home at the age of 91.  He was born on Thursday, March 4, 1926 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Elsie Parr Schanzbach and the late John Schanzbach.  He was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.  Prior to becoming a Deacon, Doc...

On Thursday, March 9, 2017, at the age of 74, Conrad Spencer Rossie died unexpectedly at St. Tammany Parish Hospital from a rare blood disease TTP, which surfaced from an aggressive bacterial infection.   He was born October 7, 1942, in Hammond, Louisiana. Fifteen years ago he moved to Ponchatoula, LA to be closer to his children and grandchildren. Conrad...

Jacqueline Aimee Cater, 45, of Hammond, passed on to her greater reward Sunday afternoon, March 5, 2017.

Born in Birmingham, Ala., she was a graduate of Albany High School and Southeastern Louisiana University and her professional career included working as the crime reporter for the Daily Star.

Survivors include her beloved daughter, Ava Love Lankford; her mother, Sylvia Ann Cater of Hammond;...

Vicci Deliberto Johnston, 45 years old of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond with her family by her side. She was born on Wednesday, July 7, 1971, in Hammond, Louisiana. Vicci enjoyed spending time with her family and loved her pets; Valentine, Spicy, Tigger and Kitty.

Vicci is survived by her...