Heaven’s gain was our loss when our angel, Bjorn Slaite Smith, was called by our Lord on Monday, February 13, 2023.

Bjorn left behind a loving family, including his parents, Jessie Smith and Abigail Mocklin; brothers, Dalton and Cole Smith; grandparents, Amy Smith & Carl Falgout, Ted Mocklin, and Robert & Diane Garsaud; great grandparents, Ned & Sandra Mocklin; godparents,...

Cheryl Perrin Bertaut, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 surrounded by family. She was born on December 25, 1952 to the late Henry Bazile Perrin and Wilda Christina Harper Perrin.

Cheryl was a proud graduate of Ponchatoula High School in 1971 where she served as Head Majorette and was known for her gift of baton...

Sam W. Houston was a man of great intellect, honor, and love. The greatest of these was love for his cherished wife, Clara, his daughters, Ruth Ann and Julia, and his grandchildren, Jenna and Isy. He inspired others to share his passions in science, philosophy, history, and music, and he encouraged his family, students, and friends to develop their minds...

Reagan Scott “Scotty” Floyd, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at the age of 68.  He was born on December 5, 1952 in Canton, Georgia, son of the late Cytha Parker Christianson and William Reagan Floyd.  Scotty was raised in Baton Rouge and was a graduate of Istrouma High School.  Scotty enjoyed a lifelong career...

Joan Marie Phelan Cooper,78, passed away peacefully with family by her side at their Metairie home on July 2, 2020 from Metastatic Breast Cancer. She was born on October 10, 1941 in New Orleans, the daughter of the late John Gleissner, and Marie (Centanni) Phelan, Sr. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Paul Ervin Cooper, their three...

Jerry John Odom, age 48, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. He was born on Tuesday, March 23, 1971, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Jerry loved fishing with his best friend Shawn and watching football.

Jerry  is survived by his brother, Billy G. Odom, Jr.; sister, Wendi O.Williams; brother-in-law, Johnny Gregerson; nieces, Brandi N. Page and Stephanie Conner;...

Lorene Bilbra Elkins, of Springfield, Louisiana, passed away at home with her beloved husband holding her hand on Monday, February 11, 2019, at the age of 91. She was born on October 13, 1927, in Nashville, Tennessee, the daughter of the late William Campbell Bilbra and the late Elizabeth Abernathy Bilbra.

Lorene is survived by her husband of 71 years, Claude...

Brenda G. Sparnecht , 64 years old of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 4, 2018, ather home. She was born on Tuesday, October 19, 1954, in Tylertown, Mississippi to Johnny and Judy Trapani.  

Brenda is survived by her loving husband, Rodney Sparnecht, Sr., her daughters, Angela Niblett and LouisEdwards, Brandy Boedigheimer and her husband Christopher and Layla...

Thoston Rodriguez, Sr., 74 years old, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at his home with his family by his side.  He was born on Saturday, May 29, 1943 in Uneedus, Louisiana.  He traveled nationwide in his 18-wheeler and for over 30 years operated his own dirt and gravel business with his truck and dozer.  He enjoyed singing and...