Mary Maniscalco Whiddon

Mary was born November 8, 1924 in Independence, LA to the late Antonio and Rosalia Danna Maniscalco, and passed away April 17, 2021, at her home in Independence.  

She was 96 and a parishioner of Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church in Independence.

Mary is survived by her daughter, Flora Messina and husband Mario Messina; grandchildren, Justin Messina and Jeremy Messina...

Dana L. Horner

Dana L Horner, wife, mother, daughter, friend to all. She went into the arms of Jesus Saturday, April 17th at the age of 48. She was born on December 2, 1972 at Lallie Kemp in Independence, Louisiana. She graduated in1991 from Ponchatoula High School, she also served in the Navy. Dana loved and lived life to the fullest. She worked...

Samuel Louis Morgan

Samuel Louis Morgan, a resident of Independence, Louisiana, passed away on April 16, 2021 at the age of 69. He was born  in Memphis, Tennessee on April 13, 1952. Sammy was a happily retired Senior Safety Professional after a lengthy career of dedicated service with Bechtel Corporation. He lived a full life, enjoying his many hobbies which included becoming an...

Charles A. Crain

Charles A. Crain, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at the age of 73. He was born on December 1, 1947, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of the late James "T.C." Crain and Violet Bardwell Crain. Charlie was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy and a retired firefighter from Orleans Parish...

Robin Lynn Bricker

Robin Lynn Bricker of Tickfaw, Louisiana, passed away at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center on Friday, April 16, 2021, at the age of 57. She was born on Friday, January 31, 1964, in Terre Haute, Indiana. Robin was a beloved mother, Grandmother, and Loving wife for over 37 years. She dedicated her life to her faith and her family, impacting...

Robert Ray "Red" Whittington

Robert Ray "Red" Whittington, passed away at North Oaks Medical Center on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at the age of 86. He was born on Sunday, January 27, 1935, in Oak Grove, Louisiana. Robert was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.

The Jesuits in Shreveport found Robert in Jr. High and gave him a football scholarship to their school. He converted...

Gerrit James Sanchez Sr.

Gerrit James Sanchez Sr., of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, formerly of Kenner passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at the age of 74. He was born on Monday, August 19, 1946, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Gerrit was head of security at North Oaks, he was also an insurance agent for many years.

Gerrit is survived by his son, Gerrit Sanchez, Jr., son and...

Sandra Mckinney Pinion

Sandra McKinney Pinion, of Albany, Louisiana, passed away at  on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at the age of 74. She was born on January 5, 1947, in Hammond, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Jules McKinney and Jeanette Berteaux McKinney.

Sandra is survived by her sons, Johnny Reno, Killian Schafer (Wendy), and Michael Schafer, 11 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, sisters, Donna...

Anthony "Tony" Vincent Sparacello

Anthony "Tony" Vincent Sparacello, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 92.  He was born on Monday, November 27, 1928 in Hammond, Louisiana, the son of the late Jim Sparacello and the late Theresa Abate Sparacello.

Anthony is survived by his daughter, Patricia Sparacello Cabral and her husband, Mark; many...