Harold Freeman Amerson, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at the age of 79 at Richard Murphy Hospice House. He was born Wednesday, September 10, 1941 in Reform, Mississippi.

Harold honorably served his country in the United States Navy. He held a long career with Shell Oil Company, retiring after 35 years. Harold was a member of...

Joe "J.C." Vallaroutto, age 82, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 after a battle with cancer. He was native and resident of Hammond, La. J.C. was a cabinet maker for over 50 years. He was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He was born on September 16, 1938.

J.C. is survived by his wife...

Joseph was born May 14, 1927 in Raceland, LA to the late Joseph Mary Foret and Edna Boudreaux Foret, and passed away February 16, 2021, in Ponchatoula at age 93.  

Joseph was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.  

A parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ponchatoula, he enjoyed art painting, traveling, and dancing.  

He obtained his Bachelor’s...

Terry Lynn Smith Landry, 79, of Hammond, Louisiana, received her wings on February 23, 2021. She spent her final days in the comfort of her home and passed peacefully.  She was born on December 25, 1941 in Hot Springs Arkansas.  She was diehard Razorback fan, unless the Tigers were playing.  Her love for family, friends and the Hammond community was...

Mays, Christopher David

Christopher was born January 31, 1960 in Fort Riley, KS and died February 20, 2021, in Slidell, LA at the age of 61.  

He is survived by his children, Chad David Mays and Jonathan Willis Mays; siblings, Jeffrey Mays (Minda), Rusty Mays (Betsy), Mary Mays Butler, Tony Mays, Wanda Hava, Debra Sander, Jody Camardelle (April), and Tamara Stiffler...

Anthony Ditta, III passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, in Livingston, Louisiana, at the age of 58.  He was born on Friday, July 6, 1962 in Marrero, Louisiana to the late Shirley Mae Gauthier the late Anthony Ditta, Jr.  He was a resident of Livingston, Louisiana.

Anthony is survived by his children, Emily Kinchen and her husband, Craig, Anthony Blake...

Linda Gayle Meyers passed away at North Oaks Medical Center on Friday, February 19, 2021, at the age of 71. She was born on Monday, November 21, 1949, in New Roads, Louisiana. Linda was a resident of Hammond, La.

Linda is survived by her children, Jeffrey Meyers (Paula), Benjamin Meyers, Lionel "Joey" Meyers, Jr (Katie), Deidre Meyers, Phillip "Bubba" Meyers" (Kathy...

Ronald "Ronnie Joe" Joseph Valure passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021, in Tickfaw, Louisiana, at the age of 50.  He was born on Monday, September 14, 1970 in Hammond, Louisiana to Sandra and the late Ronnie Valure.  He was a resident of Tickfaw, Louisiana. Ronnie Joe was an avid fisherman. His favorite fishing spot was Grande Isle.

Ronnie Joe is...

Roger Carroll Kitchens passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at the age of 58. He was born on Thursday, December 20, 1962, in Laurel, Mississippi, to the late Dorothy Knight and the late Willie Kitchens. He was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

Roger spent 21 years serving his country as an officer in the Army National Guard. He also worked...

Martin, Ruby Estelle Parker Burns

Ruby was born April 15, 1932 in Ponchatoula, LA to the late Benjamin and Irene Corbin Parker and passed away February 23, 2021 in Hammond, LA with her daughter by her side at the age of 88.  

She was a retired secretary for State National Life Insurance Company in Hammond, and enjoyed working in her yard,...