Billie Jean Tisdale, 59 years old of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away Friday, October 21, 2016, at Ben Taub Hospital in Houston, TX. Billie was born on Tuesday, January 1, 1957, in Natchez, MS.

Surviving are son, Brock Tisdale; daughter, Julie Ann Tisdale; parents, Bruce Bordelon and Julie Bordelon; sister, Tonni Bode; sister and brother-in-law, Jackie and David Billings; brother, Billy Tisdale,...

Nancy L. Williams, 71 years old of Springfield, Louisiana, passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, October 26, 2016, in Hammond. She was born on Wednesday, May 30, 1945, to Martin K. and Audrey Marie Tyndall. Nancy was very outgoing and friendly and never met a stranger she didn't call friend. Nancy enjoyed life and loved fishing,...

Jane Alber Smith passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2016, at her residence in Kenner, Louisiana, at the age of 88. She was born on Tuesday, September 18, 1928, in Meridian, Mississippi to the late Mattie Eaves Smith and Elmer Smith, Sr.

Jane was a loving mother, mother-in-law, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother who enjoyed gardening and spending time with...

Trent Nicholas Perrin, 15 years old of Independence, Louisiana, passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 22, 2016 in Hammond. He was born on Monday, January 1, 2001, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Nelda Faust Addison and Merlin "Nick" Perrin III. Trent had a great outlook on life and was a good friend to all he knew. He loved his Mama...

Diane E. Shuman of Hammond, LA, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Pastor Kenneth Shuman; her mother, Betty Edmonson; her siblings, Bonnie Barilla, Randy Eisenman, Pam Eisenman, Carla Hartz; and sister-in-laws, Donna Uldriks and Kate Wendorf. She is the beloved mother of Leisa Burke and Kenneth Shuman II, and beloved...

Catherine Ann Williams, 60 years old of Loranger, Louisiana, passed away  Sunday, October 16, 2016.

Catherine was born on Wednesday, April 11, 1956, in New Orleans.

Surviving are husband of 22 years, Shannon Williams; her mother, Katherine Volpi Vial; two daughters, Nicole Hyorth, and Bobbie Jo Blanda; two sons, Eugene Hyorth, and Robbie Blanda; two sisters, Kay Morganti and Karen Hodges, (Ken);...

Thomas Delaune, Sr. a resident of  Albany, Louisiana, passed away Monday, October 17, 2016, at the age of 77. He was born in Hammond, Louisiana on September 14, 1939.

Mr. Delaune is survived by two daughters, Anna Delaune and Sharon Delaune McDonald; two sons, Thomas Delaune, Jr. and Jeff Delaune; sister, Virgie Bankson; brother, Paul Delaune; and one grandchild, Cierra...

Charles Edward "Chuck" Bateman passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2016, in Hammond, at the age of 63.  He was born on Friday, January 30, 1953, in Hammond.

Charles is survived by his daughter, Ashlie Bateman, grandchildren, Matthew Bateman, Evan Rochon, Valerie Rochon, and Payton Rochon, fiancée, Saundra "Sandy" Ford, sisters and brothers-in-law, Charlotte and Bill Smith, and Frances and Charles...

Willie H. “Rusty” Barker passed away at the age of seventy on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 in Franklin, NC.  He was born on Monday, March 25, 1946, in Orleans Parish, Louisiana to Willie Hillary and Thelma Reynolds Barker. Rusty was a native of the Ponchatoula/Springfield area in Louisiana.  He loved the North Carolina Mountains and the swamps of Louisiana.  He...