Gary Wayne Crosby, 64, a lifelong resident of Independence, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on January 19, 2022.

Gary, the Patriarch of a family of mostly girls, is remembered as patient, a provider and a protector.  Though he was a man of few words, when he spoke, everyone listened. His advice was sound and reflected quality over quantity.  Those...

Helen Salassi Smith Parmelee Reese joined her Lord and Savior on August 20, 2021.  She was born in the community of Bayou Barbary, Louisiana, on August 21, 1935, to the late Lloyd and Bertha Salassi.  She was a graduate of French Settlement High School, where she served as a cheerleader, and Spencer Business College. She was a lifelong member of...

Michael Raymond Kuss, of Loranger, Louisiana and formerly of Chalmette, passed away at St. Tammany Parish Hospital on Monday, February 15, 2021, at the age of 69. He was born on September 9, 1951, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of the late Milton Raymond Kuss and Florence "Mickey" Hogan Kuss. Mike grew up in Chalmette and graduated from Chalmette...

William "Arthur" Graves Calmes II, age 74, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020, at East Jefferson General Hospital in Metairie. He was born on Saturday, June 29, 1946, in New Orleans, Louisiana to William Arthur Graves Calmes I. and Frances Davis Calmes. Arthur enjoyed life and loved to collect rocks, fossils, building ceramic tables and jewelry...

Kathryn "Kat" Elaine Bankston passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019, at the age of 68.  She was born on Friday, August 25, 1950 in Independence, Louisiana. She was a resident of Tickfaw, Louisiana.

Kat is survived by her husband, Olen Bankston; daughters, Bridget LaBorde (Andy) and Anna "Becky" Domiano (Johnny); 6 grandchildren, Drew LaBorde (Alana), Patrick Tatum (Leslie), Jordan Tatum...

Alan Robert Varnado, 28, of Springfield, Louisiana passed away Friday, July 13th, 2018. He was the adoring father to his son Braylon Varnado and the devoted son of Bill and Angela Varnado. He is survived by his loving sister Jessica Varnado Puissegur and her husband Scott Puissegur, two nieces Ally and Macy, his grandparents June and Ray Hutchinson, and honorary...

Gary Eugene Hayward passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at his home in Robert, LA. Native of Kansas City, MO, longtime resident of Jefferson Parish and most recently a resident of Robert, LA. Age 79 years. Gary is survived by his loving children; Tamara Mangiaracina and her husband Anthony, and Kevin E. Hayward and his wife Michelle; his...

Elaine Allen Guagliardo died on Sunday, August 21, 2016, at Heritage Healthcare Center in Hammond, Louisiana, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born on Saturday, July 27, 1946, and was 70 at the time of her death.

Elaine was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John L.Guagliardo in 2014 and their only daughter, Elizabeth Pierson Clement Bagai in 2015. She was also...

Mark Alton Byers, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away at on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at the age of 61. He was born on Monday, February 19, 1962, in Hammond, Louisiana.

Marks passions were music and teaching children his gift.

Mark is survived by his mother, Dorothy "Dottie" Byers Calmes, sister and brother-in-law, Rose and Dave Forrester, sister and brother-in-law, Donna and Paul...

Judy Lynn Crawford, a native of Fluker, LA, passed away on November 13, 2022, at age 74 from sudden complications with lung disease. She was born on May 16, 1948, to Thornwell and Betty Field. Affectionately called 'Juju', she was a longtime resident of Hammond, LA.

 Judy Lynn graduated from Amite High School in1966, where she was a WaHoop and then...