Diane Huber

May 4, 2024

Diane Huber passed away on the morning of May 4th, 2024 at the age of 82. Born on January 31, 1942, she was a longtime resident of Hammond, Louisiana.

Diane was well-known in the neighborhood for walking with her dogs and her best friend, Cookie. She was an active friend and helper for many area nursing home residents. She loved sewing,...

JoAnn LaMarca Genco

May 4, 2024

JoAnn LaMarca Genco passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Covington, Louisiana. JoAnn was born in New Orleans to the late Sam and Ann LaMarca.  She was married to her beloved husband Sammy Genco for over 60 years, having two sons and a daughter.  She spent 35 years as a teacher in Jefferson Parish and retired in Metairie,...

Jeanette Thompson Davis

May 4, 2024

Jeanette Thompson Davis, a long-time resident of Ponchatoula, LA, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loving family, on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the age of 93.   She was born on October 3, 1930, in Folsom, LA, to the late David and Geneva Willie Thompson.

Jeanette was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Hollis Edward...

Karl Anthony Mapes, Jr.

May 3, 2024

Karl Arnold Mapes, Jr. Hammond native passed away at age 53 passed away at North Oaks Hospital May 3, 2024. He was born in Seventh Ward General Hospital March 6, 1971.He began his high school career at Southwood Academy playing football, basketball and running track later he attended Oak Forest Academy high school and participated in football as a running...

Lloyd Carl Olsen

May 3, 2024

Lloyd Carl Olsen, of Ponchatoula, passed away on May 3rd, 2024. Born in Houma on May 5th, 1945, for 53 years the beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (Betty) Fried Olsen, father of Eric Olsen, Erin McMillion, Holly Olsen and Heidi Vicknair, Paw Paw Lloyd to Bailey Olsen, Jordan McMillion, Chandler Olsen, Parker Olsen, Garrett McMillion, Cole McMillion, Ireland Vicknair,...

Calvin Earl Stevenson

May 3, 2024

Calvin Earl Stevenson passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 68.  He was born on Saturday, March 3, 1956, in Hazelhurst, Mississippi, to the late Loyce and Leonard Jack Stevenson. He was a resident of Loranger, Louisiana.Calvin (Cowboy) is survived by his stepchildren, Crystal Trapp (Stacey Micheal) and Samantha Hall; siblings, Junior Stevenson...

Mary Gwendolyn Hoover Threeton

May 3, 2024

Mary Gwendolyn Hoover Threeton, age 85, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024 at Ponchatoula Community Care Center. She was born on Wednesday, September 7, 1938 in Springfied, Louisiana, daughter of the late Thomas and Eileen Felder Hoover. She was a graduate of Ponchatoula High School, Class of 1956. Gwen was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening and spending time with her...

Salvador Phillip Lamonte

Apr 30, 2024

Salvador Phillip LaMonte, of Reserve, Louisiana, passed away at SE Louisiana War Veterans Home on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the age of 91. He was born on Saturday, July 2, 1932, in Tickfaw, Louisiana, the son of the late Tony LaMonte and the late Josephine Inzinna LaMonte. Sal was a Corporal in the ARMY, having fought in the Korean...

Joseph William Puma, Sr.

Apr 28, 2024

Joseph William Puma, Sr., of  Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the age of 65. He was born on Saturday, January 3, 1959, in Norfolk, Virginia.Joe began playing music at the age of 9, and became a  Licensed Minister of the Gospel, who led praise and worship throughout his time in ministry both in church and...

Cheryl Marie Palmisano Reed

Apr 27, 2024

Cheryl Marie Palmisano Reed, affectionately known as "ReRe" to her grandchildren and loved ones, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2024, at the age of 64.Cheryl was born to Lester Joseph Palmisano, Sr. and Jeannine Helen Landry Palmisano on July 17, 1959, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by her parents.She is survived and treasured by her...