Columbus Joseph Baham, Jr. peacefully passed away at home on Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Independence, Louisiana, at the age of 65. He was born on Sunday, March 6, 1960 in Independence, Louisiana to the late Jettie and Rev. Columbus Baham, Sr. He was a resident of Independence, Louisiana.
Columbus is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Wanda Beam...
Arlene Strahan Morgan was born September 17, 1942, in Baton Rouge, and passed away April 16, 2025, in Hammond. She was a retired beautician, a member of Coburn Baptist Church, and a resident of Hammond. Arlene was an excellent cook and enjoyed cooking for everyone. She was a wonderful mom and grandma to everyone. She attended Southeastern University, taking horticulture...
Robert "Bob" Davis, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, at the age of 83. He was born on Friday, January 2, 1942 in Ponchatoula, Louisiana to the late Nathelee Barnes Davis and the late Robert Davis, Sr. He was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.
Bob is survived by his wife, Patricia "Pat" Berseygay Davis; sons, Bobby...
Cleve Robert Loga II, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at the age of 62.
He was born on Friday, July 27, 1962, in Port Sulphur, Louisiana, the son of the late Cleve Robert Loga Sr. and Patsy Marie Billedeaux.
Cleve is survived by his son, Kai Castel; sister, Victoria Tessmer; aunts, Wendy Morgan and Pam Merritt, and...
Diane Rose Fazzio Medley was born October 10, 1945, in New Orleans, to the late August and Rose Marino Fazzio. She passed away April 14, 2025, at her home in Hammond.
Diane was a beloved wife, mother, Mawmaw, and Great-Mawmaw. Known for her fierce spirit and unfiltered wit, she brought laughter wherever she went. Diane was extremely generous, literally willing to...
Eugene “Gene” Paul Mumma, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and best friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at the age of 76, in Loranger, Louisiana. Surrounded by his family, as a longtime resident of Loranger & of the Greater New Orleans area, he was the son of the late Lila and Merle Mumma.
Gene is survived by...
Gerald Wayne Morgan, Jr. passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 50. He was born on Wednesday, January 29, 1975 in Tucson, Arizona to the late Sharon Gandy Morgan and Gerald Morgan, Sr. He was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana. Gerald worked at Cracker Barrel for 10 years, where he was well taken...
Anna Norwood Hernandez, age 89, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Ponchatoula Community Care Center. She was born on October 30, 1935 in McComb, Ms, to the late Robert and Ora Norwood. She was a devote Christian who loved to collect angels and sweaters. Anna was known to be hardworking with a big personality. In her free...
Denise Lorraine Russell, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, at her home. She was 58 years old. She was born on Friday, November 18, 1966, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Denise is survived by her husband, Raymond Russell, Jr.; daughter, Lacy Alexandria Burks (Wesley Starkey); sons, Tony McElveen (Kayla Clausen), Dalton McElveen (Stephanie Harvey), Corey McElveen (Desiree Granger), Gary Burks Jr....
Denise Latour, 63, passed away on April 11, 2025, after a short illness.
A graduate of Riverdale High School, Denise received numerous degrees from UNO and SLU in Hammond. Her academic journey laid the foundation for a distinguished career in education. Her exceptional work as a school counselor was recognized statewide when she was named Louisiana High School Counselor of the...