Linda Grauman
Mar 6, 2025
Linda Grauman passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 76. She was born in Norris City, Illinois to the late Ruth and Raymond Huckelbery. Lyn, as she was known, was an elementary school teacher, quilter, crafter, avid stamp collector, and traveler. She was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.
Lyn is survived by her loving...
Charles Scott Dooley
Mar 6, 2025
Charles Scott Dooley passed away peacefully at the age of 72 on Thursday, March 6, 2025, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. He was born on Thursday, December 18, 1952 in Lakonheath, Suffolk, England to the late Nelda Charlton Dooley and the late James E. Dooley, Sr. He was a resident of El Paso, Texas. He was known for his kind heart, playful...
Debbra P. Ellard
Mar 6, 2025
Debra P. Ellard was born February 20, 1954, in Monroe, LA to the late Daniel Elmer Pringle and Peggy Moore Pringle. She passed away March 6, 2025, in Hammond, LA. She was a resident of Holden. Debbra was a retired receptionist for the Louisiana Department of Conservation. She attended the Seven Day Adventist Church in Hammond and was a member...
Donald Coy Haggard Tolley
Mar 4, 2025
Donald Coy Haggard Tolley passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 84. He was born on Thursday, March 14, 1940 in Ponchatoula, Louisiana to the late Girlene and Lawrence Tolley. He was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.
Donald, “D”, didn’t let his physical and mental challenges stop him from living or working. He held...
Verlie Joiner Gomez
Mar 4, 2025
Verlie Lou Joiner Gomez peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 96. She was born on Sunday, September 16, 1928, in Loranger, Louisiana to the late Finley and Eunice Joiner. She was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.
Verlie was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who cherished her family and faithfully served the...
James David Bailey, Jr.
Mar 4, 2025
James David Bailey, Jr. (Jim) entered the presence of the Lord on March 4, 2025 at the age of 69.
Jim was a graduate of Loranger High School and Louisiana State University where he earned both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Vocational Agriculture Education. He was an agriculture teacher and FFA advisor for over 30 years, the majority of which...
Patrick Michael Sander
Mar 2, 2025
Patrick Michael Sander passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, in River Ridge, Louisiana, at the age of 65. He was born on April 9, 1959, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late O.J. and Alberta (Becky) Sander. At the time of his death, he was a resident of DeRidder, Louisiana.
Patrick is survived by his sisters, Judy Sander-Sheldon (Fred), Mary...
Dr. Michael Louis Kurtz
Mar 1, 2025
Michael Louis Kurtz died peacefully in Hammond, Louisiana, surrounded by family and friends, on Saturday, March 1, 2025. He was 83. He is survived by his son, Michael David Kurtz, and his brother, Louis Kurtz, as well as by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Isabel Katharine Stoddard Kurtz,...
Diana Riederer
Mar 1, 2025
Diana Riederer, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the age of 73. She was born on April 12, 1951, in Peoria, Illinois, and was a resident there most of her life. Diana was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She graduated from Illinois State University and later in life received...
Billie Jean Coates Smith
Mar 1, 2025
Billie Jean Coates Smith, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the age of 89. She was born on April 16, 1935, in Independence, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Arthur Ellis Coates and Evelyn Stewart Coates. A proud graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University, Billie Jean cherished her academic achievements and the role they played in...