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...

Albert Grant Hebert

Apr 26, 2024

Albert Grant Hebert was called to Heaven on April 26, 2024 in Hammond, Louisiana at the age of 77. He was born on June 26, 1946 to Cecil and Clara Hebert in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. He proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army Reserve 433rd Military Police Co. for 8 years. Albert also devoted over 30 years of...

Paul Wade Durnin Sr.

Apr 24, 2024

Paul Wade Durnin Sr., of Independence, Louisiana, passed away at Richard Murphy Hospice House on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the age of 77. He was born on May 8, 1946, in Amite, Louisiana, the son of the late Ray E. Durnin and Laura Strong Durnin. Paul was the owner and pharmacist at Paul's Pharmacy since 1976. He had a...

Donald Houston Quinn, Sr.

Apr 24, 2024

 On Wednesday, April 24, Donald Quinn died peacefully at home with his devoted daughter at his side. He celebrated 91 years of life and was proudly independent until the time of his death.

 A visitation will be held at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm with a service at 4 p.m. on Sunday,...

Edward Matthew Kinchen Sr.

Apr 24, 2024

Edward Matthew Kinchen Sr., of Albany, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the age of 92. He was born on Saturday, July 4, 1931, in Albany, Louisiana.Edward was survived by his son Edward "Matt" Kinchen, and his wife Brenda Kinchen, his son Calvin Shaffer, and his wife Nina Shaffer. He is also survived by many grand and...

Robert "Bobby" Adam Holmes

Apr 23, 2024

Robert “Bobby” Adam Holmes of Robert, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at the age of 85. He was born on Tuesday, September 13, 1938, in Robert, Louisiana to the late Lawrence Holmes and Lucille Harper. He was an avid LSU fan and never missed a home game.  Robert was a faithful servant of the...

Ella Hutchinson Blackwell

Apr 22, 2024

A lifelong resident of Holden, Ella Hutchinson Blackwell, 94, passed away on April 22, 2024.She was born on December 21, 1929, in Holden. Mrs. Blackwell was a founding member of the First United Pentecostal Church of Holden, Louisiana since 1947. She served as the church treasurer for 50 years and spent her life working to establish a church that meets...

Diane McEntee Dufour

Apr 21, 2024

Diane McEntee Dufour, age 77, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2024, surrounded by her family.   She is survived by her daughters, Shawn (Sam) Messina and Danielle (Tiger) Folks, and her grandchildren Samantha Messina, Jacob Messina and Harley Folks.  She is also survived by brothers and sisters-in-law Rickie and Pam Dufour, Troy and Laurie Dufour, sisters-in-law Donna Sue Dufour...

Sam Viola

Apr 20, 2024

Sam Viola, a beloved resident of Hammond, LA, passed away at the age 74 on April 20, 2024, at N Oaks Hospital. Born on Sunday, July 17, 1949, in New Orleans, LA, he was a devoted husband and father, serving his country in the US Army. 

Survived by his loving wife, Josie P Viola, and his sons, Scott Viola with his...

Louis Thomas "Ippy" Ippolito

Apr 20, 2024

Louis Thomas "Ippy" Ippolito, of Tickfaw, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the age of 90. He was born on January 23, 1934, in Tickfaw, Louisiana, the son of the late Lawrence Ippolito and Angelina Santangelo Ippolito. Louis's family were strawberry farmers. He would tell stories about their mule "Jim" and how they were the first in...