Leroy Jenkins

Jan 27, 2024

Leroy Jenkins, age 79, peacefully joined his wife in heaven on Saturday, January 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on February 16, 1944 in Bogalusa, Louisiana to the late Elars and Elizabeth Jenkins.  Leroy enjoyed hunting, fishing and making people laugh.  He has been in the fire service for over 20 years, earning a lifetime membership...

Dorothy Ann Beckman (Dot) Clegg

Jan 27, 2024

Dorothy Ann Beckman (Dot) Clegg woke up face to face with Christ her Savior on the morning of January 27, 2024. She was born on November 21, 1932 in Ellisville, MS to the late Rev. Ludwig Armstrong Beckman, Jr. and the late Velma Agnes Thompson Beckman. 

A resident of Ponchatoula since 1961, she was preceded in death by her parents and...

Walter Travis Whiddon, Jr.

Jan 26, 2024

Walter Travis Whiddon, Jr., was born July 6, 1956, in Independence, LA, and passed away January 26, 2024, in Baton Rouge, LA at age 67. He was a lifelong resident of Independence and the owner of the Korner Stop in Independence.  Walter is survived by his mother, Bessie Lamonica; numerous cousins including Anna Mizell, Johnny Mizell, Bridgette and Jason Munch,...

Russell Thomas Bujol

Jan 25, 2024

Russell Thomas Bujol, born on October 16, 1956, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2024, with his loving wife, Brenda at his side. Russell was known as a generous, kind-hearted, gentle soul with a laid-back sense of humor. He was an avid sports fan, and he loved watching his grandkids in their various sporting activities. He especially loved his family,...

Inez Kelly

Jan 24, 2024

Inez Kelly passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 77. She was born on Monday, September 16, 1946. She was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana, where she was a nurse and a nursing instructor for 40 years.

Inez is survived by her sons, Wes Kelly and Bryan Kelly, and siblings, Beth Lay, Sharon...

Evelyn J. Calmes

Jan 24, 2024

Evelyn J. Calmes passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 84.  She was born on Saturday, April 1, 1939 in Hammond, Louisiana to the late Thera and Leonard Joiner. She was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana. 

Evelyn is survived by her sons, Terry  Calmes (Christina) and Tim  Calmes (Anne); grandchildren, Anthony, Andrew and Grayson...

Bessie "Carolyn" Broome LeTard

Jan 23, 2024

Bessie "Carolyn" Broome LeTard passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, in Covington, Louisiana, at the age of 76.  She was born on Sunday, November 9, 1947 in Canton, Mississippi to the late Mattie A. Holland Broome and the late Albert M. Broome.  She was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana. Carolyn worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for over 40...

Erika Waldraut Guthrie

Jan 23, 2024

Erika Waldraut Guthrie was born in Germany, May 27, 1946, and passed away at her home January 23, 2024.  She was a retired self employed beautician and a resident of Hammond.  Erika was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  She loved to travel and was a devoted Christian and was generous in donating to various charities.  Erica is survived...

Roy Miller

Jan 22, 2024

Roy Miller Sr., of Springfield, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024, at the age of 85. He was born on Monday, January 2, 1939, in Killian, Louisiana, to the late Thomas and Pearlie Miller.

Roy  is survived by his son, Roy Miller, Jr.; daughter, Cynthia Miller; son, Scot Miller; son, Craig Dean Miller; adopted son / grandson Aaron Miller;...

Eleanor Bosarge Fischer

Jan 22, 2024

Eleanor Bosarge Fischer died January 22, 2024, in Hammond, LA.  A native of New Orleans, LA, and a resident of Hammond.  She was the wife of William Anthony Fischer; daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Delmas Bosarge, Sr.; granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bosarge and Mr. and Mrs. John Centenio; sister of Delmas and Warren Bosarge; and aunt to several...