Lavern F. "Tony" Mayo

Mar 26, 2023

LaVern Francis "Tony" Mayo, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away at North Oaks Medical Center on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the age of 86. He was born on Tuesday, February 23, 1937, in Granger, Iowa, the son of the late LaVern Martin Mayo and the late Adella Crnkovich Stewart.

Tony was a United States Air Force veteran having served during the...

Beth Cowen Jackson Bauerle

Mar 26, 2023

Beth Cowen Jackson Bauerle, age 95, retired school librarian at Crystal Street and Eastside Elementary School, died on March 26, 2023. A celebration with her friends will be held at Woodland Park Baptist Church, Hammond on Saturday April 15th from 1-2 with services following.

She said goodbye to her daughter-in-law Sherry Jackson, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. But she is gloriously...

Gerald Ray Jenkins

Mar 26, 2023

Gerald Ray Jenkins, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the age of 60. He was born on May 2, 1962, in Independence, Louisiana and grew up in Bedico. Gerald, known as "Ray Ray," was always very happy even in the midst of adversity. He could find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties and always...

Ryver Dawn

Mar 21, 2023

On Sunday, March 26, 2023 an Angel came down from Heaven and called sweet Ryver home. Ryver was born on March 21, 2023 at St. Tammany Hospital.

She is the daughter of Racheal Hannon and Dallas Owens. Ryver is survived by her brothers; Bryson, Grayson and Kash. Aunts; Nicole of New Jersey and Samantha (Michael) of Amite. Uncles; David (Breana)...

Nancy Defrain

Mar 20, 2023

Nancy DeFrain, 90 years old, passed peacefully March 20, 2023 at her home in Loranger, LA surrounded by her family. She was born January 30, 1933, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

She is survived by 4 children, Marcie Scheibengraber, Cindi (Ken) Gunter, James (Debra) DeFrain and Jimmie Sue (Nick) Mitsou; 14 grandchildren and their spouses; 20 great-grandchildren and 3 nieces.

She was preceded in...

Colin Edward Klein

Mar 18, 2023

Colin Edward Klein, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the age of 42. He was born on Thursday, July 24, 1980, in Metairie, Louisiana.  He worked as a Heavy Diesel Mechanic at LA Caterpillar in Reserve, LA. Colin loved spending time with his wife and kids, whether camping with friends, vacation trips, or just at...

Lisa Annina Newton

Mar 16, 2023

Lisa Annina Newton, a beloved wife, mother, friend, and faithful servant of the Lord went to her heavenly home on March 16, 2023, surrounded by her family. Lisa was a great example of well done good and faithful servant. There was not a day that went by where she didn't touch a life. If you knew Lisa you know she...

Miguel Joseph Barquero Iv

Mar 12, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Miguel Joseph Barquero IV on Sunday March 12, 2023 in Tickfaw, LA. Born October 24, 1959 on N.O.L.A. to Miguel and Bertha Barquero.

Miguel is survived by: wife, Tracey Tenhauf; Former wife Lenore Scalfini; daughters: Sabrina and Tabatha; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sisters: LaWanda, Rose, and Crystal; brothers: Alvin, David, John, and Robert;...

Walter "Winger" Debus Jr.

Mar 7, 2023

Walter "Winger" Debus Jr., passed peacefully in his Hammond home on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.  Born February 9, 1943, in South Bend, Indiana.

Walter was passionate about creating lasting memories with family and friends and living by his motto of "live life to the fullest".  He was an avid motorcyclist, and a member of the Southern Crossroads motorcycle group and...

Joyce Audrey Hooper Merritt

Mar 2, 2023

After 90 years of a life filled with love, Joyce Audrey Hooper Merritt passed away on March 2, 2023, in Edmond, Oklahoma. Joyce was born in England on October 20, 1932, to Arthur and Ethel Hooper. She and her husband, Byron Merritt, who preceded her in death, resided in Loranger, Louisiana upon his military retirement.

Joyce was happiest with dirt...