Fred Armand Jr.

Feb 5, 2025

Fred Armand Jr. passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, in Zachary, Louisiana, at the age of 70. He was born on Tuesday, September 28, 1954, in Bunkie, Louisiana to the late Ruth and Fred Armand Sr. He was a resident of Springfield, Louisiana where he loved proudly serving his community as Justice of the Peace. 

Fred is survived by his...

Jeffery Wade Penalber

Feb 5, 2025

Jeffery “Jeff” Penalber, 60, died peacefully in his home on February 5, 2025. Jeff was born on July 25, 1964, to Emanuel and Betty Sue Penalber. Though Jeff was the second of four children, he gave Betty Sue and Emanuel the most headaches. Whether due to his loud, boisterous voice, endless jokes, or his lack of filter, he was sure...

Jordan Michael Marchand Green

Feb 4, 2025

Jordan Michael Marchand Green passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 34. He was born on Friday, May 21, 1990 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Sylvia Rouse Notariano and Joseph Green. He was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana. Jordan worked at Small Times Skates in Hammond for many years alongside his long time...

Florence Rita Peltier

Feb 4, 2025

Florence Rita Peltier, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at the age of 99. She was born on April 8, 1925, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Felix Peltier and Anna Legendre Peltier. Florence was a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She retired from Bill’s Dollar Store in Ponchatoula after 64 years...

Edna Ott

Feb 3, 2025

Edna Ott passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, at the age of 83. She was born on Sunday, September 28, 1941 in Ponchatoula, Louisiana to the late Ovide and Odile Meyers. She was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana. She will always be remembered as a loving wife and mother. 

Edna is survived by her husband, Dale Ott; daughter, Mary Sciortino...

Jeffery Joseph Lott

Feb 3, 2025

Jeffery "Jeff" Joseph Lott passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 57. He was born on Tuesday, September 5, 1967 in Hammond, Louisiana to James J. Lott and the late Josie Marie Pumilia. He was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.

Jeff is survived by his parents, James J. Lott and Eva "Momma Gayle" Richardson...

Timothy William Buechele

Feb 3, 2025

Timothy William Buechele died Feb. 3, 2025, at his home in Hammond, Louisiana. A native New Yorker, Tim lived in Louisiana for more than 30 years, working in motorsports and becoming a legend in the Gulf Coast motorcycle community. Committed to his family and friends, he also loved music and had a passion for fine whiskey. The cause of death...

Thomas Roy Laird

Jan 31, 2025

Thomas Roy Laird departed his earthly home on January 31, 2025 to go rest on the highest mountain as he soars even higher to his tranquil heavenly home. He leaves behind to cherish wonderful memories Bette Kennedy Laird, wife of 65 years; Thomas Vernon Laird, son; Amy Laird McCreary, granddaughter; Thomas Earl Laird, grandson; Lyla McCreary, great-granddaughter; JJ Laird, great-grandson;...

Christine "Chris" Culberson Ashcraft

Jan 29, 2025

Christine “Chris” Culberson Ashcraft was called home January 29,2025 at the age of 87. A Hammond native, she became a part of the Monroe community almost 20 years ago to be near family. 

Chris was the tenth of twelve children born to Porter and Ola Culberson of Philadelphia Mississippi on July 10th, 1937. Her lifelong love of sports began with playing...

Amanda Louise Fletcher

Jan 29, 2025

Amanda Louise Fletcher, resident of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the age of 77. She was born on December 10, 1947, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Milburn Randolph Fletcher and Hazel Howes Fletcher. Amanda was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church in Ponchatoula. She worked with Options at the SLU...