Dallas Marie Kirkland, 28, passed away on Wednesday, February 7. She was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana. Dallas is survived by her father, Stacy Kirkland; daughters, Kinsley Kirkland and Autumn Parnell; grandmother, Dorothy Collura; uncle, Luke Collura; brother, Dustin Kirkland (Victoria); two nieces; one nephew; and three cousins.
Jeremiah Wickliffe Goldsmith III, 43, a resident of Greensburg, Louisiana, passed away on February 7, 2024. Wick is survived by his wife, Haley Goldsmith; daughters, Emma and Bella; father, Wick Goldsmith II; sister, Christine Kelemen (Mark); two nieces; two nephews; and many In-laws.
Nancy Lyons Thomas, 78, a resident of Hammond, passed away on Friday, February 9. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, William “Bill” Thomas; daughters, Jennifer Thomas Nolan (Scott), Amy Thomas Faulk (Ryan), and Kate Thomas Heintze (Mike); sister, Penny Lyons Raacke; brother, Jerry Lyons (Janet); six grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Johnnie Park Snow, 81, of Abilene, Texas, passed away in Hammond, Louisiana, on February 9th. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Nancy Poynor Snow; sons, Gregory Park Snow and Jeffrey Reid Snow (Jill); two grandchildren; and sister, Joyce Mundy (Bryan).
Carlos Arturo Hidalgo, 76, of Hammond, passed away on February 9. He is survived by his wife, Sandra; children, Sandra “Mimi” (B.J. Michael), Carlos Jr. (Brandi), Sharon, Lora, and Noel (Yvonne); fourteen grandchildren; one great-grandson; and sisters, Noemi and Eliana.
Velma Forbes Blount, 93, passed at her home in Holden, LA, on February 10. She is survived by her five children, Pat Norman (Leon), Dwight Blount (Eva), Pam Thompson, Debbie McCreary (David), and Daryl Blount (Patsy).
Jimmy Edward Gordon, 65, of Greensburg, passed away on February 10. He is survived by his wife, Evie; sons, Chip (Jennifer) and Jacob (Jessica); daughters, Samantha (Michael) and Daisy; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; mother, Alice; sisters, Judy Kliebert, Jeanna Johnson, and Joanna Easley; brother, Justin; two nieces; and nine nephews.
Gerald Hyde, 76, of Kentwood, passed away on Feb-ruary 11. He is survived by the love of his life and faithful companion, Judy; father, George Hyde; sister, Beth (fiancé, Norman); two nieces; and three great-nephews.
Annie Bravata Danna, 92, of Amite City, passed away on Sunday, February 11. Ann is survived by her husband of 72 years, Peter S. Danna; daughter, Geri Danna Welch (Lee); grandson, Hunter David Parra (Jenna); and great-granddaughters, Ava Grace Parra, Ella Rose Parra, and Mia Kate Parra.
Frances Payne Briggs, 85, passed away on Sunday, February 11, in Hammond. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Frances is survived by her daughter, Debbie Magee (J.W.); son, Bobby Briggs (Audrey); six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Marie Costanza Perez, 92, of Ponchatoula, passed away on Monday, February 12. Marie is survived by her daughter, Frances “Fran” Perez (Joeray Spencer Jr.); son, Armando “Skip” Perez, Jr.; step-daughter, Flo Barranco; sisters, Theresa DiCarlo and Anna Saltaformaggio (Dominic); three grandchildren; sister-in-law, Aurelie Costanza; and many great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Thomas “Tommy” Henry Scott Sr., 60, of Akers, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, February 12. Tommy is survived by his fiancée, Karen Riddell Scott; sons, Thomas Henry Scott Jr. (Shanda) and Nicolos Scott (Summer Johnson); step-sons, Rodger Granger (Margaurite) and Blaine Owens (Bri); five grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; eight siblings; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Lawrence John “Pope” Madere, 89, a native of Edgard and resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, February 13. Pope is survived by his daughter, Lynn Langley (fiancé, Clint); son, William Shane Newton (Vicky); four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Richard Madere (Gloria); sister-in-law, Lena Mae Madere; close niece, Jeanne Raiford (Tim); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Lizzie Victoria DiMattia, 60, of Independence, passed away on February 14. She is survived by her husband, Luke DiMattia, III; daughters, Laura and Lacy (Michael); two granddaughters; mother, Georgia Wheat; step-father, Chet Heidel; sisters, Linda, Kathy (Gerald), and Peggy; brother, Phillip (Patricia); and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
William Anthony Fischer, 98, passed away on February 14, in Hammond, Louisiana. He was a native of New Orleans and a resident of Hammond. Husband of the late Eleanor Bosarge Fischer; son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Fischer; and grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Fischer and Mr. and Mrs. William Kruse.
Joseph “Joe” Allen Cross III, 75, of Bedico, passed away on February 14. He is survived by his wife, Elvina; son, Edward (Tina); daughter, JoAnn (Vernon); brother, Vernon; four grandchildren; one great-grandson; fur baby, Chewy; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Joel Ray Terrebonne Sr., 64, a native of Amite, passed away on February 14. He is survived by his daughter, Brittany (Jesse); sons, Raymond and Joel Jr.; daughters, Christine, Lesley, and Amanda; nine grandchildren; sisters, Maria, Dawn, Rose, Angel, and Barbra; brother, John; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Earl Keith Bardwell, 70, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, February 15. Keith is survived by his wife, Beth Bardwell; son, Jarvis Bardwell (Rebecca); granddaughter, Jodie Bardwell; and sister, Earline Bardwell Cooper (C.D.).
Michael Jack Miller, 57, of Independence, passed away on February 16. He is survived by his wife, Angela; children, Lacey, Mary, Alexandra, Ashley (Jonathan), and Vaughn; four grandchildren; mother, Ella Raiford Milton; brother, Ricky (Paula), Todd Ross (Samantha); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Linda Bernard Starkey, 79, went to her heavenly home on Friday, February 16. She was a native and resident of Hammond, Louisiana. She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Daniel W. Starkey Jr.; daughter, Kellye DePaula Albin (David); son, Pryce Bernard Starkey; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a niece and nephew.
Dona Jane Kent-Puma, 73, a resident of Fluker and Hammond, passed away on February 16. She is survived by her sons, Skye (Emily) and Michael (Gina); one grandson; sisters, Denise (Wayne), Darla (Bill), and Cristie (Chris); brothers, Don (Kathy) and Duke; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and greatnephews.