Amy Elizabeth Curet, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at the age of 38. Born on November 3, 1986, in Hammond, Louisiana, Amy attended Holy Ghost Catholic School, St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Louisiana Tech University, and received her bachelor’s degree from Southeastern Louisiana University.
Her life was forever blessed when she gave birth to her son, Jeremiah. Amy was a loving mother who dedicated her life to her son and showered him with love and affection. Amy will be remembered for her kind and thoughtful heart, and her creative, adventurous spirit. She loved nature, and being outdoors with the sun on her face and the wind in her hair. She is missed dearly by her family and will remain in their hearts forever.
Amy is survived by her beloved son, Jeremiah James Curet; parents, Douglas and Carol Motes Curet; sisters, Christie Curet Jackson and Tracy Curet Ward and her husband James Ward; nieces, Caroline, Madeline, Olivia; nephew, Parish; Jeremiah’s father, Timothy Montgomery; and a host of loving extended family.
Family and friends paid respects at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond on Friday, January 17, 2025, and attended the funeral mass on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Hammond.
Maa’lachi Zahir Simmons
Maa’lachi Zahir Simmons passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, in Amite, Louisiana. He was born on Sunday, November 3, 2024, in Hammond, Louisiana to Mer’Cedes Nikole Stewart and Da’Markus O’Brian Simmons. He was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.
Maa’lachi is survived by his mother; Mer’Cedes Nikole Stewart; father, Da’Markus O’Brian Simmons; maternal grandparents, La’Quinta Baker and Darious Davis; paternal grandparents, Emily Clark and Damien Simmons; great-grandparents, Robin and Kenneth Vining and Stella Stewart; aunts, Brayya Pitts, Jaee’den Pitts, Tayelor Pitts, Diamond Brister, and Chadsity Clark; great-aunts, Lanitha Beauchamp, Shanita Baker, Sharonda Stewart, and Brulita Stewart; great-great-aunts, Lisa Baker, Nancy Baker, and Tysonia Baker; greatgreat- uncles, Warren Baker, Sr., Antione Baker, Anthony Baker, Bruce Stewart, and Derrick Stewart; and numerous cousins and other loved ones.
He was preceded in death by his great-great-grandfather, Bruce Stewart.
Relatives and friends attended the visitation and funeral service at Greater Mt. Vernon Church, 1005 LaVanner Brown Drive, Hammond, Louisiana 70401, on Saturday, January 18, 2025.
Interment will follow in Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond, Louisiana.
Hayden Lamar Madison; 1; Greensburg; January 9; survived by his mother, Krista Madison, and her fiance, Matthew Carpenter; brothers and sisters, Lucas Madison, Serenity King, Liam King, and Karsen Carpenter; grandmother, Earlean Baker; aunts, Ashlee Madison, Roxsanne Dunaway, and Marlee Ratliff; and an uncle, Keith “TJ” Madison.
Donnell J. Robertson 38; January 9 John Joseph O’Hern, III; 56; Kentwood; January 10; survived by his daughter, Raven O’Hern (Matthew); dogs, Dos and Drake; son, John O’Hern (Lacie); grandchildren, Mason and Zoe; father, Wilburn Newcomb; sisters, Meg Stephens and Alice McFarlain (Adam); brothers, John Bascom (Paula) and Mark O’Hern (April); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Crystal Harrington Minor;
47; Independence; January 10; survived by her husband, Bobby Minor, Sr.; sons, Colt Harrington and William Minor, Jr.; grandchildren, Wyatt Minor, Weston Minor, and others; and sister, Cherie Harrington.
Lucille Anne Capdeboscq;
82; Amite; January 11; survived by her daughters, Louanne Bertrand (Brett) and Carolyn Waller (Jim); son, Allen Capdeboscq, Jr.; and grandchildren, Andrew Bertrand, Peyton Waller, Cooper Capdeboscq, Eli Capdeboscq, and Emma Capdeboscq.
Linda Jo Porter;
78; Hammond; January 11; survived by her husband, Lee Porter; sons, Travis (Angela Johnson) and Kevin Porter (Dana); daughter, Erin Porter (Ben Curtis); brother, Robert Brady; and her grandchildren.
Betty Jean Willie Prevost Blount; 76; Loranger; January 12; survived by her sons, Ellis (Amy), Donald (Karyn), and Peyton Prevost (Sarah); grandchildren, Christina (Evan), Breanna (Zack), Gracie, Michael, Zachary (Kylee), Tyler, Analeigh, Macy, Jolene, and Ryker; five great-grandchildren; brother, Harvey (Joyce); sisters, Irma (Nick) and Karen; and many nieces and nephews.
Wayne Addison; 66; Loranger; January 13; survived by his wife, Carol “Bunny” Addison; daughters, CJ Addison and Ruby Addison; son, Jacob Addison; and brothers, Jeff (Mary) and Ronnie Addison (Stephanie).
Lance Paul Rohner; 71; Amite; January 13; survived by his sons, Michael Rohner (Jennifer) and Cody Leleux (Karen); sister, Diane Gill (Jerry); and grandchildren, Dante Leleux, Abby Higginbotham, Jake Higginbotham, Ethan Rohner, Argent Rohner, Waylon Higginbotham, Bethany Higginbotham.
Glynn A. Trahan; 79; Ponchatoula; January 13; survived by his wife, Bonnie Trahan; daughters, Patricia Serpas (CJ), Allison Smith (Stewart), Bethany Dulski (Michael), Victoria Trahan (Thomas), and Maggie Schilling (David); and grandchildren, Nicholas Gibson, Sydney Brame (Scott), Brianna Trahan, Jude Dulski, Landry Smith, Micah Willis, and Finn Trahan.
Amy Elizabeth Curet; 38; Hammond; January 13; survived by her son, Jeremiah Curet; parents, Douglas and Carol Motes Curet; sisters, Christie Jackson and Tracy Ward (James); nieces, Caroline, Madeline, and Olivia; nephew, Parish; Jeremiah’s father, Timothy Montgomery; and a host of loving extended family.
Elaine Meister; 84; Amite; January 14; survived by her son, John Thomas Meister (Charlotte); daughter, Cathy Acierto (Danny); grandchildren, Kevin, Rachel, Stephanie, Rodney, Amber, Andrew, Stiffany, James, and Sophia; great-grandchildren, Alexis, Braelynn, and Jaxyn; and sister, Joan Burkhalter.
Norma Jean House Stamper; 90; Ponchatoula; January 14; survived by her children, Barbara Lynn Blanchard, Larry David Stamper (Jill), Sherry Bertrand (Wayne), and Carol Denny (Ron); grandchildren Jeffrey, Ross, Katy, Jackie, Nicole, Bridget, Cade, Jake, Taylor, and Ollie; and numerous great-grandchildren.
Larry Nick Decareaux Jr.; 62; Ponchatoula; January 14; survived by his children, Ian Decareaux and Abigail Decareaux; father, Larry Decareaux Sr.; his wife, Nadine Majesty; and many beloved cousins, aunts, uncles, other relatives, and friends.
Sandra “Sandy” Shaffer Soape;
79; Pumpkin Center; January 15; survived by her children, Nikki Williams, Marcy Rogers (Brian), Kim Walker (Brian), and Andrew Soape (Amanda); grandchildren, Christina, Jimmy, Monique, David, Sarah, Britt, Maddi, Syd, Kasie, Brian, Payton, and Taylor; eighteen great-grandchildren; sisters, Judy, Karen (Carroll), and SuePat; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Lucille Clara DuBois Goodwin;
95; Independence; January 15; survived by her children, Danny Goodwin (Machelle) and Donald Goodwin (Susan); grandchildren, Dawn (Jeff), Darla (Mike), Dane (Bryana), Haiden (Darci), and Ian (Renee); great-grandchildren, Drew, Beau, Olivia, Sabria, Abram, Adalynn, Alice, and Deliliah; and brother, Edmond “Jr.” DuBois.
Hannah Nicole Freitas; 26; January 15; survived by her mother, Melissa Freitas (Stephen); brothers, John (Denaie) and Casey Freitas; sister-in-law, Denaie Freitas; nephews, Logan and Brodie; nieces, Jordan and Harper; grandmother, Barbara Crow; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; her dog, Buck; and numerous friend who loved her dearly.
Dennis Roy Walker; 73; January 15; survived by his daughters, Kara Faller (Andrew) and Kacie; son, Kody (Jenny); grandchildren, James and John Faller and Mattie Walker; sisters, Marion Carpenter (Joe), Dianne Stilley (Jerry), and Sharon Cowan (Herb); sisters-in-law, Joycelyn and Janet; brother-in-law, Bobby (Jessica); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Buck Wallace Sharp; 65; Amite; January 15; survived by his daughter, Nicole Lianne (Peak); grandchildren, Brynlea Sanders, Benton Sanders, and Kobelyn Miller; niece, Jessica Rodeillat (Phillip); great-niece, Jordan Allen; and great-nephews, Landon and Peyton Allen.
Patricia Stephen Holden; 85; Amite; January 16; survived by her daughter, Connie Cefalu (Francis); son, Rodney Holden (Sheila); grandchildren, Stephanie Holden, Christi Monteleone (Payton), and Kevin Cefalu (Breanne); great-grandchildren, Landon (Katie), Kelsey, Drew, McKenzie, and soon to be born Kallie; and great-great-grandchildren, Lawson, Karsen, and Maverick.
Bettie Jean Cunningham Miley; 82; January 16; survived by her sons, Robert Miley Sr. (Traci) and Phillip Pogue (Stacy); grandchildren, Megan (Josh), Macy (Alex), Robert Jr. (Chloe), Kennedy, and Skylar; great-grandchildren, Charlotte, Melody, Samantha, Claire, Cooper, Elizabeth, and Vera; nieces, Pat (Butch), Jan (Robert), and Veronica (Johnny-Late), and her dog, Tad.
Christopher Kimble Primes; 58; Hammond; January 17; survived by his wife, Renee Primes; children, Christopher Primes and Allison Neustrom (Ethan); cherished grandchildren; brother, Dawson Primes (Betsy); their sons, Christopher, Kyle, and Caleb; and his former wife and mother of his children, Lisa Magliolo.