Eugene “Gene” Paul Mumma, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and best friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the age of 76, in Loranger, Louisiana, surrounded by his family. A longtime resident of Loranger and of the Greater New Orleans area, he was the son of the late Lila and Merle Mumma.
Gene is survived by his beloved wife, Rose Mumma; children, Paul Mumma (Stacy Berthelot), Michael Mumma (Heidi), and Jessica Dayhoff (Gary); grandchildren, Sophie Dayhoff, Skylar, Lyla, and Michael Mumma Jr.; and his sister Merlene Eubanks, along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Juanita Jo Civello.
As an entrepreneur, Gene, along with his wife, founded Gene’s Greenhouses and Flower Pot Nursery and Patio Center, Inc; where they shared their passion for plants and brought beauty to many for decades. He was known for his love of teaching everyone how to boil and eat crabs/ crawfish as a true Louisianan, hosting family gatherings, and the warmth and generosity he extended to everyone he knew. Gene’s legacy of hard work and simple joys will continue to grow in the hearts of all who met him.
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Carolyn Sue Henry Addison; 76; Independence; April 10; survived by her loving husband, Raymond Addison; sons, Todd Addison (April), Wilton Addison (Tracy), and Milton Addison (Lon); granddaughters, Amanda and Lauren Addison; niece, Dava Teague; sister-in-law, Ethel Sibley (Wilton); and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Denise Ann Latour; 63; Hammond; April 11; survived by her husband, Rodney Schmaltz; sons, Trey (Partner, Darren), Cody, and Jacob; daughter-in-law, Mallory; a grandson due in June; parents, Althea and Johnny Latour; brother and sisters-in-law, John and Beth, Kenny and Gina; and a vast, extended New Orleans family.
Gerald Wayne Morgan, Jr.; 50; Hammond; April 12; survived by his father, Gerald Morgan, Sr. (Emma); siblings, Zachary Morgan (Jessica), Lucas Morgan (Callie), and Samantha Lott (Paul); numerous nieces and nephews; and his adopted second mother, Becky Lawler (Joseph Porter).
Brandi Ann Core; 41; Hammond; April 12; survived by her mother, Tammy Kling (Okie); daughters, Samantha Fisher (Robby), Brooklynn, and Rylei; grandchildren, Robert Fisher Jr. and Waylon; sister, Victoria Arnone (Chris); brother, Devin Gray; five nephews; and three nieces.
Eugene “Gene” Paul Mumma; 76; Loranger; April 13; survived by his wife, Rose Mumma; children, Paul Mumma (Stacy), Michael Mumma (Heidi), and Jessica Dayhoff (Gary); grandchildren, Sophie, Skylar, Lyla, and Michael Jr.; sister, Merlene Eubanks; and many nieces and nephews.
Nona Merle Flynt Stilley; 85; Albany; April 13; survived by her two sons, William Flynt Stilley and Benjamin Samuel Stilley.
Barbara Garwood Karpa; 75; April 13; survived by her former husband, John Karpa III; sons, Geoffrey Karpa (Anne) and Sean Karpa (Chelsy); and grandchildren, Amelia, Eleanor, and a grandson on the way.
Diane Rose Fazzio Medley; 79; Hammond; April 14; survived by her husband, Mark Medley; children, Clayton Nepveux, Jr. (Betty), Donna N. Bach (David), and Rose O. Duet (Danny); stepchildren, Hillary Perret (Michael) and Travis Medley; twelve grandchildren; two step grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and sisters-in-law, Carolyn and Patricia Fazzio.
Fennie Nicolosi Tallo; 93; Hammond Native; March 14; survived by her sister, Rosalie Collura; children, Patricia Tallo Booth (Stephen), Carla Tallo Dreitlein (Carl), and Kenneth Tallo (Laurie); seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and family members.
Horace Ray Starkey; 70; Kentwood; April 14; survived by his children, Lenore Starkey, Steven Starkey (Samantha), Tony Starkey, Tonya Collins (Jason), and Leslie Shaffett; sister, Judy Terrell (George); brother, David Starkey; significant other, Patricia Starkey; grandchildren, Chesli, Hope, Paige (Nicholas), and Jason, Jr.; and two great-grandchildren.
April Lynn Arnold Albright; 40; April 14; survived by her husband, Mark Albright; parents, David and Pam Arnold; brother, Paul Arnold (Kandy); sister, Jennifer Powers (Andy); mother-in-law, Mary Albright; brothers-in-law, Allan, Adam (Rixie), Matthew (Bridget), and Michael Albright; and many nieces and nephews.
Chad David Monroe Easley; 46; Kentwood; April 15; survived by his daughter, Tori Easley; father, David Easley; sisters, Lisa Fussell (Christopher), Amanda Bracy (Byron), and Melissa Reno; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, family members, and friends.
Rebecca Allen Cavin; 70; Amite; April 15; survived by her husband, Billy Cavin; daughter, Mary Tadlock (Arthur); daughter-in-law, Shanon Smith; sons, Denny Perkins, Kyle Wales (Kristin), and Kris Wales; sister, Rhonda Morris (Leslie); sister-in-law, Patricia Allen; eleven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; life-long friend and sister-inlaw, Cheryl Sibley; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ida Johnston Baxter; 82; Ponchatoula; April 15; survived by her many friends, whom she loved and cared for as family.
Robbye Kirkland Bell; 89; April 15; Hammond; survived by son, Kirk (Karen); daughter, Andrea; granddaughter, Kymberleigh (Stephen); great-granddaughter, Gabriella (Ramon); great-great-grandson, Oscar; brothers, Richard (Sharon), Wayne (Judy), and Milton Bell (Cathy); sisters Myra McGee (Leonard) and Winnie Bell; several nieces and nephews; and fur babies, Max, Mini, and Molly.