William “Bronco” H.J. Hagen
William “Bronco” H.J. Hagen passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, at the age of 74. He was born on Thursday, June 1, 1950, in Hoboken, New Jersey, to the late Ethel Bankston Hagen and the late Herman Hagen. He was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.
William loved traveling and working. He worked for Acadian Hardwood & Cypress for 20 years. He dedicated his free time to the Lions Club, as well as the Pine Grove Mason Lodge. He loved to ride his motorcycle with the Goldwing Group. He had a big heart and would give the shirt off of his back to help anyone. William has plenty of awards: perfect attendance, safety awards, awards from the Lions Club and his Mason Lodge, as well as car shows. William drove in Mardi Gras parades, was a security guard for events, and striped parking lots. He also enjoyed working at the Renaissance Festival and parking cars at the Strawberry Festival and on Cinco de Mayo at Mi Patio. He would also deliver fireworks for Pyro City twice a year. Most of all, William loved his friends and family.
William is survived by his wife, Joan Hagen; children, Cindy K. Morgan (Duke McKinney), and Angela Drumheller (Kevin); step-children, Jesse Antill, Athony Antill, Tina Easley (Brian), and Ricky Easley; grandchildren, Donald Morgan (Kassidy), Austin Drumheller, Cody Drumheller, Conner W. Morgan, Brittany Kohn, Emilee Easley, Andrew Easley, Lauren Easley, Camden Easley, and Ryan Easley; great-grandchildren, Klaira, Landon, and Amelia; and personal friend, Mary Picou.
In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his first wife, Thelma McKimmey; third wife, Linda Brown Hagen; siblings, Antoinette Hagen and Richard Hagen; grandchildren, Erika R. Morgan, Khloe T. Morgan, and Adam William Morgan; and grandparents, Mason Bankston and Sussie Cheshire.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond, 2000 N. Morrison Boulevard, Hammond, Louisiana 70401, on Saturday, September 7, 2024, beginning at 9:00am until the memorial service begins at 11:00am.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Ponchatoula Lions Club in William’s name.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home and Crematory of Hammond and Ponchatoula. An online guest book is available at www. harrymckneely.com.
Anna Maria Rombach; 54; August 24; survived by her parents, John and Rose Lombardo Rombach; sister, Missy Cowart (John); nephews, Joshua and Jacob Cowart; honorary brother, Kris Hill (Jessica); aunts and uncles, Joseph, Elizabeth (Pierre), Johanna, and Steve (Marie); numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and her fur baby, Giuseppe.
James Edmund Thomas; 81; McComb; August 25; survived by his sister, Beverly (Erv) Martens; sister-in-law, Susan Payne Tanner; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins across the country.
Christopher Breaux; 71; Hammond; August 25; visitation and funeral were held on August 30 at First True Love World Outreach Ministries in Ponchatoula.
Jason Lee Price; 46; Hammond; August 25; survived by his loving parents, Tamae and Ray Price; sister, Jenny Price; and brother, Jeremy Price.
John Dixon Foster; 58; Albany; August 26; survived by his wife of 34 years, Patricia; son, Jacob Foster (Hannah); siblings, Edward Foster (Sylvia), Laurie Aswell (Harold), and Cindy Gill (Don); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jamie Pringle Hymel; 58; August 26; survived by her loving husband, Curly; sister, Janet; and nieces, Heather and Charlotte.
Gerald Millard Addison; 83; Amite; August 26; survived by his wife, Charlene Seale Addison; children, Trudy Emfinger, Lorna Miller (Andy), Kathy Solares (Richard), and Susan Emmert (Gabe Sullivan); nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; brother, Thomas L. Addison; and sister, Arlene Davis.
Gage Michael Grashoff; 21; Ponchatoula and Carriere; August 26; survived by his parents and siblings, Dane Grashoff and Taylor Isbell; grandparents, Gaynell Grashoff and Jane Cosse; and godparents, Lorraine Martinez and Chad Cosse.
Raymond Ray Lexia Jr.; 47; August 26; survived by his wife, Joni Lexia; daughter, Camryn Lexia; son, Carson Lexia; parents, Susan and Daniel Holden; brother, Keith; grandfather and step-grandmother, D.T. and Laverne Yates; multiple nieces, nephews, and in-laws; and great-nephew, Levi.
Mary Alice Mier; 68; August 28; survived by her daughters, Amanda Mae McNeese and Cassie Marie Baye (Rodney); son, Aaron David King McNeil II; sister, Frances Mier; brothers, Mark (Shawn), Michael, Matthew (Ruth), and Joseph Mier (Elaine); ten grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Linda Cox Spells; 75; Tickfaw; August 28; survived by her loving husband, Virgil Spells; daughter, Melissa Harper Spring (Wayne); sons, Celvia Ray Harper and Brian Harper; brother, Darrell Cox; grandchildren, Cody Spring (Diana), Sarah Spring, Alicia Harper, and Samantha Bass; three great-grandchildren; and numerous extended family and friends.
Grace Elaine Fayard; 95; Springfield; August 28; survived by her son, Kenneth Fayard (Danae); daughter, Charlotte Metz (Rusty); grandchildren, Braedon Fayard, Chandler Fayard, Rebekah Evitt, Laramie Fayard, and Micah Metz; two great-grandchildren; Ada Grace Evitt and Wyatt Braedon Fayard; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
Jose “Ricky” Enrique Duran; 50; Kentwood; August 28; survived by his wife, Guadalupe Duran; daughter, Daissy Duran; son, Diego Ivan Duran; brother, Rene Duran; sisters, Julieta Duran and Luz Maria Duran; and father, J. Reyes Duran.
Irene Oliver Blades; 94; Kentwood; August 29; survived by her sons, Jerry E. Blades, Larry M. Blades (Patricia), and Lonnie E. Blades (Denise); thirteen grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Joyce Louise Stafford; 83; Ponchatoula; August 29; survived by her sons, Samuel Stafford (Sheryl) and Donald Stafford (Kate); daughters, Allison Stafford and Joyce Marie Stafford Gardner; stepsons, Vernon Stafford (Sheila) and David Stafford; stepdaughter, Sonya Schubert; sister, Annette Bowman Samson; brother, Kenneth Bowman; seventeen grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.