DALE E. OTT
Dale E. Ott was born July 3, 1952, in Hammond, LA, to the late Odell and Helen Drude Ott. He passed away in Hammond, October 11, 2026. Dale was a resident of Ponchatoula.
He is survived by his stepdaughter, Mary Sciortino (Samuel); sister, Cathy Lofton; step grandchildren, Laken and Samuel Sciortino II (Christina); and many nieces and nephews including Trey Lofton, who looked upon Dale as a father. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Edna Ott.
Visitation will be held Friday, October 16, 2026, at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, 100 W. Magnolia Street, Ponchatoula, from 9:00am until funeral services at 11:00am. A private interment will follow at a later date.
Special thanks to the Ponchatoula Fire Department for the many trips made to Dale's home, Ponchatoula Community Care Center staff for their compassionate care, and to Notre Dame Hospice, especially Hannah, who was always there as needed.
Gloria Huffman Turner; 76; September 27; survived by her sons, Scott Turner (Kristi) and Keith Turner (Leanne); grandsons Mason, Max, Calvin, and Kyle; brothers, Johnny Huffman (Sherilyn), Robert Huffman (Karen); brothersin- law, Don Turner (Dianne) and Doyle Turner (Marilyn).
Gloria Glover Abels; 91; Springfield; October 2; survived by her sons, Harold Abels II (Amy) and Brian Abels (Kim); granddaughters, Christine and Erin Abels; grandson, Taylor Frick (Shelby); great-grandson, Stetson Frick; brothers, William “Billy” Glover and Lionel Glover; and many nephews and nieces.
George Anthony, Jr.; 84; Loranger; October 3; survived by his children, Timothy M. Anthony (Wanda), George S. Anthony (Regina), Larry G. Anthony (Debra), and Kezia Anthony (Tim);14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many friends and church family.
Lawrence “Roger” Kennedy Jr.; 78; Ponchatoula; October 3; survived by his wife, Sue Kennedy; son, Joshua Williams (Teressa); siblings, Danny Kennedy (Marion), Dale Kennedy (Rosie), Karen Jones (Hank), and Erin Radle (David); nephew and godchild, Jonathan Kennedy (Emma); many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and many other special family members.
Benjamin “Benny” Andrew Bates; 82; Ponchatoula; October 3; survived by his sister, Julia Bates; brother, Joseph Harry Bates, Jr. (Virginia); nephew, Barry Bates; nieces, Vicki McCoy (Victor), Becki Starkey (Douglas), and Jessica Tate. The funeral services will be held privately by the family.
Linda S. Cutrer; 75; Amite; October 4; survived by her fiancé, Chester Pritchett; son, Bruce E. “Binky” Cutrer, II; daughter, Keeli Lyn Cutrer (fiancé, Danny); brother, J.D. Stevens (Toni); numerous nieces and nephews; and best friend, Ann Linda “Puddin” Cutrer.
Margaret “Ann” Ainsworth; 70; Loranger; October 5; survived by her husband, Johnny Ainsworth; daughters, Kelli Lloyd and Kayla Hayden (Denton); grandchildren, Cameron, Brynli, and Preslie Hayden; sister, Brenda Blue (Irby); brother, Joe Boutwell (Sue).
Donna Marie Delhommer; 61; Ponchatoula; October 5; A graveside service will be held at the Hammond State School Cemetery. Details will be posted when they become available.
William ‘Bill’ Paul Klein Jr.; 72; October 5; survived by his wife, Nancy Klein; daughters, Melissa Klein, Erin Jenkins (Markus), and Shiloh Cordova (Joe); grandchildren, Brantley, Claire, and Jackson; and sister, Tina Gearhard (Al, Erika, and Max). In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
Elizabeth “Betsy” Watkins McHale; 80; Hammond; October 5; survived by her son, Martin McHale (Melissa); daughter, India Menon (Arvind); grandchildren, Lillian, Patrick, Ram, and Alexa; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Hammond. In lieu of flowers, donate to Grace Memorial Episcopal Church, 100 West Church Street, Hammond, LA 70401.
Wanda Mae Fabre; 81; Hammond; October 5; survived by her daughter, Tammy Joiner (Jeff); sons, James “Jimmy” Fabre, Jr. (Deanna) and Shannon Fabre; grandchildren, Coty Fabre, Meagan Fabre, Brenna Joiner, Eric Joiner, Nick Riggs, and Matt Riggs; ten great-grandchildren; twin sister, Carol; and other siblings, Ivy, Mary, Fred, Jr., Richard, Oreline, and Dolores.
Edna Victoria “Vicky” Anderson; 85; Hammond; October 6; survived by her daughter, Sabra Matheny (Dylan); brother, Joseph Thomas “Tom” Anderson (Donna); and multiple generations of exceptional nieces and nephews.
Sherman Ray Posey; 62; October 6; survived by his sons, Thomas Green (Cassandra), Troy Copeland, Matthew Green, and Joshua Green; step-children, Dustin Landry (Kayla), Laci Copeland, Traci Copeland, and Scotty Green; thirteen grandchildren; five sisters; three brothers; step-brother, Ralph; special sister, Janet; best friend, Mark; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Audrey “Audie” Brumfield Gill; 93; Amite; October 6; survived by her son, Bennie Allen Gill; grandchildren, Jennifer Laneri, Lacey Kararick, Kristi Clardy (Travis), Brady Gill (Victoria), Richie Marcum, and Alex Marcum; great-grandchildren, Olivia Kararick, Isabella Kararick, Gabriel Laneri, Cygnus Rutledge, Bryton Clardy, Brantley Clardy, Rowan Gill, and August Gill.
William “Bill” Bennett Cory; 83; October 7; survived by his brother, Robert “Bob” Cory; sons, Walter and Robert Cory; grandsons Noah, Nicholas, Brayden, and Angel; and great-grandson, Taysom. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date by the family.
Kathleen Loretta Sheridan Cockrell; 78; Ponchatoula; October 7; survived by her husband, Jackie Cockrell; daughter, Tonya Michelle Cockrell Handley (Nathan); son, Brandon Paul Cockrell (Kim); grandchildren, Dillon Songy, Ethan Songy, Olivia Songy, and Matt Claunch; brother, Shelly Sheridan, Jr. (Robyn); and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Virgie Vining Morgan; 86; Amite; October 8; survived by her sons, Philip Morgan, Greg Morgan (Rhonda), and Paul Morgan (Sandy); grandchildren, Zach Morgan, Kaley Knapp, Kelsie Graham, and Kyle Morgan; great-grandchildren, Gabriel Morgan, Chase Graham, Sophia Morgan, Caroline Graham, Jett Knapp, and Sage Morgan; and a sisterin- law, Carlene Vining.