Obituaries

Robert “Bob” LeRoy Madden Jr.

Robert “Bob” LeRoy Madden Jr.; 81; Hammond; November 19; survived by his loving wife, Janice A. Madden; daughters, Terrie Vanover (Vince) and Carol Hall; sisters, Vicki Borst (Terry) and Shelly Heid (John); grandchildren, Victor Vanover, Angelique Vanover, Spencer Hall, and Brandon Hall.

Deborah “Debbie” Ann Thompson

Deborah “Debbie” Ann Thompson; 73; Ponchatoula; November 19; survived by her loving husband, Arthur “Bud” Thompson; daughters, Angela Breaux (Matthew) and Lisa Costanza (Tommy); son, Edward “Bud” Thompson; her “favorite” sister, Cheryl Brink Gennusa; brothers, Daryl Brink (Bonnie) and Bruce Brink...

Diane Marie Jessen

Diane Marie Jessen; 79; Hammond; November 20; survived by her daughters, Carolyn Malbrough and husband David, Cristy Finnorn; bonus daughter, Betty Ware; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Ouida Fay Parker Dykes

Ouida Fay Parker Dykes; 88; Kentwood; November 21; survived by her children, Charlotte Alford (Tim), Mindy Klinger (Michael), Charles N. Dykes Jr. (Rachel); eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Patricia Rushing; and loving caregivers, Carolyn Romero, and Barbara Brown.

Travis Rolling Amar

Travis Rolling Amar; 58; Tickfaw; November 14; survived by his wife, Jeanne Maureen Poche Amar; mother, Janice Ann Rolling Amar; son, Travis “T.J.” Amar, Jr.; brother, Edward “Ted” A.
HORACE LYSANDER ENSIGN, SR.

HORACE LYSANDER ENSIGN, SR.

HORACE LYSANDER ENSIGN, SR.

Horace Lysander Ensign, Sr., a longtime resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA.Born on July 6, 1932, in Roseland, LA, he was 92 years of age.

William ‘Bill’ Bice

William ‘Bill’ Bice; 88; Hammond; November 2; survived by his loving wife, Glenda Jones Bice; sons, Robert Bice, Eric Mulina, Thomas Bice, and James Bice; ten grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and sister, Betty Fletcher Burch.

Donald “Buck” Addison

Donald “Buck” Addison; 90; Sweetwater; November 16; survived by his wife, Betty Wood Addison; children, Moody Addison (Ann), Wanda Miley (Wendell), and Byron Addison (Shanda); six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Sylvia Berseygay Kelley

Sylvia Berseygay Kelley; 82; Ponchatoula; November 17; survived by her sons, Jerry Kelley (Diane) and Steve Kelley (Sarah); grandchildren, Dustin (Blair), Joshua, Kenno (Becki), and Bridgette (Danny); sisters, Patsy Davis and Katherine Jackson; and numerous great-grandchildren,...