Eric Kenneth Cook

Eric Kenneth Cook, 45, of Hammond, passed away on April 15. Eric is survived by his daughter, Bailey Cook; parents, Sheree and Chris Cook; and many loving family members and friends.

Rickey Lapine

Rickey Lapine, Sr., 68, of Independence, LA, passed away on April 15 in Hammond, LA. He is survived by his daughter, Sharell Lapine; son, Rickey Lapine, Jr.; loving companion, Lori Stillwell; three grandchildren; brothers, Joseph “Dee” Lapine, Jr.

COURTNEY CRAWFORD

Courtney Crawford, 35, of Hammond, passed away on April 14. Visitation is Saturday, April 27, at 11:00am with a funeral following at noon. Arrangements have been entrusted to Richardson Funeral Home in Amite.

Betty Sue Kinchen

Betty Sue Kinchen, 84, of Hammond, passed away on April 16. She is survived by her brother, C.W. Kinchen.

Charles ‘Chuck’ Lavelle Wilson

Charles ‘Chuck’ Lavelle Wilson, 85, of Springfield, passed away on April 17.

Brandy Ashley Hare

Brandy Ashley Hare, 24, passed away on April 18. She was a resident of Holden, LA. A cremation was held, and the family will celebrate her life privately.

Sam Viola

Sam Viola, 74, of Hammond, passed away on April 20. He is survived by his loving wife, Josie P. Viola; sons, Scott Viola (Lauren) and Shaun Viola (Maura); and grandchildren, London, Ashton, Adalind, Chloe, and Stone.

Lois Rita Hoover

Ps 95:1: “Come let us sing joyfully to the Lord, the Rock of our Salvation.”At 95 years of age, His good and faithful servant, Lois Harrison Hoover, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2024, at Keval Exquisite Care, LLC, in Deerfield Beach, FL. Lois was born in New Orleans, LA, on February 17, 1929.

Jerilea T. Case

Jerilea T. Case, 88, of Amite, LA, passed away on April 12.

Catherine Mathilda Wahden Esler

Catherine Mathilda Wahden Esler, 83, passed away surrounded by her sons on April 12. She is survived by her children, Joseph Kenneth Esler Jr.