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.

Mary Louise Cash Howard

Mary Louise Cash Howard, 98, of Amite, passed away on April 12.

Lawrence P. “Larry” Kiss

Lawrence P. “Larry” Kiss, 74, of Albany, passed away on April 13. He is survived by his partner of 25 years, Elizabeth Bates Foster; son, Michael W. Kiss; sister, Candace Sanchez (Ronald); brother, Robert A. Kiss Sr.; five grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends.

Patricia Arline Lobell Vincent

Patricia Arline Lobell Vincent, 87, of Ponchatoula, passed away on April 13. Patricia is survived by her daughter, Karen Higgins (Todd); grandchildren, Mark James Vincent, Jr. and Katie Ann Higgins; sister, Sharyn Lynn Lobell; niece, Dr. Jennifer N.

Cornelius Jesse Hyde III (Bill)

Cornelius Jesse Hyde III (Bill) ,80, passed away on April 14.

Jerry Dale Dunnington

Jerry Dale Dunnington, 82, passed away on April 14. Jerry is survived by his wife of 58 years, Linda Rupert Dunnington; son, Todd Dunnington (Angela); grandson, Jose Dunnington; many nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Karen Rupert Estess (Bill); brother-in-law, George Rupert, Jr.

Carlton Samuel Faller, M.D.

Carlton Samuel Faller, M.D., 91, of Kentwood, passed away on April 14. Carlton is survived by his children Julie Faller, Susan Hayes (George), Carlton Jr.

Louise Thompson Traylor,

102, of Pumpkin Center, passed away on April 10.

ACADIA RENEE LABRANCHE

Acadia, age 6, earned her angel wings on Saturday, April 6, 2024. She was a resident of Ponchatoula, LA. Acadia was a kindergarten student at Hammond Eastside and a dance student at A Touch of Class. Acadia overflowed with personality.

Kenneth “Lum” Jones,

71, of Hammond, passed away on April 8. Lum is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Kathy King Jones; daughters, Tobey Johnson (Eddie) and Lesly Jones (Rodney Strate); brothers-in-law, Bill King (the late Geri) and Pat King (Melanie); and many stepgrandchildren, nieces, and nephews.