Obituaries

Edward Charles Hoffman II

Edward Charles Hoffman II, 74, passed away on March 18 in Ponchatoula. Edward is survived by his wife, Linda Favorita Hoffman; children, Dr.

Murray Jean Wannamaker Francis

Murray Jean Wannamaker Francis, 86, passed away on March 20. Murray Jean leaves behind a daughter, Judith Francis Cooley (Leonard); daughter-in-law, Bunny Francis; son-in-law, John Sabala; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one great-grandson; brother-inlaw, Joseph Theodore Francis, Jr.

Christina “Nicole” DeLoach

Christina “Nicole” DeLoach, 30, passed away March 15. She is survived by her beloved son, Aricin Shay Hughes; his father, Ashton Hughes; cousin, Addison, and her baby Cicily; and many close friends, including Jamie Liotto and her family.

Shawn James Dykes

Shawn James Dykes, 51, of Kentwood, LA, passed away on March 17. He was born on May 14, 1972, in Franklinton, LA. He is survived by his father, Ted A. Dykes (Shelia), and his mother, Pamela Ledet (Brad).

William 'Bill' Joseph Bodin Jr.

William 'Bill' Joseph Bodin Jr., 89, passed away on Sunday, March 10. He was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana. William is survived by his sister, Janis Bodin; sons, William Bodin III and Max Bodin; and daughter, Danielle Bodin.

Henrietta S. McCoy

Henrietta S. McCoy, 93, of Amite, LA, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024, in Baton Rouge.

Thomas William O’Neill, Sr.

Thomas William O’Neill, Sr., 85, passed away on March 13. He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Santangelo O’Neill; children, Valette Bowers (Tony) and Thomas O’Neill Jr.