Janet Pauline Ferrara DiGiovanni

Janet Pauline Ferrara DiGiovanni, of Independence, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023, at the age of 71. Janet is survived by her children, Angie Lacoste (Timothy), Josie DiGiovanni, and Joseph DiGiovanni Jr.

Fay Wall Wilson Simmons

Fay Wall Wilson Simmons, a resident of Kentwood, died peacefully on December 22, 2023, at 88 years of age.

Jack Vincent Liuzza

Jack Vincent Liuzza, a resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA at 85 years of age. He is survived by his brother, Steve Liuzza, Jr.

Lucille Tycer Thompson

Lucille Tycer Thompson, 85, peacefully crossed into Heaven on Thursday, December 22, 2023. Lucille was born in Ponchatoula, LA but resided in Tickfaw, LA for 45 years with her loving husband, Benjamin Oliver Thompson.

Lu Hill Bush

Lu Hill Bush, age 87, went to her Heavenly Home on Friday, December 22, 2023. She was a resident of Hammond, LA. She is survived by her children, Rene Bush Jr.

Judy Davis Caves

Judy Davis Caves, age 68, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023. She was a resident of Ponchatoula, LA. She is survived by her daughter, Cherry Hulbert (Kevin); sisters, Joan Stevens, Joyce Groome (Lynne); brother, Marvin “Gene” Davis Jr.

DIANE FONTENOT BARNES

Diane F. Barnes, age 81, joined her husband in heaven on Friday, December 15, 2023, at her Ponchatoula residence, surrounded by her loving family. Originally from Maurepas, she grew up picking strawberries before school. She enjoyed playing basketball for Maurepas High.

Ruth Nell Miller Kinnison,

81, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at North Oaks Hospital in Hammond, Louisiana.

Benjamin Oliver Thompson,

also known as Benny, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at 84. He was a resident of Tickfaw, LA. Benny proudly served in the United States Army. A cremation was held, and private family services will be held later.Audrey Bye Dowden, 78, passed away at her home on December 21, 2023.

Rose Ann Mannino Taylor Spitale

Rose Ann Mannino Taylor Spitale, 82, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was a resident of Independence, LA.