Henry Leo “Lee” Settoon Jr.

Henry Leo “Lee” Settoon Jr., of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away at his residence on Monday, December 11, 2023, at the age of 77. He was born on Friday, February 8, 1946, in Hammond, Louisiana, the son of the late Henry Leo Settoon and the late Bertha LeBlanc Settoon.

Lillie Ann Grabert Estay

Lillie Ann Grabert Estay, a resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Grace Nursing and Rehab in Slaughter, LA. She was born November 10, 1937, in Lockport, LA, and was 86 years of age.

Delores “Teta” Hebert Ragan

Delores “Teta” Hebert Ragan, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away at her residence on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 94.

Page Warde II

Page Warde II, 72, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. He was a resident of Hammond, LA. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Peggy Warde; sons, Page Warde III (Megan), Jason Warde (Shelli), Nelson Brunner (Jesslyn); sister, Sydney Brooks (Oakley); and six grandchildren. 

Bessie Bee Carpenter

Bessie Bee Carpenter, 83, joined her husband in Heaven on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. She was a resident of Hammond, LA.

Crystal Lee Tate

Crystal Lee Tate, of Tickfaw, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at 40. She was born on Monday, October 3, 1983, in Morgantown, North Carolina. Crystal is survived by her husband, Daniel Tate; son, Cameron Tate; parents, Toni and Joseph Hanson; and brother, Rylie Hanson.

John Bailey Haltom

John Bailey Haltom passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at his residence in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, at 68. John is survived by his wife, Robbie J.

Meredith “Ann” Viana Courtney

Meredith “Ann” Viana Courtney, 85, of Amite, passed away peacefully surrounded by her beloved family at North Oaks Medical Center on Monday, December 4, 2023.

Claire DeMont Cosgrove

Claire DeMont Cosgrove, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at 94. She was born on December 4, 1928, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Frederick DeMont and Clotilde Andre DeMont. Claire is survived by her children, Eddie Cosgrove Jr.

Rhonda Lynn Houk Knipe

Rhonda Lynn Houk Knipe, 60, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at her Ponchatoula residence. She was known for her feisty, fun, and outgoing demeanor and enjoyed spending time with friends and family. Rhonda was a firebug at heart and loved to burn anything she could get her hands on.