Obituaries

SUSAN MARIE MCKEAN SMITH

Susan Marie McKean Smith, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at 72. She was born on Wednesday, April 25, 1951, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Oley A. McKean Sr. and Georgette Marie Martin McKean.

PATRICIA ANN JONES

Patricia, a resident of Tickfaw, LA, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was born December 29, 1956, in Arabi, LA and was 66 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer A. Jones and wife, Elizabeth; son, Joshua A.

JOEL “LARRY” JONES SR.

Joel “Larry” Jones Sr. passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 73. He was born on Thursday, October 19, 1950, in Independence, Louisiana to the late Sadie Marie and Joel Lee Martin Jones. He was a resident of Tickfaw, Louisiana.

PARRISH BROWN

Parrish Brown passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, in Jefferson, Louisiana, at the age of 61. He was born on Tuesday, January 16, 1962, in Natchez, Louisiana to the late Betty Vierhout and the late Lester Brown. He was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.

MONROE ROBERT RUTLAND, JR.

A resident of Arcola, LA, Monroe passed away at 81 years of age on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA.

ROBIN WASHINGTON

Robin, age 69, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, November 11, 2023. He was a native of New Orleans, and a recent resident of Hammond, LA. Robin proudly served his community as a professional fireman, where he ultimately retired after many years.

MARY ANN DESOUGE CATALANATTO

Mary Ann DeSouge Catalanatto was born September 3, 1932, in Springfield to the late Charles and Ella Vargo DeSouge. She passed away November 12, 2023, in Hammond. Mary was a resident of Tickfaw who enjoyed cooking for her family.

EVA FAYE HOLIDAY LEE

Eva Faye Holiday Lee, of Loranger, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at the age of 77. She was born on February 24, 1946, in Jackson, Mississippi. Eva was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who was faithful to the Lord throughout her life.

BECKIE “RHENETTE” CARTER BECK

Beckie “Rhenette” Carter Beck passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 69. She was born on Friday, September 17, 1954, in Greensburg, Louisiana to the late Edra Mae Lea and the late Prentiss Henson Carter, Jr. She was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.

DONNIS “SUE” CORKERN

Sue, age 81, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2023, surrounded by her family at her home. She was a resident of Independence. Sue was a hard worker who dedicated 18 years to Hammond Motors and then 33 years at the Tangipahoa Parish Water District.