RUBY FAYE RICKS

A resident of Roseland, LA, Ruby passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was born October 13, 1947, in Amite, LA and was 76 years of age. She was a retired teacher from Tangipahoa Parish School System after 40-plus years.

CAROLYN LOUISE BROWN

Carolyn Louise Brown passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 83. She was born on Wednesday, June 26, 1940, in McDavid, Florida to the late Mary L. McKinley Chastain and the late Wallace H. Chastain, Sr. She was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.

BONNIE STUMPF

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Bonnie Stumpf, age 69, of Ponchatoula, LA, who left us peacefully on November 12, 2023. She was born to Florence and Harold Behner on December 31, 1953, in Oberlin, Ohio.

MARIANNA MONISTERE MAYEAUX

Marianna Monistere Mayeaux, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at 91. She was born in Hammond on March 8, 1932, the daughter of the late Joseph Monistere and Ninfa Nicolosi Monistere. Marianna was a true witness to Christ’s love for others.

JUANITA ‘JANE’ CHUSTZ

Jane, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. She was a lifelong resident of Hammond, LA. Southeastern Louisiana University was blessed to have Jane as their Business Manager, where she worked for many years and ultimately retired. She was a sweet, generous soul with a heart of gold.

JERRY WOODARD FAIRBURN

May 22, 1953 - November 8, 2023 – Jerry went home to heaven. There, he would meet our Lord and reunite with his many loved ones. Jerry loved to work with his hands. As a mechanic, he loved to rebuild machines and then sell them.

JAMES “JIM” E. MCCARROLL

James “Jim” McCarroll, 83, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, in Hammond, Louisiana. He was born in Berrien, Michigan, on Tuesday, April 16, 1940, to the late John and Genevieve (Bell) McCarroll. Jim was raised in Springfield, Louisiana.

THOMAS JAMES HOOD, III

On November 7th, 2023, at 12:47am, Thomas James Hood, III, took his last breath. The gates of Heaven opened, and the angels rejoiced as Tommy gazed upon the face of Our Lord and reunited with his loved ones who went before him.

BERNICE W. PERKINS

Our mom, Bernice W. Perkins, age 91, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023. She was born to the late William and Audrey Walker on April 22, 1932, in Ponchatoula. She graduated from Ponchatoula High School and Southeastern Beauty College.

EDWARD EMILE BURGARD, JR.

Edward Emile Burgard, Jr. passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at 81. He was a native of New Orleans, LA, and a resident of Madisonville, LA.Ed was an avid sportsman who loved fishing and duck hunting.