Obituaries

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.
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WESLEY ALAN FAVALORO

Wesley Alan FavaloroWesley Alan Favaloro of Mandeville, LA, passed away on November 9, 2023, at the age of 79.He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Lindalee Horil Favaloro.

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.