Obituaries

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.

JONATHAN BRANDON “CATFISH” TENNYSON

Jonathan Brandon “Catfish” Tennyson was born November 29, 1989, in Villa Rica, GA, and passed away at Northoaks Medical Center in Hammond on October 31, 2023. He graduated from Long Beach High School in Long Beach, MS, and studied culinary arts at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.

JANET MARY KASSABIAN

Janet passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, at the wonderful age of 100. She was born in the City of Bath, England. Janet met and married her handsome American Military husband during World War II. Richard loved his ‘War-Bride,’ and Janet certainly loved him in return.

DANNIE DEWAYNE HUBER

A Kentwood, LA resident passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, in Springfield, LA. He was born October 25, 1942, in Natchez, MS, and was 81. Dannie was a true family man and was happiest surrounded by those he loved.

JESSE DAVID HESTER

Jesse, 25, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023. He was a resident of Hammond, LA, and a member of the Church of The King. Jesse graduated from Louisiana State University and was thriving in his career. He was a hard worker who could accomplish anything he set his mind to.

HENRY “HANK” CHARLES PADELETTI

Henry Charles Padeletti, 58, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 30, 2023. Hank graduated from SUNY Brockport with a degree in Criminal Justice. He retired from the Internal Revenue Service after 31 years. Hank enjoyed boating, fishing, and the New York Yankees.

JOHN W. BELL

John, 87, joined the Lord on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. He was a resident of Hammond, LA. John proudly served his country in the United States Army. He dedicated his life to education and was the first TOPS Administrator until he retired at 80.

JAMES ERNEST “JIMMY” DICKERSON

James Ernest “Jimmy” Dickerson passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, surrounded by family at the residence of his daughter, Lainie Dickerson Kidd. He was born October 25, 1941, in New Orleans, LA.

SANTA ‘SANDRA’ MAURO WEBB

Sandra, 89, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023. She was a native of New Orleans and a longtime resident of Pasadena, Texas, and Hammond, LA. Sandra chose a career of giving comfort and care to hurting individuals as a Nursing Assistant.