Myrtle Mae LeBourgeois Peco, 89 years old of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away, Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at her home. She was born on Thursday, July 12, 1923, in Maurepas, La. Surviving are daughter, Marilynn Coats, granddaughter, Lauren Coats, niece, Vicki Lynn Lester and husband George Lester. She is preceded in death by her husband, Marion A. Peco, her parents, brother and sisiters. Friends will be received Friday, June 21, 2013 from 8:30 am...

Catherine "Katie" Galladora Ellzey, 96, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Post Acute Specialty Hospital of Hammond. Born in Tickfaw on November 27, 1916, to the late Frank and Rosalie (di Giacomo) Galladora, Katie was kind and loving to all. Surviving are son Dennis, sisters Lena Notariano, Jean Christenson, and Mary Anderson, and many nieces and nephews. Katie is preceded in death by her husband Leon Ellzey, sisters Francis Appuzzo...

On June 14, 2013, with his family by his side, Dr. Clifford L. Williams, age 67, died peacefully in his home. Services will be private. Clifford and his wife of 47 years moved to Hammond, LA in 1980 where they raised their two daughters in the place they called home. Known throughout the community as an outstanding physician, he practiced medicine for over 30 years, impacting the lives of many people. With a personal motto of "Quality over...

Zachary "Zack" Claude Green, 29 years old of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2013, at Williams Olefins Plant, in Geismer. Zack was born on Monday, March 19, 1984, in New Orleans. Surviving are wife, Emily Ann Page Green, daughter, Isabelle Green, sister and brother-in-law, Holli & Matt Digby, brother, Nick Green, brothers, Hunter & Cameron Fabre, niece and nephews, Camille, Wyatt and Cooper Digby, grandmother, Libbie Barron...

Anthony 'Tony' Frank Canzoneri, (age 74), entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 11, 2013, while surrounded by his family. Devoted husband of Darleen Canzoneri for the past 9 years. He was preceded in death by his late wife of 42 years, Johanna Hymel Canzoneri and by his parents, Joseph Canzoneri, Jr. and...

Bobby Wayne Newcomb, 57 years old of Hammond, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013. He was born on September 1, 1955, in Amite, son of the late Trenton and Ruby Austin Newcomb. Surviving are his wife, Sandria Lofton Newcomb, 2 sons, Johnny Leon Prine, and James Holland, 2 daughters, Dana Dillon, and Tiffany Prine, 2 grandchildren, Trenton & Hailey Nicole Prine, brother, James David Newcomb, 3 sisters, Juanita Rick, Patsy Kimball, and Sandra Prine...

Dorthay L. VanZile Hornbrook Bailey, 81 years old of Kentwood, Louisiana, passed away Monday, June 10, 2013, at North Oaks Medical Center. She was born on Wednesday, January 6, 1932, in Alpine, New York. No services are scheduled.

Mrs. Pansy Lee Kyzar, 85 years old of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2013, at her residence. She was born on Friday, July 15, 1927, in Columbia, Mississippi, daughter of the late Burt Ginn and the late Rose Russell Ginn Entakin. Surviving are her sons & daughters-in-law, Sammy and Susan R. Lee, Bobby and Gwen L. Lee, daughter & son-in-law, Carolyn and Charles "Buddy" Pugh Jr., 8 grandchildren, Michael and Patricia Pugh,...

Mr. W. H. "Bill" Milburn Jr., 83 years old of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away Friday, June 7, 2013, at North Oaks Medical Center. He was born on Friday, August 30, 1929, in Shreveport, Louisiana, son of the late William Hardy, Sr. and Beulah Mercer Milburn. Mr. Milburn was an avid LSU Football fan and he also loved golf. He was a Past President of Oak Knoll Country Club and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hammond. He was...

Willie Leroy Hano , 69 years old of Holden, Louisiana, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2013, at his home. He was born on Tuesday, September 28, 1943, in Albany, Louisiana son of the late Willie and Abbytee O'Neillion Hano. Surviving are his daughter Sheila Medina, daughter Wanda Hano, daughter & son-in-law Deshea & Robert Rhodus, daughter Cynthia Hano, son Wesley Paul Hano, sister Sandra Hano Magnon, sister Annette Whitehead brother, Valmond...

Anthony "Ronnie" Valure, 63 years old of Tickfaw, Louisiana, passed away, Thursday, June 6, 2013, at his home. He was born on Thursday, March 30, 1950, in Chicago, IL, son of the late Anthony Valure and the late Frances Valure. Ronnie was the owner and operator of Ronnie's Quality Painting. He was a member of Our Lady of Pompeii Catholic Church. Ronnie enjoyed spending time with his family and was a avid fisherman. Surviving are son &...

Brandon "Birdman" Scott Colona, 26 years old of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away Monday, June 3, 2013, at his residence. He was born on Wednesday, October 8, 1986, in Hammond, La.. Surviving are father, Frank Colona Jr., mother, Sandy Kropog Colona, son, Brody Blackwell, daughter, Saige Colona, sisters, Kayla Colona and Jessica Colona, grandfather, Frank Colona Sr., grandmother, Sylvia Colona. Friends will be received Friday, June 7, 2013...

Anna Noto Farris , 91 years old of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away Monday, June 3, 2013, at her home. She was born on Tuesday, November 29, 1921, in Tickfaw, Louisiana daughter of the late Vito and Laura Miceli Noto . She was retired from the Hammond State School and was also the owner of Ann's Cafe. Surviving are 2 brothers Sam and Victor Noto; 3 sisters Josephine Drago, Sara Bocage, Lucille Bellivia; 2 children Ellis V. Cook and...

Mary Carol "Missie" Scott White, 69 years old of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away, Monday, June 3, 2013, at North Oaks Medical Center. She was born on Tuesday, February 1, 1944, in Louisville, KY, daughter of the late Bernard Scott and the late Jennie Scott. Missie was a avid reader and the founding librarian for St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Hammond. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. Surviving are husband...

Nella Mae Turnage Drude, 85, of Ponchatoula, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2013, at her residence. She was born on December 9, 1927, in Wadesboro, daughter of the late Jerome and Juliana Berteau Turnage, and beloved wife for sixty-four years of Raymond Abel Drude, Sr.. Loving mother of, Raymond Abel Drude, Jr. (Debra H.), Rodney Jerome Drude (Cookie H.), Renee Drude Steib (Craig), Robin Drude Berner (Michael), and Randy Joseph Drude (Donna L.)...

Alvin W. Perilloux , 90 years old of Hammond, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2013, at Belle Maison Nursing Home. He was born on Sunday, May 27, 1923, in Covington. Mr. Perilloux served in the United States Army. Graveside services will be Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at the Ponchatoula Cemetery beginning at 10:00 am.

Danny Ray Wallace, 63 years old of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away, Sunday, June 2, 2013, at North Oaks Medical Center. He was born on Friday, August 26, 1949, in Brookhaven, MS, son of the late Wesley Wallace and Minnie "Penny" Wallace. Surviving are wife of 40 years, Patricia "Pat" Barnett Wallace, mother, Minnie "Penny" Wallace, daughter & son-in-law, Leslie ad Robert McDaniel, son & daughter-in-law, James "Casey" and Shannon Wallace,...

Oda Kennon Tate Jr., 76 years old of Ponchatoula, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2013, at North Oaks Medical Center. He was born on Wednesday, July 15, 1936, in Natalbany. Mr. Tate was a loyal and dedicated member of Happy Woods Church of God. He was the former business owner for 36 years with Tate's Welding and Lawn Mower Repair Service in Ponchatoula. Mr. Tate was a very dedicated husband, father and grandfather. Surviving are his wife,...

Paul Joseph "P.J" Billiot , 13 years old of Loranger, Louisiana and formerly of Lafitte, LA, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2013 in Crown Point LA.. He was born December 28, 1999, in Marrero, Louisiana. Paul was an honor roll student entering into the 8th grade at Loranger Middle School. He is survived by his parents: mother, Frances Mandella Billiot, step-father, Sandy Adams, father, Raymond Joseph Billiot, Sr; sisters, Darnelle Billiot Root...

Mabel A. Taylor, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at the home of her daughter, Lanelle T. Drago, where she lived in Baton Rouge, LA for the last 21 years. She was born on January 7, 1915 in Frost, LA. Mable was married to Cecil Taylor in August, 1938, settling in Hammond, LA. She worked in the Southeastern Louisiana College Bookstore for 30 years, retiring in 1974. She is survived by her daughter, Lanelle T. Drago and her husband,...