Joe “Buddy” Edward Hamilton, 81 years old of Slidell, La. passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Ochsner Foundation Hospital in New Orleans, La.
He was a native of Longview, TX, and a resident of Slidell since 1973.
He was the beloved husband and best friend of the one and only love of his life, the late Dinah Fay Isbell Hamilton, with whom he shared joys and sorrows for 56 years.
He is survived by his devoted daughters, Edna Dugas (Timmie), and Deanna Lamz (Jim); four grandchildren: Dominique Dugas, Annalise Dugas, Phillip Dugas, and Jimmy Lamz (Nicole); three great-grandchildren: Maegan Lamz, Caleb Lamz, and Ella Lamz; his much adored “baby kitty – Bobbie Sox,” and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Laura Briggs Hamilton; his infant son, William Russell Hamilton; his sister, Mary Dockall; and brothers, George Hamilton, Marcie Hamilton, Lavaughn Hamilton, Leyland Dailey, Johnnie Dailey, and Dewey Dailey.
He was a 1954 graduate of Jefferson Davis High School, Houston, TX, and studied accounting at the University of Houston. Most of his career was spent as a credit union auditor, which he thoroughly enjoyed and was engaged in, even up until a few months of his passing.
He was a devoted, loving husband and father, providing for all his family’s needs as well as the needs of others through generous donations to his church and various charitable organizations.
He was an avid fisherman prior to experiencing major health issues, and spent most vacations camping and fishing with his family and his buddies. His love of life, God, and family was evident in his playful, joyful spirit and the way in which he lived life to the fullest. His achievements in life are numerous, but he will be remembered as a man of God who loved and is loved.
The family wishes to express their thanks to the numerous family and friends for their prayers and support. Gratitude is also extended to his healthcare providers, especially the nurses at Slidell Memorial Hospital, Greenbriar, and Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans for their respectful and compassionate care.
Special thanks to his next door neighbors, Bob and Catherine Sandifer, who continued to offer friendship, prayers and support to his family for many, many years.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life memorial at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 13 at First Baptist Church of Slidell, 4141 Pontchartrain Drive, Slidell.
Donations to First Baptist Church of Slidell are preferred in lieu of flowers.
Betty Riggs Humphrey, of Slidell, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, of natural causes at her home while watching her favorite TV show.
She was 79 years old.
Betty retired as a head cashier for Winn Dixie years ago. She graduated from Brooklyn High in Brooklyn , Mississippi in 1954.
She was born December 22, 1936 in Brooklyn, MS, the daughter of the late Joe and Jesse Ruth Riggs.
She married Durwood Humphrey in 1956 who passed away 19 years ago in 1997. They were married 41 years and she never remarried after his death. She lived the remainder of her life with her only daughter, Sharon Humphrey in Slidell.
She is survived by two sons, Randy D. Humphrey (Denise) and Dwayne Humphrey; a daughter, Sharon Humphrey (Joe); and a brother, Dwight Riggs(Darlene); and eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers are Randy Humphrey, Dwayne Humphrey, Josh Humphrey, Jimmy Humphrey, Roger Humphrey and Dwight Riggs.
Funeral services were held at Honaker Funeral Home 1751 Gause Blvd., West, Slidell,La., on Saturday, July 30.
Floyd Henry Ohler Sr., of Lacombe, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2016.
He was 81 years old.
He was the beloved husband of the late Edwina Theresa Ohler; father of Fuzzy Ohler and wife, Nancy; Joe J. Ohler and wife, Jeanne; Marc L. Ohler and wife, Julie; son of the late John F. Ohler, Sr. and Arima Frey Ohler; and brother of the late: Leo Ohler; John Ohler; Claire Ohler; and Dane Ohler.
He is also survived by his loving grandchildren: Lil Fuzzy; Matthew; Marc; Joe; Joshua; Jonathan; Ryan; Ariel; and great-grandchildren: Seth; Evan; Ian; Ava; Matthew; Kale’a; the late Ethan Ohler.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services at Honaker Funeral Home, 1751 Gause Blvd. West (in Forest Lawn Cemetery), Slidell, on Saturday, August 13 at 1 p.m.
Visitation at Honaker Funeral Home on Saturday, August 13 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Lionel J. Richard, of Lacombe, passed away Tuesday evening on August 2, 2016.
He was 80 years old.
He was born in New Orleans, La. and lived in Metairie for 20 years, and has been a resident of Abita Springs for the last 16 years.
He was a baseball pitcher and held the record of most strike outs in one game on June 21, 1953. for I. A. Kramer American Legion baseball team.
Lionel was a graduate of Holy Cross and attended Tulane University. He retired as a computer program analyst after 36 years with the U.S.D.A.
He was the loving husband of 59 years to Lena Romano Richard; devoted father of Lori Richard Walker and husband Herman, Lionel J. Richard, Jr., and wife Nancy, Leslie Richard Cantelli, and husband Mark and Lance M. Richard and wife Diane; and grandfather of six grandchildren, Dr. McCall, Victoria, Kayla, Eric, Emily and Elyssa.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter Catholic Church, 125 E. 19th Ave, Covington, LA 70433 at 1:00 p.m. on August 6, 2016. Inurnment will follow at Eternal Rest Cemetery in Covington, LA. Attendance at church from 12 noon until mass time.
Patrick D. Flanagan “Blue,”?of Slidell, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2016.
He was 69 years old.
He was the husband of Juanita S. Flanagan; father of Patrick Donald Flanagan, Jr.; Heidi Ann Guillot and husband, Terry; and Angelle Flanagan; son of the late Henry Paige Flanagan and Estelle Ernst Flanagan; and brother of Henry Paige Flanagan, Jr.
He is also survived by his loving grandchildren: Darren Guillot; Lauren Boyet and husband, Taylor; Justin Guillot; and great-grandchild, Dylan Boyet.
Blue was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and the National Guard. He retired with 17 ½ years with the New Orleans Fire Department.
Funeral services were held on Aug. 9 at Honaker Funeral Home, Slidell.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the SMH Regional Cancer Center, 1120 Robert Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458 and Mass remembrance.