Lynda Hernandez, 72 years old, born on November 22, 1947, to the late Nina Pearl Kinard Calhoun and Burrell Roger Calhoun,

went to be with her Lord on May 15, 2020. She was a long term resident of St. Bernard, LA

but was staying with her daughter in Brookhaven, MS due to long term complications of a stroke.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband James "Buddy" Hernandez, her children Scarlett Pilet Thompson and Warren Hernandez;

her beloved stepchildren, Debbie Fos, Lorraine, Ricky, Jimmy, and Danny Hernandez; her 16 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren,

and 3 great-grandchildren; her sister Minnie Duhe; as well as many others that she had adopted as her own over the years.

Preceding her in death was her son Tony Ray Nunez and her beloved stepson Wayne Hernandez; sister Virginia Calhoun

and her brothers Buford, Joseph, and Michael Calhoun.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Gwendolyn Ann Ledet Wallace, 77, a native of Houma and resident of Bogue Chitto, MS, passed away on Friday, May 15.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Terry M. Wallace, Sr; 4 children, Terry Wallace, Jr. and wife, Kelly,

David Wallace, Kayla Wallace Fornof and husband, Col. Terrence Fornof, and Monica Wallace;

6 grandchildren, Justin Fornof, Capt. Alexander Fornof (Rachel), Candice Vicknair (Eric), Victoria Wallace,

Michael Wallace, Leyla Lewis; and 1 great-grandchild, Landon Parfait.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Calvin Ledet and Rosalie Pye Ledet, her brother, Daniel Ledet,

and her in-laws, Vernon Wallace, Sr. and Virginia Toups Wallace.

Gwen was a retired school teacher aid for Terrebonne Parrish School Board for 20 years.

No arrangements have been made at this time.

Mr. Michael Charles Stamps, 59, of Silver Creek went to be with his Lord on May 15, 2020, at his home.

He was born on August 6, 1960, to the late Charles Houston Stamps and Margaret Nell Thurman Stamps.

He was a Plumber and Electrician and business owner.

Mr. Stamps was a member of Arm Baptist Church. He was a 3^rd Degree Master Mason and a member of Silver Creek Masonic Lodge.

He will be missed by all that knew and loved him.

Preceding him in death were his parents.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Sharon Barnes Stamps; son, Justin Stamps; daughter, Jennifer Keyes; and sister, Cindy Vince.

He is also survived by four grandchildren, Aidan Stamps, Blake Stamps, Claire Keyes, and Emma Keyes.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 21 at 11.00 am. It will be held outside due to social distancing.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to the American Cancer Society.

Private graveside for Mr. Vencie Ladell “Smokey” Smith of Brookhaven will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, May 18, 2020, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Vencie Ladell “Smokey” Smith, 87, went to be with his Lord on May 15, 2020, at St Dominic’s Hospital. He was born on August 23, 1933,

to the late Claude Brantley Smith and Emily Catherine Covington Smith.

Mr. Smith served in the United States Army and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He was retired from Holsum Bread Company, Flovo-Rich Milk Company,

and as a driver for Smith Logging.

He was an outstanding, self-taught violinist. He loved country music and especially gospel music. He also loved playing in the band with his brothers.

Preceding him in death were his wife, Earlene McCaffrey Smith; parents; brothers,

Roger Smith, David Talmadge Smith, and Shaffer Smith; great-niece, Kimberly F. Lofton, nephew, Ron Herrington; brothers-in-law, Bill McCaffery,

James Lloyd McCaffery, Claude McCaffery; sisters-in-law, Helen Stubbs, Dorothy Coke, and Theresa Whittington.

Those left to cherish his memory are his brother, Kenneth Smith, and wife, Martha; sisters-in-law, Diane Burnett and husband Leroy, Jean Burnett

and husband James; ex sister-in-law, Faye Smith; along with special nieces, Rita Cook and husband Roy, Nita Case, Viva McGowen; great-niece, Alexis Cook;

nephews, Sean Herrington, Mike Burnett, Jeff Burnett, Tony Burnett, Molli Burnett and a host of other nieces and nephews,

and special friends to the family, Darlene Hester, and Bit Hall

The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the staff at Kings Daughter Medical Center and St. Dominic’s Hospital for their continuous love and care.