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Martha Penton Ladner, 86
Wed,12/31/25-4:35PM , 435 Reads
Mrs. Martha Ladner, age 86, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday December 24, 2025 in Franklinton, Louisiana.
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Tisha Nicole Thomassen, 47
Wed,12/31/25-4:33PM , 854 Reads
Tisha Nicole Thomassen, age 47, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., surrounded by her loving family and friends.
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Farrell C. Holliday, 79
Wed,12/31/25-4:32PM , 312 Reads
Farrell C. Holliday, 79, a resident of Franklinton passed away Wednesday December 24, 2025 at his home. He was retired after a long career at Rutter Rex in Franklinton. He was the mechanic and maintenance man for the many sewing machines for the company.
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Brianne Faye Hydle, 18
Wed,12/31/25-4:30PM , 271 Reads
Brianne Faye Hydle, age 18 and a resident of Lawton, Oklahoma, a former resident of Franklinton, Louisiana passed away Saturday December 20, 2025. She loved spending time with her beautiful daughter, husband and family. She liked fishing, crabbing, and exploring. She was quirky, feisty, beautiful, smart and passionate.
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