Walter Vertrees "Vert" Adams

Walter Vertrees "Vert" Adams, of Independence, Louisiana, passed away at his home on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the age of 86. He was born on September 26, 1939, in Bogalusa, Louisiana, the son of the late Densil Adams Sr. and Bessie Williams Adams. Vert was the co-owner of V. Adams Construction and Mister V's Lounge in Covington with his wife, Anne. He loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman and hunter. Vert was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 406 in New Orleans. He was legendary as an old fashion officer of the law in Washington and St. Tammany Parishes. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Independence. Vert was a proud and dedicated member of the Ideal Independence Masonic Lodge #367, Hammond York Rite Bodies, and Scottish Rite Freemasonry of Louisiana where he attained the 32nd Degree.

Vert is survived by his wife of 42 years, Anne Arnone Adams; nieces and nephews, Allen Adams, Libby Ebarb, Joey Campo (Wanda), Jackie Campo, and Janice Ferrara (Ronnie); and many great-nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Vert was preceded in death by his brother, Densil Adams, Jr.; sister, Geraldine Sunberg; and parents-in-law, Felix and Lena Arnone.

Family and friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, 2000 N. Morrison Blvd, Hammond, on Thursday, February 26, from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. The Masonic Funeral Rite conducted by the Ideal Independence Masonic Lodge #367 will take place at 10:30 am, followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00 am.

Pallbearers will be: Joey Campo, Ronnie Ferrara, Scott Biggers, Willy Brown, David Hursey, and Allen Adams.

Honorary Pallbearers will be: Wallace Laird, Larry Bilbo, Pete Vicari, and Bobby Travis.

Interment will follow at Colonial Cemetery Mausoleum in Independence.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home and Crematory of Hammond and Ponchatoula. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com.