Obituaries
Frances Skinner
Aug 7, 2024
Frances M. Skinner went to her eternal rest on August 7, 2024, at the age of 76 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Born on December 20, 1947, in White Castle, Louisiana, she was a cherished member of her communities in White Castle and New Orleans as well as a devoted educator. She dedicated her career to shaping young minds as a...
Donald Cook
Jul 30, 2024
Donald Raymond Cook, March 31,1968-July 30,2024 was a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend. Donald worked off shore for most of his life, where he traveled the globe and made lasting friendships. Donald had a love of good music and good food. He loved to talk. No one was a stranger for long after they met him. Donald is survived...
Barry Poche
Jul 30, 2024
Barry Jean Poche entered into eternal rest on Tuesday July 30, 2024. Barry was the son of Eugene Poche and Geraldine Guichard Poche Howard. He was the father of Ramon Kelly and Trischell Veal. Brother of Cynthia A. Poche, Jeffery Poche and Darlene Howard and devoted uncle of Sametra Woods. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend...
Selina Reynolds
Jul 29, 2024
Selina Allen Reynolds (Gram) peacefully entered into her eternal rest on July 29, 2024, at home with her family. Selina was born on January 11, 1935, at Charity Hospital in New Orleans where she was a resident for most of her life to Maurice Allen and Louise White. She was the mother of her beloved daughter Debra Anderson.
Selina graduated from...
Cherry Minor
Jul 21, 2024
Cherry Lee Minor was born on August 31, 1954 and departed this life on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at East Jefferson Hospital in Metairie, LA. She was a native of New Orleans and a 1971 graduate of Joseph S Clark. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, the Ladies Aid Society and Sisters in Christ. She is survived...
Bobby Bland
Jul 18, 2024
Bobby Lee Bland entered eternal rest on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana at the age of 62. He was born on September 11, 1961 in Natchez, Mississippi at Charity Hospital. Bobby was raised in New Orleans, LA and educated in the New Orleans Public School system. Bobby was baptized at Friendship Baptist Church...
Lizzie Austin
Jul 13, 2024
Lizzie May (Mae)Austin
Lizzie May (Mae) Lawson was born on August 20, 1943 to Thomas Henry of Lake Louisiana, and Janie Lawson of Harrison, Louisiana. Lizzie May (Mae) Lawson-Austin entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at the age of 80 preceding in death with her husband of over 50 years John Charles Austin. Her mother and father, her...
Damita Ratliff-Harness
Jul 13, 2024
Damita “Deedy” Joann Ratliff Harness peacefully transitioned to her eternal life on July 13, 2024. Born on January 24, 1961, in New Orleans, LA to the late Irma Ratliff and Eddie Barnes Sr. Deedy is a graduate of Joseph S. Clark High School Class of 1979.Deedy Touched the lives of many with her warmth, kindness, and love. Deedy’s career in...
Walter Solomon
Jul 8, 2024
Walter Darrell Solomon, Sr., resident of New Orleans, LA, fell asleep in death, Sunday, July 7, 2024. He was a skillful painter for Jim Simmons Reality; who called Walter, "Sol". Walter grew up in the Calliope Projects; known as "NINE" and at his apt.complex, they called him "KING". He loved the city’s culture, especially the Second Lines. He was well-known...
Louise Lewis
Jun 30, 2024
Louisa Anita Lewis entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at the age of 79 in Jefferson, Louisiana. Louise was a brave, strong, and resilient woman. She is survived by her children Donald and Tia Lewis, Sabrina Robinson, Norelle Matthews, and Rikkal Washington. Louise’s legacy is carried on through a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and...
Sylvan Pipe
Jun 28, 2024
Sylvan Tefioe Pipe known as "Van" or "Mr. Tibbs" was born September 19, 1945 to the late Charlie Pipe and Rosie Jones Pipe in New Orleans. After leaving school Van entered the Army in 1966.Van married Carolyn Johnson in1997. During their marriage they were the doggie parents of several animals. Van retired from Sewerage and Water Board after 33 years....
Charles Calvin
Jun 21, 2024
Charles Calvin affectionally known as CC, Bro. Calvin and PawPaw was born September 1, 1932, to the union of the late Ella Titus and Henry Calvin in Baton Rouge, La. He was married to Rosie Johnson, whom he cherished dearly. After moving to New Orleans, Bro. Calvin joined New Hope in 1968 and served under the leadership of the late...
Lamon Crockett
Jun 20, 2024
Lamon Crockett age 73 passed away June 20, 2024 in Marrero, LA.
Cherishing his memories are his son, Lamon Roberts, Sr.; brother, Elder Noah Crockett; grandsons, Lamon Roberts, Jr; Ronald Guidry, Jr, Najah Akeem Mushatt, and Joshua Ibn Umrani; Godson, Dameon Washington; bonus children, Janice Guidry, Paulette and Paul Horton; son-in-law, Ronald Guidry, Sr.; special friends, Bertrand Eugene, Leroy James; and...
Porcha Stevenson
Jun 12, 2024
Porcha D. Stevenson..44 years old,,6/12/24 west jeff hosp in Marrero, LA., survived by her parents Victor and Joan Hills, godmother Mary Parker, son,, Tyrin Stevenson,,3 brothers Warren Stevenson, Victor Hills Jr. and Kendrick Hills,,1 niece Infinity and 2 nephews,2 great Uncles ,Thomas Gordon(Marion) and Robert Williams and a host of aunts uncles cousins nieces nephews and friends ,preceded in death...
Doris West
Jun 4, 2024
On Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at the age of 95 in New Orleans, LA; Doris was called into the Kingdom of God. Doris leaves to cherish her daughter Gelone (Melvin) Hulbert and two sons, Kenneth West, Kerry (Denise) West. She also leaves behind 4 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 1 great great granddaughter. Doris is preceded in death by her...
Jennifer Thomas
Jun 1, 2024
Jennifer Marie Laners Thomas
Jennifer Marie Laners Thomas passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024. She lost her battle with Cancer at Touro Infirmary at 50 years of age. Jennifer, the only child of Ms. Mary Ellen Laners and Mr. Arle Thomas, Sr., was a lifelong New Orleanian who embraced Christ early in life. She was a proud alum of Eleanor...
Cynthia Blunt- Scott
Jun 1, 2024
Cynthia A. Blunt-Scott
On Saturday, June 1,2024, Cynthia Ann Blunt- Scott, a resident of LaPlace, La passed away at the age of 70. Cynthia, born on February 7, 1954, to the union of the late Marie Anderson-Blunt and Sidney Blunt Jr. in New Orleans, La. She was the loving wife of Larry Scott. Stepmother to Monica (Louis) Lollis, Yashica (John) Wilkerson...
Joseph Johnson
May 24, 2024
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JOSEPH “JOE” JOHNSON, JR
February 16, 1932 – May 24, 2024
Joseph Johnson, Jr affectionately known by family and friends as “Boogg,” and “Joe,” was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on February 16, 1932, to Joseph Johnson Sr. and Earline Robinson and reared by his maternal grandmother, Mary “May” Jones. Joseph was known for his charisma and his impeccably dressed.JOE JOHNSON,...
Kenneth Devezin
May 24, 2024
Kenneth Bernard Devezin, 73, peacefully passed away Friday, May 24, 2024 at his home in New Orleans, LA. Kenneth was born on April 15, 1951 in New Orleans, LA. Preceded in death by father Bernard S. Devezin, mother Josephine S. Devezin, son Kenneth B. Devezin (DeMarius Mahan), sister Barbara D. Braxton (Barry). He is survived by his beloved wife, Eglah...
Gilmore Wheeler
May 22, 2024
Gilmore Wheeler, Jr. entered eternal rest on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at the age of 72. Devoted brother of Ronald (Rhonda), Barbara (Huey), Michael, Kenneth (Joyce), Sherrill, Marlene, Darlene, Marjorie and Lester (Cynthia). Preceded in death by his parents, Iola and Gilmore Wheeler, Sr.; stepfather, Joseph Thibodeaux; grandparents, Artemus Buster Henderson and Maud Henderson; aunt, Ivanola Jourdain; uncle, Buster Jerry...
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