Obituaries

Michael Henry CornettAugust 13, 1953-December 29, 2023

  

Michael Henry Cornett , died in ICU at University Medical Center of New Orleans on December 29, 2023. He was born in Paincourtville, LA, in Assumption Parish. He worked for over 30 years in the restaurant industry before retiring. He was employed by Seaport Café and Bar in New Orleans and Sodexo...

Tommie Lee Adkins , age 88, born in Crawfordsville, Georgia on January 8, 1935, and entered eternal rest on December 21, 2023. He is a 1953 graduate of Walter L. Cohen Sr. High School and Dillard University where he received a technical degree in air condition and refrigeration. From 1956 to 1960, he served his country in the United...

Jacqueline Gambrell Autman departed this life on December 24, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was seventy years of age. Jacqueline was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She worked as a registered nurse for 30 years and was very creative as shown in her crocheting, quilting and sewing. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clabron...

Ardeen Guy was born on September 18, 1935, to Lucious and Florie Mae Williams in Franklinton, Louisiana. Over the course of her life, she was a teacher aid, clothing steamer, and nursing assistant. She accepted Christ as her personal savior at an early age. She married Seth Guy on December 7, 1958 and (3) children were born from...

Minnie Louise Jones McClaine Phillips made her peaceful transition on Saturday, October 28, 2023, while resting at home surrounded by family. Minnie was born on February 16, 1940, in Fayette, MS to Sarah Jones and Albert Williams. Minnie graduated from Liddell High School in Fayette, MS. She had a passion for the culinary arts – the tradition of...

Montrall Smith departed this life on October 19,2023 at the age of 42 years old. He was born on June 23, 1981. The place of death is Virgnia Beach, Virgnia. He was the son of Janie Whittle and Larry Bangham Sr. He is survived by his daughters Janae and Jakyla Smith, and he was the grandfather of Jahari...

Born in New Orleans, LA. on March 25, 1999, Justin Dominic Martin , took his final bow from this stage of life in Frisco, TX. on October 18, 2023, setting the scene for his grand entry into the next. The son of Alysia Dagnogo and the late, Albert P. Martin, Jr., Justin was also embraced as the stepson of...

Ivory ” Black the Barber” Landry, a native of Belle Rose, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA transitioned to his eternal home on October 14, 2023 at the age of 82. Ivory leaves his children Glenda Shanks (Wendell), Marlene Emelle, Gary Howard, Tracy Landry, and Terence Snowden (Tanita), family and friends to cherish his memory.

  

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Cornelle Dwight Carney , affectionately known as Nell, entered eternal at the age of 33. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Converse, Tx. He is preceded in death by his parents, Felix Carney Jr. and Carmen Delores Carney. Nell graduated from O.P. Walker High School in 2008. Being an O.P. Walker Charger meant...

Glenda J. Barriere of New Orleans, LA passed away Wednesday October 4, 2023, at the age of 63. Glenda was born in Independence, La to the late Edna and Jacob Johnson Jr. Glenda was the loving wife of Albert Barriere Jr. Beloved mother of 9 children, 20 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and 3 God Children. Glenda leaves to cherish...

Marchand Jabbor Thomas , passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023, at the age of 45. Beloved husband of Shanna Thomas for 16 years, father of Delisa Nelson, Marshawn Smith, and Kachand Thomas. The son of Micheal Thomas Sr and Korealin Smith. He leaves to cherish his precious memories a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and God Brother.

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Sadie Pearl Harrell , our Queen and Matriarch entered eternal life surrounded by her family on September 28, 2023 at the age of 83. A native of Gloster, Mississippi and a resident of New Orleans for 66 years. Sadie was married to the late Frank Harrell Sr. and a nurturing mother to her children which she affectionately referred to...

Jimmie Lee Brown , passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. He was born in New Orleans, LA on May 22, 1960. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Lisa Ann Brown. His children Jason Ferrand, Jenia Johnson, Christopher Brown and Jennifer Serpas. His 18 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Jimmie also leaves...

Darinda Jackson-Saleem , entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 18, 2023 at the age of 45. Darinda was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on October 24, 1977. She was the daughter of Charles Jackson and Ivy Pryor-Jackson and step-daughter of Claudette Jackson and Kevin Byrd. She was the sister of Deonca Converse, Dayatra Jackson, and Damara Miller.

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Michelle Mc Guinn Atkins , daughter of the late Louis Lowell and Rosemary Alvarez Mc Guinn, 61 years old, resident of New Orleans LA. She was born September 3, 1962 and passed away, Thursday, September 7, 2023. Michelle, was an Educator for many years in the New Orleans, Jefferson Parish and Charter School Systems. Cherishing her memory is, husband:...

Our beloved Elvira (Alvira) O’Conner Gibson peacefully transitioned from this earthly life on Friday, September 8, 2023, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was 84 years old. Elvira was born on September 27, 1938, the daughter of the late Orelia Jones O’Conner and Frank O’Conner Sr. She was the wife of the late Warren Gibson who she loved dearly. She...

Shandrieka C. Lowe affectionately called Shanny, was a native of New Orleans, Louisiana and a resident Of Houston, Texas. Shandrieka peacefully entered into eternal rest and gained her wings on August 29, 2023, at home surrounded by her children & family. Shandrieka was 53 years old. She was born April 27, 1970 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Lillian H....

Dwight Bernard Alexander passed away Tuesday August 22, 2023 after a long battle with dementia. For 51 years Dwight was the beloved husband of Patricia Leflore Alexander whom he shared 3 children with, Kenya, Dwight II and Kewana Alexander. He was the proud grandfather of 10 Darien, Darius, Corey, Kelsi, Dwight II, Brianna, Dawson, Alexis, Payton and Dorian. Dwight...

Marvin Kenyattor King was born on March 7, 1986 to Marvin F. King & Dorothy Green. He entered into eternal rest on August 9, 2023 in Austell, GA. He leaves to cherish his memories his children, Kamora Kayla & Marvin Hakeem King & their siblings, Markell Worthington & Ava’Rose Lamar, their mother, Lameeka Lamar, his parents, Marvin F. King...

Melanie Treniece Westerfield entered eternal life on Monday, August 1, 2023 at the age of 60. She was born in New Orleans, LA on March 12, 1963, where she lived until she was called home to be with the lord. She leaves to cherish her precious memory, her loving and devoted husband, James Westerfield Sr; two sons, Venver Young...