Obituaries

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.

Darinda was...

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...

Ruby McKaskill Josephs passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at the age of 95. Ruby was born in La Ceiba, Honduras and immigrated to the United States in 1957 and settled in New Orleans, LA. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents James Kissock and Ida Mae Ebanks and husband Clayton T. Josephs. She leaves behind...

On Saturday July 1, 2023, Ronald Doakes, Sr. transitioned from this earthly place to his heavenly mansion. Mr. Ronald Doakes, Sr. was born November 2, 1964, in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Mrs. Jeanetta Doakes and Mr. Jasper Doakes Jr. He is preceded in death by his mother Jeanetta Doakes, father Jasper Doakes Jr., brothers Wayne and Derek Doakes,...

On Monday June 19th, 2023, at 9:03 AM, Linda Izetta Daggs , stuck her sword in the sand of time. Linda was born December 9, 1953, to the union of Wilbert Daggs and Helen Roussell Daggs. Linda was baptized at the age of 7 years old at Pilgrim Progress Baptist Church by the reverend John Francis Jr. In later life...

Herman Leopoldo Rankins “BIG HERM” , born June 25, 1982, to Denise Givens and Herman Rankins in Houston, Texas. On Wednesday, June 14,2023, in Houston Texas Herman was called home to be with the Lord. Herman was educated at St Elizabeth Catholic School, DeSoto High School, Honors Academy, and Texas Southern University and found his passion in Oil & Gas...

Charleen Williams, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2023. She was 83 years old. A Memorial Service will be held on July 1, 2023 at 11 a.m. in Franklinton, LA. Charleen will be missed by all who knew her.

  

 

 

Professional Services entrusted to Heritage Funeral Services located at 4101 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA 70117.

Robert J. (Bob) Meyer 83, born 8/8/39 passed peacefully on 6/10/23 in his beloved city of New Orleans where he lived with daughter Mandy and SIL Scott for the last 6 years. He em- braced life in the Crescent City and enjoyed all it had to offer: food, music and parades where he got to dress in all his fun...

Rahsaan Avant gained his Mansion, Robe & Crown on June 4, 2023 at age 46 in Tucson, Arizona. Rahsaan was the son of the late Aubry Jeanjacques Sr., & Euther May Avant. He was also the husband of Selika “QUEEN” Avant. Father of Rashanna Avant, brother to Tynesiha & Kenneth Avant, Angela, Troylynn & Gaynell Thompson, Jamelda ,Aubry &...

Charles Henry Conway Jr. “Boo” born June 24, 1971, to Viola Wiggins Conway and Charles Henry Conway Sr. in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. On Saturday, June 10, 2023, in New Orleans, Louisiana Charles entered into the Lord’s eternal rest.

Charles was educated at Andrew J. Bell Junior High School, Joseph S. Clark Senior High School and John McDonogh High School....

Albert Joseph Payne Jr , known to friends and family as Alboogie, passed peacefully from this life to eternal life on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at the age of 47. Albert was born October 15, 1975 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Reverend Albert J. Payne Sr and Jeanette Payne, who survive him.

He is further survived by his brothers Jeremy and...

Cecile Williams departed this life in Plano, Tx on Tuesday, May 16,2023 at the age of 69. Cecile was a native of New Orleans, LA and graduate of Booker T Washington High School class of 1971. Cecile was the daughter of the late Rev Joseph and Celia Jackson. Cecile leaves to mourn ;2 loving daughters Krista and Zania Williams.6 Grandchildren....

Sedric Stewart Sr. 80, of New Orleans, LA Transitioned to be with the Lord on May 19, 2023. He was the devoted, faithful, and protective husband of Gail H. Stewart. He preceded in death by his parents the late Willie Stewart and Veronica Stewart King his daughter Aslean Marie Stewart, grandson Jamal, sisters Geraldine Coleman, Elloise Williams, Bernadine Hughes,...