Obituaries

Claire R. Battiste departed this life at 93 years old. She passed away peacefully and received her wings on October 17, 2022. Her departure reminds us that angels are watching over us. Born Claire Rose Clavo, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Clavo and Norma Reine Clavo. Claire was raised in New Orleans and grew up in...

Calvin Leon Fields was born November 25, 1943, to Jessie Mae (Clark) Arnold, and George Fields in New Orleans, Louisiana. His over 30 year career was a Diesel/Auto Mechanic and he served in the U.S Army. He married is wife Michelle July 30, 1997, in New Orleans La. where they resided and was then relocated to Lake Charles La. in...

Lionel Lee Stewart, age 72, departed this life on Saturday, October 1, 2022, in New Orleans LA. He was born November 26, 1949 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to the late Rowena Tansiel Ferdinand and Leroy Stewart. Lionel was a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, but due to health issues, relocated to New Orleans.

Lionel is survived by his devoted, and loving...

Derrick Reo Ulmer Sr, the beloved son of the late Charles Ray Ulmer Sr. and the late Evelyn Denise Ulmer, was born on October 24, 1977, in New Orleans LA. On Saturday, September 10, 2022, Derrick entered into eternal rest at his home in Chalmette, LA. Derrick is a graduate of Joseph S. Clark High School and was a talented...

EVELYN M. WILLIAMS RANDOLPH was born in Violet, Louisiana on March 14, 1948 to the Late Shirley Mae Williams and Marshall Williams. On Wednesday, September 21, 2022, God called his faithful servant home to her eternal rest. Evelyn was married to the Love of her life, Mr. Richard Randolph Jr., on June 29, 1967 and to their union (4) wonderful...

JoAnn Bell, left this earthly realm on September 21, 2022 peacefully in her sleep, at the age of 71. She was born in New Orleans, LA on November 1, 1950, to Delores and Joseph Bell. JoAnn was a graduate of Landry High School and a lifelong resident of New Orleans, with a brief stay in Shreveport, LA after hurricane Katrina.She...

On September 10, 2022, Leon D Varnado unexpectedly transitioned from this earthly life into eternal rest at the age of 67, in New Orleans, LA. Leon was born on March 6, 1955, in New Orleans, LA. Leon attended Booker T. Washington High School, where he graduated in 1973. Over the years, Leon travelled the world to countries within Africa and...

Our beloved mother, Wanda Evans, passed away on September 10, 2022, at the age of 70. We are heartbroken to lose someone so special. She was a wonderful soul and her presence will be deeply missed. Wanda is preceded in death by her parents Charles and Pauline Melton, brothers James and Charles Melton, husband Edward Logos, son Edward Mixon, and...

Noel Joseph Crump,entered peacefully into external rest at his home surrounded by his wife and family on September 9, 2022, at the age of 54. Noel is survived by his beloved wife of 8 ½ years, Theva Butler Evans Crump, one step-son Robert Evans III (Johnnika), and his precious favorite girl his granddaughter Jordyn Ryan Evans. Noel was born to...

Anthony Wayne McGee, Jr, age 57, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Monday, August 15, 2022.  He was born June 26, 1965 and was a son of Anthony W. McGee, Sr. and the late Icee “Lucille” J. McGee.  He was born and raised in Clinton, SC and moved to New Orleans at the age of...

Waymon Brian “Midget” Davis Sr., earthly light became eternally dim on September 4, 2022, at the age of 57. Waymon was born on September 7, 1964 to Waymon Joseph Stewart and Gertrude G. Davis. Waymon was educated in Orleans Parish Public Schools and graduated from O. Perry Walker College and Career Preparatory High School. He attended McNeese State University before...

Iris Yvette Hawkins-Vallare, was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on December 3, 1975, to the Late Annie Mae Clark and Peter Hawkins, III. On Sunday July 31, 2022, God called his faithful servant home to her eternal rest. Iris was the loving mother of two (2) wonderful children, Jermaine Weldon Vallare and Ireion Rene Coleman, the mother-in-law of a devoted...

O’leya Marie Williams, was born on March 29, 2004. O’leya entered eternal rest at Rapides Medical Center on August 8, 2022, at the tender age of 18. She was a native of Port Sulphur in Plaquemines Parish and a temporary resident of Pinecrest Support and Services in Pineville, Louisiana. O’leya was the beloved daughter of Pamela Williams and Ervin Nicholson;...

Lonnie Jeorge “LoSo” Phillips, Sr age 29, born October 26, 1992, in New Orleans, Louisiana, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Lonnie accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age, he was a 2011 graduate of George Washington Carver Senior High School. He became an entrepreneur at an early age as a Disc Jockey known as “DJ...

Matthew “Phatt Matt” Cousan entered into eternal rest on July 13, 2022, in New Orleans, Louisiana at the age of 34. He was survived by four kids Mya, Maisley, Masaya, and Kaleb. Survived by parents Lauranetta (Daniel) Mitchell and Matthew (Jean) Gibson; seven sisters and six brothers and grandmother Mercedes Gibson.  

Funeral services will be held on Saturday July 23,...

Anne Lottie Snowden Turnbull affectionately known as Mommy Anne, Gammaw, and MawMaw, was surrounded by her family as she died on June 26, 2022, in New Orleans, Louisiana. At the time of her passing, she was 87 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents, Aline Chandler Snowden and James E. Snowden Sr., and her beloved Aunt Wilmer...

Gregory M. Johnson affectionately known as “Butterball, Butta” gained his wings on June 26, 2022, at the age of 40. He was a native of New Orleans, La. Gregory was a loving father, son, grandson, brother and uncle. Gregory had a really good heart, and he would do anything for anyone. His smile would light up the whole room. He...

Corvell Leman Armwood departed this life on Monday, June 13, 2022 at Ochsner Medical Center, 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA at the age of 52. He leaves to cherish precious memories his children: Jonquell Pierre, Corvell S. Green, and Octavia Cain; devoted friend, Linda Baldwin; granddaughters: Annishka A. Powe and Camri S. Green; siblings: Linda (Errol Sr.) Florida, Glenda...

Stephen James Amedee, Sr. a brick mason and hotel engineer, died Monday, June 13th. He was 66.

Beloved husband of Tanya Hunter-Amedee; Father of Stephen James Amedee, Jr.; Grandfather of Stephen James Amedee, III. Son of the late Clarence Tobias and Leverna Valentine Gilyot Amedee. Son-in-law of the late Mr. & Mrs. Lonnie Hunter of Baltimore, Maryland. Brother of Donald Peter,...

Brian Oatis Stemley transitioned to his earthly home on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at the age of 48. He was born on September 24, 1973, in New Orleans, LA to the late Joyce Stemley Dickerson and Clarence Johnson. He was the grandson of the late Annie Stemley, Percy McKay and the late foster grandparents August and Olivia Gabriel. He leaves...