Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Douglas Grison Sr. departed this life on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at the age of 66 in New Orleans, La. He was a New Orleans Native and a United States Army Veteran. He worked at the Charity Hospital of New Orleans for 27 years until his retirement. Douglas leaves to cherish memories of his devoted wife of 22 years,...

Korey “Ko-Tuck” Tucker was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 30, 2022 at the age of 45. Korey was born on June 16, 1976 in Memphis, TN and was the son of the late Edward Taplin and Emelda Tucker. A construction worker by trade, he was a graduate of Abramson Senior High School. He leaves...

With a look of determination and praise on his heart, Lawrence Delton Julien, Sr. took his last breath on May 31, 2022, at Bayside Healthcare Center in Gretna, Louisiana and entered eternal glory. His start on this earth began October 6, 1935, in New Orleans, Louisiana, born to the union of the late Lawrence Julien and Alice Phyllis Terry Green.

Lawrence...

Naomi Montgomery Brown entered eternal rest on May 6, 2022 at Slidell Memorial Hospital at the age of 64 she was a native of Marrero and a resident of Slidell. She was a devoted mother of 2 sons Simon and Desmond Montgomery, and her late daughter Juanita Montgomery, the daughter of Elmo and Juanita Faye Montgomery, the granddaughter of the...

Ruby Perkins , departed this life on Monday, May 23 2022. She was born on March 11, 1933 to the late Edgar T Magee and Edna J. Magee in Franklinton, La. She accepted Christ at an early age. During her Christian walk with God, she has been a faithful member of New Hope Baptist church in New Orleans and Greater...

Alvin Berry , 69 yrs. old, born March 9, 1953 in New Orleans, LA. departed from this world on May 18, 2022. Al succumbed after a lengthy battle of several illnesses while at Heart of Hospice in Metairie, LA. He is survived by his siblings Byron and Gilbert Berry, Vanessa Berry McKnight, Andrea Berry Nicholas, longtime companion Betty Hawkins. Also...

Kevin Vernon Wright, 28 years old, was born on November 9, 1993 and passed away on May 12, 2022 in Houston, TX. Kevin was born to Kevin Wright and Maxine Ruffin. Kevin leaves to cherish his fond memories to his children, Kairen, Kylah and Kareem Brown; his father, Kevin (Sherlita) Wright; his mother, Maxine (Greg) Ruffin; a brother, Tevin (Angelica)...