Obituaries

ALVIN ANTHONY CALVIN

ALVIN ANTHONY CALVIN

Mar 22, 2026

Alvin Anthony Calvin entered eternal rest at his residence on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at the age of 75. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Alvin lived a life full of love, dedication, and service. He was a Head Manager of Maintenance with the Audubon Institute Aquarium and Insectarium, where he left...

DORIS PHOENIX

DORIS PHOENIX

Mar 25, 2026

Doris “Tinny B” Phoenix passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the age of 85. She was a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA. Doris was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School Class of 1959, and she continued her studies at St. Mary’s Dominican College, and Southern University at New Orleans. Doris retired in 2002 as a...

DAVID WALKER, JR.

DAVID WALKER, JR.

Mar 5, 2026

David Walker, Jr., age 90, entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Thursday, March 5, 2026. He was a native and resident of Gretna, LA He was a retired Delivery Driver for Carlo Ditta Concrete and Technical Engineering Consultants, Inc. Devoted father of Yolanda W. (Joseph) Ledet, David C. Walker, and Steven M. Walker. Loving grandfather of Iuyana...

FRANCILL HOWARD

FRANCILL HOWARD

Mar 18, 2026

Francill Howard entered peacefully into eternal rest at Carpenter House of St. Joseph on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the age of 71. She was native of Paris, TN and a resident of Harvey, LA. Francill was a formerly employed as a Personnel Manager with Walmart. She is survived by a host of loving relatives and friends. Relatives and friends...

LATRICE MICHELLE MCGINNIS TULENSA

LATRICE MICHELLE MCGINNIS TULENSA

Mar 20, 2026

Latrice Michelle McGinnis Tulensa, an educator, departed this life at the age of 56, on Friday, March 20, 2026, at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Latrice was a 1988 graduate of L. B. Landry High School and later received her Bachelor Degree from the Liberty University. She...

REV. BILLY EARL MICKEL

REV. BILLY EARL MICKEL

Mar 14, 2026

Rev. Billy Earl Mickel, age 75, peacefully departed this life on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Touro Hospital. He was a native of Hazelhurst, MS, a former resident of Marrero, LA and presently residing in New Orleans, LA. At the age of 22 he was called to preach the Gospel, while serving at Isreal Baptist Church on Harvey, LA. Rev....

CAROL GILMORE CLARK

CAROL GILMORE CLARK

Mar 13, 2026

Carol “Carrie Ann” Louise Gilmore Clark, a homemaker, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Friday, March 13, 2026, at the age of 72. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Carol was a 1972 graduate of L. W. Higgins High School. She was formerly employed as a substitute teacher and nurse’s...

CLAUDETTE BARBARA ANTOINE

CLAUDETTE BARBARA ANTOINE

Mar 23, 2026

Claudette Barbara Antoine, age 83, entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Monday, March 23, 2026. She was a native of Madisonville, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Claudette was a retired Nursing Assistant. Beloved wife of Jesse C. Antoine. Devoted mother of Carl J. (Tara) Antoine, Lynn M. (Jasper) Williams, Brian J. (Nancy) Antoine,...

RICKIE THOMAS, SR

RICKIE THOMAS, SR

Mar 19, 2026

Rickie Thomas, Sr., entered eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Jefferson Highway on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the age of 70. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Rickie was carpenter with Thomas Home Repair and Remodeling. Beloved husband of Rose E. Thomas. Loving father of Rickie Thomas, Jr. Son of the...

EVELYN ELVERA JORDAN

EVELYN ELVERA JORDAN

Mar 16, 2026

Evelyn Elvera Jordan peacefully entered eternal rest at her residence on Monday, March 16, 2026, at the age of 89. She was a native of Houma, LA and resident of Marrero, LA. “Wilma”, as she was affectionately known to her family and “Vera” to her friends was a loving wife and devoted mother who created a home filled with warmth,...

JANICE A BIENAIME

JANICE A BIENAIME

Mar 12, 2026

Janice Anita Bienaime, age 78, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the residence. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Janice was a proud graduate of Joseph S. Clark High School and a retired secretary of Charity Hospital. She was known for her strong faith,...

LIZZIE JAMES FLEMING

LIZZIE JAMES FLEMING

Mar 15, 2026

Lizzie James Fleming entered eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Jefferson Highway on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the age of 86. She was a native of Tylertown, MS and a resident of Avondale, LA. Lizzie was a retired certified nurse assistant and teacher helper. Beloved wife of the late Lieutenant Fleming. Devoted mother of Randall (Deborah), Jerry (Carla), June, Robert,...

DERRICE G. WILSON, JR.

DERRICE G. WILSON, JR.

Mar 3, 2026

Derrice G. Wilson Jr. entered into eternal rest at this residence on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at the age of 55 surrounded by his loving family. He was a native and lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. Derrice was a proud graduate of John Ehret High School, and he was formerly employed with Environmental Services at Maison De La Luz. He...

SAMMIE WALKER, JR.

SAMMIE WALKER, JR.

Mar 12, 2026

Sammie “LoBo” Walker, Jr., entered eternal rest on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the age of 76. He was a native of Waterproof, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Sammie was a devoted member of Mt. Pilgrim 4th Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and assisted with many responsibilities and community outreach events. His passion for...

BERNICE ALLEN

BERNICE ALLEN

Mar 7, 2026

Bernice Allen, age 101, entered peacefully into eternal rest at Passages Hospice on Saturday, March 7, 2026. She was a native of Waggaman, LA and resident of Avondale, LA. Bernice received her Bachelor of Arts in Social Science from Leland College in 1948 and continued advance studies at the University of Chicago and the University of Southern California (USC). She...

TERESE N MOORE

TERESE N MOORE

Feb 28, 2026

Terese Narcissa Moore entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the age of 71. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. Terese attended L. W. Higgins High School. She was formerly employed with Our Lady of Wisdom Nursing Home as a CNA and with...

DEANN TRENESE WILLIAMS

DEANN TRENESE WILLIAMS

Feb 26, 2026

Deann Trenese Williams entered eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the age of 65. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Bridge City, LA. Deann was educated in the Orleans Parish School System. She is a member of Good Samaritan Ministries, and a former member of Westbank Christian...

NORMA JEAN BRANCH

NORMA JEAN BRANCH

Feb 25, 2026

Norma Jean Branch entered eternal rest at Merit Health River Region Hospital in Vicksburg, MS on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the age of 61. She was a native of Lake Providence, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Norma employed for many years as a screening supervisor for the Port of New Orleans. She was known for her strong...

JARVIS CHRISTIAN ROSS

JARVIS CHRISTIAN ROSS

Feb 27, 2026

Jarvis Christian Ross departed this life on Friday, February 27, 2026, at the age of 42. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Houston, TX. Jarvis was a graduate of O. Perry Walker High School, and he attended Northwestern State University. He was formerly employed with Chubbie’s and Popeye’s Chicken. Jarvis enjoyed being a Battle...

ANTOINETTE W. BRADSTREET

ANTOINETTE W. BRADSTREET

Feb 24, 2026

Antoinette W. Bradstreet entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at the age of 59. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Antoinette received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO). She was employed as a Chief Account with the City of New...