Obituaries
JULIUS HENDERSON HUNTER, III
Oct 28, 2026
Julius Henderson Hunter, III, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the age of 60. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Julius attended UNO and was the former owner of Millennium Cleaning. Beloved son of the late Julius Hunter, Jr. and Doris Victoria Hunter. Grandson of the late Louise...
EVELYN ANN HUGHLEY
Oct 23, 2026
Evelyn Ann Smith Hughley, age 89, transitioned peacefully on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus, surrounded by her family. She was a native of Pike County, MS and a resident of Avondale, LA. “Ann,” as she was affectionately known to family and friends, graduated high school in McComb, MS and then relocated to New Orleans, LA....
MICHAEL RODRIGUE JR
Oct 26, 2026
Michael Rodrigue, Jr. passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 26, 2026, at the age of 43. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Michael was enrolled at Delgado Community College, pursuing certification as a HVAC Technician. He also had certification as a welder and a forklift driver. Michael possessed incredible self-taught trades, including...
LAWRENCE A. TERRANCE
Oct 27, 2026
Lawrence Alton Terrance departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the age of 86. He was a native of New Roads, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Lawrence was a retired Brick Mason. Beloved husband of Andrea Rowan Terrance. Devoted father of Alton Terrance, Jr. Kevin Terrance, Lisa Terrance, Shawn Michelle Turner,...
ADA B MUSE BROWN
Oct 22, 2026
Ada Beatrice Muse Brown, age 98, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her resident on Thursday, October 22, 2026. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Ada was a retired Registered Nurse. She was a member of Austerlitz Street Baptist Church and the Pastor’s Support Ministry. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Brown,...
LORENZA EDWARDS
Oct 27, 2026
Lorenza Edwards entered eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday October 27, 2026, at the age of 71. She was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Lorenza was a daycare owner and a former employee of McDonald’s. Daughter of the late Joseph Edwards. Sr. and Celestine M. Edwards. Stepdaughter of Betsy Pittman. Sister of Terry, Sr., Jerry...
LOUIS GARY, JR
Oct 18, 2026
Louis Gary, Jr entered eternal rest at his residence on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the age of 53. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Louis was a graduate of Lawless High School, and he was employed as a maintenance engineer supervisor. Beloved husband of Trina Gary. Devoted father of Janelle, Junese,...
ROSALIND MANUEL HAWKINS
Oct 25, 2026
Rosalind “Ros” Manuel Hawkins, age 74, transitioned from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Sunday October 25, 2026, at University Medical Center. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. Rosalind was a graduate of Lincoln High School and Delgado Community College. She was employed with the Louisiana Department of Health,...
BERNICE SYLVAN DOYLE
Oct 29, 2026
Bernice Sylvan Doyle entered eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the age of 63. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Beloved mother of Shanette and Kendal Whitney, Ervin Doyle, Jr., Myra Doyle, Nicole Johnson, and Coty Johnson. Daughter of Freddie Sylvan and Elnora Sylvan. Adopted...
NATHANIEL MEREDITH
Oct 15, 2026
Nathaniel “Bookie” Meredith departed his life at OHSU Hospital in Portland, OR on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the age of 58. He was a native and resident of Gretna, LA. Nathaniel was employed as an Over the Road Truck Driver for CBSL. He was formerly employed as a foreman with Offshore Specialist Fabricators. Devoted father of Nathaniel Meredith, Jr.,...
MURPHY CLARK, SR.
Oct 26, 2026
Murphy Clark, Sr., age 89, entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Monday, October 26, 2026. He was a native of Leonville, LA and a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. Murphy was a retired bus driver with the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA). He was a faithful parishioner of St Joseph The Worker Catholic Church and member...
JACQUELINE KENNEDY
Oct 21, 2026
Jacqueline Johnson Kennedy departed this earthly life at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at the age of 61. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Jacqueline was a 1983 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. She was a former employee of the federal government and the public school system. Jacqueline was...
VELMER JACKSON TAPLIN
Oct 22, 2026
Velmer “Sweet” Jackson Taplin, age 95, peacefully transitioned from her earthly home to her heavenly home at her daughter’s residence on Thursday, October 22, 2026, just 27 days shy of her 96th birthday. She was a native of Norwood, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA and Westwego, LA. Beloved wife of the late Lionel Brown and James Taplin....
LILLIE STRONG SMITH
Oct 13, 2026
Lillie Strong Smith entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at the age of 73. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Lillie was formerly employed in dietary at a nursing home. She was a devoted member of DeGaulle Drive Church of Christ. Her spiritual walk was a meaningful part of...
DIONE LINDSEY BURRIS
Oct 14, 2026
Dione Lindsey Burris entered into eternal rest at East Jefferson General Hospital on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at the age of 57. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Terrytown, LA. Dione was a graduate of Warren Easton High School and Delgado Community College. She was employed as a Patient Access Representative in Labor and...
RICHARD L MALONE, SR.
Oct 18, 2026
Richard Lee Malone, Sr., age 85, departed this life at Passages Hospice on Sunday, October 18, 2026. He was a native of Natchez, MS and a resident of Harvey, LA. Richard was a retired Security Guard with L&R Security. Beloved husband of the late Sarah Ann Wesley Malone. Devoted father of Andrew (Priscilla) McFolling, Richshalyn (Laduan) Jordan, Richard (Trina) Malone,...
CLARISA SUSAN SMITH
Oct 16, 2026
Clarisa Susan Smith entered eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the age of 76. She was a native and resident of Gretna, LA. Clarisa was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School. She was employed as a nurse assistant and sales associate. Beloved mother of Dione Smith, Michael Smith, Michelle Smith, Danielle...
SHEILA ANN BRINSON
Oct 13, 2026
Shelia Ann Brinson was welcomed into the loving arms of the Lord at her residence on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at the age of 65. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Hinesville, GA. Shelia was a graduate of L.W. Higgins High School Class of 1979. She proudly served her country for 21 years in...
JOYCE LORETTA DOTSON
Oct 10, 2026
Joyce Loretta Dotson entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the age of 79. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Joyce was a retired CNA and Physical Therapy Tech. She was a faithful member of White Chapel Baptist Church. Beloved wife of the late Frank...
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