Obituaries
STERLING JOSEPH BRIGNAC
Sep 1, 2026
Sterling Joseph Brignac, age 56, departed this life on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at North Oaks Medical Center. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Ponchatoula, LA. Sterling was employed in the construction industry. Forever love of Michele W. Brignac. Proud father of Kohi Brignac (Keshon) Leonard. Cherished grandfather of Prince S. Leonard. Beloved son of...
DEBBIE ANN COLLINS
Aug 28, 2026
Debbie Ann Collins entered eternal rest on Friday, August 28, 2026, at the age of 69. She was native of Beaumont, TX and a resident of Marrero, LA. She was a graduate of Charlton Pollard High School. Debbie served her country in the United States Air Force and retired as a sergeant. She received numerous commendations for her bravery including...
HAZEL ANN ROUSSELL
Sep 4, 2026
Hazel Ann Roussell peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 4, 2026, at the age of 84. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Harvey, LA. Hazel was a graduate of L.B. Landry High School Class of 1961. “Ann”, as she was affectionately known to family and friends was a retired employee of...
ALTHEA PRICE SWIFT
Sep 3, 2026
Althea Emelda Price Swift passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at the age of 84. She was a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA. Althea dedicated much of her life to caring for her home and family. She was generous by nature, feisty in spirit, and blessed with a wonderful sense of humor. Those who knew her knew...
LOUIS MEALANCON
Aug 29, 2026
Louis Mealancon departed this life at his residence on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the age of 67. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Louis was a graduate of West Jefferson High School and Los Angeles Bible College in Los Angeles, CA, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in theology. He was...
CALLINE EAST WICKER
Sep 2, 2026
Calline Wicker, a homemaker, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at the age of 89. She was a native of St. Francisville, LA, a former resident of Marrero, LA and presently residing in Harvey, LA. Calline was a graduate of Dawson High School. She was a gifted seamstress who created beautiful garments for...
LINDA MARIE DRAKE
Sep 1, 2026
Linda Marie Johnson Drake entered eternal rest on Tuesday September 1, 2026, at the age of 69. She was a native and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Linda was a graduate of Oliver Perry Walker High School class of 1975. She later received her Bachelor of Business Administration with a minor in Business Management from Troy University 1998, and...
SHIRLEY A. GRIFFIN
Aug 28, 2026
Shirley Ann Griffin transitioned peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Friday, August 28, 2026, at the age of 74. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Shirley was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Marrero, LA. She was a dedicated employee of West Jefferson Hospital for over 40 years, before...
ROOSEVELT DAY
Aug 26, 2026
Roosevelt Day entered peacefully into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at the age of 69. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. Son of the late Herman Day, Sr. and Beulah J. Day. Loving brother of Lionel (Valerie) Day, Roosevelt Day, James Day, JoAnn Day,...
ROSEMARY WATSON PREVOST
Aug 27, 2026
Rosemary Watson Prevost entered eternal rest at her residence surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the age of 92. She was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Rosemary was a graduate of Rosenwald High School in Marrero, LA and Stevenson Beauty Academy of New Orleans, LA. She was employed with...
SHERINA SOPHIA YOUNG
Aug 27, 2026
Sherina Sophia Young entered eternal rest on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 41. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Sherina attended John Ehret High School. Beloved daughter of Terry Lee Young, Sr. and Vallerie Denise Young. Granddaughter of Mary Louise Burns, and the late...
LESHAWN DIONNE CHAPPEL
Aug 24, 2026
LeShawn Dionne Chappel entered eternal rest on Monday August 24, 2026, at the age of 35. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved mother of Leah, Remi, and Rome Chappel. Daughter of Parker Chappel and the late Camille Chappel. Stepdaughter of Charlene Hines. Granddaughter of the late Lucilla Gustave, Naomi Kitts, and Parker Thomas. Sister of...
YOLANDA ANTOINETTE CEPHUS
Aug 31, 2026
The Cephus family announces the passing of Yolanda Antionette Cephus. A MEMORIAL CELEBRATION will be held on Saturday September 12, 2026 at 10:30 a.m., at House of Memories 1933 Stumpf Blvd. Suite B Gretna, La. 70056.
JANICE MARIE HAWKINS
Aug 18, 2026
Janice “Maw Maw” Marie Hawkins entered eternal rest at University Medical Center on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at the age of 74. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. She was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and later pursued her passion for cooking, earning her Culinary Arts Degree from Delagado Community College in 1981....
VICTOR LAMAR HILLS
Aug 18, 2026
Victor Lamar Hills entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at the age of 70. He was a native of McComb, MS and a resident of Harvey, LA. He attended John H. Martyn High School and was employed as Chef for many years. He was affectionately known as “Cool Uncle” and “Cat...
JAVON DUHON DUCROS
Aug 9, 2026
Javon Duhon Ducros entered eternal rest at University Medical Center on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at the age of 50. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Javon was employed with the Marriott in housekeeping, which she really enjoyed meeting so many people. She especially liked Mardi Gras and Second lines. Javon loved being around family and...
ANTHONY CRAIG LOWERY
Aug 25, 2026
Anthony C. Lowery departed this life at his residence on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the age of 79. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Anthony was employed as a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) and a Certified Compulsive Gambling Counselor (CCGC). He was also the owner of Leaders Educational Counseling, LLC. Anthony...
DAVID MARTIN PITTMAN SR
Aug 26, 2026
David Martin Pittman, Sr., age 61, entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. David was employed for over 20 years with the United States Postal Service. He was faithful served as a deacon at New Jerusalem Baptist Church and later...
WADE TAPLET
Aug 22, 2026
Wade Taplet passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the age of 61, surrounded by family. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Wade was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School class of 1983. He was employed as a facility engineer with the University of New Orleans for many years and worked offshore...
KENNETH ANTHONY USSIN, SR.
Aug 21, 2026
Kenneth Anthony Ussin, Sr. entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Friday, August 21, 2026, at the age of 65. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Kenneth was a graduate of Texas City High School in Texas City, TX and he proudly severed his country in the United States Army. Following his military...
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