Obituaries
EARLINE DENISE CRAFT
May 25, 2025
Earline “Ricka” Denise Craft entered eternal rest on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at the age of 57. She was a native and a resident of Marrero, LA. Earline was a graduate of John Ehret High School, and she was employed as a home health aide. Beloved mother of Prentiss Craft, Eurica Craft (Dwayne) Johnson. Devoted grandmother of Andre, Danyla, Prentiss,...
ROBERT WILSON, JR.
May 27, 2025
Robert Wilson entered into eternal rest at his residence on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the age of 81. He was a native of Lettsworth, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Robert was a retired employee of Avondale Shipyard for over 40 years. Beloved husband of Dorothy Wilson. Loving father of Catherine Wilson, Patricia Wilson, Lori (Ernest) Williams, Marilyn...
ALEX WALLACE, JR.
Jun 2, 2025
Alex Wallace, Jr. departed this life on Monday, June 2, 2025, at the age of 88. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Menomonee Falls, WI. Alex was a graduate from Walter L. Cohen Senior High School in New Orleans. He served his country in the United States Air Force from 1954 to 1958. He...
BERKMAN ANDERSON
May 24, 2025
Berkman Anderson entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the age of 67. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Berkman was a 1976 graduate of Fisher High School. He was employed for many years as welder at Avondale Shipyard. Devoted father of Auvionna Joy Anderson...
JUMA H. HILL
May 24, 2025
Juma H. Hill (Elow) peacefully entered into eternal rest in the Dominican Republic on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the age of 48. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey LA. Juma was a graduate of Archbishop Shaw High School Class of 1995 and was a member of the football team where he wore...
DOROTHY MAE WYRE
Jun 7, 2025
Dorothy Mae Wyre entered eternal rest on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the age of 91. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a residence of Avondale, LA. She was a graduate of Joseph S. Clark High School and a former employee with Maison Blanche as a retail clerk. Devoted mother of Daryl Wyre and Kevin Wyre. Daughter...
GLORIA DEAN BROWN SHEPHARD
Jun 1, 2025
Gloria Dean Brown Shephard entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Jefferson Highway on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at the age of 76. She was a native of Baton Rouge, LA and a longtime resident of New Orleans, LA. Gloria was employed as a domestic worker, and she was known for her extraordinary cooking and baking. She was an...
DEBORAH ANN SINGLETON
May 29, 2025
Deborah “RED BIRD” Ann Singleton entered enteral rest at Methodist Hospital in Houston, TX on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the age of 66 surrounded by family. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Bridge City, LA. Beloved mother of Santell, Corey and Whitney Singleton. Daughter of the late Morris and Beatrice. Granddaughter of the...
JOSEPH PHILLIP TERRELL, JR.
Jun 2, 2025
Joseph "JoJo" Phillip Terrell Jr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 2, 2025, at the age of 56. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Husband of Judy Terrell. Father of Joel and Jade Valasquez. Son of Joseph Phillip Terrell, Sr., Elenor Harris and the late Charles Harris, Jr. Grandson of the...
DESTINY TAMIA GEORGE
May 25, 2025
Destiny Tamia George, affectionately known as “Des”, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at the age of 24. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Houston, TX. Destiny was a graduate of Northshore Senior High School in Houston, where she was a member of the National Honor Society. After graduation, Destiny attended...
VERNIE C FOREST, JR.
May 20, 2025
Vernie “Shotgun Shorty” Charles Forest, Jr., age 77, peacefully entered into eternal rest at his residence on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Vernie was educated in the Orleans Parish Public School System. He began his working career at an early age, opening a Sweetshop in 1969 and becoming a DJ. Vernie...
BETTY JEAN BARTHOLEMEW
May 23, 2025
Betty Bartholemew, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 23, 2025, at the age of 73. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Betty was a retired chef, who had a passion for cooking and was known for her delicious gumbo. A dish she took pride in preparing for...
VIOLA SORRELLS
May 18, 2025
Viola Sorrells, affectionately known as Sorrells or Vi, age 70, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, May 18, 2025. She was a native of Claiborne County, MS. and a resident of Terrytown, LA. Viola was a 1972 graduate of Port Gibson High School, and she continued her education at Delgado Community College and Charity...
CAROLYN MARIE TUGGERSON
May 25, 2025
Carolyn Oliver Tuggerson entered eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Jefferson Highway on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at the age of 69. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Carolyn was formerly employed as a vault security, personal care attendant, cook, and custodian. Beloved mother of Vonshella Gibson and Russell Mason. Bonus mother of Charles Boutin. Grandmother...
HENRY MARTIN, SR.
May 19, 2025
Henry Martin, Sr. entered eternal rest on Monday, May 19, 2025, at the age of 83. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Henry served his country in the United States Army for 10 years as a PVTE2 (P), from which he received the Army Occupation Medal (Berlin) Marksman (Rifle M-14) commendations. He was a former employee with...
GLORIOUS WILSON MENINA
May 21, 2025
Glorious Wilson Menina, age 87, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Wynhoven Community Care Center. She was a native of Thibodaux, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Glorious was a 1957 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. She was employed as a Licensed Cosmetologist and as a Home Health Aide with Supra Home...
LEE'LANI TRE'CHELLE BROOKS
May 16, 2025
Lee’Lani Tre’Chelle Brooks entered eternal rest at University Medical Center on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the age of 9. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Lee’Lani was a student at Dorothy Height Charter School. Devoted daughter of Letisha Johnson and the late Louis Brooks. Stepdaughter of Tyron Depron. Granddaughter of Max and Trina Johnson. Great...
JAMES OLIVER JOHNSON, JR.
May 15, 2025
James Oliver Johnson Jr, “Mingo James,” entered eternal rest at his residence on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the age of 78. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. James was a graduate of John H. Martyn Senior High School of Shrewsbury, Louisiana, Class of 1965 and he also attended Delgado Community College....
MICHAEL JUSTIN THOMAS
May 15, 2025
Michael J. Thomas entered eternal rest on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the age of 44. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Beloved father of Rajustin Ousley. Loving son of Gregory Thomas, Sr. and Beverly Thomas. Grandson of the late Andrew Thomas, Sr., Lucille Thomas, JT Roberts, and Maggarine Roberts. Step grandson...
ADRIENNE C WILLIAMS
May 13, 2025
Adrienne C. Williams transitioned to her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the age of 71. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Terrytown, LA. Adrienne graduated of L.B. Landry High School, Class of 1972, and she attended Loyola University. She began her career in cosmetology and data entry before discovering her true...
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