Obituaries
ROY ANTOINE
Jun 5, 2025
Roy Young Antoine entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the age of 63. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Roy was employed as a Diesel Mechanic. Devoted father of Eugene Thomas, Roylynn Powell, Royneisha Antoine, and Chanel Gordon. Son of Dorothy L. Antoine and the late Ethel Young....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
HAKEEM KOLAWOLE KASHIMAWO
May 17, 2025
Hakeem Kolawole Kashimawo, age 73, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family, at his home in Harvey, LA. A beloved husband, father, and friend to many, Kola touched the lives of many with his uncanny humor, wisdom, and unwavering dedication to his family. Born on July 18, 1951, in Lagos, Nigeria....
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...
CYNTHIA TERRY DAVIS
May 10, 2025
Cynthia Terry Davis, age 81, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest at Bridgepoint Continuing Care Hospital (West Jefferson Medical Center) surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Cynthia was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse, who was formerly employed with West Jefferson Hospital, Touro Shakespear Nursing Home, Jefferson Parish Public...
ALBERTA MARTIN BROOKS
May 6, 2025
Alberta Martin Brooks, age 93, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. She was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Alberta was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School. She retired from Charity Hospital after over 40 years as a Nutritionist and Dietary Supervisor. Beloved wife of...
ORELIA JOHNSON WILLIAMS
May 1, 2025
Orelia J. Williams, affectionately known as “Rita”, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the age of 82. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Orelia was educated in the New Orleans Public School System. She was employed for over 40 years as a Direct Support Professional. Rita was an active...
SHAVELLA ZENOBIA WILLIAMS
Apr 26, 2025
Shavella Zenobia Williams was born on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 1:41p.m. to parents Lovella Thomas Willis, Sr. and Shavonne Lee at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. Her family was blessed for almost 2 months, before Shavella went to her heavenly home on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at West Jefferson Medical Center. Shavella was deeply loved by her mommy and daddy,...
DORAL HESTER
Apr 21, 2025
Doral Hester entered eternal rest on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 51. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. He was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School. Loving father of Rinesha Mayfield, Dorai’yal Reynolds, Tonya Reynolds, Doral Smith and the late D’Ral A’zjon Hester. Grandfather of the late Forever Maxwell. Son of...
STEVEN WILLIAMS
Apr 20, 2025
Steven Williams departed this life peacefully at Piedmont Hospital on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the age of 60. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Atlanta, GA. Steven was a graduate of Francis T. Nicholls High Class of 1984. Steve, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, was employed with DeKalb County...
JOYCE CHARLES CARTER
Apr 18, 2025
Joyce Charles Carter entered eternal rest at her residence on Friday, April 18, 2025, at the age of 87. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Joyce was a former employee with the Metropolitan Development Center (Belle Chasse State School) for many years. She was a faithful member of the usher board. Joyce had a passion for...
ANNIE SMITH PAUL
Apr 18, 2025
Annie Smith Paul, age 83, a retired nurse, entered peacefully into eternal rest at Chateau Living Center. She was a native of Pineville, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. She was a 1958 graduate of McDonogh 35 High School and furthered her education at Straight’s Business College in Business Administration in 1959. Annie also attended Orleans Parish LPN Program...
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