Obituaries
ROBERT GLOSTER SMITH
Jul 4, 2025
Robert Gloster Smith entered into eternal rest at his residence on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the age of 81. He was a native of East Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Robert was the owner of R. Smith Construction. Devoted husband of Iona T. Smith by second marriage and the late Mattie Wise Smith by first...
JUNE MARIE SHELTON MATTHEWS
Jun 27, 2025
June Marie Shelton Matthews departed this life peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025, at the age of 92. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA.
June devoted her life to caring for others as a professional caregiver for over 50 years. She brought compassion, patience, and love into every home she entered. Her clients...
BOSTON CURTIS
Jun 20, 2025
Boston Curtis entered eternal rest at this residence on Friday, June 20, 2025, at the age of 89. He was a native of Carpenter, MS and a resident of Avondale, LA. Boston was a retired pipefitter supervisor with Avondale shipyards, where he worked for over 40 years until his retirement. Boston's passion for life was contagious, and he enjoyed good...
AUDREY FOSTER ALLEN
Jun 14, 2025
Audrey Foster Allen, age 89, entered peacefully into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Saturday, June 14, 2025. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Audrey was a 1955 graduate of Xavier Preparatory High School, and she attended Straight Business School. She was employed as a Paraprofessional (Teacher’s Aide) with Orleans Parish Public School...
DEON ROLAND WASHINGTON
Jun 13, 2025
Deon R. Washington entered eternal rest on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the age of 58. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Deon was a graduate of L B Landry Sr. High School. He was employed with the Army Corps of Engineers as a maintenance supervisor. Loving father of Deonca and Deonte Brooks. Son of the...
JOHN ELDRIC YOUNG
Jun 11, 2025
John Eldric Young departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the age of 35. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a native of Harvey, LA. John was employed as a Car Detailer. Beloved husband of Natasha Wilson. Stepfather of Kesha, Diamonte, and Michael Wilson. Loving son of the late John...
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...
LARRY OLANDER ALBERTS
Jun 6, 2025
Larry Olander Alberts, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the age of 51. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Slidell, LA. Larry attended Southern University at New Orleans. He was employed as a Lead Audio / Visual Technician, and a former employee with Encore Group. Beloved husband of Cobye...
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...
ROOSEVELT MATTHEWS
May 24, 2025
Roosevelt “T-Niche” Matthews, age 52, entered into eternal rest at his residence on Saturday, May 24, 2025. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Roosevelt was employed as a line chef. Loving father of Roosevelt Tyler, Jamel Martin, Jamal LaFrance, Deangelo Wilford, Ronique Taylor, Rokita Barnes, Miqual White, A’Kyla Gibson, Kendrick White, Romyra Wiltz, and Tenyla Wiltz....
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....
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