Obituaries
LEVERNE JESSE THOMAS, SR.
Apr 11, 2026
Leverne Jesse Thomas, Sr. departed this life at his residence on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the age of 77. He was native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Leverne attended George Washington Carver High School in the 9th Ward of New Orleans, a place he spoke of often and held close to his heart. He served his country honorably...
ANGELA MARIE SUDDS
Apr 7, 2026
Angela Marie Sudds entered eternal rest at Touro Infirmary Hospital on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the age of 57. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Angela was a graduate of Rabouin Career Magnet High School. Devoted mother of Abriel and Thaddeus Sudds. Beloved daughter of the late Irma Lee Sudds. Granddaughter of the late James...
VINCENT GUIENT SR
Apr 1, 2026
Vincent “Rev./TV Man” Guient, Sr., age 81, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. He was a native of Leonville, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Vincent was a graduate of St. Peter Claver High School in Grand Coteau, LA. He was a proud veteran of the United Sates Air Force. Following his military service, he worked as an...
MERTON SHANE BAILEY
Apr 8, 2026
Merton Shane Bailey entered eternal rest on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the age of 45. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Merton was employed as a laborer. Beloved father of Sha’Niya Lanay Storey, Sha’Myrie Lanaye Bailey, and Sha’Lajah Ann Bailey. Son of the late Sandra Ann Bailey and Alfonse Melvin Chatman. Brother Melvin Shawn Bailey, Shanna...
ROSALYN ELIZABETH BATISTE
Apr 7, 2026
Rosalyn Elizabeth Batiste left this earth at Touro Infirmary LCMC Health on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family at the age of 69. She was a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA. Rosalyn was an honor graduate of Alcee Fortier High School and continued her education at the University of New Orleans, earning a Bachelor...
SULA BARRIERE
Apr 4, 2026
Sula Mae Barriere, affectionately known as “Mamme”, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at the age of 84. She was a native and longtime resident of New Orleans, LA. She was a retired employee of the United States Postal Service, and even in retirement, she remained devoted to helping others, feeding the homeless, caring for those in...
ROLAND ELBERT RODNEY
Mar 26, 2026
Roland Elbert Rodney peacefully answered the call of the master on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the age of 83. He was a native of LaBrea, Trinidad, West Indies and a resident of Harvey, LA. Roland was a boat captain by trade and by passion, Roland found joy on the water, where he felt most at home. Devoted husband of...
MARVIN TRAVIS HARPER
Mar 31, 2026
Marvin Travis Harper passed away unexpectedly in an automobile accident on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 in Fort Worth, TX at the age of 42. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Arlington, TX. Marvin is survived by a host of loving family and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Celebration...
GEORGIANA GAINES
Mar 23, 2026
Georgiana Gaines entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 23, 2026, at the age of 85. She was a native of St. Martinville, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Georgiana was a proud graduate of Carver High School Class of 1957. She was employed as a dedicated Nursing Assistant, serving her community with compassion for over 30 years...
VERA MAE MARSHALL
Mar 31, 2026
Vera Mae Wheeler Marshall, age 80, peacefully answered the call to be with the Lord in her heavenly home on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus. She was a native of Gretna, LA (McDonoghville Community), a former resident of Westwego, LA and presently residing in Chalmette, LA. Vera Mae was employed as a Dietary Supervisor with...
BERNARD JOSEPH CARMOUCHE, JR.
Mar 23, 2026
Bernard Joseph Carmouche Jr. transitioned on Monday, March 23, 2026, at the age of 59. He was a proud native and resident of Uptown New Orleans, LA. Bernard was a graduate of Walter L. Cohen High School, Class of 1985. “Chef B”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, carried the soul of his city into every kitchen...
RONALD JAMES ROYAL, SR.
Mar 24, 2026
Ronald James Royal, Sr. entered eternal life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the age of 74. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Ronald was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, and he was a retired forklift driver with Avondale Shipyard. Beloved husband of Victoria Royal....
EVERLINER J. JOHNSON
Mar 25, 2026
Everliner J. Johnson, age 83, peacefully entered into eternal rest at her residence on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. She was a native of Rayville, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Everliner was a graduate of Rayville High School and Delgado Community College. She was a retired seamstress with the Alteration Center. She was a faithful member of Shiloh Missionary...
DONALD MURPHY, SR.
Mar 20, 2026
Donald Murphy, Sr., entered eternal rest on Monday, March 30, 2026, at the age of 81. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Marrero, LA. Donald was a retired crane operator. Beloved husband of the late Aloma Murphy. Devoted father of Herion Murphy, Lee Murphy, Criss Murphy, Donald Murphy, and Lillie Murphy. Son of the late...
FREDRICA KIERA THOMPSON
Mar 22, 2026
Fredrica K. Thompson, affectionately known as “Drica”, unexpectedly departed this life in an automobile accident on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at the age of 35. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Kenner, LA. Fredrica was a proud 2008 graduate of John Ehret High School, where she was a dedicated member of the basketball team....
ALVIN ANTON CALVIN
Mar 22, 2026
Alvin Anton Calvin entered eternal rest at his residence on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at the age of 75. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Alvin lived a life full of love, dedication, and service. He was a Head Manager of Maintenance with the Audubon Institute Aquarium and Insectarium, where he left...
DORIS PHOENIX
Mar 25, 2026
Doris “Tinny B” Phoenix passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the age of 85. She was a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA. Doris was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School Class of 1959, and she continued her studies at St. Mary’s Dominican College, and Southern University at New Orleans. Doris retired in 2002 as a...
DAVID WALKER, JR.
Mar 5, 2026
David Walker, Jr., age 90, entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Thursday, March 5, 2026. He was a native and resident of Gretna, LA He was a retired Delivery Driver for Carlo Ditta Concrete and Technical Engineering Consultants, Inc. Devoted father of Yolanda W. (Joseph) Ledet, David C. Walker, and Steven M. Walker. Loving grandfather of Iuyana...
FRANCILL HOWARD
Mar 18, 2026
Francill Howard entered peacefully into eternal rest at Carpenter House of St. Joseph on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the age of 71. She was native of Paris, TN and a resident of Harvey, LA. Francill was a formerly employed as a Personnel Manager with Walmart. She is survived by a host of loving relatives and friends. Relatives and friends...
LATRICE MICHELLE MCGINNIS TULENSA
Mar 20, 2026
Latrice Michelle McGinnis Tulensa, an educator, departed this life at the age of 56, on Friday, March 20, 2026, at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Latrice was a 1988 graduate of L. B. Landry High School and later received her Bachelor Degree from the Liberty University. She...
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