Obituaries
ADRIAN DEON HAMMOND, SR.
May 27, 2024
Adrian” Booga” Deon Hammond, Sr., age 45, departed this life in Erwinville, LA on Monday, May 27, 2024, after succumbing to injuries suffered in an automobile accident. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Adrian was a graduate of John Ehret High School. After graduating he enlisted in the United States Army, where...
LAWRENCE ANTHONY WILLIAMS, JR.
May 26, 2024
Lawrence Anthony Williams, Jr. departed this life at his residence on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at the age of 33. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. “Man Man” or “Juice”, as he was affectionately known, was a 2008 graduate of Conquering Word Christian Academy. He continued his studies at Blades Barber College, where he learned the...
LEON PHILLIP FORGES
May 24, 2024
Leon Phillip Forges entered into eternal rest at Passages Hospice on Friday, May 24, 2024, at the age of 87. He was a native of Barataria, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Leon was a retired truck driver with Jo-De Equipment for 30 years. Beloved husband of 58 years to Ruby Cook Forges. Devoted father of Carla Denise...
MAXINE LAURENT GOIRL
May 23, 2024
Maxine Laurent Goirl, a homemaker, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at the age of 76. She was a native of Ponchatoula, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved wife of Herbert Goirl. Loving mother of Eldridge (Patricia) Laurent, Sr., Zeneria (Ervin) Champagne, Verlisa Martin, Adrian (Xavier) Morris, Garland Martin, Tyrus...
EDDIE WILLIAMS
May 23, 2024
Eddie Williams, age 88, peacefully transcended from his earthly home to his heavenly home on Thursday, May 23, 2024. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Eddie was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a graduate of Katie’s Barber School and Southern University at New Orleans. Eddie retired after over 50 years as a...
GRADY LEE WILSON, JR.
May 21, 2024
Grady Lee Wilson, Jr. entered eternal rest on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at the age of 76. He was a native of New Orleans, LA, and a resident of Simmesport, LA. Grady was a graduate of George Carver High School. He was a retired construction worker. Beloved husband of over 50 years to Dianne D. Wilson. Loving father of Wayne...
ANIANS EDWARD FRAZIER, SR.
May 18, 2024
Anians Frazier Sr., affectionately known to many as, “Bebbie”, “George”, or “Mr. Big Stuff”, life’s purpose was fulfilled on May 18, 2024, at the age of 73, when he triumphantly entered eternity with his Lord and Savior. He was a native of Waterproof, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Anians Sr., was a dedicated employee of Elmwood Plantation, Avondale Shipyard, Fred’s Painting, and Fish’s A/C. He was the proud father of Ursula Frazier, Anians...
MARGIE MAE HENRY
May 18, 2024
Margie Mae Henry entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the age of 78. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Margie was employed as a Private Sitter. Margie is survived by a host of loving family and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend her Celebration...
RAYMOND COSTER
May 15, 2024
Raymond Coster departed this life on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the age of 77. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Raymond was a retired RTA bus driver. Beloved husband of Beverly A. Coster. Devoted father of Bianca Coster, Reginald Coster, Kevin Coster, Brandi Joseph, and the late Raymond Coster, Jr. Grandfather...
LANDRY JOSEPH DEORZAN
May 15, 2024
Landry Joseph Deorzan entered eternal rest on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the age of 72. He was a native of New Roads, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Landry was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps receiving a Good Conduct Medal Award, Honorary Award, and National...
LISETTE RACHEL SEARS
May 15, 2024
Lisette Rachel Sears entered eternal rest at her residence surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the age 71. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Lisette was a graduate of L.W. Higgins High School Class of 1970. She continued her studies at the University of New Orleans obtaining a Bachelor of Arts Degree...
RUSSELL HENRY, SR.
May 14, 2024
Russell Henry, Sr., age 80, departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. He was a native of Westwego, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Stepfather of Ossie and Robert Sears. Beloved son of the late Moses Henry, Sr. and Berhta Roussell Henry. Grandson of the late Richard and Rebecca Henry. Loving brother of...
PAULA DENISE TOUSSAINT
May 14, 2024
Paula Denise Toussaint completed her earthly journey on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the age of 35. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Paula was a graduate of North Texas Job Corp, and she received a certification in Advance Culinary Arts and Certified Nurse Assistant. “Mesha”, as she was affectionately known by family...
CLAUDE FRANK BOUDREAUX, JR.
May 13, 2024
Claude Frank Boudreaux, Jr. entered eternal rest at his residence on Monday, May 13, 2024, at the age of 73. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Claude was a graduate of West Jefferson High School. He served his country in the United States Army for 6 years receiving a National Defense Service...
KEDRICK BYES
May 12, 2024
Kedrick Byes departed this life in Dallas, TX, on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at the age of 60. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Kedrick was educated in the Orleans Parish School System, and he was employed as a construction worker. Beloved son of Judith B. Byes and the late Eldridge Byes. Devoted father of Kayla...
EDNA MARIE GROSS
May 11, 2024
Edna Marie "Boley" Haynes Gross entered eternal rest on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the age of 78. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Edna was a graduate of L.B. Landry High School. She was a retired private sitter. Loving wife of the late Melvin Gross. Beloved mother of Robert (Shalawn)...
LEO KEARNS, SR.
May 11, 2024
Leo Kearns, Sr. entered eternal rest on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the age of 85. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Round Rock, TX. Leo was a graduate of Lincoln High School. He served his country in the United States Airforce for 4 years. Leo was a retired welder for Hunt Wesson. Beloved...
OLANDER ALEXANDER
May 11, 2024
Olander Alexander entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the age of 56. She was a native of Westwego, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Olander attended Higgins High School and was employed as a housekeeper with Wynhoven Community Care Center. Devoted mother of Damian (DeLisa) Alexander, Sr. and Monique...
JAMES TROY JOHNSON
May 10, 2024
James Troy Johnson completed his earthly journey on Friday, May 10, 2024, at the age of 58. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. James was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, and he was employed with ADM Growmark - Destrehan Elevator. Loving father of Jaharee Johnson. Grandfather of the late Kristoffe...
RASI GRAYMAN
May 9, 2024
Rasi Grayman entered eternal rest on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at the age of 48. He was a native of Antigua, West Indies, and resident of LaPlace, LA. Rasi attended Sweets Primary School, ABC Trade School, and he was employed as a certified welder. Beloved husband of Ashley Calvin. Loving father of Aysia Freeman, Glan Grayman, Glenn Grayman, Briana Grayman,...