Obituaries
SHONA MARIE SAUL
Mar 3, 2026
Shona Saul departed this life peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. She was a native and lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA. Shona was a woman known for her strength, warmth, humor, and deep love for her family and friends. She lived her life with a bold spirit and a heart that welcomed everyone, earning her the beloved nickname “ShoNuff.”...
LEONARD LEWIS
Mar 1, 2026
Leonard Lewis entered eternal rest on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the age of 62. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Leonard was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School Class of 1983, and he was employed as a laborer. Beloved companion of Jane Byrd. Loving father of Natasha Reaux (Keith) Jones and Shantelle Reaux...
JASMIN ARTHUR AUGUSTUS, SR.
Feb 19, 2026
Jasmin Arthur Augustus entered eternal rest on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the age of 50. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Jasmin was educated in the Orleans Parish School System, and he attended Moler Barber College. “Jazzman” “Deedyboe”, as he was affectionately known to family and friends was a packer with Performance Foods Warehouse. Devoted...
SYLVIA ANN TRAVIS LEGGETT
Mar 1, 2026
Sylvia Ann Travis Leggett, age 85, entered peacefully into eternal rest at Pontchartrain Health Care Center on Sunday, March 1, 2026. She was a native of Hattiesburg, MS and a resident of Mandeville, LA. Sylvia was a proud graduate of Brown University and pursued a meaningful career in healthcare administration. She faithfully served at East Jefferson General Hospital of 30...
MELVIN HENRY BURNS, JR.
Feb 23, 2026
Melvin Henry Burns, Jr., entered eternal rest on Monday, February 23, 2026, at the age of 66. He was a native of Vicksburg, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Melvin was a graduate of West Jefferson High School. He was a retired transporter, and a former Jefferson Parish Police Officer. Beloved father of Nakia Mason, Juan Burns, and Torin...
LEON MCGINNIS
Feb 14, 2026
Leon “Dee Belly” McGinnis departed his earthly life on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the age of 59. He was a native and resident of Gretna, LA. Beloved son of the late Ernest McGinnis and Josephine Barnes McGinnis. Grandson of the late Nathaniel and Louise Barnes. Loving brother of Ruby (Edward) Southern, Joyce Shelvin, Martha Stewart, Elinor (Rodney) Dennis, Margaret...
MADELIN F. THIRUNAVUKARASU
Feb 10, 2026
Madelin F. Thirunavukarasu, age 74, entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Madelin retired from Popeyes after 42 years as a Manager and was currently employed for the past 5 years as a Patient Administrator with West Jefferson Medical Center. Devoted mother of...
NATHAN C. FRAZIER, SR.
Feb 10, 2026
Nathan C. Frazier, Sr. entered eternal rest on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the age of 54. He was native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Nathan attended West Jefferson High School. “Ace of Spade”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, was a truck driver for over 20 years. He was a member...
BRYAN KEITH HOOPER
Feb 10, 2026
Bryan Keith Hooper, age 65, departed this life on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at University Medical Center He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Bryan attended John Ehret High School and had a passion for cooking and celebrating. He was a faithful member of St. Rock Baptist Church. Bryan will be remembered for...
EDRIC SMITH ALEXANDER
Feb 15, 2026
Edric Smith Alexander departed this life at her residence on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the age of 76. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Edric was a proud 1967 graduate of Joseph S. Clark High School and Delgado Community College, where she earned an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice. She was...
BOBBY HENRY
Feb 16, 2026
Bobby Henry was called home by the Lord at Riverbend Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Monday, February 16, 2026, at the age of 70. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. “Bothy, “as he was affectionately known to family and friends, was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School. He was a vibrant, loving and compassionate...
SHARRON DAVIS
Feb 16, 2026
Sharron Davis was called home on Monday, February 16, 2026, at the age of 72. She was native of Sorrento, LA and a resident of Kenner. Sharron was educated in the Ascension Parish School System. “Mable” as she was affectionately known by family and friends, was a chef with Messina’s Restaurant for over 40 years. Sharron was a member of...
TEMEKA RACHEL PATTERSON
Feb 6, 2026
Temeka Patterson, age 45, was called to eternal home with the Lord on Friday, February 6, 2026, surrounded by her cherished family and friends. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Hammond, LA. Temeka was a 1999 graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and continued her studies at McNeese University in Lake Charles, LA...
CLARA WEBB KNAPPER
Feb 17, 2026
Clara Mae Webb-Knapper, age 90, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of Waterproof, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Clara will be remembered for her loving spirit, home-cooked meals, cakes made from scratch, and infectious humor that warmed everyone around her. Beloved wife of 50 years to the...
ROSELLA MCCLURE
Feb 7, 2026
Rosella McClure passed away at West Jefferson Medical Center on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the age of 61. She was a native of Utica, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Loving mother of Renada (Nickol) Bush, Ricky McClure, Diamond McClure, Ruby McClure, Direll McClure, Jeremiah McClure, Ashley McClure, and Crystal McClure. Grandmother of the late Chalsey “Shay” McClure....
FLORENCE ELLIS
Feb 10, 2026
Florence Ellis, age 100, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. She was a native of Plaquemine, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. For a remarkable century, Florence embodied the virtues of faith, creativity, devotion, resilience, and an unwavering transformative love for family. She had a generous spirit and found beauty in everyday...
TRAVIS LAMONT BENARD
Feb 12, 2026
Travis Lamont Benard entered eternal rest on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the age of 48. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Travis was educated in the Jefferson Parish School System, and he was employed as a roofer. Beloved father of Trashonda Henry and Tra’ona (Jeremy) Sylve. Son of Robert Fields, Jr....
CHANTI OMEGA BATISTE
Jan 31, 2026
Chanti Omega Batiste entered eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the age of 29. She was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Chanti lived life in her own beautiful way, with a vibrant spirit that could light up any room. She loved music, getting dressed up, and sharing...
KIM DAY LEWIS
Feb 10, 2026
Kim Day Lewis entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the age of 67. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. She was a graduate of John Ehret High School and Meadows-Draughon Business College. Kim retired from Avondale Shipyard after over 30 years as an Executive...
IRMA LEE RUFFIN MARTIN
Feb 4, 2026
Irma Lee Ruffin Martin, age 80, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. She was a native of White Castle, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Irma was a graduate of Lincoln High School. She was a former member of St. Mark Baptist Church of White Castle, LA and White Chapel Baptist Church....
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