Obituaries
RANDOLPH CHARLES, JR.
May 5, 2026
Randolph Charles, Jr. entered eternal rest on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at the age of 60. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Randolph was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School, and he was employed as a landscaper with Dan’s Landscaping. Loving father of Kevinesha Riley and Randolph Riley. Beloved son of Delores Goins and...
AZEMORE VINCENT JOSEPH, SR.
Jun 2, 2026
Azemore Victor Joseph, Sr. entered eternal rest at Touro Hospital on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at the age of 80. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Azemore was a graduate of Joseph S. Clark Sr. High School, and he served his country in the United States Air Force. Azemore was a retired building inspector with the...
RAYVIN AKILE KENNEDY
May 24, 2026
Rayvin Akile “Kila” Kennedy, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the age of 58. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Rayvin was employed as a security officer with NOLA Protection Group. Beloved husband of Takita Nickerson Kennedy. Loving father of Shenica and Shedrick Hamilton, Marquise Lewis, Laniqua,...
LARRY MICHAEL MARRERO, SR.
May 20, 2026
Larry Michael Marrero, Sr. passed away at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the age of 75. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Larry dedicated many years of his life as a steel warehouse supervisor and an auto mechanic, where he was respected for his reliability, leadership, expertise, and commitment. Larry...
DARLENE JOHNSON
May 16, 2026
Darlene “Big Eyes” Johnson entered into eternal rest at her residence surrounded by her family and friends on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the age of 65. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Darlene was a retried housekeeper where she worked in the French Quarters for many years. She was feisty and...
DONOVAN CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON
May 25, 2026
Donovan Christopher Johnson, Sr., an educator, departed this life at his residence on Monday, May 25, 2026, at the age of 24. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Donovan was a graduate of the University of Virginia and a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Loving father of Donovan Christopher Johnson, Jr. Beloved...
HILDA DIXON CROSBY
May 22, 2026
Hilda Dixon Crosby, age 96, transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home on Friday, May 22, 2026, at her daughter’s residence. She was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Hilda was a graduate of Grambling State University, and a retired educator with the Jefferson Parish Public School System. She taught at Catherine Strehle, Elm Grove and...
SHIRLEY JEAN WILLIAMS GREEN
May 18, 2026
Shirley Jean Green entered eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the age of 81. She was a native of Liberty, MS and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Shirley was graduate of Central High School in Liberty, MS. Mrs. Green was employed with Hotel Dieu Hospital and Charity Hospital as a certified nurse...
JOSEPHINE K. WALKER
May 27, 2026
Josephine K. Walker entered eternal rest at her daughter’s residence on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at the age of 88. She was a native of Utica, MS and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Josephine was a retired licensed practical nurse with Wynhoven Nursing Home. She was a faithful member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday...
JARED TAYLOR
May 28, 2026
Jared Taylor entered eternal rest on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the age 25. He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Metairie, LA. Jared was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School, and he served his county in the United States Navy for 2 years. He was employed with Waffle House as a cook. Beloved...
MYRTLE ALICE GABRIEL RAY
May 15, 2026
Myrtle Alice Gabriel Ray, age 85, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of Little Rock, LA, raised in Belle Chasse, LA, and a resident of Gretna, LA. Myrtle was a graduate of Scottville High School, class of 1959, and Southern University A &M College, where she received her...
ELLIOTT JAMES CLARK, SR.
May 17, 2026
Elliott James Clark, Sr. entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the age of 77. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Elliot was a veteran of the United States Army, where he served courageously as a paratrooper. After returning home, he gained employment as a...
DOLORES RUFFIN PAYNE
May 17, 2026
Dolores Ruffin Payne, age 92, peacefully transitioned on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at her residence surrounded by close family. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved wife of 41 years to the late Warren Albert Payne, Sr. Loving mother of Gilda Payne (Kenneth) Malarchar, Chester Carl (Veronica) Payne, Sr., Harold Ruben Payne, Sr., and the late...
LEONARD I. SMITH, SR.
May 15, 2026
Leonard I. Smith, Sr. entered eternal rest at JoEllen Smith Convalescent Center on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the age of 90. He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Leonard was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School, and he was employed as roofer. Beloved father of Ramona S. Borden, Leonard (Alma)...
ROMALICE ANDERSON
May 17, 2026
Romalice Anderson, age 87, affectionately known as “Ed” or “Tough Ed”, departed this life on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at his residence. He was a native of Edgard, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Romalice attended McDonogh 35 High School until his senior year, when he was drafted into the United States Army. He proudly served his country until...
INA CLAIRE SIMMONS
May 11, 2026
At age 83 Ina Claire Ruffin Simmons, a woman of faith with an unforgettable spirit, entered into eternal rest on May 11, 2026. Affectionately known as Mother, Gram, Tontee or “Miss Ina Claire”; she was born at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, to the union of the late Joseph Bland Ruffin Sr. And Iona Ruffin. Like her parents, Ina Claire...
CALVIN MARTIN
May 8, 2026
Calvin Martin entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the age of 60. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. After, his military service, Calvin was a dedicated employee of CSX Railroad before retiring. He lived a life defined by...
TERRELL GLENN WASHINGTON, JR.
May 14, 2026
Terrell Glenn Washington, Jr., affectionately known as “Lil Terrell” and “TJ,” departed this life on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the age of 41. He was a native of Marrero, LA, a former resident of Dallas, TX, and most recently resided in Atlanta, GA. Terrell was a 2003 graduate of John Ehret High School and continued his studies at Xavier...
WILSON GOFFNER, SR.
May 10, 2026
Wilson Goffner entered eternal rest on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at the age of 75. He was a native of Ferriday, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Wilson was a graduate of Servier High School class of 1968. He was employed with Avondale Shipyard for 35 years and Bollinger for over 25 years.Devoted husband of 52 years to Willie...
RITA FARRAR BLACK LAZARD
May 11, 2026
Rita Farrar Black Lazard, age 96, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Monday, May 11, 2026. She was a native of Chicago, IL and a resident of Marrero, LA. Rita was educated in the Orleans Parish School System and was formerly self-employed in Janitorial Services. As the first of 10 children, she became the matriarch...
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