Obituaries

MICHELLE HENRY PATTERSON

MICHELLE HENRY PATTERSON

Aug 12, 2025

Michelle Henry Patterson entered eternal rest at her residence on Tuesday, August 12. 2025 at the age of 58. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Michelle attended L. B. Landr High School. Beloved wife of the late Morris Young, Jr. Loving mother of Rachel Henry, Rochelle Henry, Rafael Henry. Daughter of Thomas Sr. and Alma Henry....

JOSEPH SYLVESTER THIBODEAUX, JR.

JOSEPH SYLVESTER THIBODEAUX, JR.

Aug 13, 2025

Joseph Sylvester Thibodeaux, Jr., entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at the age of 78. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Joseph was a graduate of L. B. Landry Class of 1965 and Southern University. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam...

WALTER LEE BAILEY

WALTER LEE BAILEY

Aug 15, 2025

Walter Lee Bailey departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the age of 71. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Walter was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, and he attended Delgado Community College. Walter was employed as a First Class Welder. Loving father...

ALBERT JAMES LOUVIER

ALBERT JAMES LOUVIER

Aug 15, 2025

Albert James Louvier entered eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the age of 73. He was a retired truck driver. Albert was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Beloved husband of Mittie T. Louvier. Loving father of Trishawn Louvier Jarmon, and Allen James Louviere. Devoted grandfather of...

AMANDA GREEN HARVEY

AMANDA GREEN HARVEY

Aug 7, 2025

Amanda Green Harvey, 54, departed this earthly life, with her loving family by her side, on Thursday, August 7, 2025. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Amanda was a proud graduate of Rabouin High School. Amanda was a faithful member of Mount Calvary International Worship Center. Loving mother of Tariana Green. Beloved...

DELLA LOUISE JURY

DELLA LOUISE JURY

Aug 11, 2025

Della Louise Bujol Jury transitioned peacefully into eternal rest at her daughter’s residence on Monday, August 11, 2025, at the age of 88. She was a native of Lutcher, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Della was a graduate of Cypress Grove High School and a retired Credit Supervisor with J C Penny Department Store. She was a faithful...

MARY H. GRIFFIN

MARY H. GRIFFIN

Aug 14, 2025

Mary Hayes Griffin entered eternal rest at her residence on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the age of 81. She was a native of Woodville, MS and a resident of Avondale, LA. Mary was a retired housekeeper with Holiday Inn. She was a faithful member of Second St. John Missionary Baptist Church and served as a Deaconess, President of the...

LORETTA MAE BRIGNAC

LORETTA MAE BRIGNAC

Aug 15, 2025

Loretta Mae Lumar Brignac departed this life at her residence on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the age of 88. She was a native of Edgard, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Loretta retired after 30 years as a Hotel Housekeeping Inspector. Beloved wife of the late Wardell Brignac, Sr. Loving mother of Gregory Brignac, Carol B. Thomas, John...

WILBERT JOHNSON

WILBERT JOHNSON

Aug 10, 2025

Wilbert “Bill” Johnson entered eternal rest at his residence on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at the age of 69. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Wilbert was a proud graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, he continued his education with determination, earning an Associate of Arts in General Studies and a...

RICHARD MARTIN PIPKINS, SR.

RICHARD MARTIN PIPKINS, SR.

Aug 9, 2025

Richard Martin Pipkins, Sr., age 71, entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Saturday, August 9, 2025. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Richard was a graduate of Francis T. Nicholls High School and Southern University at New Orleans. He was employed at Belle Chasse Metropolitan Development Center as a...

KENDRICK KENTRELL ALLISON, SR.

KENDRICK KENTRELL ALLISON, SR.

Jul 29, 2025

Kendrick Allison, Sr. entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at the age of 42. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Kendrick was employed as a construction worker. Beloved father of Kendrick Allison, Jr., Kayla Howard, Kaley Howard, Kai Williams, and My’Drick Mercier. Loving son of Debbie Turner and the late Albert Turner. Grandson...

CHARLOTTE SMALL MASON

CHARLOTTE SMALL MASON

Jul 31, 2025

Charlotte Small Mason entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the age of 77. She was a native of St. Joseph, LA and a resident of Waggaman, LA. Charlotte was a graduate of Tensas Parish School System, and she attended Phillips Jr. College in Business Management. She was a formerly employed as a...

SHAWN ALEXANDER TOUSSAINT

SHAWN ALEXANDER TOUSSAINT

Aug 2, 2025

Shawn “Big Tweet” Toussaint, age 57, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Shawn was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School, and he attended South University of New Orleans. “Tweet”, as he was known to family and friends,...

I'YLA BATISTE

I'YLA BATISTE

Jul 6, 2025

I’yla Batiste, infant daughter of Bryant Batiste and Yondra Batiste, was born on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at 6:14a.m. and returned to the arms of Jesus on the same day. She was the treasured granddaughter of Bridgette Batiste, Willie Godwin, Shaketha Brown and the late Yon Smith and Sandra Lee LaFrance Smith. Cherished niece of Jamia LaFrance, Jamal LaFrance, Yoneisha...

EDDIE SMITH, JR.

EDDIE SMITH, JR.

Jul 30, 2025

Eddie “Eddie Cool” Smith, Jr., age 83, departed this life at his residence on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. He was a native of Donaldsonville, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA for 65 years. Eddie attended Magnolia High School in Donaldsonville and was a retired pipefitter. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing baseball. Eddie played and traveled with the Brown...

RONALD JACKSON

RONALD JACKSON

Aug 2, 2025

Ronald Jackson entered eternal rest at Ferncrest Manor on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the age of 62. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Ronald was educated in the Jefferson Parish School System, and he was employed as a carpenter. “Sweet”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, he enjoyed...

CAROLYN DELORES REED

CAROLYN DELORES REED

Jul 31, 2025

Carolyn Delores Reed entered into eternal rest at JoEllen Smith Convalescent Center on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the age of 75. She was a native of Tampa FL and a resident of Marrero, LA. Carolyn was employed as a certified nursing assistant. Beloved daughter of the late David Austin and Lula Austin. Loving sister of Andrew (Claudia) Austin, and...

GLORIA JEAN BATISTE

GLORIA JEAN BATISTE

Jul 20, 2025

Gloria Jean Batiste transitioned peacefully to be with the Lord at JoEllen Smith Living Center on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the age of 69. She was a native of Pineville, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. She was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, SUNO and UNO where she received a bachelor’s and a master’s...

JAMES MELANCON, JR.

JAMES MELANCON, JR.

Jul 25, 2025

James Melancon, Jr. departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the age of 62. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident to Harvey, LA. James was a graduate of West Jefferson High School and continued his studies at Louisiana State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial...

BETTIE LOU POWELL

BETTIE LOU POWELL

Aug 4, 2025

Missionary Bettie Lou Powell entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Monday, August 4, 2025, at the age of 78. She was a native of Hazelhurst, MS and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Bettie was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School. She was employed at Charity Hospital for many years as a Phlebotomist/Nurse Tech, prior...