Obituaries
JAMES HYMES, JR.
Aug 27, 2025
James Hymes, Jr., peacefully departed this life at his residence on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved son of the late James Hymes, Sr. and Shirley Holmes. James was baptized at an early age and raised in Christian faith, which gave him a foundation of love, strength,...
ROYAL CHRISTOPHER RUSSELL
Aug 27, 2025
Royal Christopher Russell entered eternal rest on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at the age of 9 months. Loving son of Ke’Shyree Francis and Richard Russell, Jr.; treasured grandson of James (Lakeidra) Stewart, Keya Francis, Tynecia Bullock, and Richard Russell, Sr., also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend...
DOROTHEA CELESTE WILSON
Aug 26, 2025
Dorothea Celeste Wilson, 42, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 26, 2025, at East Jefferson Medical Center. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Dorothea was a 2001 graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and continued her studies at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA, where she earned her bachelor’s degree. Dorothea...
TRAMAEL LASHAWN DRAKE
Aug 26, 2025
Tramael Drake entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at age 46. He was a native of Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Tramael was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School, and he was a retired assistant maintenance II with Jefferson Parish Sewerage and Water Department. Loving...
ALVRON WILSON
Aug 26, 2025
Alvron Wilson departed his residence on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at the age of 82. He was a native of Gonzales, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. He was a graduate of Prairieville High School. After high school he served his country in the United States Army, and received several commendations, the Honored National Defense and Good Conduct Medals....
VIOLA JUANITA SUMMERS
Aug 25, 2025
Viola J. Summers, age 75, entered peacefully into eternal rest at JoEllen Smith Living Center on Monday, August 25, 2025. She was a native of Plaquemine Parish and a resident of Harvey, LA. Viola was proud graduate of L. B. Landry High School Class of 1967, and she continued her studies at the University of New Orleans. She was employed...
EDDIE DAVIS, JR.
Aug 24, 2025
Eddie Davis, Jr. entered eternal rest at University Medical Center on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at the age of 63. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Eddie was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School, and he continued his studies at Pensacola Junior College. Eddie was employed with Ochnser Healthcare Center...
JERALD BARRY TAYLOR
Aug 20, 2025
Jerald Barry Taylor entered into eternal rest at his residence on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at the age of 71. He was a native of Oakville, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Devoted father of Adonis Taylor (Larry) Watson. Beloved son of the late Melvin and Enola Taylor. Brother of Marguerite Robinson, Patricia Johnson, Gloria Mayfield, Joel Taylor,...
BOSTON CURTIS
Jun 20, 2025
Boston Curtis entered eternal rest at this residence on Friday, June 20, 2025, at the age of 89. He was a native of Carpenter, MS and a resident of Avondale, LA. Boston was a retired pipefitter supervisor with Avondale shipyards, where he worked for over 40 years until his retirement. Boston's passion for life was contagious, and he enjoyed good...
AUDREY FOSTER ALLEN
Jun 14, 2025
Audrey Foster Allen, age 89, entered peacefully into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Saturday, June 14, 2025. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Audrey was a 1955 graduate of Xavier Preparatory High School, and she attended Straight Business School. She was employed as a Paraprofessional (Teacher’s Aide) with Orleans Parish Public School...
DEON ROLAND WASHINGTON
Jun 13, 2025
Deon R. Washington entered eternal rest on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the age of 58. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Deon was a graduate of L B Landry Sr. High School. He was employed with the Army Corps of Engineers as a maintenance supervisor. Loving father of Deonca and Deonte Brooks. Son of the...
JOHN ELDRIC YOUNG
Jun 11, 2025
John Eldric Young departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the age of 35. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a native of Harvey, LA. John was employed as a Car Detailer. Beloved husband of Natasha Wilson. Stepfather of Kesha, Diamonte, and Michael Wilson. Loving son of the late John...
DOROTHY MAE WYRE
Jun 7, 2025
Dorothy Mae Wyre entered eternal rest on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the age of 91. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a residence of Avondale, LA. She was a graduate of Joseph S. Clark High School and a former employee with Maison Blanche as a retail clerk. Devoted mother of Daryl Wyre and Kevin Wyre. Daughter...
LARRY OLANDER ALBERTS
Jun 6, 2025
Larry Olander Alberts, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the age of 51. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Slidell, LA. Larry attended Southern University at New Orleans. He was employed as a Lead Audio / Visual Technician, and a former employee with Encore Group. Beloved husband of Cobye...
ROY ANTOINE
Jun 5, 2025
Roy Young Antoine entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the age of 63. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Roy was employed as a Diesel Mechanic. Devoted father of Eugene Thomas, Roylynn Powell, Royneisha Antoine, and Chanel Gordon. Son of Dorothy L. Antoine and the late Ethel Young....
JOSEPH PHILLIP TERRELL, JR.
Jun 2, 2025
Joseph "JoJo" Phillip Terrell Jr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 2, 2025, at the age of 56. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Husband of Judy Terrell. Father of Joel and Jade Valasquez. Son of Joseph Phillip Terrell, Sr., Elenor Harris and the late Charles Harris, Jr. Grandson of the...
GLORIA DEAN BROWN SHEPHARD
Jun 1, 2025
Gloria Dean Brown Shephard entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Jefferson Highway on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at the age of 76. She was a native of Baton Rouge, LA and a longtime resident of New Orleans, LA. Gloria was employed as a domestic worker, and she was known for her extraordinary cooking and baking. She was an...
DEBORAH ANN SINGLETON
May 29, 2025
Deborah “RED BIRD” Ann Singleton entered enteral rest at Methodist Hospital in Houston, TX on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the age of 66 surrounded by family. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Bridge City, LA. Beloved mother of Santell, Corey and Whitney Singleton. Daughter of the late Morris and Beatrice. Granddaughter of the...
DESTINY TAMIA GEORGE
May 25, 2025
Destiny Tamia George, affectionately known as “Des”, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at the age of 24. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Houston, TX. Destiny was a graduate of Northshore Senior High School in Houston, where she was a member of the National Honor Society. After graduation, Destiny attended...
BERKMAN ANDERSON
May 24, 2025
Berkman Anderson entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the age of 67. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Berkman was a 1976 graduate of Fisher High School. He was employed for many years as welder at Avondale Shipyard. Devoted father of Auvionna Joy Anderson...
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