Obituaries

Apr 15, 2025

Willie Burton III, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Willie was a 1954 graduate of L. B. Landry High School, and he attended Southern University of Baton Rouge, where he was a member of the concert, dancing and marching bands. He served his...

Apr 12, 2025

Earl Jackson, Jr., age 91, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Kindred Hospital Houston. He was a native of Vacherie, LA and resident of Cypress, TX. Earl was a retired Longshoreman and a member of Knights of Peter Claver #125 John A. Daily. Beloved husband of the late Gussie Lee Jackson. Devoted father of Isadore...

Apr 11, 2025

Joel Gaines, a retired Construction Worker, departed this life at Marreo Healthcare on Friday, April 11, 2025, at the age of 88. He was a native of Choctaw County, AL and a resident of Westwego, LA. Beloved husband of Marylee Thomas Gaines. Devoted father Phyllis Y. Gaines, Pamela G. (James) Brown, Paula M. (Dionell) Johnson, and the late Marvin L....

Apr 11, 2025

James Martin entered into eternal rest at his residence on Friday, April 11, 2025, at the age of 69. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. James was a former employee with Avondale Shipyard as a pipefitter. Loving father of Ashley M. Daniels and James M. Daniels. Devoted grandfather of Kerry Daniels and...

Apr 10, 2025

Apr 9, 2025

Kehlani Chanel Fisher peacefully passed away on Wednesday April 9, 2025. She was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved daughter of Kevin Matthew Fisher and Dachanel Taylor. Granddaughter of Verna Taylor, Betty Fisher, and Matthew Fisher, Jr. Sister of Kevin Matthew Anderson, Tevin J. Robert, Shantrice Anderson, and Kavyn Robert. Cousin of the late Tyran Taylor, also survived...

Apr 9, 2025

Danielle Joy Raines was called home by God to eternal rest on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the age of 40. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. “Dannie Do” or “Sassy”, as she was affectionately known by to her family and friends, was a proud 2002 graduate of O. Perry Walker Senior High School and she...

Apr 6, 2025

James Eugene Johnson transitioned peacefully at Wynhoven Health Care Center on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the age of 66. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. James was formerly employed as a deckhand. Proud father of Geneva Johnson, James E. Johnson, Jr., James Benn, Jamie Benn, and the late Fredrick Benn, Sr....

Apr 5, 2025

Charles L. Sumler entered eternal rest on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the age of 63. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Charles was employed as a warehouse supervisor with Republic National Distribution Company. Beloved husband of Malenda Thompson Sumler. Loving father of Leslie Lawrence, Keionne Sumler Thompson, Christian Washington, Charles Doyle,...

Apr 5, 2025

Stephanie Marie Scott Wilson Hall entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at the age of 71. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Stephanie was a graduate of L W. Higgins High School Class of 1972. She was a former employee with Housing Authority of New Orleans Credit Union as...

Apr 5, 2025

Emelda Joyce America Carter Brooks entered into rest on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the age of 86. She was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident Marrero, LA. Loving wife of the late Eugene Brooks, Sr. Beloved mother of Eugene Brooks, Jr., Carla (Donald) Robinson, Patricia (Donald) Brown, Anita (Joseph) Current, and the late Terry Craft, Linda Carter,...

Apr 4, 2025

Otis Walter Jordan, Sr., age 96, entered into eternal rest at Touro Infirmary on Friday, April 4, 2025. He was a native of Hickory, MS, a former resident of Harvey, LA, and presently residing in New Orleans, LA. Otis attended Harris High School in Hickory, MS. He was a retired Pipe Fabricator with Pipe Distributors of Houston, TX. Beloved husband...

Apr 3, 2025

In Loving Memory of Joseph Gary "Pops" Champagne Sunrise January 4, 1940 - Sunset April 3, 2025. With profound sadness, we share the passing of Joseph Gary Champagne, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, who passed away peacefully at the age of 85. Joseph Gary was born on January 4, 1940, in New Orleans, La. to the...

Apr 3, 2025

James Edward Coleman entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at the age of 88. He was a native of Pickens, MS, a resident lifelong resident of Pasadena, CA until 2020, and presently residing in Gretna, LA. James worked several different jobs for many years. “J.C. or the Godfather” as he was affectionately known by family and friends,...

Apr 1, 2025

Andre’ Arthalia Williams-Holmes entered eternal rest on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at the age of 63. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Andre’ obtained her commercial driver’s license at 62, and was employed as a First Student as a bus driver at Walter L Cohen High School. She was also employed as...

Mar 31, 2025

Dwight Perry, Sr. entered into eternal rest at Lakeview Reginal Medical Center on Monday, March 31, 2025, at the age of 59. He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Lacombe, LA. Loving father of Brandon Walker, Brandy Walker, Katrina Walker, and Dwight Perry, Jr. Cherished grandfather of Mariah Sylve, Daivion, Brandon, and Bailey Walker. Beloved son...

Mar 29, 2025

Verna J. Severan, age 86, departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Saturday, March 29, 2025. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Loving wife of the late Mack Severan. Beloved mother of Damon Mack Severan. Grandmother to Da’Mia and Ta’Lia Severan. Daughter of the late Rev. Horace Johnson, Jr. and...

Mar 28, 2025

Galvin “Mann” Gabriel, Jr., age 74, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton, MA. He was a native of New Orleans, LA, and a resident of Canton, MA. “Mann”, as he was affectionately known to family and friends, was a graduate of Lincoln High School. He served his country as a member of...

Mar 28, 2025

Nikita Washington entered into eternal rest at Baylor St. Luke Medical Center in Houston, TX on Friday, March 28, 2025, at the age of 41. She was a native of Avondale, LA and a resident of Houston, TX. Nikita was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and employed as a Customer Service Rep. with AAA Roadside Assistance. She...

Mar 27, 2025

Madeline Ann Paul-Hunter entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the age of 71. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Madeline attended L. W. Higgins High School and was employed as a Paint Foreman with Avondale Shipyard, prior to retirement. She was a faithful member of...