Obituaries

SANDRALYN A DORIS

SANDRALYN A DORIS

Nov 21, 2025

Sandralyn Adams Doris entered into eternal rest on Friday November 21, 2025, at the age of 81. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. “Duffy”, as she was affectionately known by family and friends, was educated in the Jefferson Parish School System. Sandra was employed for over 40 years with various westbank establishments. Devoted wife of the...

BERTRAND LEO EUGENE, SR.

BERTRAND LEO EUGENE, SR.

Nov 13, 2025

Bertrand Leo Eugene entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the age of 88. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Bertrand was a graduate of Joseph S. Clark High School. He served his country in the United States Air Force for 4 years. Bertrand was a former employee with...

ROSE ANN HOWARD GARRISON

ROSE ANN HOWARD GARRISON

Nov 20, 2025

Rose Ann Howard Garrison, lovingly known as “Annie Boo”, entered peacefully into eternal rest in Houston, TX on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the age of 82. She was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Rose was a graduate of Magnolia High School, and she attended Grambling State University. Guided by a spirit of compassion...

ELAINE CARTER COOK

ELAINE CARTER COOK

Nov 19, 2025

Elaine Carter Cook entered into Heaven’s Gates on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the age of 84. She was a native of New Orleans, LA, a resident of Gretna, LA for 60 years, and presently residing in Harvey, LA for the past 7 years. Elaine was employed for over 30 years with Katz and Besthoff Drug Store (K&B). She retired...

ORLANDEZ L. PIERRE, SR

ORLANDEZ L. PIERRE, SR

Nov 22, 2025

Orlandez Lawrence “Troy” Pierre, Sr., age 63, entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Saturday, November 22, 2025. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Orlandez was a proud 1980 graduate of L. B. Landry High School. He attend Southern University Baton Rouge, where he was a member of the “Human...

PEDRO C.  LOPEZ

PEDRO C. LOPEZ

Nov 9, 2025

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THELMA YARBROUGH

THELMA YARBROUGH

Nov 13, 2025

Thelma Yarbrough entered eternal rest at her residence on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the age of 100. She was a native of Morganza, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. She was a homemaker and a member of Clio Place Baptist Church. Beloved mother of Evelyn Jackson Wilkes and the late Betty Rice, Irwin Holmes, Larry Holmes, and...

GENEVIEVE MCKINNIS DAVISON

GENEVIEVE MCKINNIS DAVISON

Nov 22, 2025

Genevieve McKinnies Davison, age 84, peacefully slept away into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, November 22, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. “Jenny”, as she was affectionately known to family and friends, was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School class of 1958. She continued...

CYNTHIA ANN PETERSON

CYNTHIA ANN PETERSON

Nov 25, 2025

Cynthia Ann Peterson entered eternal rest on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the age of 70. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Cynthia was a graduate of L.B. Landry High School and a former employee of the New Orleans Naval Base. Loving companion Joesia Wilson, Jr. Beloved daughter of the late Charles...

BEVERLY SHORT JOLLY

BEVERLY SHORT JOLLY

Nov 23, 2025

Beverly Short Jolly, a homemaker, entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at the age of 69. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. “Bev”, as she was affectionately known to family and friends, was educated in the Orleans and Jefferson Parish School Systems. She was...

BRYANT RENE ADDISON

BRYANT RENE ADDISON

Nov 22, 2025

Bryant Rene Addison entered eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the age of 37. He was a native of Kenner, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Bryant was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School, and he attended West Virginia State University. He was a District Sales Manager with Pepsi. Beloved...

LEAH CHOPIN STEWART

LEAH CHOPIN STEWART

Nov 19, 2025

Leah Chopin Stewart, age 94, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. She was a native of Wallace, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Leah was a faithful member of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, where she served as a Deaconess for 58 years. She loved to cook and enjoyed telling jokes. Beloved...

INFANT MADELINE BLAKE GANDY

INFANT MADELINE BLAKE GANDY

Nov 18, 2025

Infant Madeline Blake Gandy passed away peacefully at Ochsner Baptist Medical Center on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. She was born on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 10:42p.m. and met the eyes of Jesus 2 hour later. Madeline was the daughter of Makayla Gandy and Kevaun Stupart. She was the little sister of Kalif Stupart. Loving granddaughter of Mazarene Martin, Kevin...

IRENE ANNETTE PETERSON

IRENE ANNETTE PETERSON

Nov 13, 2025

Irene Annette “Reenie Cat” Peterson entered eternal rest on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the age of 58. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Irene was known for her unforgettable personality, her sharp wit, and a laugh could fill any room. She enjoyed cooking, and spending time with family. Irene was a...

TERRELL STEPHON SAVAGE, JR.

TERRELL STEPHON SAVAGE, JR.

Nov 19, 2025

Terrell Stephon Savage, Jr. passed away peacefully at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the age of 13, surrounded by his loved ones. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. “TJ’, as he was affectionately known to family and friends, was an 8th grade honor student at Harriet Tubman Charter School. Terrell...

TERRANCE LEE WASHINGTON

TERRANCE LEE WASHINGTON

Nov 14, 2025

Terrance Washington entered eternal rest at his residence on Friday, November 14, 2025, at the age of 61. He was a native of Avondale, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Terrance was a graduate of Southern University at New Orleans, and Texas School of Electricians obtaining a bachelor’s degree. He was a former employee with Avondale Shipyard as an...

STERLING JOSEPH GAINES

STERLING JOSEPH GAINES

Nov 16, 2025

Sterling Joseph Gaines entered eternal rest on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the age of 77. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Sterling was a graduate of George W. Carver High School. “Joe”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends was a retired employee with Louisiana DOTD-CCC. Devoted husband of...

ERNEST FRANCOIS

ERNEST FRANCOIS

Nov 13, 2025

1 DC MAIULED TO C&J AND 2 DC WILL BE PICKUP BY FLORIA FRANCOIS PER RDJ 12/4/2025

PAULINA OKWUWUODU OKPECHI

PAULINA OKWUWUODU OKPECHI

Nov 11, 2025

Paulina Okwuwodu Okpechi, nee Acholonu was born on April 18, 1943, in Owerri, Nigeria, to the late Chief Wilfred and Esther Acholonu. Paulina was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, friend, and a pillar of faith. She was surrounded by loved ones when she peacefully transitioned to glory on November 11, 2025, at 82 years old. Paulina’s...

SHERMAN JONES

SHERMAN JONES

Nov 14, 2025

Sherman Jones, Sr. age 85, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, November 14, 2025. He was a native of Hazelhurst, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Sherman was a retired employee with Western Wireline in Belle Chasse, LA after 40 years. He was an avid wrestling fan, and loved fishing, traveling, and watching the New Orleans Saints. Beloved...