Jul 21, 2024

Cherry Lee Minor was born on August 31, 1954 and departed this life on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at East Jefferson Hospital in Metairie, LA. She was a native of New Orleans and a 1971 graduate of Joseph S Clark. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, the Ladies Aid Society and Sisters in Christ. She is survived...

Jul 18, 2024

Bobby Lee Bland entered eternal rest on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana at the age of 62. He was born on September 11, 1961 in Natchez, Mississippi at Charity Hospital. Bobby was raised in New Orleans, LA and educated in the New Orleans Public School system. Bobby was baptized at Friendship Baptist Church...

Jul 13, 2024

Lizzie May (Mae)Austin

 

Lizzie May (Mae) Lawson was born on August 20, 1943 to Thomas Henry of Lake Louisiana, and Janie Lawson of Harrison, Louisiana. Lizzie May (Mae) Lawson-Austin entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at the age of 80 preceding in death with her husband of over 50 years John Charles Austin. Her mother and father, her...

Jul 13, 2024

Damita “Deedy” Joann Ratliff Harness peacefully transitioned to her eternal life on July 13, 2024. Born on January 24, 1961, in New Orleans, LA to the late Irma Ratliff and Eddie Barnes Sr. Deedy is a graduate of Joseph S. Clark High School Class of 1979.Deedy Touched the lives of many with her warmth, kindness, and love. Deedy’s career in...

Jul 8, 2024

Walter Darrell Solomon, Sr., resident of New Orleans, LA, fell asleep in death, Sunday, July 7, 2024. He was a skillful painter for Jim Simmons Reality; who called Walter, "Sol". Walter grew up in the Calliope Projects; known as "NINE" and at his apt.complex, they called him "KING". He loved the city’s culture, especially the Second Lines. He was well-known...

Jun 30, 2024

Louisa Anita Lewis entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at the age of 79 in Jefferson, Louisiana. Louise was a brave, strong, and resilient woman. She is survived by her children Donald and Tia Lewis, Sabrina Robinson, Norelle Matthews, and Rikkal Washington. Louise’s legacy is carried on through a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and...

Jun 28, 2024

Sylvan Tefioe Pipe known as "Van" or "Mr. Tibbs" was born September 19, 1945 to the late Charlie Pipe and Rosie Jones Pipe in New Orleans. After leaving school Van entered the Army in 1966.Van married Carolyn Johnson in1997. During their marriage they were the doggie parents of several animals. Van retired from Sewerage and Water Board after 33 years....

Jun 21, 2024

Charles Calvin affectionally known as CC, Bro. Calvin and PawPaw was born September 1, 1932, to the union of the late Ella Titus and Henry Calvin in Baton Rouge, La. He was married to Rosie Johnson, whom he cherished dearly. After moving to New Orleans, Bro. Calvin joined New Hope in 1968 and served under the leadership of the late...

Jun 20, 2024

Lamon Crockett age 73 passed away June 20, 2024 in Marrero, LA.

 Cherishing his memories are his son, Lamon Roberts, Sr.; brother, Elder Noah Crockett; grandsons, Lamon Roberts, Jr; Ronald Guidry, Jr, Najah Akeem Mushatt, and Joshua Ibn Umrani; Godson, Dameon Washington; bonus children, Janice Guidry, Paulette and Paul Horton; son-in-law, Ronald Guidry, Sr.; special friends, Bertrand Eugene, Leroy James; and...

Jun 12, 2024

Porcha D. Stevenson..44 years old,,6/12/24 west jeff hosp in Marrero, LA., survived by her parents Victor and Joan Hills, godmother Mary Parker, son,, Tyrin Stevenson,,3 brothers Warren Stevenson, Victor Hills Jr. and Kendrick Hills,,1 niece Infinity and 2 nephews,2 great Uncles ,Thomas Gordon(Marion) and Robert Williams and a host of aunts uncles cousins nieces nephews and friends ,preceded in death...

Jun 4, 2024

On Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at the age of 95 in New Orleans, LA; Doris was called into the Kingdom of God. Doris leaves to cherish her daughter Gelone (Melvin) Hulbert and two sons, Kenneth West, Kerry (Denise) West. She also leaves behind 4 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 1 great great granddaughter. Doris is preceded in death by her...

Jun 1, 2024

Jennifer Marie Laners Thomas

Jennifer Marie Laners Thomas passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024. She lost her battle with Cancer at Touro Infirmary at 50 years of age. Jennifer, the only child of Ms. Mary Ellen Laners and Mr. Arle Thomas, Sr., was a lifelong New Orleanian who embraced Christ early in life. She was a proud alum of Eleanor...

Jun 1, 2024

Cynthia A. Blunt-Scott 

On Saturday, June 1,2024, Cynthia Ann Blunt- Scott, a resident of LaPlace, La passed away at the age of 70.  Cynthia, born on February 7, 1954, to the union of the late Marie Anderson-Blunt and Sidney Blunt Jr. in New Orleans, La.  She was the loving wife of Larry Scott. Stepmother to Monica (Louis) Lollis, Yashica (John) Wilkerson...

May 24, 2024

Obituary

JOSEPH “JOE” JOHNSON, JR

February 16, 1932 – May 24, 2024

Joseph Johnson, Jr affectionately known by family and friends as “Boogg,” and “Joe,” was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on February 16, 1932, to Joseph Johnson Sr. and Earline Robinson and reared by his maternal grandmother, Mary “May” Jones. Joseph was known for his charisma and his impeccably dressed.JOE JOHNSON,...

May 24, 2024

Kenneth Bernard Devezin, 73, peacefully passed away Friday, May 24, 2024 at his home in New Orleans, LA. Kenneth was born on April 15, 1951 in New Orleans, LA. Preceded in death by father Bernard S. Devezin, mother Josephine S. Devezin, son Kenneth B. Devezin (DeMarius Mahan), sister Barbara D. Braxton (Barry). He is survived by his beloved wife, Eglah...

May 22, 2024

Gilmore Wheeler, Jr. entered eternal rest on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at the age of 72. Devoted brother of Ronald (Rhonda), Barbara (Huey), Michael, Kenneth (Joyce), Sherrill, Marlene, Darlene, Marjorie and Lester (Cynthia). Preceded in death by his parents, Iola and Gilmore Wheeler, Sr.; stepfather, Joseph Thibodeaux; grandparents, Artemus Buster Henderson and Maud Henderson; aunt, Ivanola Jourdain; uncle, Buster Jerry...

May 19, 2024

Samuel D. Lewis was born on December 7,1948 and is the son of the late Joseph Lewis and Lillie Dumas Lewis. He grew up in the St. Bernard Housing Development in New Orleans, LA and was one of seven children. He was once married to the late Mary Johnson and had two daughters Samantha Lewis and Peggy Dickens. He has...

May 7, 2024

Armond Davis, 37, passed away on May 7, 2024. His family and friends will remember him for the beautiful, smart, funny, sunny beacon of light that he was. Armond was born on July 31, 1986 at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. He attended Mary Bethune Elementary and Fortier High School. He excelled in sports, specifically football. At the age of...

May 7, 2024

Herbert Lewis Jr. (affectionately known as “POPS”) age 65 of Marrero, LA. transitioned to Glory on May 7, 2024. He was born in New Orleans, LA. to the late Herbert Lewis, Sr., and Jo Anna Murph. He was married to Beverly A. Lewis for 37 years.   Together they raised three sons, Herbert Alexander (Constance), Tyrone Johnson (Rashad), and Eric...

Mr. Glynn Patrick Acy Sr. 80 , passed away in New Orleans, Louisiana on February 19, 2024. Glynn was born on September 17, 1943, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Nacin Lionel Acy Sr. And Virgil Chauvin Acy. Glynn leaves behind his sister and brother-in-law, Gayle, and Michael Zibilich; his granddaughter, Julia Loretta Acy; Grandson, Glynn Patrick III;...