Obituaries
Joseph Major Sr.
Sep 30, 2024
Joseph Major, Sr., 82, peacefully transitioned to his eternal life, surrounded by his loving family, on September 30, 2024. He was born in St. Bernard, LA to the late Philip and Gladys Major. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Mary Louise Duplessis Major, his children, Joseph Major, Jr. (Melody), Andrea Hill (Charles Jr.), and Trenelle Collins...
Robert Smith Sr
Sep 29, 2024
Robert Alfred Smith Sr., age 89, was born on April 25, 1935 in New Orleans, LA to the union of B.J. Smith and Mildred Bennette. He departed this earthly home on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Robert was retired from the International Longshoremen’s Association, AFL-CIO, Local 3000. He is survived by his children, Ronnie (Janice) Smith, Shelia (Lester) Morgan, Gwendolyn LeBlanc,...
Yvonne Caliste
Sep 22, 2024
Yvonne M. (Punie) Caliste, beloved daughter of the late Emanuel Sr. & Lucille Caliste, entered into eternal rest on September 22, 2024. Yvonne leaves to cherish her memories, her beloved children, David, Dominique, Jonquel and Natasha Caliste, siblings, Shelita C. Nelson, Sylvia C. Smith, Zolite, Emanuel Jr., Alvin, and Ferdinand Caliste, five grandchildren, and a host of other loving relatives...
Charles Knight Sr.
Aug 24, 2024
Charles Knight, Sr.
July 19, 1947 – August 24, 2024
Gulfport, Mississippi
Charles Knight, Sr., born in New Orleans, Louisiana, transitioned in Gulfport, MS at the age of 77 on Saturday, on August 24, 2024, after a courageous battle with his declining health. He was the son of Olivia Knight and Southern Harris and youngest sibling of Barbara Williams and Leroy Knight. He...
Elwood Junior JR
Aug 21, 2024
Minister Elwood Jude Junior, Jr., passed away at his home in Meraux, Louisiana at the age of 55 on Wednesday August 21, 2024. He was a native of New Orleans and a 1987 graduate of John F. Kennedy. Elwood was the son of the late Elwood Jude Junior, Sr. and Pastor Joanne Vallery, born on March 19, 1969. Elwood was...
Deborah Matthews
Aug 19, 2024
Deborah a beacon of light wo graced this world from May 12, 1958, to August 19, 2024. Deborah was born in New Orleans, LA to the late Earnest Camel Sr. and Mary Lee Camel.
Deborah leaves to cherish her precious memories: her loving and devoted husband; Rev. Kevin Matthews, One daughter; Tramecha Rankins and favorite son-in-law, Dr. Ansel Rankins Sr., Baton...
Bernard Bradstreet
Aug 16, 2024
Bernard Bradstreet, born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on November 5, 1961, transitioned peacefully in Baton Rouge, La at the age of 62; on Friday, August 16, 2024 after a long and courageous battle with his declining health. He was the beloved son of the late Keeno Bradstreet and Emma (Finley) Lawrence. He confidently accepted our LORD Jesus Christ as his...
Claudette Jackson
Aug 15, 2024
Claudette M. Boutte Jackson entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at the age of 74. Claudette was born in New Iberia, Louisiana on April 28, 1950. Claudette was a loving daughter of the late Marjorie and Chester James Boutte Sr. She was a graduate of Jonas Henderson High School 1968. Married 34 magnificent years to the love...
Willie Richardson
Aug 14, 2024
Willie Richardson, an active member of Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church #2, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday August 14, 2024 at the age of 84. Preceded in death by his parents John and Roxie Davis Richardson, Sr. and first wife Mary Bell Richardson. He is survived by a devoted wife Doris Richardson; two loving sons Derrick (Julia)...
Samuel Alexander
Aug 12, 2024
Samuel Alexander 1962-2024
July 3, 1962- August 12 2024
Samuel Charles Alexander was born July 3rd 1962, to the parents of Charles Alexander (deceased) and Wilhelmina Day (Alexander) (deceased) and his step-dad JZ Day who raised him, he parted this life to be with his master Jesus Christ on August 12th, 2024, Charles was married to Jennifer Watley (Alexander) for 16...
Frances Skinner
Aug 7, 2024
Frances M. Skinner went to her eternal rest on August 7, 2024, at the age of 76 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Born on December 20, 1947, in White Castle, Louisiana, she was a cherished member of her communities in White Castle and New Orleans as well as a devoted educator. She dedicated her career to shaping young minds as a...
Donald Cook
Jul 30, 2024
Donald Raymond Cook, March 31,1968-July 30,2024 was a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend. Donald worked off shore for most of his life, where he traveled the globe and made lasting friendships. Donald had a love of good music and good food. He loved to talk. No one was a stranger for long after they met him. Donald is survived...
Barry Poche
Jul 30, 2024
Barry Jean Poche entered into eternal rest on Tuesday July 30, 2024. Barry was the son of Eugene Poche and Geraldine Guichard Poche Howard. He was the father of Ramon Kelly and Trischell Veal. Brother of Cynthia A. Poche, Jeffery Poche and Darlene Howard and devoted uncle of Sametra Woods. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend...
Selina Reynolds
Jul 29, 2024
Selina Allen Reynolds (Gram) peacefully entered into her eternal rest on July 29, 2024, at home with her family. Selina was born on January 11, 1935, at Charity Hospital in New Orleans where she was a resident for most of her life to Maurice Allen and Louise White. She was the mother of her beloved daughter Debra Anderson.
Selina graduated from...
Cherry Minor
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...
Bobby Bland
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...
Lizzie Austin
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...
Damita Ratliff-Harness
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...
Walter Solomon
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...
Louise Lewis
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...
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