Obituaries

On Saturday July 1, 2023, Ronald Doakes, Sr. transitioned from this earthly place to his heavenly mansion. Mr. Ronald Doakes, Sr. was born November 2, 1964, in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Mrs. Jeanetta Doakes and Mr. Jasper Doakes Jr. He is preceded in death by his mother Jeanetta Doakes, father Jasper Doakes Jr., brothers Wayne and Derek Doakes,...

On Monday June 19th, 2023, at 9:03 AM, Linda Izetta Daggs , stuck her sword in the sand of time. Linda was born December 9, 1953, to the union of Wilbert Daggs and Helen Roussell Daggs. Linda was baptized at the age of 7 years old at Pilgrim Progress Baptist Church by the reverend John Francis Jr. In later life...

Herman Leopoldo Rankins “BIG HERM” , born June 25, 1982, to Denise Givens and Herman Rankins in Houston, Texas. On Wednesday, June 14,2023, in Houston Texas Herman was called home to be with the Lord. Herman was educated at St Elizabeth Catholic School, DeSoto High School, Honors Academy, and Texas Southern University and found his passion in Oil & Gas...

Charleen Williams, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2023. She was 83 years old. A Memorial Service will be held on July 1, 2023 at 11 a.m. in Franklinton, LA. Charleen will be missed by all who knew her.

  

 

 

Professional Services entrusted to Heritage Funeral Services located at 4101 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA 70117.

Robert J. (Bob) Meyer 83, born 8/8/39 passed peacefully on 6/10/23 in his beloved city of New Orleans where he lived with daughter Mandy and SIL Scott for the last 6 years. He em- braced life in the Crescent City and enjoyed all it had to offer: food, music and parades where he got to dress in all his fun...

Charles Henry Conway Jr. “Boo” born June 24, 1971, to Viola Wiggins Conway and Charles Henry Conway Sr. in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. On Saturday, June 10, 2023, in New Orleans, Louisiana Charles entered into the Lord’s eternal rest.

Charles was educated at Andrew J. Bell Junior High School, Joseph S. Clark Senior High School and John McDonogh High School....

Rahsaan Avant gained his Mansion, Robe & Crown on June 4, 2023 at age 46 in Tucson, Arizona. Rahsaan was the son of the late Aubry Jeanjacques Sr., & Euther May Avant. He was also the husband of Selika “QUEEN” Avant. Father of Rashanna Avant, brother to Tynesiha & Kenneth Avant, Angela, Troylynn & Gaynell Thompson, Jamelda ,Aubry &...

Albert Joseph Payne Jr , known to friends and family as Alboogie, passed peacefully from this life to eternal life on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at the age of 47. Albert was born October 15, 1975 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Reverend Albert J. Payne Sr and Jeanette Payne, who survive him.

He is further survived by his brothers Jeremy and...

Sedric Stewart Sr. 80, of New Orleans, LA Transitioned to be with the Lord on May 19, 2023. He was the devoted, faithful, and protective husband of Gail H. Stewart. He preceded in death by his parents the late Willie Stewart and Veronica Stewart King his daughter Aslean Marie Stewart, grandson Jamal, sisters Geraldine Coleman, Elloise Williams, Bernadine Hughes,...

Cecile Williams departed this life in Plano, Tx on Tuesday, May 16,2023 at the age of 69. Cecile was a native of New Orleans, LA and graduate of Booker T Washington High School class of 1971. Cecile was the daughter of the late Rev Joseph and Celia Jackson. Cecile leaves to mourn ;2 loving daughters Krista and Zania Williams.6 Grandchildren....

Ida Mae Berryhill departed this life on Tuesday, April 18,2023 at West Jefferson Hospital in Marrero, LA at the age of 91. Born on January 11,1932 to the union of Louis and Videlia Ausbrooks Sr., Ida leaves to cherish her memories, Curtis Berryhill Jr.(Son)(Patricia), Joseph Berryhill(Son), Joycelyn Berryhill(Daughter), Pastor D. R. Berryhill Sr.(Son)(Susan), Shirley Ausbrooks(Sister-in-law), 4 Sisters: Lucy Mae...

Diane Ducre received her heavenly wings on April 16, 2023, at Bayside Healthcare, in Gretna Louisiana. Diane was born on September 6, 1945, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Over her 77 years she resided in several places Covington, La, New Orleans, La and Round Rock, Texas. She was educated throughout the St. Tammany Parish School System. Diane later received her...

Laura Yolanda Baptiste Riley was born March 13, 1964 in New Orleans, La to the Late Frank Taylor and Doris Francis Baptiste.

Laura was proceeded in death by her parents, her maternal grandparents Eva Morris and Wilton V. Francis, 1 brother Riley Baptiste III, 1 sister Angela Burrell Baptiste, 1 niece Shaquita Walton 1 great niece Ty’Junique Harris and Godmother...

Kevin Johnson Sr. September 2, 1975 – March 29, 2023

Kickoff for Kevin Johnson Sr. was September 2, 1975 in New Orleans, La., to the late Timothy Johnson Sr. and Lula Mae Johnson. He touchdown in heaven to be with the Lord on March 29, 2023, at the age of 47. Kevin attended New Orleans, Louisiana public school system. After...

Manley Robert Branham ,age 74, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. He was born in Birmingham, AL and was a resident of Metairie, La. Manley was preceded in death by his parents Violet Boutwell Branham and M.T. Branham and his brother Kenneth Branham. He is survived by his wife Mary Frances Branham and his sister Norlyn Hyde (Leo) of...

Rita Jackson Craig , 84, was called from labor to rest on April 2, 2023 at Touro Hospital. Mrs. Craig was born October 22, 1938 in New Orleans, LA. Mrs. Craig leaves to cherish her precious memories, three sons Raymond Jackson, Rannell and Walter Craig, Jr., one daughter, Lynda (John) Perry; son-in-law, Larry W. Cooper, Sr.; sister, Trudy Granderson and...

Rose Mary Smith Roche’ went home to be with the Lord and savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at the age of 81 years old. She was born December 5, 1941 in New Orleans, La. to the union of the late Gus Smith Jr. and Evelyn Barrett Smith. Rose graduated as the Salutatorian of Booker T. Washington...

Ella Louise “Big Lou” Williams , a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA. The daughter of the late Otho Moore and Virginia Moore (Henson). Ella was born on June 09,1949 in Philadelphia, Ms. She departed this earthly life on Sunday, April 02, 2023 at the age of 73 years old. In addition to her parents, Ella is also Preceded in...

Betty Louise “Old Bones” Bruce, 73, passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack on March 20, 2023.Betty was born on July 3, 1949 to Melissa Baine McKinney and Clarence “Riley” McKinney in Tyronza, Arkansas. She was the beloved baby sister to Johnny, Hubert, and Carter until Betty’s baby sister, Brenda came along when Betty was 9. Brenda was Betty’s first...

George J Westley, was born August 4, 1943 to the late Esther Wesley and James Calicote. He was called home to be with the Lord on March, 1, 2023 at the age of 79.  He leaves to cherish his memories his sons Derek (Cynthia) and Taiwo, his daughter Melanie, grandchildren, siblings, George is survived by his sons Derek and Taiwo;...