Obituaries

Alma Rose Cunningham Landry a native of Labadieville, LA. and a resident of New Orleans, LA, transitioned to her eternal home on November 17, 2022 at the age of 80. Alma leaves to cherish her memory her husband Ivory “Black” Landry and her two daughters Glenda Shanks (Wendell) and Tracy Landry.

  

Celebration of Life will be held on...

‘Who can find a virtuous woman ? For her price is far above rubies. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.’ Proverbs 31: 10, 28

One’s lifespan may be likened to a day; each chapter is marked by the hour, as it keeps pace with time. On Thursday, November 17, 2022, in...

Ronald Earl Stanley 71, of Hammonddied Monday, Nov. 14, 2022. Preceded in death by parents Rovan and Altee Stanley, father- and mother-in-law, Robert and Dorothy Jones; siblings Martha, Rovan Jr., and Melvin Stanley.

Survived by wife Lori Stanley; three children, LoRon, Denzel (Cindy), Erin; grandchildren, Karon and Lory’una Jackson, Londyn Stanley, LoRon Stanley Jr., Lauryn Stanley, Ayden Buggage, Erin Perry, Lianna...

Corin Shawn Wroten was born on January 16, 1978, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He departed this life peacefully on November 7, 2022. He was 44 years old and a graduate of L.E. Rabuoin High School, Class of 1996. Devoted son of Alice Wroten. Beloved father of Corin S. Wroten, Jr. (College Station, Texas) and Saddhius Wroten (New Orleans, La.) Brother...

Dorothy Booker departed her life at 101 years of age on November 3, 2022, surrounded by her family and nurse Alexis Cornelious. Dorothy was born April 11, 1921 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Clifford and Hattie Henderson. She married Robert Booker Jr in 1941 and they moved to San Diego, California where Robert was stationed in the United States Army....

Philip (Pops) Matthew Hrabar, age 83, was born on July 3, 1939 in Pittsburgh, PA. and passed away on November 5, 2022 at his home in New Orleans. Phil spent his early years in Pittsburgh and lived in New Orleans since 1971.

Phil graduated from South Hills High School in 1957. He was inducted into the South Hills Hall of Fame...

Wanda Marie Celius (Shelia Ann) (Petunia), age 69, entered “Our Father’s House Of Many Mansions” onThursday, October 20, 2022 at Slidell Memorial Hospital.

Wanda is preceded in death by her parents Gilbert and Anna Mae Doyle Celius; Grandparents Douglas and Helen Davis Doyle and Eva and Emmit Lamb; Great Granddaughter Kayleigh Ariana Celius; Sisters Dottie Morgan, Dorothy Celius, Yvette Celius,...

Claire R. Battiste departed this life at 93 years old. She passed away peacefully and received her wings on October 17, 2022. Her departure reminds us that angels are watching over us. Born Claire Rose Clavo, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Clavo and Norma Reine Clavo. Claire was raised in New Orleans and grew up in...

Calvin Leon Fields was born November 25, 1943, to Jessie Mae (Clark) Arnold, and George Fields in New Orleans, Louisiana. His over 30 year career was a Diesel/Auto Mechanic and he served in the U.S Army. He married is wife Michelle July 30, 1997, in New Orleans La. where they resided and was then relocated to Lake Charles La. in...

Lionel Lee Stewart, age 72, departed this life on Saturday, October 1, 2022, in New Orleans LA. He was born November 26, 1949 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to the late Rowena Tansiel Ferdinand and Leroy Stewart. Lionel was a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, but due to health issues, relocated to New Orleans.

Lionel is survived by his devoted, and loving...

Derrick Reo Ulmer Sr, the beloved son of the late Charles Ray Ulmer Sr. and the late Evelyn Denise Ulmer, was born on October 24, 1977, in New Orleans LA. On Saturday, September 10, 2022, Derrick entered into eternal rest at his home in Chalmette, LA. Derrick is a graduate of Joseph S. Clark High School and was a talented...

EVELYN M. WILLIAMS RANDOLPH was born in Violet, Louisiana on March 14, 1948 to the Late Shirley Mae Williams and Marshall Williams. On Wednesday, September 21, 2022, God called his faithful servant home to her eternal rest. Evelyn was married to the Love of her life, Mr. Richard Randolph Jr., on June 29, 1967 and to their union (4) wonderful...

JoAnn Bell, left this earthly realm on September 21, 2022 peacefully in her sleep, at the age of 71. She was born in New Orleans, LA on November 1, 1950, to Delores and Joseph Bell. JoAnn was a graduate of Landry High School and a lifelong resident of New Orleans, with a brief stay in Shreveport, LA after hurricane Katrina.She...

On September 10, 2022, Leon D Varnado unexpectedly transitioned from this earthly life into eternal rest at the age of 67, in New Orleans, LA. Leon was born on March 6, 1955, in New Orleans, LA. Leon attended Booker T. Washington High School, where he graduated in 1973. Over the years, Leon travelled the world to countries within Africa and...

Noel Joseph Crump,entered peacefully into external rest at his home surrounded by his wife and family on September 9, 2022, at the age of 54. Noel is survived by his beloved wife of 8 ½ years, Theva Butler Evans Crump, one step-son Robert Evans III (Johnnika), and his precious favorite girl his granddaughter Jordyn Ryan Evans. Noel was born to...

Our beloved mother, Wanda Evans, passed away on September 10, 2022, at the age of 70. We are heartbroken to lose someone so special. She was a wonderful soul and her presence will be deeply missed. Wanda is preceded in death by her parents Charles and Pauline Melton, brothers James and Charles Melton, husband Edward Logos, son Edward Mixon, and...

Waymon Brian “Midget” Davis Sr., earthly light became eternally dim on September 4, 2022, at the age of 57. Waymon was born on September 7, 1964 to Waymon Joseph Stewart and Gertrude G. Davis. Waymon was educated in Orleans Parish Public Schools and graduated from O. Perry Walker College and Career Preparatory High School. He attended McNeese State University before...

Anthony Wayne McGee, Jr, age 57, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Monday, August 15, 2022.  He was born June 26, 1965 and was a son of Anthony W. McGee, Sr. and the late Icee “Lucille” J. McGee.  He was born and raised in Clinton, SC and moved to New Orleans at the age of...

O’leya Marie Williams, was born on March 29, 2004. O’leya entered eternal rest at Rapides Medical Center on August 8, 2022, at the tender age of 18. She was a native of Port Sulphur in Plaquemines Parish and a temporary resident of Pinecrest Support and Services in Pineville, Louisiana. O’leya was the beloved daughter of Pamela Williams and Ervin Nicholson;...

Iris Yvette Hawkins-Vallare, was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on December 3, 1975, to the Late Annie Mae Clark and Peter Hawkins, III. On Sunday July 31, 2022, God called his faithful servant home to her eternal rest. Iris was the loving mother of two (2) wonderful children, Jermaine Weldon Vallare and Ireion Rene Coleman, the mother-in-law of a devoted...