Local New Orleans, Louisiana Obituaries

Oct 21, 2024

 

George Johnson, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 21, 2024 at the age of 88 years old. Beloved husband of the late Clementine Rattley Johnson. Loving father of Rekitta Johnson Peters, George “Rusty” Johnson, III, Debbie (Ernest) Johnson, and Dexter Johnson. Stepfather of Rayford K. (Alfreda) Rattley, Darrel (Toyomi) Rattley, and Tammy LaRose. Brother of Laverne (Cardell) Johnson...

Oct 15, 2024

Henry “Pete” Smith Jr. entered eternal rest on Monday, October 15, 2024. Husband by first marriage of the late Katherine Jones Smith; Husband by second marriage of the late Jacqueline Brown Smith; Father of Terrol Smith, Byron Smith and Ronaldo Bartholomew; Son of the late Henry and Dorothy Smith Sr.; Devoted friend of Diane Conerly; father like figure to Michael...

Sep 27, 2024

Rev. Linden Morgan Jr. (64) of New Orleans, LA passed away in Houston, TX, on Friday, September 27, 2024. Linden was a loving son to his mother Sammie L. Morgan and the late Linden Morgan Sr. Linden graduated from Booker T. Washington high school in 1978. After high school, he attended Louisiana Tech University and obtained a bachelor’s degree in...

Sep 27, 2024

Thelma R. Parish, of New Orleans, LA went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 27, 2024 at the age of 77. Beloved wife of the late Nathaniel Parish Jr.; Mother of Nathaniel Parish III, Demond Parish (Allaneica) Bryant Parish (Latoya), Felicia Parish and Crystal Parish; Sister of Celestin Richardson, Minnie Richardson, Dorothy Richardson, Joyce Watkins, Josephine Rankins, Henry...

Sep 26, 2024

Mary D. Baham, a life-long New Orleans educator, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Ochsner Foundation Main Campus. She was born on July 8, 1941 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late William and Irene Ratcliff-Cavalier. She is survived by her children Salvadore Baham Jr., Mona Baham-Seals and Janene Baham-Dogan; her grandchildren Yasmin and Cristina Baham...

Sep 13, 2024

Elvorn Jacques Tate Jr. entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 13, 2024. Devoted son of the late Delories and Elvorn Tate; Brother of Cynthia Harrison of Houston, Texas, Herlanius Tate (Charles), Jasmine Tate, Albert Rodney Berry Tate, Reginald Tate and Tremell Tate all of whom reside in New Orleans, Louisiana, the late Anthony, Adrian and Don Tate. Also survived...

Sep 11, 2024

 

Alton “Butch, The Cake Man” Raymond Eaglin Jr. entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Devoted husband of Glenda M. Eaglin; Father of Alton Raymond (Paulette) Eaglin and Kiren D. Legging-Eaglin; Son of the late Alton and Joyce Lee Eaglin; Brother of Kevin (Sandra) Eaglin and the late Joyce M. Eaglin Leggins; Son-in-law of Albertha Johnson and the...

Sep 5, 2024

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Nathan R. Sterling Sr. was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on March 13, 1950, at Charity Hospital. He was born to the union of Ernest Piper, II and Dorothy Sterling-Piper. He began his education in the New Orleans Public School System and later went on to graduate from George Washington Carver Sr. High School. Nathan served in the US Army...

Aug 31, 2024

Aug 30, 2024

Shavonne Woods Hunter entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 30, 2024. Beloved wife of Javalle Hunter; Loving mother of Janelle Hunter; Step mother of Heaven Williams and Jayla Nicole Hunter; Daughter of Lula Mae Woods and the late Rodney Woods Sr.; Sister of Raymond Gibson II and the late Rodney Joseph Woods Jr.; Aunt of Raymond Gibson III; Daughter...

Aug 30, 2024

Aug 29, 2024

Isaac Webber Jr. entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 29, 2024 in New Roads, LA. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Littlejohn Funeral Home, 2163 Aubry Street beginning 10am. Rev. Joseph Tilly, officiating. Parlor visitation 9am until service time. 

Aug 20, 2024

Carolyn Seldon Williams entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 20, 2024. Widow of Harold Williams Sr; Mother of Quanica Murray, Harold (Evelyn) Williams Jr., John Williams, Kenneth (Lisa) Williams and Marlon (Chiquita) Williams; Daughter of the late Thelma Sheldon; Sister of the late Romalis Sheldon; Sister in law of Rev. Harry (Orietta) Williams; Also survived by seven grandchildren, six...

Aug 18, 2024

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Mervennie “Merk” Essex Booth peacefully transitioned from labor to rest on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at South Central Medical Center in Laurel, Mississippi. Surrounded by the love of her devoted family, Mervennie gracefully entered into eternal peace after a life well-lived. Affectionately known as “Merk,” she was a native of New Orleans, LA, and throughout...

Aug 18, 2024

Delvin 'Blu' Smith entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Son of Alvin Ayers, Jr. and the late Orange Lee Smith. Beloved brother of Stacey Smith Francois (Jamar Sr.), Tracy Smith Mullins (Maurice), Aljonee Henderson and the late Alvin Smith. Uncle of Jeremiah Morris, Jacey, Jamar Jr., Jamal and Jarell Francois, Trey Broomfield, Maurice and Marshad Mullins. Grandson...

Aug 3, 2024

Vera Frezel Fulton peacefully entered eternal rest on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the remarkable age of 100 and a half, in Zachary, LA. Surrounded by her loving family, Vera transitioned from this world to her heavenly home. She was born in New Orleans, LA to the late Elizabeth and Edward Frezel. Vera was the beloved wife to the late...

Aug 1, 2024

Aisha Diane Taylor was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 20th,1977 to the late Eunice Edith Taylor and Frank F. Fortune Jr. She was called home on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at the age of 47. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Memorial Service on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Le’Neauxla Event Hall, 9301 Lake Forest Blvd.,...

Jul 22, 2024

Antoine Clifford Watson was born on September 1, 1983, at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. He accepted Christ at an early age; educated in the Orleans Public School System and was a resident of St. John The Baptist Parish. Over the years and under his father, Antoine Sr., loving guidance, Lil Antoine became a trained Culinary Chef. Throughout his career...

Jul 18, 2024

Katie Marie Williams entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Beloved mother of Demetrius Williams, Regina Irvin, Ray (Kim) Irvin Sr. and the late Myron Irvin Jr.; Daughter of the late Arthur and Katie Shaw Williams; Sister of the late Samuel Williams, Percy Williams, Emma Jean Simon, Bobbie Jean Williams, Patricia Williams and Ruth Cager; Sister-in-law of Sandra...

Jul 17, 2024

Derrick Earl Wilson, born on January 24, 1971, to the late Sarah Price Wilson and Roosevelt Wilson Sr., passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and cherished memories. Derrick was preceded in death by his beloved parents and his brother, Roosevelt Wilson Jr. Derrick's memory will forever be cherished by his two brothers,...