Local New Orleans, Louisiana Obituaries

Jun 26, 2023

 

  Terry Brandon Carter entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 26, 2023. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2023 beginning 10:00 a.m. at Metropolitan Baptist Church, 943 N. Tonti Street, Rev. Rodney Baptiste, pastor, officiating. Rev. David M. Patin Sr. and Gwiena Magee Patin, Funeral Directors. Professional Service Entrusted to: LITTLEJOHN FUNERAL HOME, 2163 Aubry...

Jun 26, 2023

 

Beulah Lynn Baptiste Williams was born December 6, 1948. Her passing was Monday, June 26, 2023.  Daughter of the late Samuel Lloyd Baptiste and Beulah Howard Baptiste.  Granddaughter of the late Harry Baptiste and Edna Davis Baptiste, Will T. Howard and Carrie Bright Howard.  Mother of Alicika L. Williams of Independence, LA and Demond Williams; the proud mentor parents...

Jun 26, 2023

Carrie Lee Myers was born on March 25, 1941, and entered eternal rest at St. Luke’s Hospital in Sugarland, TX on Monday, June 26, 2023, at the age of 82. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Missouri City, TX since Hurricane Katrina. Carrie was a graduate of Joseph S. Clark High School Class of...

Jun 17, 2023

Cory Anthony Jones entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at his residence in San Antonio, Texas.  Beloved father of Courtney A. Jones. Loving son of Henry M. Jones Jr. and the late Juanita C. Jones. Brother of Jacinta M. Jones. Grandfather of Da’Nyiah Payne. Uncle of Peter Martin Jr., Jordan Coon and Jada Jones. Grandson of the late...

Jun 3, 2023

May 29, 2023

Arthann Lawrence was born on August 19, 1956, to the union of Arthur Lawrence, Jr., and Anna Keasley Lawrence in New Orleans, Louisiana.  She was called home to be with the Lord on May 29, 2023. Arthann grew up in Belle Rose, Louisiana with her grandparents. In her early years she attended schools in Ascension Parish.  She later returned home...

May 28, 2023

Queen Joyce Marie Wells West was born on February 8, 1941, and passed on May 28,2023. She retired with 33 years of service as a Recreational Therapist at Charity Hospital. After retiring she worked at United Medical Rehabilitation Center for 7 years. She was a member of Greater St. Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church. The daughter of the late Mr....

May 15, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Anthony G. Pagano Sr., a devoted husband, father, and United States Army Sergeant. Anthony passed away on May 15, 2023 leaving behind a legacy of honor, selflessness, and love.Tony was born on September 8, 1983 in Michigan where he grew up and developed a strong sense of duty and...

Mar 20, 2023

Andrew “Big Chip” Lockett Sr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 20, 2023. Father of Kerry Keith Lockett, Ange’l, and the late Andrew “Lil Chip” Lockett; Son of the late Josie Lockett; Grandfather of Keishia Keri Lockett;  former husband of Zelma Hickman Lockett. Also survived by a devoted brother-in-law, Alton Hickman, a host of brothers and sisters in law,...

Jul 28, 2020

Claude “Clyde” Levey Davis entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Beloved father of Clyde Fields, Reginald (Tasha) Scott, Claude L. Davis Jr., Dewayne Baldwin, Catherine (Jonathan) Washington, Cynthia (Randy) Fields, Claudine V. (Kendric) Davis-Armstead, Latoya C. (David) Davis Lloyd and Victoria (John) Davis-Toney; Son of the late, Lee and Ella Mae Davis; Adopted son of the late...

Jul 21, 2020

Susie Mae Jackson Legeaux departed this life on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. She was 80 years young. Susie was born to the late Lillie & Herman Jackson Sr. and was preceded in death by her beloved husband Nolan J. Legeaux. She was a lifelong resident of New Orleans, Louisiana and a graduate of Booker T. Washington. Susie was a devoted...

Jul 4, 2020

John Corey Rafteseth (60) died unexpectedly on July 4, 2020, at a New Orleans hospital. He was born on July 31, 1959, in Elgin, North Dakota. John graduated from Elgin High School, Class of 1978. During high school, he served as the President of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) for three years and as the head student manager for...

Mar 12, 2020

Ruth Hattie Rose White was born on August 10, 1935 to the late Volaska Leroy Rose, Sr. and the late Rev. Lillian Scie Profit in Chicago, Illinois. She accepted Jesus Christ and was baptized as a young adult at Israel Baptist Church in Harvey Louisiana. She later joined St. Anthony Divine Spiritual Temple of Christ where she grew in faith...

Aug 29, 2018

On November 15, 1953, Vickie Ann Clark Taylor was born to Roy and Augusta Clark in New Orleans, La. Vickie graduated from Walter L. Cohen High School in 1972. She later joined and served in the ARMY National Guard until 1974. Later, she would meet and marry Frank Taylor Jr. in August of 1974. Through this union they would have...

Mar 9, 2018

Sidney Irvin Reed entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 9, 2018 at his home. At the age of 60 years old. Father of Sidney I. Reed and Casheille Nelsons; Son of Joan L. Reed and the late Irvin S. Reed; Brother of Kim, Elaine, Delphine and Pauline Reed and the late Adrene Reed; Step brother of Irvin S. Reed...

Mar 8, 2018

Cleveland Pate Sr. entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 8, 2018. Widow of Antoinette Pate; Father of Robert (Rosalind) Pate, Stephen Bernard, Janice P. (Paul Sr.) Allison of Liberty MS and the late Cleveland Jr., Clifford and John Pate; Brother of Samuel Thornton, Earnest Olden, Ethel Edward, Bessie Reed and the late Fred and Ed Lott, Moses Harris, Lurena...

Mar 6, 2018

James “Turk” Snowton Jr. at the age of 88 answered his call from the master at Canon Hospice on March 6, 2018. The son of Pearl Stevenson and James Snowton Sr. James was a native of New Orleans, Louisiana.  Mr. Snowton retired from N.O.P.S.I, Mason Orleans and Panel Plywood. James was united in holy matrimony to the late Dorothy Gulf to...

Mar 6, 2018

Vivian Marie Bell entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Beloved mother of Dominque and Javonda Bell and the late Jonathan Davis; Daughter of Linda Bell Smith and Donald Phillips; Stepdaughter of Lloyd Smith Sr.; Sister of Linda, Glenda and Lloyd (Latonya) Smith Jr., Shantella Smith (Michael) Barnes and James Holloway; Fiance’ of Anthony Bonds. Grandmother of Diamond Bell, Lamyra Ellis, Johneka Shorty and Jonathan...

Mar 3, 2018

Melissa Shawan Franklin entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Golden Age of Welsh, Louisiana. Loving mother of Dwayne and Maliyah Franklin and Brett Bennett Jr.; Daughter of Mildred W. Franklin and the late Ernest Franklin; Sister of E. Dwight, Aaron B., Kenneth G. and Kevin L. Franklin; Grandmother of DeJa M. Franklin and Autumn Z. Thompson;...

Feb 27, 2018

BANKS Ronald “Sampson” Banks entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Ochsner Medical Center. Beloved son of Elder Vera B. Roscoe; Step-son of Lamar L. Roscoe; Brother of Deborah Banks, Denese B. Lloyd, Donna Banks, LTC Damar K. Jones, the late Harold, Samuel M. and Cedric Paul Banks and Rev. Troy Roscoe Sr.; Brother-in-law of Angela Roscoe,...