Local New Orleans, Louisiana Obituaries

Jul 8, 2024

Demond Issac Foley, “UNK”, was born on January 21, 1988 at Charity Hospital of New Orleans, La. He was born to the late Dianne Foley and Adolph Anderson Sr. He was educated in the New Orleans Public School System. He was self-employed. Demond was a devoted father, son, brother, uncle and friend. He entered into eternal rest on Monday, July...

Jul 4, 2024

James Thornton Jr. entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Husband of Katrina Marsh Thornton; Father of Justin and Granderson Carter, Reginald, Leavell and Dominique Marsh and James Thornton III; Son of Beulah Johnson and James Thornton Sr. Also survived by a host of siblings, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers...

Jul 3, 2024

Lois Delores Smith Payne was born on September 28, 1938 to the union of Lawson and Rosella Davenport Smith. She departed this life on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at the age of 85. She was a graduate of McDonogh 35. She was employed at Southern Baptist Hospital for 41 years. Lois was the devoted mother of Diane Smith Graham (Judge...

Jul 3, 2024

Jul 1, 2024

Janice Alexander was called home to rest in eternal peace on Monday evening, July 1, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV. Janice was 80 years young. The daughter of the late Lewis and Ethel Alexander, Janice, affectionately known as “Black” was born on February 1, 1944, in New Orleans, Louisiana with her twin sister the late Janet “Peck” Holmes. She cherished...

Jul 1, 2024

Mattie Angilee Bean Summers was born on March 26,1939 in Greensburg, LA to the late Claude Jethro Bean and Mattie Morgan Bean Montgomery. She peacefully took her last breath in her home on the evening of Monday, July 1, 2024. She accepted Christ at an early age. In 1956 she graduated from Greenville Park High School in Hammond Louisiana. After...

Jun 28, 2024

Lester Vallet Sr., retired grounds superintendent for the New Orleans Saints, died on Friday, June 28, 2024. He was 101 years of age, a native of Baton Rouge and a U.S. Army Veteran. Relatives and friends of the family, also priests and parishioners of Corpus Christi Epiphany Catholic Church are invited to the church visitation on Friday, July 12, 2024...

Jun 27, 2024

Sada Janikia Jones entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 27, 2024. Daughter of Karen Sturgeon Jones and Jake Jones. Stepdaughter of the late Sidney Gleason. Sister of Quentin Sturgeon, Charleston S. Delaney, Joshua Jones and Quintella Sturgeon. Also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her...

Jun 18, 2024

Janice Elaine Smith Stacker was born August 1, 1945 to the union of Lawson and Rosella Davenport Smith as the seventh child of fourteen. She departed this life on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at the age of 78. She attended Edward H. Phillips Elementary and Middle School, and was a proud graduate of George Washington Carver High School in the...

Jun 15, 2024

Leonard Bashful entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 29, 2024. Son of the late Garfield and Geneva Dillion Bashful Jr.; Father of Kentrell Wilson, Leonard Gettridge, Devon Wilson, Shontrell Wilson (Nadia)-Sterling, Beaunka Magee, Ashley (Jonathan) Wilson, Tremise Wilson (Renuell)-Williams, Jayln Osbey and Tiara Osby; brother of Patricia Bashful-(the late Leonard Jr.)-Charles, Jeanette Bashful, the late Garfield Bashful III and...

Jun 11, 2024

Jonathan James Washington Sr. entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Son of the late Shannon Washington-Lea and Jonathan James Kelley; Father of Jordan Miller, Jonathan James Washington Jr., Jace Colon, Juri and Tija Washington; Brother of La’Mon Washington Sr., Rickshaun Washington, Jomonique Dorsey, Imani McGowan, Janee Kelley; Grandson of Thomas (Gilda) Washington, Mary Jackson Washington, Lynn Williams...

Jun 11, 2024

Consuela Irvin, age 79 of New Orleans, Louisiana entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 in Rossville, Georgia. She attended Silver Creek Baptist Church where she served as a musician who sang, played the organ and taught music. Consuela was also a long distance operator for South Central Bell Telephone Company. She was certified in child care and...

Jun 7, 2024

Darlene Marie Cummings Major was called from labor to rest on Friday, June 7, 2024 at the age of 67. Darlene was daughter of the late Levy Jr. and Alberta Andrews Cummings; and the appointed daughter of the late William Sr. and Emma Cummings Andrews; granddaughter of the late Levy Sr. and Mary Ellen Bennette Cummings and Rudolph Sr. and...

Jun 4, 2024

Florence Ellen Hayes peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. She was the beloved daughter of the late Clarence Anderson and Mary Ward Hayes. Florence is survived by her siblings Elder John (late Clara) Hayes Jr., Clarence (Constance) Anderson Jr., Alvin (Marilyn) Hayes, Carol Anderson, and Mary H. Knight. She is also survived by a multitude of...

Jun 1, 2024

Deborah Thompson-Ford entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Widow of Robert Ford; Mother of Brian Thompson; Daughter of the late John Edward Trotter and Eula Mae Williams Blalock; Sister of Margaret (the late Peter) Cleary, David Thompson, Gail (Alvin) Thompson, the late Carl Edward Trotter and Sharon Anderson. Also survived by a host of other relatives and...

May 26, 2024

Lawn L Magee was born December 2, 1944, in Osyka, Mississippi to the union of the late Pearlie Magee and Katie Lowe Magee. Lawn L grew up in Osyka, MS and moved to New Orleans, LA in 1969 to pursue work. He worked for Sewerage and Water Board and various construction sites until he found a career with Boh Bros....

May 3, 2024

Walter Alexander Pierre Sr., “Scar” was born on March 20, 1951 to the late Leona Steib Pierre and Dennis Ester in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was educated in the New Orleans Public Schools. He was employed by HANO where he was a maintenance worker for many years. Walter was baptized at an age by the late Rev. A.L. Davis at...

Apr 18, 2024

On April 18,2024, Douglas Patterson departed at the age of 71. Douglas is survived by his children, grandchildren, sisters and a brother. Also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Douglas served as an associate minister at Greater King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church for 12 years. Family, friends and his employees at Southeast Waterproofing are invited to attend the "Celebration of Life" for Douglas Patterson at...

Apr 5, 2024

Evangelist Keith A. "Lil Brother" Sam, age 65, heard the voice of Jesus saying, come unto me and rest. Evangelist Keith peacefully entered the "Pearly Gates" on Friday, April 5, 2024. He was born September 29, 1958 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was the son of Delores M. Sam and the late Norris Sam Sr. Following his high school years,...

Apr 2, 2024

Steven W. Green passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. He is survived by his parents Diane Wright and adopted father Melvin Jones. Three siblings Karen Wright, Eric Jones, and Annette Jones. His daughter Shemiah Welch, and sons Christopher and Xavier Green. Also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and many family and friends. Relatives and friends...