Obituaries

MICHAEL PAUL DEVEZIN, SR.

MICHAEL PAUL DEVEZIN, SR.

Mar 26, 2024

Michael Paul Devezin, Sr. transitioned to his heavenly home on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the age of 34. He was a native of New Orleans, LA.  Loving father of Makayla Stalker, Michael Devezin, Jr., and the late Makiyah Devezin. Beloved son of Carla Devezin and the late Michael Cyres.  Stepson of Alvin Alveris. Grandson of the late Adrian and...

FRANK BENJAMIN WILLIAMS

FRANK BENJAMIN WILLIAMS

Mar 24, 2024

Frank Benjamin Williams entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at the age of 87. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Frank was a retired deckhand with the Merchant Marines. Son of the late Frank Williams and Mary Selina Casby Williams. Grandson of the late William Casby, Sr. and Mary...

JOHN YOUNG III

JOHN YOUNG III

Mar 24, 2024

John Young III, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Palm Sunday, March 24, 2024. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. John was a graduate of Joseph S. Clark Sr. High School and enlisted in the United Staes Air Force directly after graduation. He served 21 years in the military and retired with the rank...

CALVIN JAMES PARKER

CALVIN JAMES PARKER

Mar 22, 2024

Calvin James Parker entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Friday, March 22, 2024, at the age of 65. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Calvin was employed as a pipefitter with Chevron Chemical Plant. Beloved husband of Trenia Bickham-Parker. Loving father Thelton Lumzy and Chanell McGaughy. Devoted grandfather of...

EARNESTINE CARTER REED

EARNESTINE CARTER REED

Mar 20, 2024

Earnestine Carter Reed departed this life at her residence on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at the age of 77. She was a native and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved wife of Larry G. Reed. Devoted mother of Clarence, Giselle, Maurice, Calvin, and Chamika Holmes, and the late Willie Deric Holmes. Daughter of the late Willie Carter and Earnestine...

SUSAN ANN CAREY

SUSAN ANN CAREY

Mar 20, 2024

Susan Ann Carey passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at the age of 68 surrounded by her loved ones. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Bridge City, LA.  “Susie Q”, as she was affectionately known by family and friends, was employed as a s welder with Avondale Shipyard, Jefferson Parish DOT, and a...

ROLAND RICHARD, SR.

ROLAND RICHARD, SR.

Mar 18, 2024

Roland M. Richard, Sr. entered peacefully into eternal rest at HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe on Monday, March 18, 2024, at the age of 81. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Conroe, TX. Roland retired after many years of employment with Texaco as a Senior Mail Clerk. He was also the former owner of Freda’s...

RAYNARD WILLIAMS, JR.

RAYNARD WILLIAMS, JR.

Mar 18, 2024

Raynard “Dooda” Williams, Jr., a student at L. B. Landry High School, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 18, 2024, at the age of 15. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. “Dooda”, as he was affectionately known to family and friends, enjoyed dancing, rapping, and playing video games. Raynard loved to play basketball and looked forward...

ROLAND W ACOX

ROLAND W ACOX

Mar 17, 2024

Roland W. Acox, age 89, departed this life on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home in Reserve, LA. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Avondale, LA. Roland was a retired USPS Letter Carrier and served in the U.S. Army. Devoted husband of the late Henrietta Green Acox. Beloved father of Rhonda...

DAVID RANDALL MCGOWAN

DAVID RANDALL MCGOWAN

Mar 16, 2024

David R. McGowan departed this life at his daughter’s residence on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the age of 77. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. David served his country in the United States Army for 33 years as a Master Sergeant. He was a retired letter carrier with the United States Postal Service, and former...

MARY HAYNES COLLINS

MARY HAYNES COLLINS

Mar 16, 2024

Mary Dean Haynes Collins, age 88, entered peacefully into eternal rest at Our Lady of Wisdom Health Care Center on Saturday, March 16, 2024. She was a native Tennille, AL and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Mary was a graduate of Edward Waters College and AME founded HBCU in Jacksonville, FL. She employed as an Administrative Assistant with the...

ANTHONY ROGERS

ANTHONY ROGERS

Mar 15, 2024

Anthony Rogers departed this life on Friday, March 15, 2024, at the age of 49. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Mckinley, TX.  Anthony was employed with Saddle Brook as a chef. Beloved husband of Ashley Gaines Rogers. Loving father of Anthony Wiggins, Terry Gaines, A’terryelle Chews, A’tityana Johnson, and Jeremiah Johnson. Son of...

FRANK BAILEY, SR

FRANK BAILEY, SR

Mar 15, 2024

Frank “Pops” Bailey, Sr., age 75, transitioned peacefully into eternal life on Friday, March 15, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Frank was a graduate of Lincoln High School. He spent most of his adult life dedicated to working as a Truck Driver for the Jefferson Parish...

RAYMOND JOSEPH LEMIEUX, JR.

RAYMOND JOSEPH LEMIEUX, JR.

Mar 15, 2024

Raymond J. Lemieux, Jr. departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, March 15, 2024, at the age of 66. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Raymond was a graduate of West Jefferson High School and a self-employed Truck Driver and Scrap Medal Trader. Beloved husband of Brenda Lemieux. Loving father of Britny Lemieux, Shandon...

BRANDON LATRON BAPTISTE

BRANDON LATRON BAPTISTE

Mar 14, 2024

Brandon Latron Baptiste entered eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at the age of 29. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Brandon was a graduate of Marshall High School in Marshall, TX and he attended Clear Head Westbank Adult Day Care in Terrytown, LA. Beloved son of...

ADRIAN KENNEDY HUGHES

ADRIAN KENNEDY HUGHES

Mar 12, 2024

Adrian Hughes departed this life on Sunday March 10, 2024, at the age of 61. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Adrian was a former employee with Avondale Shipyard as a welder, and a self-employed a/c repairman. Beloved son of Doris Hughes and the late Alexander Hughes, Jr., also survived by 4...

BRENDA JACKSON WILSON

BRENDA JACKSON WILSON

Mar 11, 2024



 

Brenda Jackson Wilson entered eternal rest on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the age of 78. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Brenda was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School Class of 1963 and Xavier University Class of 1967. She was a retired probation officer from the City of New Orleans. Brenda was a...

CAROLYN JESSIE HARRY

CAROLYN JESSIE HARRY

Mar 8, 2024

Carolyn Jessie Harry transitioned peacefully at her residence on Friday, March 8, 2024, at the age of 76. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Carolyn was a retired Security Guard. Beloved mother of Demetria McCullium of Mobile, AL, Gisele Harry, Jonathan Harry, Sr., and the late Kevin Harry, and Welton Harry, Jr....

ALFRED G. MATTHEWS, SR.

ALFRED G. MATTHEWS, SR.

Mar 7, 2024

Alfred “AJ” Matthews, Sr., entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the age of 82. He was a native of Minden, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Alfred was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School Class of 1960, and a retired employee of Plaquemines Parish Government.  He was a faithful member of...

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