Obituaries

EMANUEL SWAYNE, SR.

EMANUEL SWAYNE, SR.

Mar 27, 2025

Emanuel Swayne, Sr., entered eternal rest at his residence surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the age of 96. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Emanuel attended L. B. Landry High School. He served his country in the United States Army for 6 years. He was a retired Food Delivery Driver with...

ELAINE SAVAGE

ELAINE SAVAGE

Mar 23, 2025

Elaine Savage, affectionately known as, “Easy E” and “Lula”, was called home to rest on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the age of 69. She was a native of New Orlans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Elaine attended Lincoln High School and was formerly employed with Sieta Hotel, Catoosa law Firm and with her sister Connie’s Cleaning Service....

DONALD RAY CHAMPAGNE

DONALD RAY CHAMPAGNE

Mar 26, 2025

Donald R. Champagne departed this life on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at the age of 60. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Orlando, FL. Donald graduated from Archbishop Shaw High School with honors and continued his studies at Tulane University on full academic scholarship. Later, he decided to join the US Army where he...

DEBRA GOUGISHA SMITH

DEBRA GOUGISHA SMITH

Mar 26, 2025

Debra Gougisha Smith entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at the age of 66. She was a native of Westwego, LA and a resident of Slidell, LA. Debra was a 1976 graduate of L. W. Higgins High School, and a retired employee of West Jefferson Medical Center billing and coding department. Beloved wife...

DELORES LEE JOHNSON

DELORES LEE JOHNSON

Mar 21, 2025

Delores Johnson, age 88, passed away peacefully at Touro Infirmary on Friday, March 21, 2025. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Delores was a faithful member of Grace and Glory Family Worship Church International. She was also an active member of Central City Community Center, where she participated in various activities that kept her mind and...

WILLIE MAE MASON ALLEN

WILLIE MAE MASON ALLEN

Mar 22, 2025

Willie Mae Allen entered eternal rest on Friday March 21, 2025, at the age of 69. She was a native of St Joseph, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Willie Mae was a graduate of Davidson High School in St. Joseph, LA, and Our Lady of Holy Cross College. Willie Mae was a retired schoolteacher with the Jefferson Parish...

BETTY MURRAY

BETTY MURRAY

Mar 26, 2025

Betty Murray, age 72, entered into eternal rest at Piedmont Fayette Hospital on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. She was a native of New Orleans, LA, a former resident of Saginaw, MI, and presently residing in Fayetteville, GA. She was a faithful member of Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Saginaw, MI, where she sang in the choir and cooked for many...

TERRANCE LENDELL SALVANT

TERRANCE LENDELL SALVANT

Mar 22, 2025

Terrance Lendell Salvant entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the age of 45. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Terrance was a graduate of O Perry Walker Senior High School, and he attended Delgado Community College. “DJ Silver”, as he was affectionately known by family and...

FELTON JOSEPH COLEMAN

FELTON JOSEPH COLEMAN

Mar 24, 2025

Felton Joseph Coleman entered eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Monday, March 24, 2025, at the age of 67. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Felton was educated in the Jefferson Parish School System. He was a former employee with Avondale Shipyard as a welder, and he later became a...

KENNETH MICHAEL COLEMAN, SR.

KENNETH MICHAEL COLEMAN, SR.

Mar 19, 2025

Kenneth Michael Coleman, Sr. entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the age of 67. He was a native and resident of Kenner, LA. Kenneth was a graduate of John H. Martyn High School and employed with the Jefferson Parish Coroners Office as a Body Transport Specialist. Loving father of Judith...

CORDINE STEVEN WILLIAMS

CORDINE STEVEN WILLIAMS

Mar 19, 2025

Cordine Steven Williams entered peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the age of 53. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Cordine attended DeLaSalle High School and was a graduate of West Jefferson High School. Cordine attended Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA and Xavier University of Louisiana. He served...

ROSA BRADLEY

ROSA BRADLEY

Mar 10, 2025

Rosa Mary Bradley entered eternal rest on Monday, March 10, 2025, at the age of 92. She was a native of Houma, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Rosa attended Rosen Wall High School. After her schooling she was employed as a cleaning professional at several hotels and homes. She was a former employee with Ed Martin Seafood...

JAMAL KAREEM CRAFT, SR.

JAMAL KAREEM CRAFT, SR.

Feb 21, 2025

Jamal Kareem Craft, age 52, departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, February 21, 2025. He is survived by a host of loving family and friends. Private funeral service was held.

CARESS JENE' GEORGE

CARESS JENE' GEORGE

Mar 18, 2025

Caress Jene’ George, a Customer Service Representative with United Health Care, entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus, on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the age of 35. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Caress was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and Delgado Community College Westbank...

JUDY ANN DUCKETT PERKINS

JUDY ANN DUCKETT PERKINS

Mar 7, 2025

Judy Ann Duckett Perkins, age 60, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, March 7, 2025, at University Medical Center. She was a native of Marrero, LA and resident of New Orleans, LA. Judy was a graduate of 1982 graduate of John Ehret High School and continues her studies at Southern University at New Orleans. She was employed as a...

CLARA MAE LEE

CLARA MAE LEE

Mar 4, 2025

Clara Mae Lee entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the age of 82. She was a native of Hermanville, MS and a resident of Gretna, LA. Clara was a former employee with Small World Christian Academy as a childcare provider and Strohmeyer Furniture. She was known as a courageous, quick-witted, generous, doting, affable, independent woman and,...

DWAYNE CAUSEY HOGAN

DWAYNE CAUSEY HOGAN

Mar 19, 2025

Dwayne Causey Hogan departed this life on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the age of 37. He was a resident of Marrero, LA and employed in the construction industry. Dwayne departed this world much too soon, but the love, laughter, and charisma he shared will forever remain. He had a devotion for rescuing animals, he lived with passion and purpose....

JAE SAMUEL

JAE SAMUEL

Mar 4, 2025

Jae Samuel entered eternal rest on Mardi Gras Day Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the age of 48. He was a native of Carson City, California and a resident of Marrero, Louisiana. Jae was a patient advocate who believed unity and knowledge could help anyone affected by cancer. Beloved husband of 30 years to Wanda Iveliz, Father of Enne, and...

JA'SIAH LAMONT NOEL

JA'SIAH LAMONT NOEL

Mar 10, 2025

Baby Boy Ja’Siah Lamont Noel peacefully passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at the age of 4 months. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Waggaman, LA. Beloved son of Ja’Corey Noel and Keyan Alexander. Grandson of Shameka Knight, Corey Noel, Sharon Riggins, and Kenneth Alexander, also survived by a host of other relatives...

JEREMY ROWE TREAUDO

JEREMY ROWE TREAUDO

Mar 17, 2025

Jeremy Rowe Treaudo, affectionately known as “Shaq, Jigga, and Shizzy” departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Monday, March 17, 2025, at the age of 28. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. Jeremy attended Conquering Word Christian Academy from elementary until his senior year in high school and...

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