Local New Orleans, Louisiana Obituaries

Jan 12, 2025

Ms Katie Mae Gavin passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at her home in Algiers, LA at the age of 96. She was born August 11, 1928. Katie was born in Centreville, MS. She lived in Algiers, LA for 12 years. Katie attended Gloster Public schools in Gloster MS and was a homemaker and worked as a sitter most...

Jan 1, 2025

Bradley “Cooter” Williams entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Husband of Michelle Martin-Williams; Son of Ora Lee Williams and the late Clarence Williams; Father of Bradley Maxson; Brother of Charles (Gracias) Williams, Wendell (Lori) Williams, Bruce Coston, Paula (Terry) Simpson, Sandra Williams, Myra Williams and the late Anthony Williams, James Coston, Patricia Williams and Judy Coston; also...

Dec 29, 2024

Walter “Pawpaw” “Moses” James peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at the age of 92. He leaves to cherish him in memory, his loving wife, Troy Lynn Smith James; Five beloved and devoted children, Gladys F. J. Lair, Walter D. James Sr. (Peggy), Freddie K. James Sr. (Tanya), Phyllis M. J. Washington and Kimberly A. J....

Dec 1, 2024

Carl Caven Williams, (The Maestro), was born December 15, 1960 to the late Charlie Sr. and Velma Williams. He entered heaven's gate on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 11:30a.m. Carl was preceded in death by his brothers Amos, Lawrence, and Charlie Jr., Williams, Reed Roberson, sister Karen Willams, and nephew Dwayne Williams. He was baptized at an early age at...

Nov 30, 2024

John Wilson Ross Sr., a lifelong resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away on November 30, 2024 at 7:12 pm. Born on September 26, 1947, he was the beloved son of the late Evelyn Butler Thomas and Claude Ross. John accepted Christ at an early age at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, where his faith guided him throughout his life....

Oct 28, 2024

Lauren Bush, age 76, entered peacefully into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center on Monday, October 28, 2024. She was a native of New Orleans, La. and a resident of Gretna, LA. Lauren graduated from San Fernando Valley High School. She was employed by the Jefferson Parish School System. Devoted mother of Algin Works Jr. (Maria) and Alphonso Smith (Valina)....

Oct 27, 2024

Sarah Lastie entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Wife of the late Walter Lastie. Mother of Andrea Lastie of Lithonia, GA and Kim Lastie. Daughter of the late James Young Sr. and Louise Smith. Sister of the late Robert Young Sr. (Susan), James Young Jr. (Irma), George Young, Ruth Thomas (Edward), Mary Thomas (Alfred), Ann Young and...

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...