Local New Orleans, Louisiana Obituaries

Aug 18, 2024

1 x Friday with photo, thanks

Mervennie “Merk” Essex Booth peacefully transitioned from labor to rest on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at South Central Medical Center in Laurel, Mississippi. Surrounded by the love of her devoted family, Mervennie gracefully entered into eternal peace after a life well-lived. Affectionately known as “Merk,” she was a native of New Orleans, LA, and throughout...

Aug 18, 2024

Delvin 'Blu' Smith entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Son of Alvin Ayers, Jr. and the late Orange Lee Smith. Beloved brother of Stacey Smith Francois (Jamar Sr.), Tracy Smith Mullins (Maurice), Aljonee Henderson and the late Alvin Smith. Uncle of Jeremiah Morris, Jacey, Jamar Jr., Jamal and Jarell Francois, Trey Broomfield, Maurice and Marshad Mullins. Grandson...

Aug 3, 2024

Vera Frezel Fulton peacefully entered eternal rest on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the remarkable age of 100 and a half, in Zachary, LA. Surrounded by her loving family, Vera transitioned from this world to her heavenly home. She was born in New Orleans, LA to the late Elizabeth and Edward Frezel. Vera was the beloved wife to the late...

Aug 1, 2024

Aisha Diane Taylor was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 20th,1977 to the late Eunice Edith Taylor and Frank F. Fortune Jr. She was called home on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at the age of 47. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Memorial Service on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Le’Neauxla Event Hall, 9301 Lake Forest Blvd.,...

Jul 22, 2024

Antoine Clifford Watson was born on September 1, 1983, at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. He accepted Christ at an early age; educated in the Orleans Public School System and was a resident of St. John The Baptist Parish. Over the years and under his father, Antoine Sr., loving guidance, Lil Antoine became a trained Culinary Chef. Throughout his career...

Jul 18, 2024

Katie Marie Williams entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Beloved mother of Demetrius Williams, Regina Irvin, Ray (Kim) Irvin Sr. and the late Myron Irvin Jr.; Daughter of the late Arthur and Katie Shaw Williams; Sister of the late Samuel Williams, Percy Williams, Emma Jean Simon, Bobbie Jean Williams, Patricia Williams and Ruth Cager; Sister-in-law of Sandra...

Jul 17, 2024

Derrick Earl Wilson, born on January 24, 1971, to the late Sarah Price Wilson and Roosevelt Wilson Sr., passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and cherished memories. Derrick was preceded in death by his beloved parents and his brother, Roosevelt Wilson Jr. Derrick's memory will forever be cherished by his two brothers,...

Jul 17, 2024

Merle Massey entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Daughter of the late Joseph F. Massey and Helen Williams Massey. Sister of Helene (Adolph) Hemmans, Denise (Larry) Rivarde, Mettha Massey, Guy Massey, Kevin Massey, the late Rhoda Massey, Gervain Massey, Donald Massey and Yoland Massey. Stepmother of Chris and Waymon Blakely and the late Melanie Blakely. Also survived...

Jul 15, 2024

Robert Paul Segue III, a lifelong resident of New Orleans, La born October 25, 1992 traded his earthly life for his eternal life on July 15, 2024. Robert is the father of Remi Amiracle Segue, loving son of Phyllis Banks and Robert Segue Jr., Stepson of Tyrone Rhodes and Latricia Segue. Robert loved to look and smell good. His favorite...

Jul 14, 2024

 Linda Marie Schaffer age 61was born on September 9, 1963. She entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at her residence. Daughter of Lillie and Jordan Schaffer and was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. She leaves behind her daughter Sherion and Shaquita and granddaughters Lilth and Payton. Sister of Jerry (Elaine) and Jeffrey Schaffer, Betty...

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...