Local New Orleans, Louisiana Obituaries

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...

Apr 1, 2024

Isabella Rindy Fisher, age 72, passed away peacefully at her home in Austell, Georgia on Monday, April 1, 2024.  She was born January 6, 1952 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Idell and Lionel Fisher.  She was a retired domestic worker of many years, her last job, she operated and managed a Laundromat located at 2100 St. Andrew Street in New...

Mar 30, 2024

Artis Williams Atkins transcended this earthly plane on Saturday, March 30, 2024. She was born on January 7, 1947. She was 77 years old. As we look at the number of sevens in Artis’ birthday, we are reminded that after God had made everything and created man, on the seventh day, He rested. So it is with Artis, she is...

Mar 28, 2024

Geneva Lewis Robertson was called home on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at the age of 88. She was born on February 6, 1936 to the late Roman and Pearl Lewis. Geneva was the wife of the late Samuel M. Robertson; mother of Juan (Monica) Ferdinando, Keith Robertson, Troy (Carol) Robertson, Samueletta (Charlie) Johnson, Karen Robertson, Dionne (Robert) Fouchea and the...

Mar 15, 2024

Pastor Renee James-Simon’s body succumbed to a prolonged battle with illness on Friday, March 15, 2024. It is with great sadness and immeasurable gratitude that we celebrate her remarkable life and passing.  The spirit and love that flowed through Renee will be felt by all who knew her. Renee was able to mentor and touch many lives through her work...

Mar 15, 2024

Shaun Miguel Young departed this life on Friday, March 15, 2024, leaving loved ones to hold, honor and treasure the memories shared. Shaun leaves to cherish his forever love and revered legacy, his wife, Erica Young and children, Maria Noble, Ijohli Jack, Jamiya Shine and two grandchildren; his enduring love, his mother, Minnie Young and siblings; Gilda Snyder, Debra DeMesme...

Jan 29, 2024

David Richard, Sr., affectionately known to family and friends as “Bob”, entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 29, 2024, at the age of 90 at his home in Livonia, Louisiana.  He was born in Red Cross, Louisiana and raised in Melville, Louisiana until he relocated to New Orleans, Louisiana where he spent most of his life. David was born,...

Jan 12, 2024

Reginald C. Lindsay “Radio” entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 12, 2024.  He was a devoted husband to Juanita Lindsay.  Son of the late Irma Lee and Samuel “Trickey” Lindsay Sr.  Brother of Samuel “BooBoo” Lindsay Jr., Alice Marie Lindsay, the late Robert Earl Brooks, Geraldine Brooks Williams and the late Benjamin Franklin Lindsay.  Survived by 6 nieces, 1...

Jan 7, 2024

Nov 10, 2023

 

En memoria de David Isaac Rosa, un padre devote y avido fanatico de los Yankees y los Giants. Lesobreviven su Hija menor Giselle Elizabeth Rosa, Ashley Rosa, su hijo David Rosa Jr., su madre ElizabethRosa y sus dos Hermanos Axel Ivan Portalatin y Julio Castaneda. Tambien le sobreviven su amanda noviaDot Paz y las madres de sus hijos Karen...

Nov 8, 2023

Dorothy “Marion” Bowser Harvey, age 80, of New Orleans, La. transitioned to life eternal on Thursday, November 9, 2023 in Baton Rouge, La. Dorothy was born on July 3, 1943 in New Orleans and raised by her grandmother, Delia Bowser in Lutcher, La. Later she moved to New Orleans to live with her mother, where she met and married the...

Nov 5, 2023

 

Michael B. Bolden entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at the age of 34. Beloved son of Deunca Thomas and Michael Lee Bolden (Claudia Bolden); Brother of Jessica Thomas and Miranda Bolden; Grandson of Arah Thomas and the late Ronnie Thomas, Dorothy Bolden and Willie Bolden; Uncle of Ja’Zale Parker and Javin Thomas; Also survived by...

Jul 31, 2023

 

Gregory Foster entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 31, 2023. Devoted husband of Denise Carey Foster; Loving father of Gregory Foster, Dominic Carey, Escalither Carey, Shanta (Henry) Owens and Shendell Jefferson; Son of Alma Foster; Brother of Richard Foster, Benjamin Foster, Reginald Foster, Antoinette Devare, Veronica Foster and Eunice Breaux. Also survived by seven grandchildren, one great grandchild,...

Jul 31, 2023

Troy Laderial Ard was called home on Monday, July 31, 2023.  He was born July 11, 1974 in New Orleans, Louisiana.  He was one of two children to Nadine Ard Boudouin and the late James Ard. He was raised in a Christian home and baptized at an early age at Bethel A.M.E. Church.  He served as a child in YPD,...

Jul 7, 2023

Bernice Holmes Shelling (affectionately known as “Bern”), age 75 departed this life on Friday, July 7, 2023, at Ochsner Health. She was a lifelong resident of New Orleans. Bernice was born on June 1, 1948, in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Ernest Morris Sr and Birdie Mae Parker. Bernice attended Booker T. Washington High School in New Orleans. Bernice...