Obituaries

Local Obituaries in New Orleans, Harvey & Marrero, LA.

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Jackie M. Parchman

Jackie M. Parchman

Aug 29, 2018

Jackie M. Parchman, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at the age of 71. He was preceded in death by his father, Leslie Parchman; and his brother, James “Sonny” Parchman. He is the beloved husband of Kathy Parchman. He is the loving father of Darrin Parchman and Courtney Parchman Rocha (Jason). He is...

Shawn Gerard Olivier, Sr.

Shawn Gerard Olivier, Sr.

Aug 28, 2018

Shawn Gerard Olivier, Sr. a native of New Orleans and a resident of Lafayette, LA., passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at the age of 60. Shawn was born on July 21, 1958 to Alvin Joseph Olivier, Jr. and Katherine Sauro Olivier. Shawn is survived by Laurie Pontiff Olivier, his children Lauren Katherine Olivier and Steven Gerard Olivier; his...

Joyce Jackson Lepetich

Joyce Jackson Lepetich

Aug 28, 2018

Joyce Elizabeth Jackson Lepetich passed away on August 28, 2018. Beloved wife of Mato Lepetich for 46 years. Mother of Joyelle Adolph (Denny) and Mathew Lepetich (Malena). Grandmother of Brooke and Emma Kate Adolph; Camilla, Mato, and Malena Lepetich; and step-grandsons Jace Milam and Dominic Adolph. Daughter of the late Henry Jackson and Virgie May Herring Jackson. Sister of William...

Geraldine "Jeri" Usey Huff

Geraldine "Jeri" Usey Huff

Aug 27, 2018

Geraldine “Jeri” Usey Huff, age 75, passed away August 27, 2018 surrounded by family and love ones. She was a native of Algiers, LA and resided in Marrero, LA for 15 years. A devoted and loving mother and grandmother, Geraldine spent her life loving and caring for those dearest to her heart. Preceded in death by her parents Edward O....

Johanna Williams Aymond

Johanna Williams Aymond

Aug 26, 2018

Johanna Williams Aymond passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at the age of 62. Beloved wife of the late Rickey Aymond. Mother of Shane Padilla and Eric Williams (Danielle). Daughter of the late Esther and Leon Williams. Sister of Leon Williams, Jr., Wayne Williams, Denise Comeaux, Anita Castine, Vanessa Williams, Shannon Williams, and the late Keith Williams and Neal...

Genevieve Rodrigue Mansfield

Genevieve Rodrigue Mansfield

Aug 26, 2018

Genevieve Rodrigue Mansfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at the age of 85. She is preceded in death by her grandsons, Kerry Mansfield and Toby Mansfield; her great grandson, Tyler Cargill; her parents, Paul and Priscilla Rodrigue; her brothers, Richard Rodrigue and Samuel Rodrigue; and her godson, Randy Mansfield. She is the...

Elaine B. Melancon

Elaine B. Melancon

Aug 25, 2018

Elaine B. Melancon, age 69, born October 1, 1948 in New Orleans, LA passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018. She was a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. Elaine was the wife of the late Roland T. Melancon; the beloved mother of Michael L. Melancon (Nicole) and Holly M. Parfait (Charles, Jr.). She is the beloved sister of Jeanette B....

Juanita Kass Corkern

Juanita Kass Corkern

Aug 25, 2018

Juanita Corkern, age 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at her home in Gretna. Born December 2, 1935, she was a friend to everyone and a stranger to no one. She was a kind, generous and loving person who put everyone in front of herself. She will be sorely missed. She is survived by her husband of...

Nolan Anthony Savoie

Nolan Anthony Savoie

Aug 25, 2018

Nolan Anthony Savoie passed away on August 25, 2018 after battling Hodgkins Lymphoma. Beloved husband of the late Gladys Guidry Savoie. Father of Marsha Savoie, Paula Savoie Porter (late Michael) both of Houston,Texas, and the late Barry Savoie (Zan). Grandfather of Barry Savoie, Jr.(Ashley); Matthew Savoie; Michael Porter, Jr. Great-grandfather of Amelia Savoie. On January 21, 1925, he was born...

Gertrude "Trudy" Crabtree Bush

Gertrude "Trudy" Crabtree Bush

Aug 25, 2018

Gertrude “Trudy” Crabtree Bush passed away peacefully on August 25, 2018 at the age of 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Joseph “Buddy” Bush Jr. Mother of Marcia Bush, Mark Bush (Linda), Miriam Davis (Jimmy), the late Murray Bush (Eileen) and Marlene Roberson (Clarence). Grandmother of Rainey, Ray Jr. (Shelly), Rebecca (Kerry), Gabriel (Megan), Matthew, Kathleen (Mike), Mark J.,...

Thomas Joseph Waguespack Sr.

Thomas Joseph Waguespack Sr.

Aug 24, 2018

Thomas Joseph Waguespack, Sr. passed away peacefully on Friday, August 24, 2018 at the age of 80. He is preceded in death by his wife of 61 years Selma Rosalie Lasseigne Waguespack and his son Paul Waguespack. He was the devoted and loving father of Pam Broussard (Bert), Thomas J. Waguespack, Jr. (Millie), and Julie Waguespack. He is the loving...

Thelma Gonzales Ahysen

Thelma Gonzales Ahysen

Aug 23, 2018

Thelma Gonzales Ahysen peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at the age of 100. Beloved wife of the late Sidney J. Ahysen. Daughter of the late Henry Gonzales and Marie Thibodeaux Gonzales. Mother of Claire Stansberry (the late Lawrence, Jr.) and the late Sydney Mildred Muth Danos (the late Larry). Grandmother of Laurie Stansberry, Larry Stansberry,...

George D. "Big George" Castoe Sr.

George D. "Big George" Castoe Sr.

Aug 23, 2018

George D. "Big George" Castoe, Sr. passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at the age of 76. Beloved husband of Diane Eymard Castoe for 55 1/2 years. Father of Dana Jean Castoe, George D. Castoe, Jr. (Regina) and Darlyn Castoe Trahan (Mark). Son of Gladys P. Castoe and the late Dewey Castoe. Brother of the late Julia Mae Morrison,...

Russell Louis Landry Jr

Russell Louis Landry Jr

Aug 23, 2018

Russell Landry, Jr., age 59 years, a native of Bridge City, LA passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2018. Beloved son of the late Russell Landry, Sr and Mabel Poche Landry. Brother of Randal and Ryan Landry. Brother-in-law of Darnell Landry. Uncle of Ryan Landry Jr., Katie Perronne, Brittini Landry Sparks and Bryce Landry. Family and friends are invited to...

David Burgo Sr.

David Burgo Sr.

Aug 22, 2018

David Burgo passed away on August 22, 2018. Beloved father of Michelle Burgo, Tara B. Belsome (Johnny), David Burgo, Jr. (Randi), and Casey B. Constant (Michael). Grandfather of Mariah Burgo, Devin Burgo, Cadence Alcoser, Fredrick Alcoser, Elijah Alcoser, Alexus Belsome, Alisa Belsome, Abby Belosme, Johnny Belsome, Jr., Jaxson Belsome, Nicholas Leone, Kaylin Steele, Sophie Steele, Amelia Steele, Kaleb Constant, and...

Lloyd Hymel

Lloyd Hymel

Aug 22, 2018

Lloyd Hymel, longtime resident of Algiers, Louisiana, passed away in the early morning hours of August 22, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Delcambre, Louisiana, to EJ and Anite Hymel, he was a devoted brother to two sisters, Peggy Vice and Juanita Nemnich. Lloyd graduated at age 20 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Southwestern Louisiana Institute,...

Glenn Powell

Glenn Powell

Aug 22, 2018

Glenn Powell peacefully entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at the age of 75. Beloved and loving husband of Janie Powell for 51 years. Loving canine companion of his Border Collie, Bud. Son of the late Robert Lee Powell and Beatrice Thomas Powell. Loving father of Kim Powell Pertuit (Michael), Kari Powell Mitten and Kelly Powell Burgard...

Carolyn Babin Hebert

Carolyn Babin Hebert

Aug 22, 2018

Carolyn Babin Hebert entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at the age of 81. Beloved wife of Lester L. Hebert, Jr. for 64 years. Daughter of the late Louis Babin, Sr. and Selma Pinell Babin. Loving mother of Lester L. Hebert, III (Karen), Steven W. Hebert (Nanita) and Daniel P. Hebert (Pauline). Grandmother of Lester L “Lee”...

Joyce Chauvin Ehrhard

Joyce Chauvin Ehrhard

Aug 22, 2018

Joyce Chauvin Ehrhard entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Louis C. Ehrhard, Jr. Daughter of the late Edgar S. Chauvin and Lillian Chaisson Chauvin. Sister of Stephen M. Chauvin, June Chauvin Solar, Sherry Beasley and the late Junior Edgar Chauvin, Merlin J. Chauvin, Sr. and Nelma Richard....

Janice Parker Le Jeune

Janice Parker Le Jeune

Aug 22, 2018

Janice Parker Le Jeune passed away after a brief illness on August 22, 2018. She was the beloved only child of Bertha and Carl Parker, devoted wife to Warren Le Jeune and a loving mother. She was born in New Orleans, LA on January 17, 1934 and lived in Port Sulphur, LA. Janice graduated from Port Sulphur High School and...