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

Sep 1, 2024

Eleanor “Tut” Fabiano Hyman passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late Guy William Hyman, mother of Wayne P. Hyman, Garry G. Hyman, Tamae E. Hyman Price, and the late David J. Hyman (infant). Sister to the late Philip C. Fabiano, the late Junior A. Fabiano, the late August J. Fabiano....

Sep 1, 2024

Kenning James (“Jim”) McNamara, Jr. went to eternal rest on September 1, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Sharon Sommerhalder McNamara for over 50 years, Father of Gina McNamara Klein (Robert Klein) and Christie McNamara Haydel (Mark Haydel). Grandfather of Emile M.Barbe’ III, Michael Kenning Machado, Cole A. Haydel and Cameron E. Haydel. Son of the late Kenning J. McNamara,...

Aug 30, 2024

Raymond P. Plaisance Jr. passed away peacefully on August 30, 2024 at the age of 67. Beloved husband of Marjoria Williams Plaisance. Brother of Guy Plaisance, Lorretta Plaisance, and the late Cynthia Schwemm. Uncle of Susan Plaisance, Manlee Harrington, Dixie Harrington, Penny Schwemm, and Delores Schwemm. Great-uncle of Eric Sotres and Braison Tanner. Son of the late Raymond P. Plaisance...

Aug 27, 2024

Nancy Chamberlin Nolan, a World War II Navy nurse, wife and the matriarch of six sturdy and 

successful families, died peacefully at her son’s house in Mandeville Tuesday, surrounded by family. 

She was 101 years old. For more than a century, Nancy Nolan was a loving wife, a generous friend and 

a surrogate mother to dozens of children who roared in and out...

Aug 27, 2024

Kathleen Duhon Courtney peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at the age of 65. Beloved wife of the late Patrick Courtney. Daughter of the late Junius F. Duhon, Sr. and Anna C. Duhon. Loving mother of Shane LeMaire (Tina) and Aaron LeMaire. Grandmother of Kayla, Christian, Rylee, Lillian and Caleb. Great Grandmother of Isaiah and Malaysia....

Aug 26, 2024

Jerry John Thiel, age 83, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2024 at his residence in Gretna, LA. Loving husband of the late Juliette M. Thiel for 64 years and father of Charles A. Thiel (Lisa), Curtis E. Thiel (Lisa), Tammy S. Thiel, Laura T. Smith (Gregory), Rodney J. Thiel (the late Irene), and Frank J. Thiel (Heidi). Grandfather of...

Aug 26, 2024

Jessica Rose Duffourc Jensen, age 74 years, entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 26, 2024.

Loving wife of the late Svend Jensen. Loving mother to Dawnn Serpas (Bobby), Rhonda Bruce (Robert Hertle), and Shawnn Jensen (Clark Lashley). Adoring grandmother to Bobbie Hughes (Jeremy), Robin Serpas, Kimberly Tran, Kelsey Gillespie (Cory), Kevin and Keith Daigrepont, and Michelle and Mitchell Borne. Great...

Aug 25, 2024

Nancy Thompson St. Romain entered into eternal rest on August 25, 2024, at the age of 69 years, she is a native of New Orleans, and a resident of Harvey, LA. Her final moments were spent peacefully surrounded by her family. She is the beloved mother of Carl Delaney (Lauren Delaney) and Paige St. Romain (Nick Landry), and Nana to...

Aug 25, 2024

Helen Rosalie Petit Melancon passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024. She was 84. 

Beloved wife of the late Jerry Joseph Melancon. Mother of Brenda Folse (late Weldon) , Alvin (Sheri), Michael (Crystal) and Troy (Pam) Melancon. Grandmother to Jennifer Folse, Jonathan Folse (Jeanne) and Summer, Easton (Hannah), Kaleigh, Chance (Olivia), Leah, Macy, Rachael, Beau and Brady Melancon. Great Grandmother to...

Aug 24, 2024

Clarence “CJ” Joseph Knoblock, age 95 years, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 24, 2024.

Son of the late Clarence J Knoblock, Sr and Mae Theriot Knoblock. Husband of the late Gladys “Gigi” Daigle Knoblock. Partner of 15 years Mazel Savoy. Father of Randy Knoblock and Diane Boudreaux (Allen). Grandfather of Candice Barrero, Rosanna Kotecki, Dan, Brian and Kirk Boudreaux....

Aug 23, 2024

Irene Burrus, lovingly known as “Ms. Irene” and the “Queen of Algiers,” passed away peacefully on August 23, 2024, at the remarkable age of 101. Born on March 31, 1923, Irene’s life journey began on a humble farm in rural Mississippi, where she was raised by her parents, Annis and Alonzo Harrison, alongside her four siblings: Ellie, Jack, Ruby, and...

Aug 23, 2024

Mark David Deane passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, at the age of 48. He was born in New Orleans, LA, on November 3, 1975.

He is survived by his loving son, Lucas A. Deane; his parents Jo B. Lincks and Dr. Daniel A. Deane, and stepmother Dr. Gisela Mercado Deane; his brother, Arnaldo D. Deane; his aunts and uncles,...

Aug 23, 2024

BURAS, James Jeremiah “Jerry”, Sr., of Gretna, La., Age 95 years

Six weeks short of his 96th birthday, Jerry went to eternal rest on August 23, 2024 after a brief illness with his wife, children and grandchildren by his side. His mind was sharp and witty until the very end. Mr. Buras was a native of Algiers and resident of Gretna...

Aug 23, 2024

Merlin Ann Hubert Gegenheimer, age 89 years, entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 23, 2024.

Merlin was the loving wife of Donald W. Gegenheimer and loving mother to Kimberly Gegenheimer, Pamela Chiasson (Kevin) and Bambi Panagiotis (Dan). Adoring grandmother to David, Jason, Jennifer, Justin, Joshua, Lesley, Lindsey, Lily, Anni and Maggi. She is also survived by many, many great grandchildren,...

Aug 22, 2024

Alesia “Lisa” Le Boeuf, was born on December 10, 1960 and entered into Eternal Rest on August 22, 2024 at the age of 63, of sudden heart related matters and other long-term health complications. She was a native of Westwego, Louisiana and resided in Marrero, Louisiana. Lisa was preceded in death by her parents: Milton J. and Sarah Betterton Le...

Aug 20, 2024

Aug 20, 2024

Charles “Howard” Murrish passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at the age of 83. He was born in Rochester, Michigan, on December 27, 1940 to Emily Louise Marsh Murrish and Richard John Murrish.

He is survived by his loving wife, Brigitte Murrish; his children, Stephen Murrish, Stephanie Murrish-Gaifullin (Daniil Gaifullin), and Brian Murrish; and his grandson, Nikolas Gaifullin. He...

Aug 19, 2024

Gladys LaCross Penney, born January 29, 1943, entered into eternal rest on August 19, 2024 at the age of 81.

Gladys leaves Andrew Roberts beloved companion of twenty-seven years. Gladys leaves behind Martin LaCross, Darnell Penney, Stephanie Penney and beloved bonus daughter Tammy Roberts. Daughter of the late Albert LaCross and Artancia Phillips LaCross. Sister of Anna Mae LaCross, Wilbert LaCross,...

Aug 19, 2024

Aug 18, 2024

Vance Joseph Bourg passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 63. Vance was born on October 21, 1960 to his loving and devoted mother, the late Marie Thibodeaux Sevin and his father, Jerry Bourg, Sr. He was the stepson to the loving and caring Norman J. Sevin. Stepbrother of the late Glen Sevin. Until his illness, Vance...