All Obituaries

Viola Elaine Telfair 1939 - 2026 Viola Elaine Telfair, 87, peacefully transitioned on April 28, 2026, at Ochsner Kenner Medical Center, surrounded by the love of her family and her pastor. Viola Elaine Telfair was born on February 22, 1939, in Reserve, Louisiana, to the late James and Edna Williams. She was the firstborn of nine children and lovingly helped care for her siblings while supporting her parents from an early age. She accepted Christ at an early age and lived a life rooted in ...

Paul  Sonnier, III "Lil Paul" 1981 - 2026 Paul Sonnier, III entered eternal rest peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, leaving a profound void in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. A Native & Lifelong Resident of Algiers, LA. Paul Sonnier, III, affectionately known as “Lil Paul,” was born on April 3, 1981, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the loving union of Lynette Robinson and Paul Sonnier, Jr. From an early age, family and culture surrounded him, ...

Suzanne Marie French Pruitt 1964 - 2026 Suzanne Marie French Pruitt was called to her eternal home on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the age of 61. Suzanne, a resident of Douglasville, Georgia, and a native of LaPlace, Louisiana, was born on September 25, 1964, to Albert French, Jr. and Olivia Porche’ French. She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband, Anthony L. Pruitt; stepdaughter, Jadoeci Pruitt; adopted son, Attorney Jarrette J. Tuircuit; mother and father-in-law, Bobby and ...

Life Reflection of Brandielle Elaindelyn “BlueBaby” Anderson Once upon a time, on a winter day of December 3, 1991, there was a princess named Brandielle Elaindelyn “BlueBaby” Anderson. From the moment she arrived, joy followed her like a crown.  As a little girl, she leapt through life like a gymnast, twirled like a tap-dancing princess, posed like a model born for the spotlight. She later shared her days with her beloved dog, Harlem Knight Anderson, her loyal ...

Charles Rayfield, Sr. 1953 - 2026 Charles Rayfield, Sr., who was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army, departed this life on Saturday, March 28, 2026. He was the son of the late Victor Rayfield Jr. and Florence Jordan Rayfield. Born on December 28, 1953, he was a native of Reserve, LA., and resided in New Orleans, LA., until his passing at the age of 72. He is survived by: his two children: Danita and Charles Rayfield, Jr.; four siblings, Victor Rayfield III of Los Angeles, CA., Donna ...

Dr. Gerald J. Keller, Sr. November 20, 1940 - April 16, 2026 Dr. Gerald J. Keller, Sr. passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, age 85.  Dr. Gerald J. Keller, Sr. was a lifelong resident of Reserve, Louisiana, and the German Coast. A devoted educator and historian, he attended Southeastern Louisiana University, Tulane University, Louisiana State University, earning his Ph.D. from the University of New Orleans. Dr. Keller shared a loving marriage of sixty-one years with Cheryl ...

Wilbert "Tootie" Byes, Jr. Sept 5, 1952 - Apr 5, 2026 Wilbert Byes, Jr., affectionately known as “Tootie,” peacefully passed away on, Sunday April 5, 2026.  Wilbert was born on September 5, 1952, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Vivian Price Byes and the late Wilbert Byes, Sr. As the eldest of nine siblings, he embraced leadership early, becoming a protector, guide, and source of strength for his family. He was educated in the New Orleans public school system and ...

Floyd A. Marshall, Sr. 1935 - 2026 Floyd A. Marshall, Sr., was called to eternal rest on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the age of 90.  Floyd, a native and resident of Lutcher, was born in 1935 to Paul and Estella Marshall. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Patricia and his children from a previous marriage: Floyd A. Marshall, Jr., Christopher Marshall, Sr. (Patricia), Dr. Eurydice Lang (Herb), Ashley Marshall, Sr. (Tamika); a “son” Andrew Cola, Jr. (Erica); and ...

Lawrence “Bo” Shepherd, III First Breath: 03/22/1958      Eternal Rest: 04//11/2026 And God shall wipe all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be anymore pain; for the former things are passed away.  The Revelation 21:4 Lawrence Bo” Shepherd, III was born on March 22, 1958.  On April 11, 2026, he was called home to rest at the age of 68.  He is the beloved son ...

 Michael  “Ice Mike” Harris, Jr. Michael Harris, Jr., lovingly known as "Ice Mike" and often called Michael, Jr. by his friends and family, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, at the age of 49.  Born on September 8, 1976, to the late Michael Harris, Sr. and Barbara Joseph Gullage, he was a proud native of Boutte, Louisiana, and a resilient resident of New Orleans. His life inspired those around him, leaving a legacy of positivity and ...