All Obituaries

Ruby Ann Griffin 1949 - 2024 Ruby Ann Sanders Griffin, affectionately called RURU (by Taylor Griffin) entered eternal rest on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at the age of 74. Ruby was born on December 31,1949 to the late Harry, Sr., and Hattie Sanders. She was a native and lifelong resident of Reserve, LA. Ruby graduated from Fifth Ward High School and attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA. She was a dedicated employee of the Marathon Petroleum Company where she was employed until her...

EDRICK LEE SMITH 1971 - 2024 Edrick L. Smith entered eternal rest on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at his home in New Orleans, LA.  He was born on January 7, 1971 to Evangelist Ida L. Smith in New Orleans, Louisiana.  Edrick was a native of New Orleans and was educated in the Orleans Public School System where he graduated from John McDonald High School. Later Edrick attended The Trucking Institute and earned his CDL. He accepted Christ in his life at an early age. Edrick was united...

Terrell Michael Roussell 1987 - 2024 Terrell Michael Roussell affectionately known as “Big T” entered into eternal rest on April 7, 2024, at the age of 36. Terrell was born on September 28, 1987, to Neatrice Roussell and the late Victor Roussell. He was a native of Luling, La and a resident of the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas area for the past several years where he was a member of Trinity Harvest Christian Center. He graduated from Hahnville High School in 2006. After high school,...

Dicie Harris 1944 - 2024  Dicie Harris peacefully transitioned on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 6:23 pm at her home in LaPlace, LA. She is survived by her husband, Royal Benjamin Harris, Jr, her children: Thaddeus Wilson, Sr (his children: Thaddeus Jr. and Tariq Wilson) and Danielle Harris (her children: Kahlil and Kyli Nelson, Ja’Tahj and Juvernia Mitchell and Anthony Anderson, Jr). She also shared motherly love with the late Gloria Brown Mealy Webber and (her children: Keondra,...

  Hilda Mae Ford 1944 - 2024 Hilda Mae Miller James Cockerham Ford departed this on life on Thursday March 28, 2024. Beloved mother of Asheley Cockerham Griffin and the late Pamela and Peggy James and Maurice Cockerham, Jr. Grandmother of Kye Maurice Alexander Cockerham, Aeron Edward Griffin, Kavontae Maurice Cockerham and Marc Robert Griffin. Daughter of the late Edward, Sr. and Hilda Davis Miller. Granddaughter of the late Jesse and Georgania Salvant Davis, Charlotte Roy...

Marvin “TinMan” Harris February 7, 1958- March 29, 2024 On Friday, March 29, 2024, Marvin “TinMan” Harris peacefully entered the eternal gates of heaven at the age of 66. He was born on February 7, 1958, in New Orleans, LA to the late Sadie Mae Hester and Herman Harris Sr.  Marvin was well known for his comical sayings, and anything truck related which led to a career in the trucking industry. He worked at Rodco Trucking, Inc. for more than a decade. Marvin...

LIFE & LEGACY OF RONALD PAUL (COOKIE) EDWARDS Ronald Paul Edwards affectionately called “Cookie” answered the Master’s call and his soul entered the gates of heaven to live eternity with the Lord on Good Friday, March 29, 2024, age 61. Brother Ronald Paul Edwards was born on October 24, 1962, to Mitchell Edwards and Shirley Porche Edwards in New Orleans, LA. Ronald was educated in the St. John Parish Public School System. At the age of 16, he learned the trade of...

Elma Jean Smith 1948 - 2024 Elma “Jean” Smith surrounded by her family and friends transitioned from this earthly life to her eternal home, Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 12:49 pm. Elma Jean Gooch-Thomas was born June 28, 1948 in New Orleans, La. to the union of Edward Thomas and Mildred Catherine Gooch. Elma Jean graduated from Long Beach Polytechnic High School in 1966 Long Beach, CA. Two years later, she met the love of her life, Lionel J. Smith, at Long Beach Naval Station;...

Selina Lewis Banks December 2, 1942 - March 31, 2024 Selina “NeeNee” Lewis Banks departed this life on Sunday March 31,2024. Beloved wife of the late Alfred Banks, Sr. Devoted mother of Alfred, Jr., Terry (Debra) and Tracy (Muriel) Banks. Daughter of the late Joe, Sr. and Augustine Stewart Lewis. Sister of Tibotha Jackson, Camille Duplessis, Gus, Tom, Ricky, Sr., and the late Joe Lewis, Jr. . Also survived by 9 grandchildren , 8 great grandchildren and a host of nieces...

Ralph Eli August 1942 - 2024 Our beloved Ralph Eli August transitioned from his earthly life on Friday, March 22, 2024.  Ralph was born on July 8,1942 and was the fourth of seven children born to the union of the late Emile August, Sr. and Sylvia Brooks August. He was reared in a Chistian home in Lucy, LA and attended Lucy Elementary and Second Ward High School. At the age of 24, Ralph began his career at Avondale Shipyard and advanced his position to Crane Operator, where he remained...