All Obituaries

Clyde Richard, Jr. 1970 - 2026   “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” – 2 Timothy 4:7 On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, the life of Clyde Richard, Jr., affectionately known to family and friends as "Dude," came to a peaceful close at his home in Reserve, Louisiana, at the age of 55. Born and raised in Reserve's Dutch Bayou community, Clyde was the beloved son of the late Clyde Richard, ...

Andrea Allen Pinkney 1960 - 2026 Andrea Daphane Allen Pinkney peacefully transitioned from her earthly life on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, age 65.  She was born on November 18, 1960, to Margaret Curtis Allen and the late McChurty Allen.  Andrea was the loving and devoted mother of Desmond Wilson and Phyllicia Marshall Rattle (Alvin) and the grandmother of Desiraye Maddison Wilson, Alivia Jaleah, Alvin, Jr. and Alijha Janye Rattle.  Andrea attended West St. John High School and ...

Angela Marie Dixon 1965 - 2026 Angela Marie Dixon was born on November 4, 1965, to the late James Dixon, Sr. and Shirley Rose Dixon, in Independence, LA.  On July 7, 2026, at the age of 60, she departed this earthly life and entered into her eternal rest.  She was the loving sister of James Dixon, Jr., and Nadia S. Dixon, and the late Cheryl D. Dixon. Angela had a very close relationship with her step brother, the late Larry White.  She attended and graduated from Alfred ...

Yael Katrina Washington March 29, 1971 - June 27, 2026 Yael Katrina Washington passed away on June 27, 2026. She was lovingly known as "Ya," a name that reflected the warmth and love she shared with so many. To her nieces and nephews, however, she was simply “Pearline,” a name spoken with deep affection and cherished memories. Yael was born March 29, 1971, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Oscar Washington, Jr. and Julia Mathilda Irons Washington. She was reared ...

Fred Allen Lee, Sr. 1945 - 2026 "FAT"   Fred Allen “Fat’ Lee, Sr. was born on November 10, 1945, to the late Viola Lee Nelson. He departed this life on Monday, June 29, 2026, at Twin Oak Living Center in Laplace, Louisiana. At an early age, Fred accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. He was baptized by the late Rev. A. T. White. He moved to Kenner in the 60’s and became a member of Little Zion Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Leroy ...

In Loving Memory of Shelia Annette Williams June 4, 1959 – July 5, 2026 With profound love and heartfelt remembrance, we celebrate the life of Shelia Annette Williams, whose grand rising began on June 4, 1959, and whose earthly journey peacefully came to a close on July 5, 2026. Shelia was the beloved wife of the late Robert Earl Williams Sr.  She lived a life filled with love, strength, compassion, and unwavering devotion to her family.  Her kindness, resilience, and warm ...

  Michael Kukuy 1945 - 2026 Beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend passed away on June 30th, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Sofia Asinovsky Kukuy, daughter Yana (Jane) Kukuy Lemann, son Dr. Eugene Leonard Kukuy and his four grandchildren - Arthur Abraham Lemann V, Adeline Grace Lemann, Maxwell Olson Kukuy and Remi Isabel Kukuy. A brilliant structural engineer whose profession was his calling, he successfully worked in ...

  Michele Aubert Lewis  April 11, 1964 – June 11, 2026  Affectionately known as “Tapuny” or “Meche”  “The memory of the righteous is a blessing.” — Proverbs 10:7  God reached down and picked the most pristine, beautiful flower.  With a heart of gold, she was love—kind, positive in spirit, and a friend to all. She never met a stranger and would feed anyone in need. A dainty pearl, she was truly the ...

  CHESTER HARRY DAVIS, JR. (aka) BUNNY  “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to be pluck up that which is planted;”.   Ecclesiastes 3: 1-2 On Sunday, June 14, 2026, the Angel of the Lord visited the earth and whispered in the ear of His Son Chester Harry Davis Jr, your assignment on earth is now complete, come up to your Home in Glory and Rest from ...

Shirley Mae Jones Jackson June 17, 1952 - June 26, 2026 Shirley Mae Jones Jackson transitioned to her heavenly home on Friday, June 26, 2026. She was a graduate of L.B. Landy High School Class of 1970.  She was known for her love for outdoors, babies, Church (Second Baptist) and had a weird sense of humor. Shirley was one of the Charter Members of the New Orleans Marriott Hotel.  One of the few individuals who participated in the Original Grand opening of the Hotel, where she ...