All Obituaries

Johnny Ray Mitchell departed this life peacefully on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at Ochsner Hospital Main Campus. He was 64 years old and was born on January 7, 1957, in New Orleans, LA.  Johnny was baptized on July 3, 1971, as a Jehovah’s Witness and his behavior and demeanor showed that he truly had qualities that reflected what he believed.  He loved his wife, and his family dearly.  His children and his grandchildren were his joy. Son of Emelda Calongne and the late...

RACHEAIL MARIE SMALLWOOD-HUBERT, departed this life peacefully on Sunday June 6, 2021 at West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero LA.  She was 50 years old.  Racheail was born on July 1, 1970 in New Orleans LA. and was educated in the Jefferson Parish School System. She was a longtime resident of Marrero LA. and recently retired from Metro PCS as a manager.   Beloved wife of 21 years to Glenn Ray Hubert.  Devoted mother of Christopher (Ronda) Smallwood, Johnathan...

MATTHEW “JOHNNY” GRIFFIN JR., departed this life peacefully on Sunday June 6, 2021 at his home in Braithwaite LA.  He was 100 years old and was a decorated WWII Army Veteran.  Mr. Griffin was born in Davant LA. to the union of the late Isabella Etienne Griffin and Matthew Griffin Sr.  He is the husband of the late Hazel Ben Griffin.  Beloved father of Elveria Evans.  Grandfather of Cassandra (Ryan) Reddick.  Great grandfather of Ryan Charles and...

Dora K. White, age 86, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother entered her heavenly home on Saturday, June 5, 2021.  She was born on January 31, 1935 to the union of the late Andrew and Eva Kelly Sr, in Killona, Louisiana.  She was one of eight children.   Dora was the loving and devoted wife to Harry White for 61 years. From this union Paula White Ainey and Pamela M. White were born.  Upon leaving St. Charles Parish to live in New Orleans, Dora attended Straight...

On July 23, 1945, Alcina Peters Rodgers Jr, was born to the parents of the late Alcina Sr, and Rita Marie Alexis Rodgers.   Alcina also known as “Pickey”, was educated in the Plaquemines Parish School System, graduating from Sunrise High School.  After high school, he became a certified welder/machinist.  He worked for various companies that sometimes took him abroad.  He later retired from Haliburton.  He became self - employed through the...

Juanita Curry Poole departed this life on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at Riverbend Nursing Home in Belle Chasse, LA.  She was 71 years old and was born in the state of Illinois and has been a resident of Grenta, LA for many years.  She was employed by Le Grande Floral Shoppe in Gretna for many years.   Mother of Joseph Thierry Jr, Trena Rena Thierry, Thea Michele Sullivan, and the late Jason Carl Thierry.  Grandmother of 5, Amber Coggin, Kierston Sullivan, Mark...

I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry (Psalm 40:1).  On June 2, 2021, Faith Ann Subat Turlich passed away peacefully in her sleep at Ponchatoula Community Care Center.  She was 84 years old.  Faith Ann was born on June 25, 1936, in New Orleans, LA.  Faith Ann was married to Peter Turlich Jr, for 58 years and had 5 daughters, 12 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren.  She impressed all with her memory, intelligence,...

Vernon Lewis, Jr., a caring husband, proud father & grandfather, transitioned from labor to reward on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Ochsner Hospital’s Main Campus surrounded by those he loved.  He was 58 years old and was born on Thursday, March 28, 1963 in New Orleans, LA to the union of Mr. & Mrs. Evelyn and Vernon Lewis, Sr.  He grew up in Hollygrove BKA The 17th. After graduating from John McDonogh 35 Magnet School, he attended Southern University in Baton...

Ernestine Thomas McKinnies, First Lady of the Israel Baptist Church of Harvey, LA, transitioned from labor to reward on Friday, May 28, 2021, at Ochsner Hospital Westbank Campus.  She was 86 years old, and was born on Wednesday, August 29, 1934, in Rosedale, LA, to the union of Charles Harris Sr, and Rosetta Thomas.  She was a longtime resident of Harvey, LA.   She was the devoted wife of Rev. Dr. Johnny M. Mckinnies Sr, who she referred to as the “Love of her...

Melroy Joseph Tully departed this life on Thursday, May 27, 2021, at his home in Marrero, La.  He was 82 years old.  Son of the late Thomas A. and Loretta Casey Tully.  Devoted husband of 62 years to Catherine May Tully.  Beloved father of Toni (Carmen) Weimer, Michael T. Tully Sr, and the late Tracey and Melroy Glenn Tully.  Grandfather of Angelina Tully, Brenden, Zachary and Selena Weimer, Mason Tully, and the late Michael T. Tully Jr.  Great –...