“Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.” Proverbs 31:10-12 Our beloved Mildred “MaDear” Sanders Bradley was born on December 17, 1927, to the union of the late Timit and Mabel Casha Sanders in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 24,...

Katharina Christel Jurjevich departed this life on Wednesday, July 20th, 2022, at 10:29 a.m., at her home in Marrero, LA.  She was 77 years old.  She was born in Fulda, Germany on December 21, 1945, she came to America in 1956, along with her mother, the late Margarethe Emma Richaredt.  She was a longtime resident of Plaquemines Parish.  Wife of the late Deputy Feltus John Smith Jr., granddaughter of the late Otto Richardt and Katharina Schneider Richardt, both of Fulda,...

Bevan James Jones Sr. was called home on July 21, 2022, at the age of 49.  He was born to Elder Byron P. Jones Sr. (Sylvia), and Hazel Jones Klu, in New Orleans, LA, on November 2, 1972, and was a resident of Gretna, LA.   Bevan was a 1992 graduate of West Jefferson High School.  He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps.  He loved spending time with family and friends.  Bevan had an incredible sense of humor and loved bringing...

Kathleen (Kat) Jocelynn DeClouette Frederick transitioned early Monday morning July 18, 2022, at 1:57am at Ochsner Hospital Main Campus. She was 73 years old and a lifelong resident of Gretna, Louisiana. She was born on July 1, 1949, in the car on the way to Charity Hospital in New Orleans, LA. She was born to the union of the late Herman and Easter DeClouette of Ironton, Louisiana. She was the 4th sibling and last surviving of her five siblings: Herman Marshall DeClouette Jr., Julia Ann...

Eugene “Geno” Roussell, III was born to the late Eugene Roussell Jr., and Mildred Bridgewater Roussell on April 19th, 1957. Geno was and born and raised in New Orleans, however he lived most of his life in Missouri City, Tx.  He departed this life on Wednesday July 20th, 2022, at the tender age of 65. Eugene was affectionately known as Geno. He was the second child of seven children from this union. Geno grew up and attended All Saints School, 1st through 7th grade. He also...

On July 18, 2022, the gates of Heaven opened and received another angel, “Pipe” Darryl Michael Lightell Sr. transitioned while residing at Tioga Community Care Center in Pineville Louisiana at the age of 65. Darryl Michael Lightell Sr. was born January 29, 1957, in New Orleans Louisiana to the late Leonard Lightell Sr. and the late Amanda Verna Trufant Lightell. He was the grandson of the late George Ferdinand Trufant and the late Gertrude Hall Jason. Beloved brother of Leonard...

Myron Lamar Tinson Sr., an Oyster Fisherman departed this life on Monday, July 18th, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was 59 years old.  Son of the late Oliver John Jr., and the late Lena Mae Tinson.  He is survived by his wife Oranell Tinson and 5 children, Myron Jr., (SGT) Datrell and (SGT) Katelynn Tinson, Khiana Waiter, and Joshua Mahoney, one stepson Jared Barthelemy.  He is also survived by one sister, Patsy Simmons.  He was an active...

Woodrow “Woody” Montgomery passed away unexpectedly on Saturday July 16, 2022. He was born in New Orleans, LA and resided in Baton Rouge, LA with is family while working at Lil Caesar’s Piazza.  Woody is survived by his mother Sheila Thornton (Tracy) 2 sisters, one brother, four children and a host of relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the celebration of life services which will be held on Saturday, July 30th, 2022, at Ray...

Ida Mae Piquet Tate beloved wife of the late John D. Tate passed on July 13, 2022, at the age of 94. Born to Abel and Angelica Piquet of Davant, LA. She is the eldest of 10 children. Mother to Lucien, Dianne, Barry, John, and Leo. A lifetime learner and lover of cooking, she was a chef at multiple restaurants until 2005. She is survived by siblings: Alice Barthelemy wife of the late Chris Barthelemey and Norma Williams (Tony). Mother to Dianne Frederick (John), Barry LaFrance and Leo Tate...

Preston Johnson departed this life on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at his home in New Orleans, La. He was 69 years old. Mr. Johnson was born on August 23, 1952, to the late Gladys Johnson and John Henry Sr. He was a member of Second Baptist Church of Algiers, LA.     He is the loving husband of Nicole Walker Johnson. Devoted father of Preston Johnson Jr., Nicodemus Johnson, Gladys Johnson, and the late Leroy Johnson and Preston Johnson III. Brother of Stella Fleming, Ola Lewis,...