All Obituaries

JOHN EMMETT ‘TED’ SYLVE SR., departed this life peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at his home in Jesuit Bend La.  He was 85 years old.  He was born on May 23, 1934 in Diamond La. and was a retired oyster fisherman. Son of the late Celestine and Helen Ancar Sylve. Beloved husband of the late Loretta B. Sylve.  Devoted father of Karen Sylve, Raven (Lorraine) Sylve, Monique (Steven) Bennett, John (Leonor) Sylve, Marcus (Lisa) Sylve and Bridget (Woodrow)...

FREEMAN EMILE BROOKS, a lifelong resident of New Orleans La., entered eternal rest on Friday, March 20, 2020 at West Jefferson Hospital in Marrero La.  He was 71 years old and was a retired U.S. Navy Seaman and electrical engineer. Son of the late Beauragard and Yvonne Lexsie Brooks.  Beloved father of Andre (Erin) Brooks, Katrice (Vernon) Harris, Danielle (Jamarr) Tate, Leslie Woods and Tyrone Jackson.  Grandfather of Joshua Joseph, Derrick M. Brooks and Avery Tate. ...

DOROTHY SMITH LAFRANCE, departed this life on Thursday, March 20, 2020 at her home in Algiers La.  She was 100 years old.  She was born in Potash La., on August 17, 1919 to the union of the late Mitchell and Amelia Sias Smith.  She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence Lafrance Sr., sons Thomas M. Lafrance, Clarence Lafrance Jr. and James Patrick Lafrance, her grandsons Thomas M. Lafrance II and Clarence Lafrance III. She is survived by her daughter-in-law Carol E....

LAWRENCE JOSEPH ‘JOE’ ‘SARGE’ MAYFIELD, departed this life on Thursday March 19, 2020 at West Jefferson Hospital in Marrero La.  He was 86 years old and was a proud retired Army Sergeant and faithful member of the O.J. Dunn Lodge 85 F & AM.  He was also a member of Second Baptist Church of Algiers La. Beloved son of the late Charles and Burtina Garrison Mayfield.  Husband of the late Anna Talbert Mayfield.  Father of the late Jeffery L. James....

LILLIE MAE RANDOLPH FORTENBERRY, a faithful servant of the Most High God, departed this life on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Ochsner Hospital Main Campus. She was 80 years old and a native of Silver Creek Mississippi and a longtime resident of Gretna La. Daughter of the late Joe and Mattie Randolph.  Beloved mother of Benjamin Fortenberry, Bobby (Paula) Fortenberry and the late Johnny (Pat) Fortenberry, Trulie (Roosevelt) Harris and Neal (Michelle) Fortenberry.  Sister of Willie...

Mervin J. Wilcox, Jr. at the age of 67 entered into eternal rest and the loving arms of his Lord and Savior. He was a native and lifelong resident of Gretna, La. Merv had an undeniable passion for golf and could be found on the course any time his wife allowed. He was electric on the dance floor and would take any excuse to cut a rug on any occasion. Merv was genuinely committed to his faith in God, Deeply loved by his friends and family, admired by his golfing students of the First Tee of...

Tanner Austin White, a 26 year old oil field production operator departed this life on Friday, March 13, 2020.  He was a native of Buras La., and a resident of Meraux La.  He was also a 2012 graduate of South Plaquemines High School in Buras La. Tanner was the beloved son of Duke J. Berghman Sr. and Lafranka ‘Francis’ White Harvey and Derrick L. Harvey.  Brother of Paris Duplessis, Da’Von Luke and Da’Jon Leo Harvey, Duke, Dariyan and Destini Riley and...

Alfred Givens Jr. also known as Frog to family and friends peacefully passed away after a long fight with cancer at his home on Friday, March 13, 2020. He was born on January 29, 1962 to Alfred Givens Sr. and Audrey Lee DeLair Givens. On December 15, 2000 he married Kristi Givens. He has two beautiful loving daughters Quantina Givens Smith and Vonquille Givens, and a son, Alfred Givens III. Alfred attended L. B. Landry High School, class of 1980, and Delgado Community College where he...

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