All Obituaries

SHANNON ANN JORDAN MAHOGANY, departed this life peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at her home in Lafayette LA.  She was 62 years old and a native of New Orleans La.  Shannon was a retired sales reservation manger for the Chateau Le Moyne Hotel in the French Quarter and the Landmark Best Western Hotel on Rampart St. in New Orleans with 40 dedicated years of service.  She was a faithful member of the St. Peter Baptist Church of Lafayette LA. under the...

WAYNE MORRIS, of Avondale La., departed this life on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at the age of 62.  He was born on December 17, 1958, and previously lived in Kenner La.  He was educated in the Jefferson Parish school system and was baptized at a young age by the late Rev. Richard Wilson Sr. at Pilgrim Baptist Church in Kenner LA.  and was a member of the Second Saint John Baptist church of Avondale La. under the leadership of Pastor Charlie R. Davis.  Wayne was truly...

Anthony "Tony" Magee was born on October 1,1966, in New Orleans, LA. He went on to be with the lord on September 5, 2021, at West Jefferson hospital, in Marrero, LA. He was 54 years old and was a lifelong resident of the west bank of New Orleans. Left to cherish his memory are his 3 daughters and 3 sons, Shandral, Brandi, Anthony Jr, Jatari, Keira, and Corey, 10 grandchildren Jae'Niuia, Zaeriah, Jamirion, Zaenireah, Giovonnie, Justice, Danasiah, Chrissy, Cobe, and JaKai....

CONNIE FAYE SCHOENDORF, was born on August 12, 1964, and departed this life on Friday, September 3, 2021.  She was 58 years old and a native and lifelong resident of Belle Chasse LA. She was preceded in death by her father Ludwig Adam Schoendorf and her brother Adam Ray Schoendorf.  She is survived her mother Harriet Ester Sherman Schoendorf stepfather Elton Frickey: two daughters, Crystal and Kelementina Barraza: eight grandchildren, Sabatain, Tyrin and Kaihailee Barraza,...

VICTOR DAMIEN SULLIVAN left this world on Wednesday September 1, 2021, at the age of 30.  He was born in Marrero LA. on January 24, 1991.  Victor leaves to cherish his memories his mother Carmalita Sylve and siblings Scott Sylve (Becky), Brandy Bartholomew (Mitch), Kelvin Sullivan Jr. (Deanna), Jordan Sullivan and his twin Vicent C. Sullivan.  He is also survived by his companion Chantu and son Andrew, 3 nieces and 7 nephews as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, devoted...

LEO JOHN “PAPAY” WILLIAMS, departed this life peacefully on Monday August 23, 2021, at his home in Davant La.  He was 67 years old and was born in Port Sulphur LA. to the late Lawrence and Agnes Williams.  Beloved husband of Brenda Williams.  Father of Ratonia Bardwell, Ratrina Bean, Rakiera Powell, Sarah Ragas and Angelica Fernandez.  Father-in-law of Kenneth Bardwell, Michael Bean and Donald Dyer.  Grandfather of Timothy Williams, Kenneth Bardwell Jr.,...

ROOSEVELT STERLING JR., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 22, 2021, at his home in Westwego LA.  He was 84 years old.  Son of the late Roosevelt Sterling Sr. and Rosie Sterling.  Roosevelt was previously married to Audrey Sterling and is currently married to Mary Willis Sterling.   Father of Myron, Ron, Randall, Norvell and Jeanine Sterling, Erica, Shelia and Crystal Willis.  Godfather of Terracia Ard.  Brother of Bessie Wells, Lois Roach,...

MELVIN OLIVER JAMES SR. was born on November 10, 1943, to the late David L. and Wilma Imes James in Kentwood Louisiana.  He was the 5th of 8 children.  Mr. Melvin as he was affectionately known was proceeded in death by his parents; siblings, Carrie, Norma, Leonard and Willie James, grandson; Durell Brown and Godson Richard Cutno.  He leaves behind his beloved siblings; David L. James, Mary L. James and Eular Mae Hughes, his children; Melvin O. James Jr., Michelle D. James,...

KASON ODELL BRIZELE, passed away on Sunday August 22, 2021, at Ochsner Baptist Hospital in New Orleans La.  he developed complications from COVID-19 and passed away after suffering cardiac arrest.  He was 44 years old.  Kason was born on September 7, 1976, in Monroe La to Ronald Odell Brizele and Carol Elaine Brizele.  He was baptized at St. Paul Baptist Church in Marion, LA.  He graduated from Marion High School in 1994 and then joined the United States Navy where...

Johnny Ray Henry “Dirty Red” entered into the joy of eternal life on Monday, August 16, 2021 at the age of 47.  He was born December 13, 1973 and lived in New Orleans, LA.  He is the son of the late John J. Henry “Unc” and Theresa Henry “Mama Tee”.  He received Christ at an early age.  He leaves to cherish his memories a beloved wife Iman Greene-Henry, his son Johnny Sumlin, step-son Vertelle Smith and daughter Journi Henry. Son-in-law...