Tammy Jean Frederick Gilbert of Buras, Louisiana departed this life on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at University Medical Center in New Orleans, LA, surrounded by her loving family. She was 61 years old and a resident of Belle Chasse, LA., for the past 4 years. She was the loving mother of Sandy Marie Gilbert and Kayla Marie Frederick (Jerome Antoine). Nana to the light of her eyes her grandchildren, Allison (Greg Barthelemy), Shae, Michael, Matthew, Cassidy, Harmonie, and Jacoby. ...

Troylyn Crayton Jefferson, 57, departed this life on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Touro Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was born on September 14, 1965, in New Orleans to the parents of the late Gloria Bibbins Crayton and Ernest T. Crayton Jr. Troylyn was a church-going person who attended Free Mission Missionary Baptist Church in the lower 9th ward on Egaina Street. She is a proud graduate of the G.W. Carver High School class of 1983 where she had the nickname "9th ward Truck". She was...

William Arceneaux departed this life on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. "Will" as he was affectionately known was born on December 22, 1979, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to William Arceneaux Jr. and Dianne Wright Arceneaux. He accepted the Lord as his Savior at a young age, baptized by the late Reverend Vernon S. Joshua of Second St. John of Avondale, Louisiana on October 3, 1996. As a young adult he placed his membership at Evening Star Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend...

Demetrius Johns of New Orleans departed this life on Sunday, February 26, 2023. He was 27 years old and a native of New Orleans. Beloved son of Stephanie Johns and Jerome Sadler. Father of D'Hani Thornsberry, Ur'Hyness Johns, Journie Johns and Ya'Majestee Thornsberry. Brother of Stephanie Johns, Jessica Johns, Anthony Johns, the late Alanie Johns, Jasmine Thompson, Judah Sadler, India Sadler, Destiny Sadler, Jay'Lanie Sadler, Dey' Lanie Sadler, Chesney Sadler, Jace Sadler, Joshua Reed,...

Christian "Chris" Tahj Wallace, was born on August 12, 1990 to the union of Matthew Wallace III and the late Donya (Bowie) Wallace, step-son of Elke S. Ragas. He was the devoted friend to Paige Luke. Christian departed this life on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at the home of his grandmother. He was 32 years old. "Chris" leaves to cherish his memories to six siblings: Matthew IV, Blaine Sr. (Monique), Elijah, Isaiah, and Thaddeus Wallace and Bo' Derrick Ford. He was the beloved...

SFC (Ret.) Wayne David ("Shabba" "Zulu") Encalade was born on April 15, 1947 in New Orleans, LA and passed away at his sister's home on February 12, 2023 at the age of 75. Beloved and proud father of Aundre (Lenita) Encalade, Sr., Swan (Mackeaver) Rivers, Jerell (Kelaya) Encalade, and Christina Encalade. Grandfather "GP" of Mellonease Kirksey (Anjuan), Aundre Encalade, Jr., Mikayla and Chandler Rivers, Josiah and Alicia Encalade, and Ja'lynn Crosby and great grandfather of Sanaii and Kai...

James "Flee" Mallard departed this life peacefully on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge LA, surrounded by his loving family. He was 37 years old. Beloved son of Robert Williams and Denise Mallard. Bonus son of Dennis and Wanda Mallard. Devoted father of Javia Mallard, De'Tavian Mallard, and Evelyn Powell. Beloved brother of Courtney Mallard, Desiree, Jada and Robert Williams Jr. Nephew of Latorya Vereen, Albert Vereen Jr., Danita LaFrance,...

Joseph Jones Sr. entered eternal rest on Thursday, February 9, 2023. He is the son of the late Paul and Celina Jones (Green). He was a native of Deer Range, LA in Plaquemines Parish, and a long-time resident of Gretna. Joseph worked as a shrimp boat deckhand for over 40 years. Devoted husband of 58 years to the late Rose Mary Polly Jones. Loving father to Rose Claborne, Gregory Jones, Desired Hawkins (Carl), Melvin Polly, Eric Jones, Erica Jones, Anjolina Watson(Courtney), Kimberly...