All Obituaries

Andrea “Dray” Juliana Demolle Sylve departed this life on Friday, January 15, 2021, in the comfort of her home in Point – A – La – Hache, LA., surrounded by her family and friends.  She retired from Plaquemines Parish Government as an Emergency Medical Technician. She is the beloved wife of Eric Sylve Sr., mother of Dawn Sylve Smith (Larry) and Sheldon Sylve Sr., (Nina).  Sister of Paulette Moiliere Williams, Lynette Roberson Harvey and Tori Demolle...

Javointay “Termite” Sylve departed this life unexpectedly on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at his home in Phoenix, LA.  He was 26 years old and was a native and lifelong resident of Phoenix, LA, and was employed with Turn Services.  He is the son of Terry Sylve and the late Arnisea Miller Sylve.  He is the devoted and loving father of his one and only daughter Ja’Dore Izabella Sylve.  Brother of Tiffany, Chrisenthya, Shawndrayelle, Shawrelle, India, and...

Thomas Larry Barthelemy departed this life on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at his home in Belle Chasse, LA.  He was 78 years old and a native of Port Sulphur, LA.  He is son of the late Thomas and Mary (Clarice) Barthelemy.    He is the loving father of Roxanne Barthelemy, Charlene Zollicoffer (Melvin Jr), and Pennie Bowie (Damon).  Loving grandfather of Ciera Bowie, Taylor Bowie, Calib Barthelemy, Marissa Zollicoffer, Mikayla Zollicoffer, Melvin Zollicoffer,...

Saige Coler departed this life on Tuesday, January 12, 2021.  He was 8 years old and the fourth of five siblings born at St. Joseph Health Hospital in Bryan Texas.  He is the son of Rel Michelle Gray and Travis Coler.  He is the brother of Auria Ar’mon Gray, Trevis Kalev Coler, Savanah Kennedy Coler and Rhylee Malon Coler.  He is the grandson of Michelle Lee Gray, the late Carence Bernard, Carol Lee Evans, and Horace Coraline.  Nephew of Natonja Donique Gray,...

Richard Noil Jones, affectionately known as “Uncle Mike” or “Tiger”, transitioned to his heavenly home on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the age of 88. He was a native of Boothville, LA and a resident of Amite, LA. He was the beloved husband of the late Angeline Prout Jones. Devoted father of Vera (late Jerry) Manuel, Gerald (Gail) Jones, Sr., Ellery Jones, Wilbur (Benittlia) Jones, and Averil (Norman, Sr.) Turner. Son of the late Richard G. Jones and Alexanderine...

LaWanda Theresa Pinkins Mackey departed this life on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at University Hospital in New Orleans, LA.  She was 59 years old and a native of Plaquemines Parish and a long-time resident of Gretna, LA.  She is the wife of Karl Everett Mackey Sr., for the past 36 years.  Mother of Monisha, Karl Jr., and Tamara.  She was a loving, concerned, and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother of 6 grandchildren, Kayla, Cameron, Kay’lyn, Kaden, Keyser, and...

Peter Ronquille departed this life on Sunday, January, 11, 2021. at Terrebonne General Hospital, in Houma, LA.  He was 82 years old and a resident of Lafitte, LA., for more than 72 years.  Peter was a fisherman all of his life.  He is the son of the late Adler Ronquille (Toupee), and the late Olivia Robeaux Ronquille (Toot).  He was the loving husband to the late Deola Richoux Ronquille, and the loving companion to Marie Breaux for the past 13 years.  He was...

Darren Joseph Rixner, departed this life on Friday, January 8, 2021, at his home in Harvey, LA.  He was 56 years old and a lifelong resident of the Westbank of New Orleans.  He is the son of the late Phillip Thomas Jr., and Marion Rixner.  He is the brother of Donna Thomas, Miguel Rixner, Phillip Thomas, and Evangeline Thomas.  Darren is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  He is preceded in death by parents Phillip Thomas Jr.,...

Monroe Heyman Scherzer departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at Beau Maison Peristyle Residence.  He was 91 years old and was born in New York City, NY., and resident of New Orleans, LA., for over 50 years.  He is the son of the late Max Scherzer and Clarisse Scherzer.  He is the loving husband of the past 42 years to Monya Gray Scherzer.  He is the father of Brian Scherzer, and brother of Norton Scherzer.  Also left to cherish his memory are...

Wanda Jean Brown, transitioned from her earthly home to her heavenly home on, Sunday, January 3, 2021, at her home in Loranger, LA.  She was 71 years old and a native of Empire, LA.  Wanda was a graduate of Linderwood University, and was awarded a Master’s of Science Degree in Human Resource Management.  She served in the U.S. Army in the occupation field of Human Resources for over 27 years, and later retired after 27 years as a Master Sergeant.  She was an active...