Local Obituaries in New Orleans, Harvey & Marrero, LA.

Jul 7, 2026

Clare Young peacefully transitioned to a better place on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Born on September 16, 1946, to Earl Burt Marlowe, Sr. and Frances Labit Marlowe. Clare is survived by two sons, Kenneth Smira (Stacy) and Edward Smira. Also survived by a brother, Earl Burt Marlowe, Jr. (Kay); a nephew, Jonathan Marlowe (Brandi); two nieces, Kasey Chappelle (Ben), and...

Jul 21, 2026

Jacqueline "Jackie" Calegan Warnken entered into eternal rest on July 21,2026 at the age of 93. She was the loving wife to the late Raymond G. Warnken. They were married on August 12, 1951. Jackie was born uptown New Orleans. At age 5, Jackie's family moved to Marrero, LA where she remained a lifelong resident of the Westbank. Jackie is...

Jul 21, 2026

Jul 20, 2026

Mildred Foret DiPascal passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026, at the age of 94. Born on August 22nd, 1931, in Louisiana, she was the beloved daughter of the late Ambrose Foret and the late Andriella Guillot Foret.

Mildred was the devoted wife of the late Carl DiPascal and a loving mother to her sons, David DiPascal (Tara) and Keith DiPascal...

Jul 20, 2026

Barbara Stafford Murphy passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026 at the age of 92. She was born on December 28, 1933. Beloved wife of the late Patrick G. Murphy. Mother of Patrick G. Murphy, Jr. (Jennifer) and Shawn K. Murphy. Grandmother of Clayton A. Murphy and Timothy P. Murphy. Great-grandmother of Camden Murphy and Carter Murphy. Step-grandmother of Lani...

Jul 20, 2026

Beryl Casey Fruhling entered into eternal rest on July 20, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Henry H. Fruhling. Mother of Donna F. Bensel (Ronald) and Lisa F. Lanoix (Gerald). Grandmother of Nicolle Cousin, Ashley Slater (Samuel), Brittany Spese (Robert), and Kristin Macke (William). Great-grandmother of 11 and great-great-grandmother of 1. She was preceded in death by her parents Iona...

Jul 18, 2026

Frank Joseph Chivleatto, Jr., born on May 10, 1948, and departed this world on July 18, 2026, leaves behind a legacy of family devotion, hard work, and unwavering loyalty to the place he called home—Harvey, Louisiana. Frank passed peacefully, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family, just as he had lived—in their hearts and company.

An alumnus of West...

Jul 17, 2026

On Friday, July 17th, Myra Collura Rogers, passed away at the age of 78 in her home of 43 years. Born and raised in Marrero, her adventures took her to Pennsylvania and Texas before coming back home to Louisiana. Having earned her Masters degree in Education from Penn State, she worked for the Jefferson Parish School system as a special...

Jul 16, 2026

**Rosetta "Nanna" Reid: April 18, 1951 – July 16, 2026** Rosetta

"Nanna" Reid, aged 75, of New Orleans, Louisiana, bid us all a fond farewell on July 16, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, and legendary country cooking. Born in the rolling hills of Warren, Tennessee, on April 18, 1951, Rosetta was destined to make the world a livelier...

Jul 16, 2026

Lorella Josephine Champagne Morvant passed away peacefully on July 16,2026. Born September 30, 1930 to Arsene and Zeolide Champagne of Raceland, La, where she went to Baudoin Foret School, then Raceland High. She moved to New Orleans and married her late devoted husband of 60 years Percy Morvant. They lived in Metairie for 30 years and then moved to Waggaman,...

Jul 15, 2026

Nicholas Ray Hollingsworth, Sr. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15th, 2026, at the age of 65. He was born in Jackson, Mississippi, on March 8th, 1961, to the late Linda and Tommy Hollingsworth.

He is the husband of Paula Hollingsworth; the father of Nicholas Hollingsworth, Jr., Paul Hollingsworth, and Sean Hollingsworth; the grandfather of Bailey Hollingsworth, Paityn Hollingsworth, Lonnie Copeland,...

Jul 15, 2026

Janice Kalczynski was born in Boston, Massachusetts on August 31, 1946.

Janice was a nurse for over 40 years, receiving her BSN from University of Portland and a master's in nursing Administration from LSU New Orleans, graduating with honors from both institutions. Janice was honored by the Great 100 Nurses Foundation being voted as one of the top 100 Nurses. Janice's...

Jul 13, 2026

George Allan passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026 at the age of 76 at West Jefferson Medical Center with family members by his side. George was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, son of the late George Wilson Allan, Sr. and Lucille Gauthreaux Allan. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Shira Allan Camardelle, and niece Sheree Camardelle...

Jul 13, 2026

Keith Joseph LeFevre (Rocky) passed away peacefully at his home on July 13, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Diane Aliff LeFevre for 43 years. Rocky was preceded in death by his mother (Rosalie DeSalvo LeFevre), father (Prosper (PJ) LeFevre) and his brother (Rickey LeFevre). He is survived by his children Raquel Melerine (Steve), Ashley Roberts (Craig)...

Jul 13, 2026

Patrick Henry McCloskey Jr., a lifelong resident of Algiers, Louisiana, passed away on July 13, 2026, at the age of 73. Known to many as Pat, he will be remembered for his easygoing nature, intelligence, knowledge, dependability, wonderful sense of humor, and talent for cooking like a chef. He was a devoted son and brother, a loving husband, and a...

Jul 13, 2026

Irene G. “MeMe” Chifici, entered eternal rest on Monday, July 13, 2026, at the age of 92. Former wife of the late Robert E. Smith. Daughter of the late Anthony T. Chifici and late Christinia B. Chifici. Loving and devoted mother of Rondell Smith Timphony (late David J. Timphony). Grandmother of Jennifer Timphony Maise (Dustin). Great Grandmother of Adrianna Irene...

Jul 13, 2026

Kenneth “Kenny” Joseph Templet, Jr. passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026 at the young age of 40. A native of Belle Chasse, Louisiana, Kenny lived most of his adult life at Crossroads Louisiana in New Orleans. Kenny is predeceased by his father, Kenneth J. Templet, Sr., his mother, Anne Marie Kerner Templet, and sister, Antoinette “Netty” Marie Templet. He...

Jul 12, 2026

Virgie Brown Lambert passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026 at the age of 81. Beloved mother of Paul Lambert (Ariana), Jon E. Lambert (Lauren) and the late Mark Lambert (Anita). Daughter of the late Pauline and William Brown. Sister of Bill Brown (the late Alsie Jane), Veronica Bourgeois (Wilton), Pam Brown Trahan, and the late Barbara Owen (the late...

Jul 12, 2026

Nhieu Van Tran, a beloved brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend, peacefully passed away on July 12, 2026 at the age of 67, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on August 1, 1959, in southern Vietnam, he was the son of Tran Thi Truoc and Tran Van San.

Nhieu lived a simple, humble, and deeply heartfelt life with such quiet strength....

Jul 12, 2026

David F. Schmitt, 79, of Westwego, Louisiana, passed away on July 12, 2026. Born on November 2, 1946, in Syracuse, New York, he was the son of Katherine and Ernest Schmitt.

David was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Ernie Schmitt, his sister, Patricia, his son, Martin Charles Scherr, and his son-in-law, Gilbert Sanchez.

He is survived by his beloved...