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

Sep 1, 2021

Richard Allen Davis Sr. passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at the age of 59. Richard was born in Louisville, Kentucky on August 1, 1962. Richard is preceded in death by his mother, Rosetta Hilbert. Richard is survived by his adoring wife of over forty years, Sharolyn Davis; his loving children, Richard Davis Jr (Tabitha), Stacy Jones (Kevin), Joshua...

Aug 31, 2021

Elizabeth Avery peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at the age of 76. Beloved, loving and devoted Mother of Kimberly Dyshon Avery. Loving Grandmother of Victoria Elizabeth Stelly, Carter McNary Stelly and Cameron Bishop Stelly. Daughter of the late Earl Avery, Sr. and Mary Bell Wooden-Holmes. Loving Sister of the late Alton Jordan and Earl Avery,...

Aug 30, 2021

Emma Chiasson Vedros entered into eternal rest on August 30, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Nilton J. Vedros. Mother of Gloria V. Rodrigue (Jerry), Lena V. Rodrigue (late Dwight Sr.), Edna V. Borras (Marlo, and the late Linda V. Aucoin (Pete). Grandmother of 11, great-grandmother of 9, and great-great-grandmother of 3. Daughter of the late Catherine Bellange Chiasson and...

Aug 29, 2021

Janice Lamana Kent entered into eternal rest on August 29, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Walter F. Kent, Sr. Mother of Matthew Kent, Sr. (Connie) and Walter Kent, Jr. Grandmother of Matthew Kent Jr. (Tracey). Great-grandmother of Mikah and Alexandra Kent. Daughter of the late Anthony Lamana and Gladys Binder Lamana. Sister of the late Anthony “A.J.” Lamana, Jr....

Aug 29, 2021

Kermit Joseph Maronge, Jr. entered into eternal rest on August 29, 2021 at the age 69. Beloved husband of Darlene Campo Maronge. Father of Nicole Goff (Jeremie) and Kermit Maronge, III (Michele). Grandfather of Jackson Jeansonne, Cohen Goff, McKayla Maronge, Alleyah Maronge, Hailey Maronge, and Peyton Maronge. Son of the late Kermit Maronge, Sr. and Dorothy Long Maronge. Brother of...

Aug 29, 2021

Craig Alexander Gordon, a resident of Gretna and native of New Orleans, LA, raised in Algiers, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at the age of 61. He is preceded in death by his father, John Joseph Gordon, MD and his mother, Lorraine Marie Zaunbrecher Gordon, RN. He is survived by his brothers, Kenneth D. Gordon, MD (Cheryl) and...

Aug 29, 2021

Aug 28, 2021

Joan Lanell Dyess, 71, entered into eternal rest on Saturday August 28, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of the late Robert "Bobby" St. Blanc. Loving mother to Paula St. Blanc Clontz, the late Melisa St. Blanc Champagne (Survived by Sterling Champagne, II), Brett Smith and Ashley Smith. The best Maw Maw to Jessica Clontz,...

Aug 28, 2021

Aug 27, 2021

Raywood Paul Primeaux passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at 11:10am at West Jefferson Medical Center from complications of surgery. He was 77 years old. He was the beloved fiancé of Linda Mitchell Jenkins. Raywood was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Primeaux and the former Ozite Lynn Clostio. He was the brother of: Brenda Gail Primeaux Burley (Steve)...

Aug 26, 2021

Harold Joseph Conrad, 88, of Westwego, LA passed away on August 26, 2021. Harold was born on December 19, 1932 in Labadieville, LA. He grew up in Gretna, LA with his mother Rose Clause. Harold married Sheila Ann Martinez on May 31, 1958. They moved to Westwego where they raised their 4 children—Rodney Joseph Conrad, Rory Anthony Conrad, Ryan James...

Aug 26, 2021

Freddie Anthony Prestenbach peacefully entered eternal rest on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 10:17 a.m. He was the husband of Ellamae Silver Prestenbach for 67 long years. Son of the late Edison Paul Prestenbach, Sr. & Leona M. Prestenbach and the Foster son of the late Aromise Curol and Leonile Matherne Curol from the age of 12 years old until...

Aug 26, 2021

Tommie Robicheaux Melancon, wife of Robert “Bob” Melancon for 32 years, daughter of the late Melvin and Myrle Robicheaux. Sister of Deidre Robicheaux (Michael Duplessis) and the late Patty Robicheaux Hermann. Also survived by nieces Randi Boudreaux Hebert (Michael) and Jamie Boudreaux, and nephew Gary Hermann (Gisselle). Great aunt to Mason Cemo, Alix Cemo, Nate Hebert and Max Hebert. A...

Aug 25, 2021

Margaret Daigle Koch, 91, went to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Born September 1, 1929 in White Castle, Louisiana to the late Junius and Ruth Landry Daigle. A resident of Belle Chasse, Louisiana for the last 65 years. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Oliver J. Koch, Jr.; children, Jeffery Koch and wife Mary...

Aug 24, 2021

Kenneth “Skelly” “Ken” A. Legendre, a retired United States Postal Service mail carrier died on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at the age of 73. Ken was born and lived in Algiers most of his life until moving to Terrytown. Skelly attended Southeastern University and was on the 1966 - 1968 baseball team. After returning from a tour of duty in...

Aug 24, 2021

Curtis Anthony Abadie entered the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at the age of 76. He was born in New Orleans, La on February 13, 1945 to the late Herbert Abadie Sr and the late Clothilde Schouest Abadie. Curtis was a life long resident of Westwego. Curtis was a retired welder of Union Carbide, Avondale-Westwego and Main...

Aug 23, 2021

Aug 22, 2021

Floyd Eugene Troxler, Sr. passed away at his home on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at the age of 91. He was born on December 1, 1929, son of the late Octave Troxler and Laura Zeringue Troxler. Beloved husband of the late Barbara Arcement Troxler for over 65 years. Father of Ramona Folse (Rene’) and Floyd Troxler, Jr. (Kathy). Grandfather of...

Aug 22, 2021

Scott Brady Langford of Gretna, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at the age of 49. Scott was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 28, 1972. He graduated from Belle Chasse High School. He was the son of the late Albert Edward Langford, III and survived by his loving mother Linda Prieto Langford. Scott was the adoring...

Aug 22, 2021

Ronald Robert Davis Sr. passed away on August 22, 2021 at the age of 77. He was born on November 13, 1943 to the late Leon R Davis, and Elizabeth A. Simpson Davis in Syracuse, NY. After a long career as a funeral director, Ron enjoyed serving his community with the YMBC of Westwego, La, and Knights of Columbus. He...