Obituaries

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

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Irma Ledet

Irma Ledet

Jan 12, 2019

Irma Ledet of Marrero, LA entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late Louis Joseph Ledet. Daughter of the late Arcade Joseph Boudreaux and Ella Marie Breaux Boudreaux. Loving mother of Susan Ledet Baroni (Delta) and the late Gary Ledet. Loving Grandmother of Lauren Jay Martinez. Sister of the...

Phillip A. " Da Crab" Crabtree

Phillip A. " Da Crab" Crabtree

Jan 12, 2019

Phillip A. “Da Crab” Crabtree, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 12, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Huey P. Crabtree Sr. and RoseMary Kaiser Crabtree; and his father-in-law, James O. Schroder. He is the beloved husband of Suzanne Schroder Crabtree. He is the loving father of Angelica “Angel” Crabtree. He is the cherished brother of Huey...

Rosemary Prejeant

Rosemary Prejeant

Jan 12, 2019

Rosemary Prejeant, age 70, passed away January 12, 2019 in Westwego, LA. She was a mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a very dear friend. She was a resident of Westwego for the past 28 years. She is survived by her children, Scott and Robert Prejeant, John and Paul Vidrine, Sharon LeBlanc and Mark and Colbert Prejeant, Jr.; her sister, Ophelia...

Edwin Mark Hebert

Edwin Mark Hebert

Jan 11, 2019

Edwin Mark Hebert passed away in the early morning hours of January 11, 2019 at the age of 68. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Mary Jo Jacomine Hebert; his children, Shay Racca (Kayla), Rayne Hebert, Scott Armstrong (Amy) and Marcie Armstrong Petrovich (Tory). He will be deeply missed by his grandchildren, Ashleigh Becnel, Cameron Armstrong,...

Connie Cortez Chedville

Connie Cortez Chedville

Jan 10, 2019

Connie Cortez Chedville, beloved wife of Wayne L. Chedville, died Thursday January 10, 2019 in Fort Worth surrounded by her family, husband of 36 years Wayne L. Chedville, mother of Kris C. Ham (Frank), Grandmother of Jade C. Neely (Brandon), Bailey Nicole , Peyton Victoria and the late Stephanie Lyn . Great grandmother of Jemma Grace, also grandmother at heart...

Maxine C. Spatafora

Maxine C. Spatafora

Jan 10, 2019

Maxine C. Spatafora of Harvey, Louisiana, passed away at the age of 77 on Thursday, January 10, 2019 in Marrero, Louisiana. Maxine is the loving wife of Anthony J. Spatafora. They were married for 53 years. She is survived by her son, Joey Spatafora of Washington, DC; her sister, Carolyn Wanchisn (Jeff) of Davenport, Florida; and her sister-in-law, Gayle Champon....

Rayford "Poppa Ray" Corkern

Rayford "Poppa Ray" Corkern

Jan 10, 2019

Rayford “Poppa Ray” Corkern, a retired fireman, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at the Richard Murphy Hospice House in Hammond, LA. He was 81 years old. Poppa Ray was born in Bogalusa, LA and was a resident of Gretna, LA for the past 60 years. He proudly served his country for four years in the United States...

Charlene A. Hinson

Charlene A. Hinson

Jan 9, 2019

Charlene A. Hinson peacefully entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at the age of 82. Beloved wife of the late James Hinson, Sr. Daughter of the late Bill Johnke and Betty Speaker Johnke. Loving mother of James Hinson, Jr., Johnny Hinson (Rene), Jay Hinson (Angie), Jeannine Danos (Jody) and Jennifer Landry (Jude). Beloved grandmother of Rache’, Caria,...

James "Jim" Ray Reese

James "Jim" Ray Reese

Jan 9, 2019

James "Jim" Ray Reese passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Priscilla Roniger Reese for 28 years. Father of Cynthia Hart (Steve), William David Reese (Susan), James Reese (Jennifer), and Bobbie Sue Sullivan (Robbie). Step father of Kenneth Perry (Tina), Elizabeth Martin (Rickie), Colleen Panepinto (Rock), Bradley James Martin (Chantel), Michelle Martin...

Dr. Carmelo Astilla

Dr. Carmelo Astilla

Jan 8, 2019

On January 8, 2019, Dr. Carmelo Astilla passed away at the age of 78. Carmelo was born in the city of Cebu in the Philippines on October 10, 1940. Carmelo is survived by his loving family, wife Nelia, son Gene, daughter Gina and daughter in law Janella. He was the son of the late Agripino Astilla and the late Isidra...

Joseph A. "Peeps" Palermo Sr.

Joseph A. "Peeps" Palermo Sr.

Jan 8, 2019

Joseph A. “Peeps” Palermo Sr., passed away on January 8, 2019 at the age of 83. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years, Elaine Martinez Palermo; his son, Ernest J. Palermo; his parents, Joseph A. Palermo and Josephine Talamo Palermo; and his siblings, Ciro J. Palermo, Liborio Palermo, and Maryann Palermo Stansbury. He is the...

Domiano Louis "Don" Dipascal

Domiano Louis "Don" Dipascal

Jan 7, 2019

Domiano Louis “Don” DiPascal, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 7, 2019 at the age of 83. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Theresa Guillotte DiPascal; his parents, Salvadore DiPascal and Josephine LaFont DiPascal Boudreaux; his step-father, Willie L. Boudreaux Sr.; and his sister, Josephine G. Boudreaux. He is the cherished brother of Florestine DiPascal Dufrene (Melvin),...

Robert F. "Bob" Childress Sr.

Robert F. "Bob" Childress Sr.

Jan 7, 2019

Robert F. “Bob” Childress Sr., passed away peacefully on Monday, January 7, 2019 at the age of 79. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Betty H. Childress. Loving father of Rhonda C. Krawiec (John) and Robert F. Childress Jr. (Julie Boudreaux). Grandfather of Casey Childress (Anna). Great-grandfather of Kade Nichols and Hadley Mae Childress. Brother of Tommy...

Carolyn A. Crowell

Carolyn A. Crowell

Jan 7, 2019

Carolyn A. Crowell, a life-long resident of Terrytown, entered peacefully into Heaven on Monday, January 7, 2019 at the age of 62. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles A. Carter Jr. and Vera Taranto. She is the beloved wife of Ronald L. Crowell. She is the beloved mother of Matthew Crowell, and Mark Crowell (Tiffany). She is...

Clara Turner Steele

Clara Turner Steele

Jan 6, 2019

Clara Turner Steele passed away peacefully, surrounded by all seven children, on January 6, 2019 at the age of 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Melvin E. Steele. Loving mother of F. Michael Steele (Susan), Curtis Paul Steele (Melinda), Diane Steele Bouvier (the late Earl), Elizabeth Sue Steele Tyrrell (the late Patrick), Debra Steele Eder (the late Stephen), Virginia...

Amos E. Frazier

Amos E. Frazier

Jan 6, 2019

Amos E. Frazier passed away peacefully on January 6, 2019 at the age of 80. Beloved husband of 61 years to Barbara Graham Frazier. Loving father of Lonnie Frazier (Kim) and Chris Frazier (Tracey). Devoted grandfather of Cullen, Brad, Chloe and Jolie. Brother of Alma McKinnon. Preceded in death by his mother, Marcella Flowers along with four sisters. Special thanks...

Michael C. Smith

Michael C. Smith

Jan 6, 2019

Michael C. Smith passed away peacefully on January 6, 2019 at the age of 64 years. Beloved husband of Anna Riester Smith. Father of Shawn M. Smith (Meredith). Grandfather of Luke Henry Michael Smith. Brother of Barbara Messner (Hugh) and Gwynette Goodman (Jim). Son of the late Merlin and Gwynette Smith. Also survived by other loving relatives and friends. Michael...

Julie Ann Vess Lentz

Julie Ann Vess Lentz

Jan 5, 2019

Julie Ann Vess Lentz, resident of Belle Chasse, Louisiana went to her Lord peacefully in her home on January 5, 2019 at the age of 55. Julie was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 10, 1963. She is preceded in death by her loving mother, Carol Ann Quimby Vess; and her two brothers, Daniel Ray Vess Jr. and Victor Scott...

Christopher James Gilbert

Christopher James Gilbert

Jan 5, 2019

Christopher James Gilbert passed away on January 5, 2019. Beloved husband of Kimberly Ferrier Gilbert. Brother of Hollie Gilbert-Arangio. Son of Rousha L. Gilbert Jr. and the late Gail Buras Gilbert. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Age 50 years, a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. He was a loving husband and very enthusiastic...

Robert Lawrence Chamblee

Robert Lawrence Chamblee

Jan 4, 2019

Robert Lawrence Chamblee passed away peacefully at his home on January 4, 2019 at the age of 82 years. Beloved husband of Mary Crappel Chamblee. Father of Christopher Robert Chamblee and his wife, Paige and late daughter, Sakura. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eunice Evelyn Ennis Chamblee and Lawrence Newton Chamblee. Also survived by other family members...