Obituaries

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

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Fairy "Faye" Mcklemurry Amantea

Fairy "Faye" Mcklemurry Amantea

Jul 29, 2014

Fairy “Faye” Mae McKlemurry Alleman Amantea, a native of McComb, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA, died Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at the age of 73. Beloved wife of the late Richard Amantea by second marriage and of the late Charles Alleman by first marriage. Loving mother of James Gregory Ball, Jeffrey Lee Ball and the late Belinda Faye...

Daniel Nathan Aguilar

Daniel Nathan Aguilar

Jul 29, 2014

Daniel Nathan Aguilar, age 44 entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 29, 2014. Beloved companion of Audrey A. Gassen for 30 years. Loving son of Jesus “Jesse” Aguilar, Jr. and Lillian Tracy Aguilar. Beloved and devoted father of Cory D. Aguilar and Lindsey A. Aguilar. Brother of Deanna Aguilar Mendez (Tony), Jonathon Theron Aguilar, Natalie Aguilar DeCuir (Eric), Amy...

Roberta Eymard Melancon

Roberta Eymard Melancon

Jul 29, 2014

Roberta Eymard Melancon, age 77 entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 29, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Bobby John Melancon, Sr. Daughter of the late Claude J. Savoie and Josephine Enola Savoie. Mother of Michael Melancon (Sheila Gregoire), Theresa Farve and Bobby John Melancon, Jr. (Tracy). Survived by 11 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Sister of the late...

Robert G. Metzler

Robert G. Metzler

Jul 29, 2014

Robert G. Metzler passed away on July 29, 2014 at the age of 50 years. Beloved father of Katie Metzler and Chantel Hebert. Grandfather of Madison Gros. Brother of Joseph Metzler, Jr. (the late Laura), Charlotte Stretzinger (William) and Mark Metzler (Judi). Son of the late Margaret Starlone Metzler and Joseph Metzler, Sr. Also survived by other loving relatives and...

Dianne Powers Orlesh

Dianne Powers Orlesh

Jul 28, 2014

Dianne Powers Orlesh passed away July 28, 2014, at the age of 74. A native of New Orleans, she received her undergraduate degree from Dominican College and her Masters degree in speech pathology from Tulane University Medical School. She was employed in the Jefferson Parish School system from 1968 through 1996 serving the majority of her tenure in the system...

Judith Neil Beck

Judith Neil Beck

Jul 28, 2014

Judith Neil Beck of Marrero, LA died Monday, July 28, 2014 at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late Harold Lee Beck. Mother of Alice Beck Hocking and the late David Lee Beck, Sr. Daughter of the late George Neil and Clarice Thibodeaux Neil. Sister of the late Irene Rhodes, Doris Perdue, Cecile Loup, Joseph P. and George...

Clara Belle Bourke Marmillion

Clara Belle Bourke Marmillion

Jul 28, 2014

Clara Belle Bourke Marmillion died peacefully on Monday, July 28, 2014 at the age of 99 years young. She was born on May 7, 1915 in Cut Off, Louisiana and was a long time resident of Harvey, Louisiana. Beloved wife of the late Alphonse Louis “Babe” Marmillion. Mother of Beverly M. Scioneaux (Earl), David A. Marmillion, Sr. (Suzann), and the...

Mary Bush

Mary Bush

Jul 28, 2014

Mary Bush, of Marrero, Louisiana, passed away on July 27, 2014 at the age of 71. Beloved wife of the late Bernard Bush. She is survived by her daughters Gretchen Ghivizzani, Bethany Lanigan and Loretta Ghivizzani; her grandchildren Christina Ghivizzani, Christy Ryall, Matthew Lanigan, Sherry Lanigan, Anna Ghivizzani and Elijah Lanigan; her great grandsons Eli Knight, Hayden Keir, Holden Keir,...

Edgar C. "Pepper" Hall, Jr.

Edgar C. "Pepper" Hall, Jr.

Jul 28, 2014

Edgar C. “Pepper” Hall, Jr. passed away on July 28, 2014 at the age of 72 years. Former husband of Barbara Hall. Father of Edgar “Pepper” Hall, III (wife Eileen), Kemp Hall (wife Debbie), Douglas Hall (wife Michelle) and the late Darrel Hall (Mary Jo). Grandfather of Edgar “Pepper” IV, Travis, Kemp Jr., Kayla, Brandon, Holden, Darrel “D.J.” Jr., Andrew,...

Alvin "Sandy" Sanborn

Alvin "Sandy" Sanborn

Jul 27, 2014

Alvin “Sandy” Sanborn was called to heaven with his family by his side on July 27, 2014 at West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero, LA due to complications from a sudden cardiac arrest. Born on June 20, 1932, he was 82 years of age. Alvin is survived by his beloved wife Enrica Dalag Sanborn of Harvey, LA; son Ricky Lee...

Janice C. Becker

Janice C. Becker

Jul 27, 2014

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Robert F. Volk

Robert F. Volk

Jul 25, 2014

Robert F. Volk, 70, passed away Friday, July 25, 2014, at West Jefferson Hospital. Bob was born November 18, 1943, in Baltimore, Maryland. He was the son of the late Frank and Helen (Conco) Volk. He attended Mergenthaler Vocational-technical high school where he was a star football player. After high school Bob began a life of many adventures. He became...

Annette Annie Cooper

Annette Annie Cooper

Jul 25, 2014

Annette A. Cooper, age 88 entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 25, 2014. Beloved wife of Anthony B. Cooper for 57 years. Daughter of the late Damon and Ventura Aguire Cooper. Loving mother of Damian Jackson, Charles O. Cooper and the late Bailey Jackson, Stan Cooper and Barbara Ann Cooper. Grandmother of Amanda Cooper Bruce, Stan Cooper Jr., Alexander...

William "Bill" "Paw Paw" Hardin

William "Bill" "Paw Paw" Hardin

Jul 25, 2014

William “Bill” “Paw Paw” Hardin, a devoted companion, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother passed away on Friday, July 25, 2014 at the age of 65 surrounded by his loving family. He is the loyal companion of Liz Daigle. Son of the late Anna Rose Crynjak Demandre. Father of Susan S. Langston (Billy), Debra S. Ellington (Jason), Sandra M. Favors...

Margaret Hamby Cognevich

Margaret Hamby Cognevich

Jul 24, 2014

Margaret Hamby Cognevich passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2014, at the age of 76 years. Margaret is survived by her husband, Rene J. Cognevich of Eunice, LA; two sons, Steven Dale Cognevich and wife Remonia Blanchard of Milton, Fl, and Gregory Todd Cognevich and wife DonnaRaye Galmiche of Maxie, LA; two daughters, Karen Renee' C. Zegura and husband Kenneth...

Maurice "Smitty" Ellen Shaw

Maurice "Smitty" Ellen Shaw

Jul 24, 2014

Maurice E. “Smitty” Shaw, of New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at the age of 98. She was married for 66 years to Lamar Shaw. Mother of Nancy Shaw, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Jerry Shaw, New Orleans, Louisiana. She was born to Nora Alice Hunt and Green David Smith in Mill Creek, Oklahoma on November 22,...

Dave A. Nicholson

Dave A. Nicholson

Jul 24, 2014

Dave A. Nicholson departed this life at his residence on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at 2:00 PM at 70 years of age. He was the beloved husband of Brenda Hezeau Nicholson. Son of the late Lucille Joseph Kamphaus and stepson of the late John Bernard Kamphaus. Brother of Linda Smith Joffrion (Larry). Brother in law of Janice Hezeau Schrieffer (Richard)....

Carolyn Lee Chan

Carolyn Lee Chan

Jul 24, 2014

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Emile Joseph Plaisance

Emile Joseph Plaisance

Jul 23, 2014

Emile Joseph Plaisance entered into eternal life on July 23, 2014 at the age of 80. Emile was born on November 16, 1933 in Algiers, LA to the late Bessie Pierce and Joseph Emile Plaisance. Emile is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 51 years, Gayle Brechtel Plaisance and daughter Julie Plaisance Ranatza. Emile is survived by his...

Robert "Bobby" "Hollywood" Woods

Robert "Bobby" "Hollywood" Woods

Jul 23, 2014

Robert “Bobby” “Hollywood” Woods passed away on July 23, 2014 at the age of 62 years. Beloved father of Jillian Rose Woods and Drew Mitchell Woods. Brother of Charles C. Woods, III and his wife Linda. Son of the late Rosie Rosario Woods and Charles “Red” Woods, Jr. Uncle of Amanda Woods Allison and “uncle” of Alexys, Gabby and Makayla...