Obituaries

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

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Mildred Margaretha Proske

Mildred Margaretha Proske

Sep 22, 2013

Mildred M. Proske was born in Baltimore, MD on August 29, 1917 and passed away on September 22, 2013 at Woldenberg Village where she had been a resident for the last several years. She was the daughter of the late Herman Otto Proske and Regina Waldmann Proske who became naturalized U.S. citizens from Germany. Mildred attended Central High School in...

Theresa "Bessie" Shackelford

Theresa "Bessie" Shackelford

Sep 22, 2013

Theresa “Bessie” Landry Shackelford passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2013 at the age of 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Earl Shackelford, Sr. Mother of Earl (Jim) Shackelford, Jr. (Dani) and David Shackelford (Joy). Grandmother of Evan (Jim) Shackelford, Erin S. Murphy, Lynlee S. Selman, Devin S. Louviere, and Mandy Richard. Great grandmother of Sofia, Evan, Gavin, Macie,...

Donna Wise Plumer

Donna Wise Plumer

Sep 22, 2013

Donna Wise Plumer left her selfless life on Earth to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on September 22, 2013 at the age of 73 years. Beloved wife of the late Errol Martin Plumer. Loving mother of Cyndy Melancon and Mark Plumer (Shasta). Devoted grandmother of Danica, Ashley, Rachelle and Cameron. Sister of Hilton “Buster” Wise, Danny Wise,...

Harold A. Lobue

Harold A. Lobue

Sep 21, 2013

Harold A. Lobue passed away on September 21, 2013 at the age of 77 years. Beloved husband of Effie Bommarito Lobue. Father of Michael A. Lobue (Laurie) and Donald Lobue (Robin). Grandfather of Michael Jr., Stacy, Taylor and Abby. Great-grandfather of Hanna, Jared, Jacob and Luke. Brother of Virginia Hornaday, the late Vincent and Joseph Lobue. Son of the late...

Janie Marie Sonnier Plaisance

Janie Marie Sonnier Plaisance

Sep 21, 2013

Janie Marie Sonnier Plaisance passed away Saturday, September 21, 2013. Beloved wife of Arthur Plaisance for almost 50 years. Loving mother of Darren Plaisance (Michelle), Shelley Cassagne, Steven Plaisance and Ryan Plaisance. Grandmother of Brooke Plaisance, Perry Cassagne, Jr., Haley Cassagne, Chaz Plaisance, Breanna Plaisance, and Cody Plaisance. Great grandmother of Zachary Martinez. Sister of Sheila Jones and the late...

Patsy Johnson Ramagoz

Patsy Johnson Ramagoz

Sep 21, 2013

Patsy Johnson Ramagoz entered into eternal rest, Saturday, September 21, 2013, at the age of 80. She was a lifelong resident of the New Orleans area. Patsy was the beloved, devoted wife of the late Donald William Ramagoz. They were married for 53 years. She was preceded in death by her parents Nola M. and Floyd W. Johnson and sister,...

Steve A. Hebert

Steve A. Hebert

Sep 20, 2013

Steve A. Hebert passed away on September 20, 2013 at the age of 51 years. Beloved husband of the late Diana Fowler Hebert. Son of Roy Hebert and the late Jacqueline Cortez Hebert. Brother of Shelly Hebert Savoie and the late Roy Hebert, Jr. Uncle of Brett Hatfield and the late Chazz Hatfield. Great uncle of Gavin, Layla, Evan and...

Gloria Taylor Pertuit

Gloria Taylor Pertuit

Sep 20, 2013

Gloria Taylor Pertuit passed away on September 20, 2013 at the age of 75 years. Beloved wife of the late Donald W. Pertuit. Mother of Donna P. Siren (David), Donald P. Pertuit, John A. Pertuit (April) and Daniel P. Pertuit (Sarah). Grandmother of Christopher, Peyton, Gavin, Garrett and Jenna. Great-grandmother of Shane and Sydney. Daughter of the late Crawford and...

Carolyn Ann Hibben Serpas

Carolyn Ann Hibben Serpas

Sep 19, 2013

Carolyn Ann Hibben Serpas on Wednesday, September 18, 2013. Beloved wife of Jack N. Serpas for 37 years. Loving mother of Forrest Craig, the late Sheena Craig and stepmother of Bobby Serpas and Wendy Serpas. Sister of Jimmy Hibben, Jr. and the late Debbie Doss, Patsy Hibben and Eddie Hibben. Daughter of the late Georgia Hebert and James W. Hibben,...

Steven A. Arbourgh, Sr.

Steven A. Arbourgh, Sr.

Sep 19, 2013

Steven A. Arbourgh, Sr. passed away on September 19, 2013 at the age of 59 years. Beloved husband of Cindy Jeansonne Arbourgh. Loving father of Tatum Gardner (Donnie) and Steven A. Arbourgh, Jr. Devoted grandfather of Kinley, Emmy, Landry and Mallie. Son of Hillard Arbourgh and the late Marie Cascio Arbourgh. Brother of Arlene Schoener (the late Robert), Robert “Bob”...

Adrian G. Bruley, Sr.

Adrian G. Bruley, Sr.

Sep 19, 2013

Adrian G. Bruley, Sr. passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2013. He was 80. He was a native of New Orleans and lived in Belle Chasse. He was a retired paint inspector for Chevron, U.S.A. and was a past president of the New Orleans section of NACE International. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard during the Korean War and...

Ethel Daroncelay Love

Ethel Daroncelay Love

Sep 18, 2013

Ethel Daroncelay Love departed life on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at her home at 8:20PM. Wife of Calvin Narcisse Love. Mother of Sinthel Love. Daughter of the late Irena and Paul Daroncelay, Sr. Sister-in-law of Gail Love Scott, Paulette Love, Lisa Love Johnson, Michael Love, Larry Birden and Quincy Johnson. Sister of the late Ellen and Paul Darconcelay, Jr. Sister-in-law...

Janice T. Cooper

Janice T. Cooper

Sep 18, 2013

Janice Tillotson Cooper, a native of Jefferson, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at the age of 71. Preceded In death by her parents, Frank P Tillotson, Jr. and Virginia Olano Branning, brother Frank Tillotson, III and son, Russell P Naquin, Jr. Survived by her husband, Fred Cooper,...

Rebecca Elizabeth Raymond

Rebecca Elizabeth Raymond

Sep 17, 2013

Rebecca Elizabeth Raymond on Tuesday, September 17, 2013. Beloved wife of Kelly Raymond for 17 years. Daughter of Cheryl Johnson and the late Beau Farmer. Step-daugher of Jay Johnson. Sister of Tonya Lee and Joseph Johnson. Age 43 years. A native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Waggaman, LA.

Raymond E. Reid

Raymond E. Reid

Sep 16, 2013

Raymond Earl Reid was born July 14, 1928 in Menomonie, WI and passed away on September 16, 2013 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, MS after a brief illness. He was in the U.S. Merchant Marine during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War and was a proud member of the Seafarers’ International Union of North America, A.F....

Norman Lee Buras

Norman Lee Buras

Sep 16, 2013

Norman Lee Buras entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 16, 2013 at the age of 67. Beloved and loving husband of 15 years to Jennie Gray Buras. Son of the late Quentin Royal Buras and Edith McClatchey Buras. Devoted and loving father of Dawn Buras, Wendy LeBlanc, Randy Gray and Julius Gray. Grandfather of Patrick Emile LeBlanc, Nicole LeBlanc,...

Irma Marie Brown Hood

Irma Marie Brown Hood

Sep 16, 2013

Irma Marie Brown Hood entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 16, 2013 at the age of 81. Beloved wife of the late Wilmer “Wayne” Hood. Daughter of the late James Brown, Sr. and Mamie Dugas Brown. Loving and devoted mother of Royce G. Hood, Eva Day and the late Cathy Hood Simon and husband Gibbons Earl Hidalgo by first...

Clayton Francis Ocman

Clayton Francis Ocman

Sep 15, 2013

Clayton Francis Ocman passed away Sunday, September 15, 2013 at the age of 76 years. Beloved husband of Jean Valentino Ocman for 52 years. Loving father of Michael Ocman (Brandy) and Lisa O. Robertson (Duane). Proud Poppy of Dillan and Mikayla Robertson, Hayden, Cameron and Colin Ocman, Kenzie Robertson and the late infants Michael Jr., and Matthew Ocman. Special “Poppy”...

Lolita J. Romaguera

Lolita J. Romaguera

Sep 15, 2013

"Beloved mother and sister, Lolita J. Romaguera, entered into eternal rest on September 15, 2013, at the age of 65. She was a longtime resident of Harvey, Louisiana. She was a graduate of West Jefferson High School class of 1966, where she was the Band Director. She was also a graduate of Loyola University New Orleans College of Music and...

James Ray Hinson, Sr.

James Ray Hinson, Sr.

Sep 15, 2013

On September 15, 2013, God gently embraced James R. Hinson, Sr. and brought him home to Heaven at the age of 79 years. He was born in Big Spring, TX to the late Curtis and Willie Myrle Sanders Hinson. He resided in Boothville, LA with his loving wife of 59 years, Charlene Johnke Hinson. He leaves to cherish his memories...