Obituaries

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

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Michael Bradley (Brad) Bell

Michael Bradley (Brad) Bell

Dec 27, 2011

Michael Bradley (Brad) Bell, born May 14, 1986, died tragically at the age of 25 on December 27, 2011 in Belle Chasse, Louisiana. A life-long resident of Belle Chasse, he is survived by his beloved parents Terry Allen Bell and Sharon O’Neill Bell; loving brother of Suzanne Elizabeth Sepcich, Edward Joseph Thorn, Kellee Bell and Jeffery Gallet. Fiancée of Nikki...

Alma  Thoman Zar

Alma Thoman Zar

Dec 26, 2011

Alma Thoman Zar passed away on December 26, 2011 at the age of 62. Beloved wife of Andrew C. Zar. Mother of Jimmy Jessie, Bobby Jessie, Tommy Jessie, Andrew C. Zar, Jr., Donna Elizabeth Zar, Cindy Louise Zar and the late Donnie Jessie. Daughter of the late Lawrence and Betty Thoman. Sister of Linda Harvey (Bruce), Mary Herrah, Helen Thoman,...

Edwin J.  Shackelford

Edwin J. Shackelford

Dec 26, 2011

Edwin J. “Kid” “Judge” Shackelford passed away on December 26, 2011. Beloved husband of Peggy Barrois Shackelford. Father of Lanny J. Shackelford (wife Carrie), Shelley S. Roberts (husband Mark) and Steven E. Shackelford (wife Kellie). Grandfather of Spencer and Kaci, Quinn, Barrick, Trace and Caleb, Seth and Jenna. Brother of Etta S. Loverde, Alice S. Rousse, the late Earl “Bubba”...

Hazel Lilly Archibald

Hazel Lilly Archibald

Dec 25, 2011

Hazel Lilly Archibald , former owner of Gretna Diary Queen and former graduate of Behrman High School, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2011 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late James “Archie” Archibald. Daughter of the late Ambrose and Laurine Cortez Lilly. Sister of Mabel Lilly. Aunt of the late Ricky Adams. A native of Algiers,...

Edith Scobel Ballay

Edith Scobel Ballay

Dec 25, 2011

Edith Scobel Ballay passed away peacefully on Christmas Day at the age of 96. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lionel A. Ballay; her parents, Luke and Louise Scobel; her brothers and sisters, Paul Scobel, Leon Scobel, John Scobel, Clem Scobel, Emmet Scobel, Ethel Perez and Odette Perez. Edith is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and...

Henry  Paul Daigle

Henry Paul Daigle

Dec 25, 2011

Henry Paul Daigle, employed by Duson Oxygen for 13 years and Central Dispatch for 20 years, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2011 at the age of 72. Beloved husband of Katherine Daigle. Father of Henry P. Daigle, II (Carmela), Laurie Seawright, Lisa O’Conner (Timothy), Denise Derouen (Winson). Step father of Jimmy L. Pickle (Leola), Sandra Thorton (Timothy), Christopher Pickle,...

Oliver  Conward Rogers

Oliver Conward Rogers

Dec 24, 2011

Oliver Conward Rogers, Jr., a retired manager from McDermott, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2011. Beloved husband of Evensia “Yvonne” Danos Rogers. Father of Ricky J. Rogers (Elaine) and Candy R. Fitch (Tom). Brother of Myrtle Teller, Wibert Oliver, the late Ann Hembre, Margaret D’Octavio, Donald L. Rogers and James Oliver. Grandfather of Kenneth Rogers, Lisa R. Scheffield, Patrick...

George W. Dunn

George W. Dunn

Dec 24, 2011

George W. Dunn passed away suddenly on December 24, 2011 at the age of 60. Devoted and beloved husband of 33 years to Wanda Hymel Dunn. Beloved step father of Bobby Matherne, Jr. and step grandfather of Kelsey Matherne and Shawn Bean. He was the son in law of Carmen Hymel and the beloved son of the late George T....

Dwan Allen Abadie

Dwan Allen Abadie

Dec 24, 2011

Dwan Allen “Deuce” Abadie January 26, 1957- December 24, 2011 Beloved father of Robin and Warren Abadie. Brother of Angelia Duplessis, Judy Abadie and the late Charles Wayne Abadie. Son of the late Charles Warren Abadie and Audrey Boudoin Abadie. Age 54. A native of Port Sulphur, La and a resident of Independence, LA. In lieu of flowers donations to...

Lawrence Watson

Lawrence Watson

Dec 24, 2011

SMSGT Lawrence “Larry” Watson, Jr., U.S.A.F. (Ret.) passed away on December 24, 2011. Beloved husband of Jacqueline “Jackie” Baudean Watson. Father of Lawrence “Larry” Watson, III and Shannon Jacqueline Watson. Grandfather of Lauren Michelle Watson. Step-brother of Kenneth Wheeler. He was 72 years of age, a native of Whistler, AL, a former resident of Alexandria, LA and most recently of...

Joan Sipes Winchell

Joan Sipes Winchell

Dec 23, 2011

Joan Sipes Winchell passed away on December 23, 2011. She was 77 years of age and resided in Algiers, LA. Beloved wife of Richard L. Winchell. Mother of Michael Allen Winchell (Karen), Susan Winchell (Jo Cain), Debbie Winchell Tremont (Joe) and the late Richard M. Winchell. Grandmother of Jodi, Joshua, Kevin, Alyssa, Ryan, David and Kaitlyn. Sister of William “Bill”...

James Christopher Fink

James Christopher Fink

Dec 23, 2011

James Christopher Fink October 12, 1923 – December 23, 2011 Beloved husband of the late Thelda L. Fink. Son of the late Emma Caufield Fink and Charles A. Fink, Sr. Brother of the late Edward Fink and Charles A. Fink, Jr. Survived by sister Miriam F. Beecher, and brothers Raymond C. Fink, Robert L. Fink and Ralph W. Fink. Also...

Mark Joseph Plaisance

Mark Joseph Plaisance

Dec 22, 2011

Mark Joseph Plaisance, born October 14, 1958 passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 22, 2011. Beloved husband of Diane Dore Plaisance for 33 years. Loving father to Tonya Plaisance, Barbara Plaisance, Roy Plaisance and Lacy Plaisance. Grandfather of Gage Plaisance, Bryce Manis, Mark J. Plaisance, Madison Manis, Brooke Plaisance, Leilani Harvey, Brielle Loria and Rikki Bourg. Father in law of...

Jay  William Putnam

Jay William Putnam

Dec 21, 2011

Jay William Putnam departed this life suddenly on the morning of 21st December 2011 at the age of 52. He was born in Dallas, TX on 10 July 1959 and has been a resident of New Orleans, LA for the past 20 years. Jay is the son of Connie Brockles Putnam McNabb and Rex Gordon Putnam, Sr. and stepson of...

Betty Vicknair Breckenridge

Betty Vicknair Breckenridge

Dec 21, 2011

Betty Vicknair Breckenridge went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at the age of 78 years. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Breckenridge. Daughter of the late Vera Barrios Vicknair and Emile Vicknair. Sister of James Vicknair, Gillis Vicknair, the late Carlton and Emile Vicknair, Shirley Wilbur, Vera Gilbert, Beulah Hotard and Dorothy Graves. Also...

Jack Anthony Callais

Jack Anthony Callais

Dec 21, 2011

On February 12, 1961, God blessed Mr. and Mrs. Golty Callais in a very special way with the birth of a beautiful boy named Jack Anthony Callais. On Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 10: 00AM he spread his wings and took flight home into eternal rest at the age of 50. He was born in New Orleans, LA and was...

Trudy  Theriot Courteaux

Trudy Theriot Courteaux

Dec 21, 2011

Trudy Theriot Courteaux passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at the age of 71. Beloved wife of the late Norman Courteaux. Mother of Terri Knight (Jimmy),Jan Courteaux, and Shannon Prejeant (Russell). Stepmother of Cheryl Fayard. Sister of Madie Brock, Shelby “Tina” Dufrene, Patricia Fayard, Alvy “Pelou” Theriot, Dale Theriot, Hal Theriot and the late Shirley Sigur, Germaine Savoie, Carroll...

Estelle P. Munson

Estelle P. Munson

Dec 21, 2011

Estelle P. Munson passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at the age of 19. Beloved daughter of Johnnie L. Munson, Jr. and the late LuBertha Jones Munson. Step daughter of Antoinette Munson. Sister of Toryria, Johnnie III, Staysha and Corinne Munson. Granddaughter of Johnnie Munson, Sr., Sammie Munson and Lulla Marie and McArthur Henry. Also survived by aunts, uncles,...

Frances Costanza Fox

Frances Costanza Fox

Dec 21, 2011

Frances Costanza Fox, a retired registered nurse, passed away on Wednesday, December 21,2011 at the age of 81. Beloved mother of Lorraine Farrand (Allan), Robert L. Fox (Kerry) and Steven Fox (Michelle). Sister of Joseph Costanza, Jr., Cynthia Rouprich, Rose Pedreira, Lillian Plep and the late Gus Costanza. Survived by 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. A native of New...

Salvador Joseph  Palermo

Salvador Joseph Palermo

Dec 20, 2011

Salvador Joseph Palermo, Sr., a retired supervisor with Delta Corporation, passed away on December 20, 2011 at 3:53 PM. Beloved husband of Theresa Blanchard Palermo. Father of Maria P. Terrebonne (Larry), Malissa Palermo, and Salvador Joseph Palermo, Jr. (Michelle). Son of the late Joseph and Angelene Palermo. Brother of Anthony Palermo and the late Rita Cambre. Grandfather of Amanda Porter,...