Cathy Mae Espadron Williams

Cathy Mae Espadron Williams was born on May 29, 1965 while on the way to the hospital leaving her mother to call her, “Mae West, who is different from the rest” and different she was. She died on July 6, 2025, at 60 years old peacefully at her home where she wanted to be.

Kate Agneza Popic

Kate Agneza Popic, a beloved matriarch and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully at her home in Belle Chasse, LA on July 7, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on September 11, 1933, in Brijesta, Croatia, Kate brought warmth and love to all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Lucious Brock Jr.

Lucious Brock Jr., departed this life peacefully on Monday June 30, 2025 at Greenbrier Nursing Facility in Slidell Louisiana, He was 84 years old and a native of Tylertown Mississippi.

Clinton Dru Rapp

Clinton Dru Rapp departed this life on Tuesday July 1, 2025 at West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero. He was 63 years old and a native and lifelong resident of Boothville/ Venice LA. Beloved son of Sedonia Taylor Rapp and the late Leroy Rapp Sr. Devoted brother of Lachella Jones (Perry Sr.

Ernest Milton Wilkinson, Jr.

Ernest Milton Wilkinson, Jr. passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 82. He was born on Wednesday, June 2, 1943 in Port Sulphur, Louisiana to the late Jeroma F. Wilkinson and the late Milton E. Wilkinson, Sr. He was a resident of Independence, Louisiana.

Pauline Miller Manuel

It is with great sorrow that we announce the homegoing of our beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend, Pauline Miller Manuel. Pauline departed her earthly life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank Hospital on Wednesday June 25, 2025 at the age of 83.

Durell Winter (Buddy) Haydon

It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Captain Durell Winter (Buddy) Haydon, aged 79, on June 25, 2025. A man of many talents and interests. Captain Buddy leaves behind a legacy of love, adventure, and generosity that will be cherished by all who knew him.

Wilfred Antoine, Sr.

Wilfred Antoine, Sr., also known as “Jump Back” “Stuffy” departed life peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025, at his daughter's home in Gretna, La. He was 81 years old. Wilfred was a lifelong resident of Port Sulphur, La. Wilfred was born on April 12, 1944, to the late Milton Sr.

Mark Alan Newberry

Mark Alan Newberry, age 61, passed away peacefully at home on June 24, 2025. He was the son of the late Charles J. Newberry, III and Marie Louise “Susie” Newberry.

Rita Mae Lewis Smith

Rita Mae Lewis Smith was born on March 6, 1938, to the late Marcus and Luberta Lewis and transitioned peacefully into her Savior’s arms on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the age of 87. She was married to her late husband, Thornton C. Smith, Jr.