Meralee Marquet Clement

Meralee Marquet Clement, born on October 5th, 1941, at Baptist Hospital in New Orleans, completed her life in the late evening of Easter Sunday, April 5th, 2026, after enjoying her last Easter celebration with visits from her family.

Bernice Fuqua Duplechain

Memorial Services for Bernice Fuqua Duplechain, age 81, of Carriere, MS who passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026 were held, March 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM in McDonald Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation was held on Friday, March 27, 2026 from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at McDonald Funeral Home.

Ellisa Cherie Ennis

Ellisa Cherie Robeaux Ennis, age 55, of Westwego, Louisiana passed away on March 26, 2026. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on June 11, 1970 to Shelia Robeaux and the late Ellis Robeaux, Jr.

Carol Plaisance Gainey

Carol Plaisance Gainey, age 88, peacefully joined her loved ones in Heaven on April 6, 2026. She was born on January 6, 1938, to Bessie and Joseph Plaisance, Carol was a lifelong resident of Louisiana.

Joseph Edward 'Brylcreem' Jones Jr.

Joseph Edward 'Brylcreem' Jones Jr. of Oakville LA., departed this life peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at Ochsner Hospital Westbank Campus surrounded by his loving family.

John Herman Meinhardt, Jr.

John Herman Meinhardt, Jr. was called home to be with the Lord on March 22, 2026, at the age of 68, at his residence. Affectionately known as “Big John” to many and “Cajun John” to his hunting club, he was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and raised in Axis and Citronelle, Alabama.

Joseph Paul Ranatza, Jr.

Joseph Paul Ranatza, Jr. passed away in his home on March 27, 2026. He was born on April 2, 1944. Joseph was the true love of his wife, Kitty (Gloria) Otillar Ranatza, for 61 years. He was preceded in death by parents Joseph Paul Ranatza, Sr.

Joseph Talmadge Smith Jr.

Joseph Talmadge “Joe” Smith, Jr. age 82, passed away peacefully at his home in Folsom, Louisiana on March 24, 2026. Born in New Orleans, Joe spent much of his life as a resident of Buras, Louisiana before settling on his beloved family property in Folsom following Hurricane Katrina.

Sylvia Carol Yuratich McNabb

Sylvia, a woman of rare beauty both inside and out, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, at St. Anthony’s Gardens in Covington, Louisiana, at the age of 90. Though she lived nine decades, she possessed a youthful spirit and a zest for life that meant she truly never acted old.

Jean Smith Adams

Jean Smith Adams, a lifelong resident of Plaquemines Parish entered eternal rest on Monday, March 23, 2026, at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Elden James Adams for 49 years. Daughter of the late Walter Sidney Smith and Violet Deemer Smith.