Robert “Pete” Earl Catchings

Robert “Pete” Earl Catchings, a native and a lifelong resident of New Orleans, La.; peacefully departed this life at his home on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Pete was born in the union of Mrs. Brenda Catchings and the late Robert earl Catchings. Pete attended Walter L. Cohn senior high school.

Burnette W. Matthews

Mrs. Burnette W. Matthews was born January 24, 1947 and peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at her home. She was preceded in death by her late parents Louise Freeman and Walter Williams.

Joyce Merrick Wilson Narcisse

Joyce Merrick Wilson Narcisse transitioned for labor to reward at her home in Buras, LA., on February 23, 2025. She was 69 years old and a devoted and faithful member of First Mt. Zion Baptist Church where she served on the Usher Department. She was baptized by the late Reverend John C. Williamson.

Theresa Marie Isaac Slack

On Monday, February 24, 2025 at the age of 50, Theresa transitioned to her eternal resting place to be with our Lord at Ochsner Westbank Hospital in Gretna, La. She was born on July 22, 1974 to Glenda Bienemy Isaac and Jerome Isaac, Sr. She was a lifelong resident of Phoenix, Louisiana.

Dennis Michael Williams, Sr.

Dennis Michael 'Nose' Williams, Sr., departed this life peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2025, surrounded by his family at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, in Baton Rouge, La. He was 48 years old and a native of Homeplace, La., and a resident of Plaquemine, La.

Elsie Marie Taylor Deal

Elsie Marie Taylor Deal (known as GeGe and T-Gee) transcended to her heavenly home on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the age of 76. She was born on October 24, 1948, to the late Leo A. Taylor, Sr., and Elsie M. Prout Taylor Nelson. Also, daughter of the late Reverend Isreal G. Nelson.

Walter Andrew Eason, Sr.

Walter Andrew Eason Sr. departed this life peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at his home in Opelousas, LA at the age of 78. Mr Eason was a native and lifelong resident of Nairn, LA. until relocating to Opelousas following Hurricane Katrina.

Tina Marie Guidry

Tina Marie Guidry, of Marrero, Louisiana passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025, at the age of 52. She was born on August 8, 1972, to her parents, Sylvester and Cherry Guidry. Tina was preceded in death by her grandparents, Wilson Guidry, Sr.

Sandra “Teenie” Smith

Sandra “Teenie” Smith peacefully entered eternal rest on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Touro Hospital at the age of 81. She was a native of New Orleans, Louisiana. She dedicated over 20 years to the Orleans Public School System until her retirement in 2005.

Margaret Marchese Laughlin

Our beloved Margaret Marchese Laughlin passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the age of 89. Margaret was born the youngest of nine children in Gretna, LA, to Salvadore Marchese and Margaret Panepinto Marchese.