Obituaries

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Santo Joseph Collura

Santo Joseph Collura passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at the age of 87. He was a native of Plaquemines Parish, a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish and resided in Je_erson Parish following Hurricane Katrina. After high school, Santo proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force.
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Eugene A. Benoit

Eugene A. Benoit, a native of Buras, La. and resident of Thibodaux, La., passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at the age of 72. Eugene is survived by his brother, Clarence J.
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Andree' Cousin Agnelly

Andree' Cousin Agnelly passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at the age of 59. Andree' lived most of her life in Braithwaite, La., and resided in Mandeville, La., since Hurricane Katrina. Andree' was the sweetheart, wife, and best friend of her beloved husband, Jeffrey Ronald Agnelly.
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Stanley Emile Duplessis

Stanley Emile Duplessis entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at the age of 70. He was a native of Braithwaite, La., and a resident of New Orleans, La. Stanley was a graduate of Phoenix High School Class of 1970, and he was a retired truck driver with Kloeckner Metals (Namasco).
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William 'Clay' Favors

With saddened hearts, we announce the passing of William Clay Favors on August 19, 2023 at the age of 63. Clay was born August 9, 1960 at the Barrett Clinic in Buras, La., and was a lifelong resident of Plaquemines Parish. Clay had a very kind and giving spirit.
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Juan Cecilio Gomez

Juan Cecilio Gomez passed away on August 16, 2023 at the age of 59. Father of Maegan Gomez Cubbage (Jared) and stepfather of Jessica Edwards, Jamie Clement (Brocke), and Ashely Foret. Former husband of Kelly Foret Gomez.
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Michelle Marie Brue Burl

Michelle Marie Brue Burl passed away at University Medical Center in New Orleans, La., on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 1:30 a.m., with her loving and devoted husband by her side; at the age of 65. Michelle was born June 7, 1958, at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, La., to the late Lawrence W.
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JoAnn E. Johnson Ben

Mrs. JoAnn E. Johnson Ben entered into her eternal rest on Monday, August 7, 2023. She leaves to cherish precious memories her husband, Tyrone C.; daughter, Nakia C.; son, Jerome E., Sr.; granddaughter, Hydia and grandsons, Jahari, Jerome E., Jr. and Elijah.
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Henry Davis, Sr.

Henry Davis, Sr., entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at the age of 91. He was a native of Port Sulphur, La., and a resident of Plaquemines Parish. Henry was an entrepreneur, and a former employee of Plaquemines Parish Sheriff Dept. Loving husband of the late Sylvia A. Davis.
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Ungie Marie Merrick-Powell

Ungie Marie Merrick-Powell entered eternal life on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at the age of 47. Ungie was born on May 14, 1976, to Iris Rachel Merrick and Ronald Cunningham, Sr. Ungie was the devoted wife of Bobby Gerald Powell, and loving mother to Unique St.