Obituaries

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Josephine Ann “Jo Ann” Wooton Defley

Jo Ann “Jo Jo” Defley was born July 9, 1938, in New Orleans, lived in Nairn and Port Sulphur in Plaquemines Parish, and died peacefully surrounded by loved ones at the age of 83 at home in New Orleans on Saturday, April 9, 2022.
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In Loving Memory of James Darrel Trabeau

I thought of you today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday I thought about you yesterday and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories and your picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake from which I’ll never part.
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Ruby Miller Duplechien

Ruby Miller Duplechien, formerly Ruby Ann Miller, passed away on the morning of Sunday, April 10, 2022, at her residence in Church Point, LA, at the age of 77. Previously, she was a resident of Port Sulphur, LA.
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Debra T. Francis

Debra T. Francis, a native of Plaquemines Parish and Violet, LA passed away peacefully on Monday, April 4, 2022 at the age of 69. Beloved daughter of the late Ruby Tally. She was raised by her devoted aunt, Gertrude and uncle, Julius Dutton. Companion of Kermit Williams, Jr. Mother of Decher Wilson.
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Brenda Lee Marshall

Brenda Lee Marshall born November 25, 1959 transitioned April 6, 2022. Although Brenda lived in Ocean Springs, MS, she was a native of New Orleans, LA and graduate of Walter L. Cohen High School. She then went on to Delgado Community College where she received her Licensed Practical Nursing degree.
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Wendell Steve Stipelcovich

Wendell Steve Stipelcovich passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at the age of 81. He was born on December 26, 1940, in Buras, LA.
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Rose Marie Anderson

Rose Marie Anderson departed this life on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the age of 73. Beloved wife of the late Melvin Anderson, loving mother of Lynette (Thomas), Lisa (Don), Lyonel (Candice, Ceaser and Lynel), Leterrell (Latoya), and LaKendra (Derrill).
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Elwood Frank Buras, Sr.

Elwood Frank Buras, Sr., entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at the age of 93. Beloved husband of the late Gloria B. Buras. Son of the late Frank Buras and Verna Smith Buras.
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Jo Ann Singletary Stross

Jo Ann Singletary Stross of Metairie, LA passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at the age of 73. She was born on June 23, 1948 in Port Sulphur, LA, to the late Wilhelmina Josephine and Charles E. Singletary.
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Tamarah Munsterman Brooks

With courage and grace, and in the arms of her loving family, Tamarah “T” Munsterman Brooks passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at the age of 49. Beloved wife of Monty Brooks for 25 years. Daughter of Curt and Pam Munsterman. Daughter-in-law of Laura and Michael Brooks.