Obituaries

Sullivan Crawford Bentley

Sullivan Crawford Bentley

Sullivan Crawford Bentley

Sullivan Crawford Bentley entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at his home in Phoenix, LA, at the age of 82. Sullivan "Crawford" as he was commonly known, was born on June 14, 1939, in Phoenix, LA, to the late Joseph Bentley Sr. and Velma Turner Bentley.
Mercedes Buras Broussard

Mercedes Buras Broussard

Mercedes Buras Broussard

Mercedes Buras Broussard, a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 11, 2021, at the age of 88. Mercedes was the beloved wife of Hester Lee Broussard for 72 years. She is the daughter of the late Frank Buras and Verna Smith Buras.
Melvina Ann Rogers Davis

Melvina Ann Rogers Davis

Melvina Ann Rogers Davis

Melvina Ann Rogers Davis was born on March 15, 1955, to the union of the late Clarence and Margaret Rogers in New Orleans, LA. On November 6, 1976, she was united in holy matrimony to Jackie Reginal Davis. To this union, two children were born.
Zoe Snear DeMatteo

Zoe Snear DeMatteo

Zoe Snear DeMatteo

Zoe Snear DeMatteo passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at the age of 89. She was a native of New Orleans, LA, and resided in Belle Chasse, LA, for the past seven years. Beloved wife of the late Sebastian DeMatteo Sr. Mother of Lena A. DeMatteo, Ralph DeMatteo Sr.
Carmen Eulalie Encalade DeMolle

Carmen Eulalie Encalade DeMolle

Carmen Eulalie Encalade DeMolle

On Friday, October 15, 2021, God lovingly summoned Carmen Eulalie Encalade DeMolle home. She departed this life peacefully in her sleep at her home in East Pointea-la-Hache, LA. She was born on October 18, 1927, in Davant, LA, to the late Espy Paul Encalade and Palmyra Frederick Encalade.
Derrick "Doo" Lee Lafrance Jr.

Derrick "Doo" Lee Lafrance Jr.

Derrick "Doo" Lee Lafrance Jr.

Derrick "Doo" Lee Lafrance Jr., a native of Violet, LA, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021, at the age of 24. Derrick was the only child born to the late Rhoenisa Lafrance. He is survived by his father, Derrick, and stepmother, Michelle Lafrance.
Jo Ann Mistich

Jo Ann Mistich

Jo Ann Mistich

Jo Ann Mistich lived her final moments surrounded by family in her Alta Loma, CA, home. A beloved Nana, Mother, Sister, and Friend was welcomed into heaven the evening of October 8, 2021. Born in Buras, LA, Jo Ann lived to the age of 66.
Pernell Young Sr.

Pernell Young Sr.

Pernell Young Sr.

Pernell Young Sr. was born on June 21, 1981, to Cynthia Young Douglas and Cornell Dorsey. Stepson of Kevin D. Douglas. He departed this earthly life on Sunday, September 26, 2021. Husband of Tiffany Braden Young. Father of Tyron Encalade, Pernell Young Jr., Myron, Byron and Tyron Braden.
Ida Mae Barber

Ida Mae Barber

Ida Mae Barber

(January 1, 1937 - September 26, 2021) Ida Mae Barber passed away at the age of 84. Beloved mother of Pam Timms (Larry), son Wayne Barber and daughter the late Paulette Barber.
Stanley John “Tunie” Borden

Stanley John “Tunie” Borden

Stanley John “Tunie” Borden

Stanley John “Tunie” Borden A K A “Captain Tunie” was born in New Orleans, LA at Charity hospital on December 29, 1961. On Tuesday, October 5, 2021, Tunie entered eternal rest with his family at his side.