Obituaries

Carol Plaisance Gainey

Carol Plaisance Gainey

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.

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.

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.

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 Smith Jr.

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 Carol Yuratich McNabb

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

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.
Glenda Deville Broussard

Glenda Deville Broussard

Glenda Deville Broussard

Glenda Deville Broussard 70 , a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully on March 14th, 2026. Glenda was a longtime resident of Plaquemines parish & retired from Plaquemines parish government as the Venice Harbor Master.
Lori Ann Demolle

Lori Ann Demolle

Lori Ann Demolle

Lori Ann Demolle of West Point Ala-Hache LA., departed this life peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Riverbend Nursing and Rehab Center in Jesuit Bend, LA. She was 66 years old. Daughter of the late Melvin and Victorine Encalade Demolle. Devoted mother of Eric James Ragas Jr.,(Kristen).
Alita Bradley Faucheux

Alita Bradley Faucheux

Alita Bradley Faucheux

Alita Marie Bradley Faucheux entered into eternal rest on March 21, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Louis A. Faucheux. Mother of Blanche F. Palermo (Carlo), JoAnn Louviere, and the late Keith Faucheux.