Obituaries

Betty Lane Comardelle

Betty Lane Comardelle

Betty Lane Comardelle

Betty Lane Barthelemy Comardelle peacefully transitioned on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at the age of 77. She is the daughter of the late Victor Barthelemy and Christine Barthelemy. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald Comardelle.
Joel Medric Frederick, Sr.

Joel Medric Frederick, Sr.

Joel Medric Frederick, Sr.

Joel Medric Frederick, Sr., a native of Davant, La., in Plaquemines Parish, was born on July 5, 1958, in New Orleans, La. Surrounded by family, he entered eternal rest at Ochsner Hospital on Friday, March 8, 2024, at 1:06 p.m. at the age of 65. Beloved and proud father of Joel Medric Fredrick Jr.
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Laverne Braud

Laverne “Mama” Braud was one of a kind. To know her was to be loved by her unequivocally. She was a great-grandmother, a grandmother, a mother and a friend to more than we can count. She lived her life like everyone would love todo.Therewasnotasktoobigandnohurdle too high.

Thomas Phillip Constant, Jr.

Thomas Phillip Constant, Jr., of New Orleans, La.; passed away on March 2, 2024 in Meraux, La., at the age of 80. He worked for St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office, Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office and Swiss Security. Additionally, he attended the LSU Police Academy.
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Myrtle Kuhlmann

Our little Momma’s tiny and oh, so tired, earthly body let go the morning on March 4, 2024 at the age of 80 years old. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord… 2 Corinthians 5:8.

Abraham Paddio, Jr.

Abraham Paddio, Jr., was born on June 29, 1944 in Jennings, La., to the union of Eva Youman and Abraham Paddio, Sr. He departed this life on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at the age of 79.

Norma Goodman Ragas

Norma Goodman Ragas of Omaha, Ne., passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at the age of 94. Norma was born in New Orleans, La., and originally from Plaquemines Parish.
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Justine Marie Manzella

Justine 'Tina' Marie Manzella entered into eternal rest on February 23, 2024 at the age of 61. Beloved mother of Shannon M. Scobel (Stephen). Grandmother of Stephen Oliver Scobel. Daughter of the late Anthony 'Tony' Manzella and Louella Marroy Manzella Herbez (late Leonard).
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Marla Gaye Ragas

Marla Gaye Ragas passed peacefully into the presence of the LORD and Savior on Saturday, February, 24, 2024 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank Campus at the age of 56. She was a native and lifelong resident of Port Sulphur, La.
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Davina Marie Bartholomew

Davina Marie Bartholomew departed this life peacefully on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at her home in Buras La., at the age of 76. She was a native and lifelong resident of Buras. Daughter of the late Dennis and Thelma Marie Bartholomew.