Obituaries

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Enos 'Nealy' Camel, Jr.

CSM Enos 'Nealy' Camel, Jr., completed his mission on June 5, 2023 at 5:09 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hospital in New Orleans, La. Enos was born on June 22, 1940, in Phoenix, La., to Enos Camel Sr. and Sedonia Bienemy, being the second-born male of seven children.
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Harold Joseph Becnel, Sr.

Harold Joseph Becnel, Sr., entered into eternal rest with his family by his side on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the age of 84. Beloved and devoted husband of Carol Angelo Becnel for nearly 64 years. Loving father of Monica Rice (Preston), Harold “Bubba” Becnel, Jr.
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André P. Guichard

André P. Guichard passed away on January 31, 2023 at his home of natural causes at the age of 70. André was born in New Orleans, went to Grammar School in New Orleans, attended S.J. Peters Jr. High and graduated from East Jefferson High School. He earned his undergraduate from L.S.U.
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Norvel Shelly Howard

Norvel Shelly Howard departed this life on Monday, June 12th, 2023 at West Je_erson Hospital surrounded by his family at the age of 68. Loving son to late James Howard, Sr. and Norvellee Howard. He worked and retired as a Chef at Belle Chasse Naval Base.
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Irby H. “Sonny” Toups, Jr.

Irby H. “Sonny” Toups, Jr., passed away on June 11, 2023 at the age of 75 years. Beloved husband of Pam Balestra Toups. Son of the late Irby and Ida Pitre Toups. Brother-in-law of Joe Balestra (Adeline), Ralph Balestra Jr. (Marylynn), Sal Balestra, Brian Balestra (Jodi), and Gwen Meinhardt (John).
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Richard Lee Williamson, Sr.

Richard Lee Williamson, Sr., peacefully transitioned from his earthly life unto eternal life June 9, 2023 at West Je_erson Medical Center with his wife and family at his bedside, at the age of 83. He was born on January 30, 1940, to the union of the late Nailor and Edna James Williamson.
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Candace Michelle Adams

Candace Michelle Adams entered into eternal rest on May 25, 2023 at the age of 40. Beloved mother of Truce Williams, Trustin Adams, Luke Bourgeois, Caleb Adams, and late baby Jozef. Daughter of Cord Adams (Sheila) and the late Christine Brown Judy (Ronnie).
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Gertrude Louviere LeBlanc

Gertrude Louviere LeBlanc entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 2, 2023. She was born on April 9, 1935 to her beloved parents, the late Otis Louviere and Lucille Hebert Louviere. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband, Stanley LeBlanc, Sr.
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Elaine Burton Armstrong

Elaine Burton Armstrong passed away peacefully at her home on June 5, 2023 at the age of 85. Beloved mother of Raymond Armstrong and the late Clay Armstrong. Sister of David, Katie, Jean, and the late Ruby. Daughter of John C. Burton and Ruby Brant Burton Reynolds.
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Gail Ducote Furman

Gail Ducote Furman passed away in Macon, GA on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at the age of 65.