New Harmony High Institute Louisiana Alumni Obituaries

Doris McAlpin, age 91, and longtime resident of Gulfport, MS, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 24, 2026, in Pinehurst, NC.Mrs. McAlpin was born to James and Hallie Thompson in New Era, Louisiana. She met her future husband, Malcolm, in Alexandra, Louisiana and they married on June ...

Raymond McCoy Mickey Jordan Jr. peacefully departed this life on Monday November 10th 2025 at the age of 80. Born on Wednesday July 11th 1945 in Margarettsville North Carolina he was the son of the late Raymond McCoy Jordan Sr. and Geraldine Faison Jordan. At an early age Mickey was baptized at Moun...

Edward Dewayne Eddie Gullett 58 of Belzoni passed away Sunday January 4 2026 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. Eddie was born on April 8 1967 in Indianola to John Edward Johnny Gullett and Janice McMillian Gullett. He was a 1985 graduate of Humphreys Academy and earned a degree in drafting from Mi...

Richton First Assembly of God Richton First Assembly of God Services for Mr. Phillip Wesley Shelby age 53 of Richton will be held at 200 p.m. Sunday December 27 2025 at Richton First Assembly of God. Mr. Shelby passed from this life on December 24 2025 in Waynesboro. Bro. Scott Morris and Bro. Tub N...

LISBON FALLS Walter F. Parker 95 a resident of Frost Hill Avenue passed away on July 8th 2017 at home in the care of his loving family. The son of Clarence and Mary Moses Parker Walter was born at The Parker Homestead in Durham Maine on August 8 He was a WWII veteran serving in the Signal Corps as a...

Eleanor Elie Singer Finkelstein 89 of Ridgefield died peacefully on Thursday January 22 2026. She was the loving wife of the late Benjamin Finkelstein. Mrs. Finkelstein was born in Brooklyn NY on August 29 1936 a daughter of the late Everett and Rose Abramsky Singer. She excelled in school graduatin...

Willie Lee Thornton Jr. age 73 was born on March 17 1952 in Arcadia Florida and departed this life on January 9 2026 in New Orleans Louisiana. Willie was a loving father grandfather and devoted family man. He was preceded in death by his parents Willie Lee Thornton Sr. and Jessie Mae Thornton his wi...

Albert Jeffery Bryant peacefully transitioned from his earthly life on January 15 2026 at Ochsner Medical Center. He was born on March 26 1964 to the late Ruth Cora Simpson and Henry Leon Bryant. Albert was a resident of Waggaman Louisiana for the majority of his adult life where he built lasting re...

Michael Taylor Sr. passed away on January 2 2026 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born April 13 1945 in New Orleans Louisiana to the late Paul and Eunice Ouste Taylor. Michael was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving from 1966 to 1969. He was the father of Raquel M. Taylor an...

Edwin Bernard Floyd Sr. 66 transitioned peacefully on January 2 2026 in Louisiana. He was born on September 4 1959 and was born in Fairmont North Carolina later making Louisiana his home. Bernard proudly served his country 20 years in the United States Navy 19781998 from which he retired with honor....

Leola Dyer McCullers age 90 peacefully entered eternal rest on January 4 2026. She was born in New Orleans Louisiana to the late Ceola Austin and E. Dyer. At an early age Leola was baptized at Oak Grove Baptist Church where she remained a faithful and devoted member until her passing serving as one ...

Michael Calvin Argue was born to the union of the late Mary Harris Argue of Laurel Hill Louisiana and the late Morris Argue Sr. of Woodville Mississippi on April 9 1960. On the morning of December 31 2025 Michael fell asleep in the arms of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. He attended grade school m...

Vernon Amos Bordes age 43 entered eternal rest on January 9 2026 in Garland Texas. Born on September 28 1982 in New Orleans Louisiana Vernon was a man known for his loving heart resilience and determination to grow. His church environment deeply connected him from a young age where he formed lifelon...

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Ophelia Albert Tucker affectionately known as Naarah Yisrael entered eternal rest on October 27 2025 she was born on December 31 1926 in New Orleans Louisiana to the late Elijah and Victoria Harrison Albert. She graduated from L.B. Landry High School in 1942 and went on to serve others through her w...

Garry Black age 78 peacefully passed away on December 21 2025 in New Orleans Louisiana he was born on May 26 1947. Garry leaves to cherish his memory his loving childrenLaShanya J. Jefferson Jerome DeClouet Roger D. Price and Terrilyn Jefferson three grandchildren three greatgrandchildren siblingsWa...

Theresa Therandus Kent was born on August 71968 to the union of Otis Kent Sr. and the late Joan Marie Cambrice. She entered eternal rest on Tuesday November 25 2025 at UMC Hospital in New Orleans Louisiana. She had previously been employed with West Jefferson Hospital Walmart project Lazara and AD A...

Jesse Derrick Watts better known to everyone as Derrick or Redd rolled on to his next big adventure on Sunday November 2 2025 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank in New Orleans Louisiana. He was 59 years young and a man who could light up any room with his jokes his art or his smile. Born on December...

Dorothy Edmond Wright age 89 passed away peacefully on October 28 2025 in New Orleans Louisiana. Born on December 11 1935 in Pointe Coupee Louisiana to the late Joe Edmond and Virginia Phillips Edmond Dorothy was known for her warmth generosity and unwavering faith. She dedicated her life to caring ...

Robert Luedavid Jamison Jr. peacefully transitioned home to be with our Lord on October 18 2025 at the age of 73. Robert was the eldest child born to the late Clayona Althea Calvin Jamison and Robert Luedavid Jamison Sr. in New Orleans Louisiana. He started his Christian journey at an early age and ...

Bobbie Jean Wilkerson age 77 entered eternal rest at University Medical Center on January 10 2026. She was born on March 31 1948 in Waterproof Louisiana and was a pro graduate of Tensas Rosenwald High School Class of 1966. She later relocated to New Orleans Louisiana where she began her working care...

It is with deep love and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father and grandfather Arthur Lee Jones Sr. who entered eternal rest on October 22 2025. He transitioned peacefully leaving behind a legacy that will forever remind us that he was our familys heart and strength the fou...

Deacon Charles Edward Atkins transitioned from his earthly home on Tuesday October 21 2025. A native of New Orleans Louisiana and a resident of Harvey LA he was born to the late William and Elvira E. Atkins. Bro. Atkins retired from the United States Treasury Department and served his country in the...

Myrtle Beverly Walker Jackson was received into the arms of our Lord on November 12 2025. The earthly journey of Mrs. Walker Jackson began on June 26 1961 in New Orleans Louisiana. She was the sixth child born to the late Apostle Merlin H. Walker Sr. and Mother Dorothy Pitts Walker. Raised in a Godf...

Joseph Joe Peter John Legania a native of New Orleans Louisiana entered eternal rest on December 6 2025. Born in New Orleans on June 28 1947 Joe was the seventh of nine children. He attended All Saints Elementary School where he faithfully served as an altar server. As a teenager he moved with his s...

Duane Keith Lawrence Sr. was born at Charity Hospital in New Orleans Louisiana on Saturday May 26 1973. He was 8lbs15oz at birth and we all expected him to be a phenomenal athlete. As a child he enjoyed sports and was an exceptional baseball player in the Little League. His other passion was wrestli...

Benjamin Joseph Sr. age 75 passed away on Monday October 6 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents Ferryde F. Joseph Sr. and Jeanette Bingsley Joseph his sisters Sophie L. Walker Ethel Mae Joseph West and Gwendolyn Vernon and his brothers Ferryde F. Joseph Jr. Donald Joseph Rickey Joseph and R...

Byron Ray Bates a native of New Orleans Louisiana peacefully departed this life on Monday November 3 2025.He leaves to cherish his memory to his devoted mother Bobbie B. Lewis two loving daughters Asia Irean Bates and Angel Bates one cherished grandson Harlem Bates two brothers Gregory Lee Bates Kar...

Cecile Shepherd Patterson who entered eternal rest on Saturday November 1 2025 at the age of 75. Born on July 30 1950 in New Orleans Louisiana Cecile was the second of nine children born to the late Victor Shepherd Sr. and Hilda Jackson Shepherd. Cecile was preceded in death by her beloved husband L...

TERRELL GUILLARD SR. was born February 6 1987 to the union of the late Morris and Evenly Guillard. He was a native of New Orleans Louisiana but a longtime resident of "The Dump." Terrell loved fast cars cutting down trees and working. He leaves behind a legacy of love and smiles for his family. Terr...