New Harmony High Institute Louisiana Alumni Obituaries

Marian Ruth Richardson Taggart passed peacefully from this life on Saturday January 10 2026 and joined the love of her life her husband Bob on the heavenly dance floor unencumbered by the limitations of this earth. Marian was born in Wilburton Oklahoma on November 24 1933 where at the ripe old age o...

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...

Timothy John Vallot, born on May 18, 1952, in New Iberia, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, in Rawlins, Wyoming, due to medical complications. He was a che...

New Iberia- Funeral services are pending for Lawrence Romero, Jr., 86, who passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, at Iberia Medical Center in New Iberia, Louisiana. Frioux-David...

A Memorial Service will be held at Highland Baptist Church in New Iberia, Louisiana, at 10:00 am on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Visitation will take place at Highland Baptist Chu...

New Iberia Louisiana A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mrs. Brenda Joyce Willis at 100 P.M. on Saturday January 10 2026 at Saint Edward Roman Catholic Church 175 Ambassador W. Lemelle Drive with Fr. Donald Bernard SVD Celebrant officiating. Entombment will be held in the Mausoleum of Nati...

New Iberia LA A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mr. Alvin Charles Big Al "Poppa" Merritt Jr. 78 at 1000 A.M. on Saturday December 27 2025 at Saint Edward Roman Catholic Church 175 Ambassador W. Lemelle Drive with Fr. John Okebule Celebrant. Entombment will follow in the Mausoleum of Saint...

I fought a good fight I finished the race I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness which the Lord the righteous Judge will award to me on that day and not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearing. II Timothy 478 T.S. Peters transitioned this ...

Our beloved Walter Kagler 70 of New Orleans Louisiana passed away peacefully on November 12 2025 surrounded by his family. Walter grew up in Franklinton Louisiana where he developed many talents and interests but took a special interest in construction where he began a career that lasted over 40 yea...

Edward Dillon Thompson was born on November 11 1939 in Liberty Mississippi to the late Joseph and Lillie T. Thompson one of six children. Edward was raised in Liberty Missionary Baptist Church and accepted Christ at an early age. After completing high school He attended Southern University in Baton ...

Horace James was born on January 28 1946 in Mount Hermon Louisiana to the late Nathaniel James and Estella Magee. On Saturday December 13 2025 God called one of His faithful servants home to eternal rest. Horace was preceded in death by his loving parents Nathaniel James and Estella Magee six sister...

"I have fought a good fight I have finished my course I have kept the faith Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord the righteous judge shall give me at that day Leonard Daniel Johnson Sr. a devoted husband father grandfather greatgrandfather and a faithful servant...

Dorothy Mae Arsene Smith was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on December 10, 1952, to union of the late Wesley Smith, Sr. and the late Zenobia Arsene Smith. She was baptized at a late age by the late Reverend Thomas Bradley at Moses Baptist Church. She lived out her Christian faith with dedication, s...

James Alan Graham 62 of New Orleans Louisiana passed away on Saturday January 10 2026 at Ochsner Foundation Hospital. Jim was born April 27 1963 in Oakland California. After graduating from Slidell High School Jim enlisted in the United States Navy where he served with distinction for over 20 years....

Lafayette Funeral services celebrating the life of Carrie Mae Prejean Thibeaux will be held on Saturday December 27 2025 at 1100 a.m. at Philadelphia Christian Church. Carrie Mae Prejean Thibeaux was born on June 9 1945 in Carencro Louisiana to the late Esteve Prejean Sr. and Mary Batiste Prejean. ...

Steven Lloyd Chambers age 73 was deeply loved and cherished and his presence was a steady and comforting part of the lives of those around him. He was born on December 27 1952 in New Orleans Louisiana and was known for his gentle nature and the meaningful connections he formed through shared routine...

Betty Jane Mealer Turner, 87, of Pace, Florida, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025. Betty was born in Hamilton, Ohio, but spent most of her childhood in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was one of three children born to Claud and Edith Mealer.In 1959, she married her husband, Robert L. Turner, an...

Brian Chatelain 59 peacefully passed away surrounded by his loved ones at home Friday January 2 2026. Brian was born in New Orleans Louisiana on November 3 1966 to his parents Earl Chatelain Jr. and Juanita Malott. Brian is survived by his loving wife Elena Chatelain daughter Jessica York Thomas mot...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

KaVon Theal Matthews was born on October 25 2002 in New Orleans Louisiana to the late Karen Matthews and Damon Thomas. KaVon transitioned from his earthly home to his eternal home on Thursday October 16 2025. KaVon accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Pentecost Baptist Church under th...