Obituaries in New Orleans, LA

In loving memory of Sheri Monique Katicich who passed away on the evening of January 31 2026 at the age of 64. She was born on November 28 1961 in New Orleans. Daughter of the late Arthur P. Tarto and Mary Frances Tarto. Beloved wife of Gerald Norman Katicich Jr of 41 years and loving mother to Gera...

David Perkins Veteran of the Vietnam War departed this life on January 21 2026 at the age of 75. David is survived by 4 children David Pearl Nina Saba Butler Winter Butler and Crystal Smith 1 stepdaughter Nicole Brady 1 godson Michael Ewing. 4 brothers Charles Wayne Larry and Jerry Perkins and 2 sis...

James McNair Jr. was born on February 13 1947 to the late James McNair Sr. and Mary Augusta McNair who preceded him in death. He entered eternal rest on January 21 2026 at the age of 78. He was a native of Gulfport Mississippi and moved to New Orleans Louisiana in 1953. James accepted his personal L...

Patsy Thornton passed away on January 24 2026 at the age of 60. Patsy is survived by her daughter LaShaunte Kennedy granddaughter Pairys Kennedy and grandson Carmelo Braxton four sisters Yvonne Pierre Linda Duckworth Denise and Betty Kennedy and two brothers Larry and Darren Kennedy. Also survived b...

Beverly Jean Messa Hollingsworth a beautiful and devoted wife mother grandmother and friend was called to be with our Father on January 21 2026 at the age of 76. Beverly was born in New Orleans Louisiana on January 18 1950 to the late Ralph Messa and Altie Anderson Messa. Beverly graduated from Prom...

Jason Dean Ward passed away on January 14 2026 at 46 years of age. Jason is survived by his wife Victoria Marrero exwife Stephanie Reeves and children Jeremy Brenna Payten Audrey and Alina. He is also survived by his mother Patricia Couvillion father John Ward Sr. grandmother Rosalie Aucoin siblings...

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...

Blanche Reed Pratt was born on October 20 1928 in Sibley Mississippi to the union of Eddie Winding and Lizzie Winding Lewis. At an early age Blanche accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at Zion Chapel in Kingston MS grounding her life in faith humility and service. In 1945 Blanche made New O...

Carlee Laffargue passed away on January 7 2026 at the age of 94. She was born on February 28 1931 to Eugene J. and Wilhelmina Guerchoux. Carlee worked for Hancock Whitney for 50 years until retiring. She also worked for Lishmans Grocery for several years. She enjoyed family horses farm life and play...

Sandra Ann Wiggins Merritt at the age of 79 departed her earthly home on January 18 2026. Sandra was born in Franklin La to the late Louis and Beulah Wiggins. She was employed as a Secretary with the Orleans Parish School System for 40 years and as a Realtor for the last 30 years. She was preceded i...

Deacon Adam Joseph Jr. was born in New Orleans LA to the late Adam Joseph Sr. and Susie Cassimere Joseph. He was married to Alice Joseph for 38 years and together they had 3 daughters England Randolph Yolanda Johnson and Amelia Westbrook Duane and 2 sons the late James Griggs and Gregory Griggs. Ada...

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...