Anna Josephine Palm, a vibrant soul who filled her one hundred years with rhythm, literature, and profound devotion to those she loved, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the age of 100. Anna was born in New Orleans, LA, on March 20, 1926, to the late George Williams and Leola Gilbert Williams. The oldest of eight children,...
Gwendolyn Carter was born July 17,1961 and was called home to be with the Lord and Savior Thursday October 22, 2026. During her lifetime she attended the Orleans Parish School system, she was a homemaker. She was the daughter of the late Christine Carter and Mac Hayes. Mother of three amazing children Terrance, Christopher, and Gwendolyn Carter. Sister of Pauline,...
Ray “Harry” Charles Townsend, a beloved father, brother, grandfather, and friend, peacefully departed this life on Wednesday October 21, 2026, at the age of 73. Born on October 17, 1953, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Ray spent his final days in the comforting presence of his family, wrapped in their love and prayers. Ray was a 1972 graduate of Terrebonne High...
Daphne Eura "Tee Tee" Richardson Valteau, age 67 was born on October 22,1958 in New Orleans, Louisiana departed this earthly home on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. She was educated in Orleans Parish School System and was a graduate of McDonogh 35 High School. Daphne was an avid nurse, she was a graduate of both the Charity School of Nursing and...
Hosea Mae Gray, affectionately known to many as “DIME”, entered eternal rest peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 12, 2026, at the age of seventy-seven. She was born on December 13, 1948, to the late Odeal Smith Willis and Hosey Hornsby in Houma, Louisiana at Southdown Plantation. Throughout her life, Hosea was well known across the community for...
Justin Tyrese Loftin was born on November 11,1998, at Chabert Medical Center in Houma, Louisiana, to Brook A. Loftin and Anthony Rushing. He and his brother, Devin, were reared by their grandparents, Reginald and Jo Anne Jules. Justin attended and graduated from South Terrebonne High School in Houma, Louisiana. He was a lifetime member of Houma Christian Center, where his...
Katie Mae Brady, age 81 was born on September 11, 1945 in Batchelor, LA, entered eternal rest on Friday, October 2, 2026. She was a member of Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church and will be remembered for her joyful spirit, humor, love of gospel music, and dedication to family. Katie was the loving and beloved mother of David Brady (Yolanda), Patricia...
Richard Steele, Jr, age 90, was born on March 8,1936, in Chacohoula, Louisiana passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 1,2026, surrounded by his loving family. He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Delores Steele Miles, Elizabeth Steele, Lisa Mitchell (Rudolph) and Richard Steele (Lauren Oregeron) and Bo’s Loving Companian Margaret Butler; grandchildren, Lee Prince Miles (Dayani) , LaTess Echavarrie...
Rev. Wayne Anthony Steele, Sr., was born on Monday, November 26, 1956 in New Orleans, LA and entered eternal rest Monday, September 28, 2026 at the age of 69. Rev. Steele was one of twelve children born to the late Joseph R. Steele and Edna F. Steele. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Starks Steele of 48 years whom...
Jimmie Davis, Sr., age 82 was born on December 22, 1943 in New Orleans, LA departed this earthly home on Saturday, September 26, 2026. He was the founder of Stop Jockin and a former employee of the New Orleans Police Department and Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans. Jimmie was the loving and beloved father of Rodney Dwayne Davis...