Dorothy Dufrene Martin

Dorothy Dufrene Martin died peacefully in her sleep the morning of April 12, 2023 at the age of at 98. Dorothy was born on March 4, 1925, in Lockport, La. A former longtime resident of Arabi and Chalmette, La., she moved to Peachtree City, Ga., following Hurricane Katrina and its devastation.

Gloria Schaefer Badeaux

It is with great sorrow and heavy hearts that we share the news that Gloria Schaefer Badeaux was called to rest in Our Lord's arms on April 14, 2023 peacefully at home at the age of 94. She was a native of New Orleans, longtime resident of St.

Susan Ann Freeman

Susan Ann Freeman, also known as Susie or Maggie, peacefully entered heaven’s gates on March 30, 2023 at her home in Chalmette, La., at the age of 61. Susan was born on February 7, 1962, to Frank and Angelina Castay Freeman.

Gladys Melvin Harrison

Gladys Melvin Harrison of Pearl River, La., passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at the age of 86. Gladys was born September 3, 1936, in McNeil, Mississippi, to John and Bertha Wilkins. For many years she resided in New Orleans, La., with her first husband, Horace and their three children.

Raymond 'Ray' J. Lepine, Sr.

Raymond 'Ray' J. Lepine, Sr., of Slidell, La., passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at the age of 85. Ray was born January 22, 1938, in New Orleans, La., to Robert and Louise Mayer Lepine. During his lifetime, he resided in New Orleans, Chalmette, and Slidell, La.

John Raymond Gebbia

John Raymond Gebbia of Arabi, LA, passed away on April 10, 2023, after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia, at the age of 67. John was born on August 27, 1955, to John Dominick Gebbia and Rose Arnone Gebbia from Tickfaw, LA. Born at Touro Infirmary in New Orleans, LA. He has been a resident in St.

Estrellita Samaniego Wallace

Estrellita “Lita” Samaniego Wallace passed away on April 2, 2023, at the age of 74. She was born in Manila, Philippines, on September 12, 1948, and was a resident of St. Bernard Parish. Loving wife to the late Albert N. Wallace.

Billie Mae Vicknair

Billie Mae Cutlip Vicknair, was born in West Virginia on July 22, 1930. She was a longtime resident of Arabi, Braithwaite and finally Slidell, LA. She passed away peacefully at Heritage Manor Nursing Home on March 30, 2023, at the age of 92.

Gary Joseph Songy, Sr.

Gary Joseph Songy, Sr., of Arabi, LA, passed away on April 7, 2023 after an eleven-month battle with cancer at the age of 68. Gary was born on July 29, 1954 to Royal Songy and Anna Ribaul Songy in New Orleans, LA. He spent his youth in St. Roch neighborhood of 8th Ward, New Orleans.

Edith Duhe

Edith Duhe passed away April 4, 2023, at the age of 96 from Alzheimer’s. She was born in Frankfurt, Germany to Anton and Irma Kull. Edith was married to the late Julius “Cotton” Duhe for over 50 years.