Lisa Menesses, age 61, passed away on April 13, 2025, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She departed peacefully at her home surrounded with love. Born in New Orleans on July 8, 1963, and became a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish. She was diagnosed in November 2023.
Ms. Ora Dee James Smith departed this life on Sunday, March 16th, 2025, at her home in Terrytown, La. She was born in Walthall County Mississippi, to the late Odell James Sr and the late Willie Mae Gaines James. She accepted Christ at an early age.
Richard Roland Casby (Better known as Booster) was born in New Orleans Louisiana on Oct 25, 1941 to Willie & Zelma Simmons Casby. While living in Louisiana he met Lorraine Gilbert and together they had two children, Linda & Jerome Casby.
In loving memory of Beulah Corne, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, who passed away peacefully. She was a beloved figure to all who knew her and will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Peter Joseph DiMaggio, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025, at the age of 94. He leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, humor, strength, and unwavering faith. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Ricky B. 'Gas Man' Videau Franklin, Sr. entered into eternal rest on April 1, 2025 at the age of 66. He was born to the union of the late Helen C. and Ranell Franklin, Sr. From an infant he was lovingly cherished and raised by the late Novairia 'James' and Lillie Rose G. Videau.
Carolin B. Grass passed away on February 4, 2025, at the age of 83. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late William F. and Gladys Brown. Carolin grew up with one sister, the late Diana B. Knowles, and survived by her brother-in-law Jim.
Ira Charles Perkins Sr., age 40, entered into eternal rest Monday March 31, 2025. Beloved son Ira of Ira John Willis and Sabrina Perkins Trice(the late Howard Trice), his loving wife, Michelle Amos Perkins, father of , Me'Shira , Ira Charles Jr., Beyonce and Kamryn.
Sister Thelma Bernadine Riley departed this life on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at her home in Sunrise, La. She was 90 years old. She was born in Ostricia, Louisiana to the parents of the late Saxon and Madeline Taylor. She was married to the late Wesley Riley.