Obituaries

Marty A. Melerine, Sr.

Marty A. Melerine, Sr.

Marty A. Melerine, Sr.

Sgt. Marty A. Melerine Sr., of Poydras, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at his home at 6:05 a.m., surrounded by his loving family at the age of 85. He was born on Thursday, February 9, 1939, a lifelong resident of St.
Sherry Ann Alphonso

Sherry Ann Alphonso

Sherry Ann Alphonso

Sherry Ann Alphonso, born on October 5, 1961 and a native of St. Bernard Parish, La., passed away peacefully on November 8, 2024, in Covington, La. Sherry was an avid fan of the New Orleans Saints, loved Wrestle Manua and enjoyed playing bingo.
Edward G. Everhardt Jr.

Edward G. Everhardt Jr.

Edward G. Everhardt Jr.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Edward G. “Bubby” Everhardt Jr., who departed this world at the age of 75. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, great and great-great-uncle, whose presence brought joy and laughter to all who knew him.
Judy Ann Hamilton

Judy Ann Hamilton

Judy Ann Hamilton

Judy Hamilton, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2024, surrounded by the family she cherished so deeply. Born on December 30, 1940, Judy lived a life defined by love, strength, and an unwavering devotion to those she held dear.
Loretta Rita Campo Sansovich

Loretta Rita Campo Sansovich

Loretta Rita Campo Sansovich

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Loretta Rita Campo Sansovich, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother; who left us peacefully at the age of 90 on November 27, 2024.
Aline L. Black

Aline L. Black

Aline L. Black

Aline L. Black was welcomed into Our Lord's loving arms on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at the age of 94. She was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who gave and received love from many.
Anthony “Tony” Joseph Moley III

Anthony “Tony” Joseph Moley III

Anthony “Tony” Joseph Moley III

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anthony “Tony” Joseph Moley III, a beloved companion, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, who departed this life on November 21, 2024 at the age of 87. Born on December 14, 1936, in New Orleans, La.
Emile “Bubby” Emmett Prattini, Jr.

Emile “Bubby” Emmett Prattini, Jr.

Emile “Bubby” Emmett Prattini, Jr.

Emile “Bubby” Emmett Prattini, Jr., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at the age of 74. He was the beloved husband of 43 years to Sally Higginbotham Prattini, who passed away in 2019.
Kaitlin "Katie" Elizabeth Eady

Kaitlin "Katie" Elizabeth Eady

Kaitlin "Katie" Elizabeth Eady

Kaitlin “Katie” Elizabeth Eady, a resident of Chalmette, La., was born on March 3, 1988 in Murfreesboro Tenn., and passed away on November 9, 2024 at the age of 36. Katie leaves behind to cherish her loving memories her mother Betty T. Eady, her beloved children Cameron L. Tipton Jr., Kyler A.
Justin Charles Barbay

Justin Charles Barbay

Justin Charles Barbay

Justin “Shuga” Charles Barbay, a resident of St. Bernard Parish, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at the age of 34. In life, he was the devoted father of Peyton Nicole Barbay and husband of Katie Perez Barbay.