The New Orleans Advocate Obituaries

• Halstead, Beverly Ann

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  Beverly Ann Halstead went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 23, 2024. Beverly was born on November 10, 1933. She and George Halstead, her...

• Wells Sr., Willie

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  On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, Willie Wells Sr., entered into eternal rest. He was 83 years old. Born on July 15, 1940, to the late Gladys Davis and...

• McIlhenny, Gustaf

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  Gustaf Reinhold Westfeldt McIlhenny, died peacefully at his home in Damariscotta, Maine on April 21, 2024. Gus was born in 1951 in New Orleans,...

• Vicknair, Ruby Conzonere

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  Ruby Conzonere Vicknair, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home in Madisonville, Louisiana on Sunday, April 28, 2024, while surrounded by...

• Zanca, Mariette Sanders

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  Mariette Sanders Zanca, 91, of Anderson, SC, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the Rainey Hospice House. Born in Tallahatta Springs,...

• Smith, Dordie

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  Dordie Smith, Age 73, of New Orleans. LA passed away peacefully into God's Grace on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Survived by his wife, Iris Smith,...

• Smoak, James B.

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  James B. Smoak, born on October 20, 1937, a devoted steward of New Orleans' vibrant history and culture, passed away on April 23, 2024, in New...

• Weaver Jr., Earl

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  On April 23, 2024, Earl Weaver, Jr., died at the age of 75. Earl is survived by his children, Earl Weaver, III, Ellen Weaver, Alexander Weaver,...

• Helton, Lionel

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  Lionel Helton departed this life at Touro Infirmary Hospital on Friday, April 19, 2024, at the age of 70. He was a native of New Orleans, and a...

• Jennings, William "Bill"

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  William "Bill" Jennings, 85 of New Orleans, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Born on January 12, 1939, to Delbert and Mae Jennings, Bill...

• Wright Magee, Janis

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  Janis Wright Magee passed away on April 14, 2024, at 77. She graduated from George Washington Carver Sr. High School in 1964. She is survived by...

• Greco III, Thomas M. "Tommy"

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  With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Thomas M. Greco III, known affectionately as 'Tommy' to his loved ones and friends. Tommy was born on...