The New Orleans Advocate Obituaries

• Jilles, Jacqueline

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  Elder Jacqueline Jilles passed away on December 22, 2023, at the age of 82. Elder Jilles is survived by her children Melvin Baham, Ronnie Baham,...

• Thomas, David James

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  David James Thomas departed this life peacefully at his residence on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at age 73. He was a native of Opelousas, LA, and a...

• Davenport, Cora Virginia "Coochie" (Banks)

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  Cora Virginia "Coochie" Banks Davenport, who spoke these words "My Hearts Desire has always been to be a nurse and a good mother to my children",...

• Horn, Sherman Jude

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  Sherman Jude Horn, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at the age of 79. A lifelong resident of...

• Johnson, Emily Cleo (Simmons)

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  Emily Cleo Simmons Johnson, age 95, entered peacefully into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Thursday, December 28, 2023. She was a...

• Landry, Kathleen Margaret

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  Kathleen Margaret Landry passed away peacefully on November 16, 2023 after a long battle with the lingering effects of her fight with cancer. She...

• Pittman-Harvey, Jacqueline Verlena

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  Jacqueline Verlena Pittman-Harvey, retired Community Service Director and Federal Region VI State Training Manager with the Louisiana Department of...

• Carr, Nancy Hector

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  Nancy Hector Carr passed away on December 21, 2023, at the age of 75. Nancy is survived by her son Jarrett R. Carr and grandson Wyatt A. Carr. Also...

• Funchess, Debra Ann

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  Mrs. Debra Ann Funchess, a lifelong resident of Kenner, LA was born July 7, 1955, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 23, 2023 surrounded...

• Adkins, Tommie Lee

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  Tommie Lee Adkins, age 88, born in Crawfordsville, Georgia on January 8, 1935, and entered eternal rest on December 21, 2023. He is a 1953 graduate...

• Williams, Rosalie DeSalle "Rosie"

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  Rosalie DeSalle Williams affectionately known to her family as "Rosie" departed this life on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at her home surrounded by...

• Arch, Joseph Gary

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  Joseph Gary Arch, born January 17, 1944, in French Harbour, Roatan, Honduras passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023, in Hammond, LA at the age of...