Marilyn Celeste McConnell died under hospice care at St. Anna's at Lambeth House on Saturday, March 30, 2025. She was 91 years old. Marilyn was born in 1933 to Mary Celeste Dossel McConnell and Milton Hayes McConnell. After graduation from Hillsborough High School, Marilyn received her R.N. from Orange Memorial Nursing School. She later earned her bachelor's degree in … [Read more...] about Obituary: Marilyn McConnell
Obituaries
Obituary: Adam Steg
Adam Steg, August 6, 1955-August 30, 2024. Adam was born and raised in New Orleans. His father James was a well-known artist and art professor at Tulane. Adam graduated from Newman High School in 1973 and Syracuse University in 1976 with a B.A. in Media, specializing in Animation and Video. Adam worked at the French Consulate in New Orleans for many years and was Director of … [Read more...] about Obituary: Adam Steg
Obituary: Anthony Joseph Lala, Jr
Anthony Joseph Lala, Jr. passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024 at age 66. A New Orleans, Louisiana native, Anthony was born August 19, 1957. He was preceded in death by his parents Dr. Anthony Lala, Sr. and Nathalie LoCoco Lala. Anthony was a very professional and successful wedding planner and consultant. He went to Archbishop Rummel High School and the University … [Read more...] about Obituary: Anthony Joseph Lala, Jr
Obituary: Otis Fennell
Otis Fennell, former owner of Faubourg Marigny Art and Books, died March 14 at Touro Hospital. Fennell was born in Natchez, Mississippi, in 1947. He graduated from Brookhaven High School in Mississippi as valedictorian before attending Louisiana State University, where he served as President of his fraternity, PIKE. After earning an M.B.A. from L.S.U., he moved to New … [Read more...] about Obituary: Otis Fennell
THOMAS GORDON WARD (1952-2023)
Thomas Gordon Ward, lovingly known as Gordy to family and friends, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023, in Winston-Salem, NC. Born on September 21, 1952, Gordy was raised and spent most of his life in Mississippi. He served in the US Air Force and received a degree in education upon discharge. He then spent time in Chicago, where he sang professionally with … [Read more...] about THOMAS GORDON WARD (1952-2023)
Obituary: Wayne Self
Playwright and composer Wayne Self died of colon cancer on June 2. He was best known for his work, Upstairs: A Musical Eulogy, which told the story of the 1973 fire at the UpStairs Lounge. Wayne grew up in a remote, rural community near Black Lake in Natchitoches Parish. An intelligent, artistic child, Wayne had limited educational opportunities near his home until a … [Read more...] about Obituary: Wayne Self
Wendell Steve Stipelcovich (1940-2022)
Wendell Steve Stipelcovich passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at the age of 81. He was born on December 26, 1940, in Buras, LA. He was a graduate of Buras High School and furthered his education in general banking from American Institute of Banking and in business administration from Meadows-Draughon Business College. He began his business career at Delta Bank, in Port … [Read more...] about Wendell Steve Stipelcovich (1940-2022)
In Memoriam 2020—2021
Gene Adams Garth Beauregard Charles “Charlie Bear” Bezou Carl Bucholdt Don “Eagle” Bury Stewart Butler Kevin Chestnut Wayne Christenberry Chi Chi DeVayne Jo Divelbess Jules Duhe, Jr. Daddy Don Glenn Fonte Nicole Lynn Foxx Jay Gauthier Ron Graham Tom Hall William “Brad” Held Jim Henry John Kmiecik Chad Schuyler … [Read more...] about In Memoriam 2020—2021
Dr. Catherine Roland (1947-2021)
Dr. Catherine Roland, age 74, of Metairie, LA, passed away peacefully on November 5th, 2021 at Tulane Medical Center. Dr. Roland was born in Huntington, New York, on March 18th, 1947, to Dominic and Judith (Arleo) Buffalino. Catherine spent her early years on Long Island, NY, and after graduating high school, she attended Marshall University, Huntington, WV, where she earned a … [Read more...] about Dr. Catherine Roland (1947-2021)
Don Stratton (1944-2021)
Don Stratton, a founding member of the Krewe of Armeinius, passed away on August 30, 2021 at his home in New Orleans, one day before his 77th birthday. He was born on August 31, 1944 in New Orleans to Fred and Mae Stratton, who predeceased him. A graduate of John McDonogh High School on Esplanade Avenue, Stratton began his career working for Kemper Insurance. For over 50 … [Read more...] about Don Stratton (1944-2021)
