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Obituary: Janet Ann Garner

August 24, 2021 By Community Contributor

Janet Ann Garner, 60, departed this life on August 13, 2021. A native of Kenner, LA and resident of Portland, TN. She is preceded in death by James L. Garner (father), Alice M. Montblanc Garner (mother), Gregory J. Garner (brother). Left to cherish her memory from her previous marriage to Ronald Caldarera are Melissa Caldarera Mack (daughter), Chauncey (son in law), … [Read more...] about Obituary: Janet Ann Garner

Steven Powell (1956-2021)

May 31, 2021 By Community Contributor

Steven Powell passed away suddenly on May 21, 2021 at his home in New Orleans. He was 64. He was born on September 1, 1956 in Campbellsville, KY, to Barbara Edelen Powell and the lateBobbie Lewis Powell. A graduate of Western Kentucky University, Powell retired after a thirty year career asLegislative Analyst at Equifax; at that time, the United States Senate recognized … [Read more...] about Steven Powell (1956-2021)

Obituary: Rodney Dean Workman

August 31, 2020 By Community Contributor

Rodney Dean Workman March 3, 1953–July 20, 2020 Rodney Workman passed away at his home in New Orleans on July 20, 2020. He was born and raised in New Orleans and lived here most of his life. He worked for many years as a printer. He printed the K&B flyers and would come home with purple ink on his hands and arms. Later in life, Rodney worked at the Folgers Coffee … [Read more...] about Obituary: Rodney Dean Workman

Obituary for Charles Turberville

May 26, 2020 By Community Contributor

Charles Turberville passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, from complications of COVID-19. He died in his apartment at Woldenberg Village where he had resided for the past year. Charles was born in New Orleans in 1948 and attended Behrman High School. He served in the Navy from 1971-75. After leaving the Navy, he worked for the IRS for a short time. After leaving the IRS, … [Read more...] about Obituary for Charles Turberville

Obituary for Brian Craig Pettus

January 14, 2020 By Rodney Thoulion

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Brian Craig Pettus, age 63, passed away on December 30, 2019 at his home in New Orleans.  Brian, a native of Anniston, AL, was a resident of New Orleans since the late 1980s.  He was employed by Hancock Whitney Bank and worked for many banking institutions in New Orleans in his 30 years of calling New Orleans home: Hibernia Bank, Crescent Bank & Trust, Capital One … [Read more...] about Obituary for Brian Craig Pettus

Obituaries: Chad Schuyler LaClair & Steve Robertson

November 19, 2019 By Frank Perez

Chad Schuyler LaClair Chad LaClair, 30, recently lost his battle with cancer.  Born in Richmond, Virginia, on December 14, 1988, Chad, a tattoo enthusiast, lived in New York before moving to New Orleans, where he worked as a bartender at Rawhide. Steve Robertson Steve Robertson, 64, of Heber Springs, formerly of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away November 1, … [Read more...] about Obituaries: Chad Schuyler LaClair & Steve Robertson

Obituary: James “Jim” Henry

October 8, 2019 By Community Contributor

James “Jim” Henry December 8, 1958—September 23, 2019 James “Jim” Henry passed away in his home 09/23/2019. He enjoyed gardening, visiting with his neighbors, and caring for his dog Lucy. A small memorial was held on September 29 at 900 Dumaine St. He will be missed by all who knew him. … [Read more...] about Obituary: James “Jim” Henry

James Andrew Mondoro

July 16, 2019 By Frank Perez

James Andrew Mondoro, 58, of New Orleans, Louisiana, and formerly of Dunellen, New Jersey, passed away at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans surrounded by his loving family on June 28. Son of Joseph and Nina Mondoro, Jim was born in Plainfield, New Jersey, and spent most of his childhood in Dunellen where he graduated from Dunellen High School in 1978 and was an active … [Read more...] about James Andrew Mondoro

Barry Rutherford

July 2, 2019 By Frank Perez

On Saturday, June 22, Dr. William Barron “Barry” Rutherford, loving brother and friend, passed away at the age of 71.  Barry was born on April 29, 1948, in Shreveport, LA, to Horace and Jacqueline Rutherford.  He received his B.A., M.A., and finally his Ph.D. in Secondary Education.  He taught in various secondary and elementary schools during his … [Read more...] about Barry Rutherford

Lee “Bunny” Brasseaux

July 2, 2019 By Frank Perez

Long-time French Quarter resident Lee “Bunny” Brasseaux passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 17.  He was 58. He was born January 1, 1961, to Roy and Marjorie (Duhon) Brasseaux.  He was a native of Abbeville but resided for over 30 years in his beloved adopted city of New Orleans. Preceded in death by his parents, he is survived by a brother, Roy “Joey” … [Read more...] about Lee “Bunny” Brasseaux

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