OBITUARIES

Mar 1, 2026

Darin L. Thigpen Sr, affectionately known as "Big D" departed this life peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, March 1, 2026. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 12, 1963 to Flossie Thigpen. Darin was the youngest of four siblings.  In 1982, he graduated from Chicago Vocational School (CVS), where he excelled in woodworking and ROTC. After that...

Feb 24, 2026

Irma L. Cousin born September 6, 1937.  On February 24, 2026, she transitioned to be with the Lord.  Visitation and Services will be held on March 5, 2026 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, Lafitte Street, Mandeville, Louisiana.  Visitation is from 10am to 11am and Mass/Services begins at 11am.  Interment will be held at Mandeville Cemetery, 1609...

Feb 14, 2026

Kierra Denise Smith–Cade

Kierra Denise Smith–Cade entered eternal rest on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the age of 33.

She was the adored wife of Eddie D. Cade; beloved daughter of Wanda S. Thomas and Joseph Thomas Jr.; and devoted mother of Aubrie Cade and her late son, Abram Joseph Cade. She was the loving...

Feb 10, 2026

Janie Mae Bell born July 2, 1949.   On February 10, 2026, she transitioned to be with the Lord.  Gravesite Services will be held on February 21, 2026 at Perryman and Vaultz Cemetery, 55546 LA 433, Slidell, Louisiana.  Services begins at 1pm.

May the Lord strengthen and comfort the family during their time of bereavement.

Jan 26, 2026

Shirley Rudolph born April 11, 1947.  On January 26, 2026, she transitioned to be with the Lord.  Visitation and Services will be held on February 6, 2026, at Quillen Temple Church, Slidell Louisiana.  Visitation is from 10am-12pm and Services begins at 12pm. Interment will be held at Slidell Memorial Cemetery, Daney Street, Slidell, Louisiana.

May the Lord...

Jan 25, 2026

Errol Torregano, Sr. born March 7, 1952.  On January 25, 2026, he transitioned to be with the Lord.  Visitation and Services will be held on February 7, 2026, at St. Genevieve Church, Slidell, Louisiana.  Visitation is from 9am to 11am and Services/Mass begins at 11am.  Interment will be held at Morgan Cemetery, 57656 Mainegra Rd., Slidell, Louisiana.

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Jan 17, 2026

Kenneth Stokes, Sr. born September 13, 1958.  On January 17, 2026, he transitioned to be with the Lord.  Visitation and Services will be held on January 24, 2026 at Mt. Olive AME Church, 2457 Second Street, Slidell, Louisiana.  Visitation is from 1pm to 2pm and Services begins at 2pm.  Interment will be held at Harrison/Jackson/Square Cemetery, 40526 Hwy 190...

Jan 9, 2026

Bernice Lucille (Doucette) Faciane born December 18, 1926.  On January 9, 2026, she transitioned to be with the Lord.  Visitation and Services will be held on January 24, 2026 at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, 58203-LA-433, Slidell, Louisiana. Visitation is from 9am to 11am and Mass/Service begins at 11am.  Interment will be held at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 1751 Gause Blvd.,...

Jan 3, 2026

Caroline K. Cousin born June 21, 1940.  On January 3, 2026, she transitioned to be with the Lord.  Visitation and Services will be held on January 10, 2026 at Journey Fellowship Church, 1460 Lindberg Drive, Slidell, Louisiana.  Visitation is from 9am to 10am and Services begins at 10am.  Interment will be held at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 1751 Gause Blvd....

Dec 16, 2025

Robert Lee Weathersby, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.  He was the son of Ulysses and Ida Bell McFarland Weathersby. Loving father of Lawrence Weathersby, Robin Young and Khalek Shabazz; devoted brother of Ulysses, Jr., George, Leonard, Jart, Eleria, Jerome, Veorge, Thomas, John and Ira Weathersby.  Homegoing services for Robert L. Weathersby will be held at...

Dec 8, 2025

Lester Eugene Jackson, born on February 23, 1951, transitioned to be with the Lord on December 8, 2025. Visitation and services will be held on December 20, 2025, at Hartzell Mt. Zion UMC in Slidell, Louisiana. Visitation will take place from 9am to 11am, followed by services at 11am. Interment will be at Alfred Memorial Cemetery, located at 45026...

Nov 27, 2025

Francis Pierre celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Honaker Funeral Home, 1715 Gause Blvd. West, Slidell, LA 70460.  Visitation beginning at 9am followed by the Service for 11:00am.  Interment at Forest Lawn Cemetery on site at Honaker Funeral Home.

May the Lord strengthen and comfort the family during their time of...

Nov 25, 2025

Elva Juliet Smith born September 24, 1945.  On November 25, 2025, she transitioned to be with the Lord.  Visitation and Services will be held on December 8, 2025, at Mt. Olive AME Church, Slidell Louisiana.   Visitation is from 10am to 12pm and the Services begins at 12pm.  Interment will be held at UCC Cemetery, Daney Street, Slidell, Louisiana.  May...

Nov 25, 2025

Reverend Lonnie Richard Raibon, Jr. born May 8, 1941.  On November 25, 2025, he transitioned to be with the Lord.  Visitation and Services will be held on December 12, 2025 at Starlight Missionary Baptist Church.  Visitation is from 9am to 11am and Services begins at 11am.

Lonnie Richard Raibon, Jr was born in San Bernardino, California on...

Nov 22, 2025

Kathleen C. Mitchell born December 15, 1959.  On November 22, 2025, she transition to be with the Lord.  Visitation and Services will be held on December 6, 2025 at Doyle Funeral Home.  Visitation is from 9am to 11am and Services begins at 11am.  May the Lord strengthen and comfort the family during their time of bereavement.

Nov 21, 2025

Karl Gerald Amedee Sr., born on February 2, 1946, transitioned to be with the Lord on November 21, 2025. Visitation and services will be held on December 5, 2025, at New Orleans Bible Fellowship Baptist Church, located at 4430 Bundy Rd., New Orleans, Louisiana. Visitation will take place from 9am to 11am, followed by the service at 11am. Interment...

Nov 12, 2025

Gerelyn Harrison McGee born August 1, 1935.  On November 12, 2025, she transitioned to be with the Lord.  Public Visitation and Family Celebration will be held on November 20, 2025 at El Shaddai United Ministries.  Public Visitation will be from 3pm to 7pm and Family Celebration will be from 7pm to 8:30pm.

Homecoming Celebration will be held...

Nov 8, 2025

Carolyn Spencer Wilson born December 1, 1944.  On November 8, 2025, she transitioned to be with the Lord.  Visitation and Services will be held on November 22, 2025, at Pentecost Missionary Baptist Church, Slidell, Louisiana.  Visitation is from 10am to 11am and Services begins at 11am.  Interment will be held at Maurice Cemetery, Slidell, Louisiana. May the Lord strengthen...

Nov 8, 2025

Rozela Ann Parker Eubanks was born in the Bayou Bonfouca community of Slidell, LA on October 11, 1950 as the oldest of six children born to Alfred and Virginia Parker. She was a proud member of the St. Tammany High School graduating class of 1968. Upon graduating high school she furthered her studies obtaining an Associate's Degree from Sullivan...

Nov 6, 2025

John Smoot born June 17, 1955.  On November 6, 2025, he transitioned to be with the Lord.  Visitation and Services will be held on November 15, 2025 at Mt. Olive AME Church, 2457 Second Street, Slidell, Louisiana.  Visitation is from 9am to 11am and Services begins at 11am.  Interment will be held at Slidell Memorial Cemetery, Daney Street, Slidell,...