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Harold, as he was called by family and friends, was born October 2, 1931 and went to join his parents and siblings in heaven July 8, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents Albert and Lillian Hickman, siblings and spouses Clyde Hickman (Thelma), Caroline Mock (George), John Hickman (Theresa), Mina Bosh (Phillip), Lucille Rando (Dominic), William Hickman (Melba), Charles Hickman, Gladys Shearer (Howard) and Fredrich Hickman and also by his nieces Yvonne Kennel & Lillian Roth and...

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William Howard Padgett, Jr, 86, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Brother Bear, as he was affectionately known by his family, was born at home, in New Orleans, on November 14, 1933. At 17 he followed his brother Raymond Padgett (deceased) into the Marine Corps. Bill received several metals for his service during the Korean War, and all his life remained a proud Marine. Bill obtained a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and worked in...

Lynne Stanley Hood of New Orleans passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at the age of 88. Lynne was born in Tyler, Texas on December 1, 1931 to James O. Stanley and Mamie Buckingham Stanley. She attended Tyler High School where she met the love of her life, F. Wilson Hood. They were married in 1950. Their marriage, which, lasted 68 years, set an example of love and devotion for all who knew them. They moved to New Orleans in 1961, where they raised their five children. Lynne was a co-founder...

Viola Mae Jacob Dupuy passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at age 79. Viola was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on June 22, 1941 to Chester and Sadie (Canale) Jacob. An excellent seamstress Viola made clothing for family and friends. She especially enjoyed making complete sets of infant attire for newborns. Her projects are cherished keepsakes for many generations. Her most ambitious accomplishment was creating the dresses for her daughter’s entire bridal party including the...

Marie Me’La Schick Sullivan passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at the age of 87. She was a native of New Orleans and a resident of Harahan. Loving partner of 37 years to Blaise A. Marino. Widow of James A. Sullivan Sr. Caring mother of James A. Sullivan, Jr., Daniel J. Sullivan (Cathy), Pammay A. Worth, Patrick L. Sullivan (Carla) and Michael D. Sullivan. Grandmother of Tammy Cullen (Paul), Tiffany Sullivan, Daniel Sullivan Jr., Christie Eastman (F.J) and Katheryn Bonnet (Ryan)....