Byron Toups, Jr. age 49, of Metairie, Louisiana, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Known to many as Bub or Bubbie. He was married for the last 20 years to his loving wife, Jo Ann Falcon Toups. Together they raised 2 beautiful daughters, Bella and Bobbi Toups. He is survived by his parents, Bonnie and Byron Toups, his sister, Bridget Bradley (John), and grandmother, Joan Jacob. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, cousins, friends and furbabies. Preceded...

Mary Spears-Mitchell was born Mary Lee Spears on August 17, 1939, in Woodville, Mississippi. She was the oldest of seven children born to the late Marvette Spears and the late Lillian Powell-Spears. Mary transitioned from this life to live eternally with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at the age 84.   She was the beloved mother to Francetta (Fran) Taylor, Yolanda Taylor, and George William Brown. Also, an awesome grandmother to Taylor Bennett, Kelsey Davis, and Uraeus...

Carol Ann Ruholl went to join her Savior in heaven on April 2, 2024. Beloved wife of Francis Ruholl. She was born on December 3, 1946, in Kankakee, Illinois to Melba and Ray Rainford of Momence, Illinois. She graduated from Momence High School in 1964 and went on to attend community college while working at Baker and Taylor book publisher. Carol married her husband of fifty-six years on September 17, 1966 and followed Frank as he pursued his military career in the Air Force. She was very...

Our dear mother, Carolyn Williams Miller, 82 peacefully departed her earthly life on April 2, 2024. She was a native of New Orleans and a longtime resident of Metairie. She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Kevin Williams, daughters, Kathy Martin Robinson (Desmond), Nekita Martin Clyne (Linton), and Kimberly Ann Martin, three grandchildren she raised, Whitney, Rendell, and Gabriella, sister, Patricia Thomas, brother, Donald Williams. She is also survived by other grandchildren, great...

Frank Paul Culotta age 91 years, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully in his sleep while residing at the Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home in Reserve, LA on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Frank was born on May 5, 1932, in New Orleans, LA to the late Paul Salvadore Culotta and Josephine LaRocca Culotta. Frank was predeceased by his loving wife of 72 years, Joycelin Wolfram Culotta and his brother, Vincent Paul Culotta.  Frank is survived by his...

Sally Glory of Metairie, LA, passed away on Wednesday, March 27th, 2024 at the age of 88, surrounded by her family.  Sally was born in New Orleans, LA on February 16, 1936, to the late Robert and Thelma Gregson.  She is survived by her sister, Susan Murphy.  She was a resident of Metairie, LA for 52 years. Beloved wife of the late Emile Glory, Sr. for 70 years. Loving mother of Patti Benoit (Dale), Karen Miller (Joe), Sandra Murphy, Michael Glory, Michele Szegfu (Zane), and...

Roslyn (Roz) Lubel Grossman of Atlanta, GA died Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the age of 88. Roz was born March 28, 1935, in Macon, GA and grew up in New Orleans and Monroe, LA with her parents Ben and Esther Lubel and sisters, Elaine and Marcia. Roz graduated from Neville High School in Monroe, LA and then attended University of Texas and Sophie Newcomb College in New Orleans where she met the love of her life and married Chuck Grossman in 1954. They raised three wonderful children, Steven,...

Joseph Brandner Illg, Jr. passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at the age of 91. Husband of the late Ida May Stollte. Father of Joseph Illg (Barbara), Walter Illg (Yamille), and David Illg (Dina). Grandfather of Brandi, David Jr (Amber), Corey (Kathryn), Amanda (Ben), Evan, Kamryn, Daniel (Dominique), Jennifer (Brian), and Katherine. Great Grandfather of Drake, Kyleigh, Kyndall, Kennedy, Chandler, Katherine, Amelia, Maverick, Hazel, Andon, Anna Kate, Mikayla, Giuliana, Shawn David,...

Mary Devlin Murrell, age 61, transitioned to her eternal home on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 18, 1962 in Vacaville, CA to the late Robert Devlin and Elizabeth Johnson Devlin. Mary enjoyed gardening and running 5k races. She loved taking care of kids. She was a Teacher's Assistant for Jefferson Parish Schools for over 25 years. Her passion for teaching children led her to create a YouTube Channel for kids, "Miss Mary's Stories,...