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04/25/2026

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04/25/2026

Celebrating the life of Dwight Gorum. Please visit our website to leave a message for the family: https://www.rhodesfuneral.com/obituaries/dwight-gorum/ #!/TributeWall Due to copyright law, audio may be temporarily muted to online viewers when music is being streamed. Audio will be restored. Thank you

04/23/2026

Kenneth Girtley, affectionately known as “Buddy” to his family and friends, departed this life on Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Jefferson, Louisiana. He was born on September 26, 1949, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

“Buddy” was preceded in death by his father, Leroy Jesse Girtley Sr., and his mother,...

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04/22/2026

Melanie Carmelite Carter Saulny, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, educator, and pillar of the New Orleans community, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 6, 2026, at the age of 77.

Born on October 1, 1948, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Melanie was the cherished daughter of the late...

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04/22/2026

Larry “Lupe” Richardson was born on July 17, 1947, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He peacefully transitioned on April 12, 2026, at his home in Harvey, Louisiana, at the age of 78. Larry was the beloved son of Geneva Richardson and Andrew Richardson, Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents; his...

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04/21/2026

Donna Ann Mack passed away on April 7, 2026 at the age of 54. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend her Funeral Service at D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Avenue at 1:00 pm. Visitation will begin at 12:00 pm. Interment: Private. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral...

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04/18/2026

Dwight (Big D) August Gorum was born August 13, 1948, and was the son of the late John and Odile Moreau Gorum. Dwight passed away on April 14, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love strength and cherish memories. His passing comes as a shock to those who knew and loved him, and he will be deeply...

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04/17/2026

Doris M. Alexander Green entered into eternal rest on April 9, 2026, at the age of 81. She was the loving wife of the late Dale H. Green.

Relatives and friends of the family, Pastor, Officers, and members are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Second Free Mission Baptist Church, 1228...

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04/16/2026

Ora Lee Rita Roussell Jarreau was born on February 23, 1934, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Septine Roussell and Eva Bossier Roussell. She was the fourth of six children. She was a graduate of Joseph S. Clark High School.
On Wednesday, April 8th, Ora Lee peacefully transitioned from this...

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04/15/2026

Clifford “Cliff” Brown departed this life on March 22, 2026, at the age of 35. He was the beloved son of Wanda Brown and Clifford Brown, Sr., and a devoted father to Chassidy Brown.

Cliff was a cherished brother to Iriona Lucas and Robert Boles, a loving grandson of Jacqueline Fields, Frances...

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04/15/2026

Velaria Smith Burd graced this world on Tuesday, February 7, 1939, in the city of New Orleans and in the state of Louisiana. On March 31, 2026, she traded in her earthly home to be at rest with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was the oldest and only daughter born to the late Mr. Stanley...

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04/14/2026

Florida Leona Boutin Riley passed away on March 23, 2026 at the age of 88. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Corpus Christi Epiphany Catholic Church, 2022 St. Bernard Avenue on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00 am. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am. Interment: Providence Memorial Park...

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