D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home

11/18/2025

Earl Lee “Sonny” Ford, beloved husband, brother, uncle, and pillar of his New Orleans community, departed this life on October 26, 2025, at the age of 91.
Born into a family whose history is deeply woven into the fabric of Black New Orleans, Sonny came from humble beginnings that reflected the...

Share Memories and Support the Family.

11/18/2025

Joseph Leonard “Nutt” Sutton departed this life on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at the age of 48. Joseph was the loving Fiancé of Shantrell Jones. Son of Deandra Fisher and the late Carl Lone. Step son of August Fisher and Iria Lowe. Father of Darrell Martin, Jovonta and Johonz Robertson, Kevian,...

Share Memories and Support the Family.

11/15/2025

Rosanna Ewell peacefully transitioned from labor to reward on Monday, November 10, 2025 at the age of 101. Daughter of the late William Henry Ewell, Sr. and Amelia West Ewell. Mother of Cylton (Michele) Ewell, Judy Ewell (Marion) Bracy and Jacquelyn Ewell. Grandmother of Javon Elisea Bracy, Ryan...

Share Memories and Support the Family.

11/13/2025

Share Memories and Support the Family.

11/13/2025

Everleaner Wilson, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 2:35 am. At the age of 99 years old. She was born September 5, 1926, in Woodville, Mississippi, resident of New Orleans, Louisiana. Born to the late Seymour, Sr., and Isabelle Bradford Wilson. She was predeceased by her...

Share Memories and Support the Family.

11/13/2025

Evelyn Emma Montgomery Burke Butler, age 83, of New Orleans, Louisiana, peacefully passed away on October 31, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Evelyn was born on January 19, 1942, and throughout her life, she exemplified kindness, hard work, and a generous spirit that touched everyone she...

Share Memories and Support the Family.

11/12/2025

Jeannine Epps Duplessie departed this life on November 8, 2025, at the age of 96 years. Jeannine was the wife of the late Conrad Earl Duplessie and the daughter of the late Roland and Edith Zeringue Epps. She was preceded in death by her son Earl Conrad Duplessie Sr. Jeannine was the sister of...

Share Memories and Support the Family.

11/12/2025

Audrey Maxine Wilkerson was born on August 30, 1931, in Vidalia, Louisiana. From the moment she entered this world, she was a beautiful blessing — the first child of Addie Wilkerson and William Dorsey, and the cherished only daughter among five children. Raised with deep love and strong values by...

Share Memories and Support the Family.

11/12/2025

René Raymond Stiaes departed this life on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the age of 77 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in New Orleans, La to the late Milfred John Stiaes and Eve Davillier Stiaes Blache. René is survived by his devoted wife Kathleen Flot Stiaes, daughters Dr. Michelle...

Share Memories and Support the Family.

11/07/2025

Dolores Manuel Robert (92), a resident of Denham Springs, LA, passed away peacefully at her home on November 1, 2025. Dolores was born on February 19, 1933, in New Orleans, LA, to Joseph and Alice (Jenny) Manuel. She is preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Alice Manuel, sisters; Ida...

Share Memories and Support the Family.

11/06/2025

Merielen De Los Angeles Nocentelli Montalban transitioned from this life on November 03, 2025 at her home in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was forty-nine years old. Merielen or, “Meri”, as her family lovingly referred to her, was born in Limon, Costa Rica on May 19th, 1976. She was a devoted wife...

Share Memories and Support the Family.

11/05/2025

In Loving Memory of Melvin Alphonse “Demon” Anderson Jr.
January 12, 1949 – October 23, 2025
Melvin Alphonse “Demon” Anderson Jr., age 76, of New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family.
Born in New Orleans on January 12, 1949, Melvin was...

Share Memories and Support the Family.