Rhodes United Fidelity Funeral Home, Inc.
Helping Families and Friends Honor Their Loved One
The staff members of Rhodes Family of Businesses will guide your family in creating a meaningful ceremony to honor the life and memory of a loved one. A ceremony can be anything you wish it to be: simple or elaborate, traditional or unique. No matter how it's tailored, such a ceremony is an important step in recovering from loss.
Rhodes Corporate Mission Statement
"The Rhodes family of businesses is committed to providing superior services and products which consistently exceed insdustry standards, by building upon a long tradition of trust and support of the community"
Our Obituaries
Albert Earl, Jr.
July 30, 2021
Albert Earl Jr. departed this life on Friday July 30, 2021 at the age of 61. Son of the late Albert Earl, Sr. and Eva Davis Earl. Father of Arielle Earl. Brother of Annetta Maxwell (Larry) of Houston, TX. Grandfather of Fredrick Earl, Andre Alfred, Dwayne Earl, Loyal Jackson and Andr'elle Earl. Albert is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Albert was...
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Carlos Ricardo Smith
May 23, 2021
Carlos Ricardo Smith, "Coach", was born April 16, 1944, to Lionel Howard Smith and Sedonia Manuel in New Orleans, Louisiana. He transitioned on Sunday, May 23, 2021, at 4:33 p.m. surrounded by family. He grew up in uptown New Orleans where he attended public school at McDonough #6 Elementary, Samuel J. Green Jr. High, and Walter L. Cohen Sr. High School. He received his G.E.D. from Cohen High...
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Ethel Lee Legendre
May 15, 2021
Ethel Lee Legendre departed this life on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at the age of 97. Wife of the late Fred Warren Gould. Daughter of Lee Edward Deary and Elease Jenkins. Mother of Joann Legendre, the late Judith Legendre, Terri Gould, Carolyn Adams, Valda Legendre, the late Anthony Legendre, Lee Edward Porter, Frederick Gould, and Demond Legendre. She is also survived by a host of grandchildren and...
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Mary Elizabeth Martin
April 4, 2021
Mary Elizabeth Martin was born on August 1, 1960 to the union of the late Herbert Martin and Lizzie Martin. Mary entered into eternal rest on April 4, 2021 surrounded by family. Mary was a graduate of Walter L. Cohen Senior High School, Class of 1978. Mary retired from Luzianne Coffee Plant in New Orleans, LA. Mary is survived by her son Traves Scott (Courtney). Her sweetheart Gary Knox;...
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Burnell Jerome Robinson
August 17, 2020
Burnell Jerome "Hula" Robinson passed away peacefully on Monday evening, August 17, 2020 surrounded by his family at home. Although Burnell was his birthright name, everyone knew him as either Jerome or Hula; Hula being a nickname given to him at an early age. He was 66 years old. Burnell is a native of Houma, Louisiana, and a graduate of the 1972 Class of Vanderbilt Catholic High School. He...
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Lucertia Marie Hibbler Ackerson
December 19, 1930 - March 13, 2020
Lucertia Marie Hibbler Ackerson, 89, entered into eternal life on Friday, March 13, 2020 at Touro Infirmary Hospital. She fought a good fight and kept the faith. She was born in Independence, LA on December 19, 1930. She was the daughter of the late George Hibbler and Alma Johnson Hibbler. She was the loving wife of the late James Ackerson, Sr. She was the loving and devoted mother of Antoinette...
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Henry Sorrell, Jr.
February 13, 2020
Henry Sorrell, Jr., Korean war veteran and retired Environmental Service Aide, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Veterans Administration Hospital. Son of the late Henry Sorrell, Sr. and Pearl Leonard. Beloved husband of the late Sarah Sorrell. Father of Sandra Jackson (Robert), Leland Sorrell (Beatrice), the late Deborah A. Thomas, Sheila Clair-Bailey (Rodney),...
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Alvarez Emmanuel Peters, Sr.
February 13, 2020
Alvarez Emmanuel Peters Sr. departed this life on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the age of 87. Alvarez was an Army veteran. He was the loving husband to Rosemary H. Peters. Son of the late Adam and Leona Peters. Father of Valerie Rosemond(Claude), Velva McKinsey(John), Brian Peters(Katherine), Brigette Justice(Robert), Jazz Peters(Diemminh), Valita Peters and Alvarez Peters Jr. Brother of...
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Charles Wilkerson Dunn
February 2, 2020
Charles Wilkerson Dunn, 81, departed this life on Sunday, February 2, 2020. Devoted husband of Hermenese Dunn. Son of Florida Dunn and Eleander Wilkerson Preston. Father of Charles Wilkerson Dunn, Jr.; step-sons Mark Numa, Errol Numa, Elvin Wright, and the late Gregory Davis, Wayne Wright and West Numa. Brother of the late Julius Allen Dunn. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 17 great...
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Charles Wilkerson Dunn
February 2, 2020
Charles Wilkerson Dunn, 81, departed this life on Sunday, February 2, 2020. Devoted husband of Hermenese Dunn. Son of Florida Dunn and Eleander Wilkerson Preston. Father of Charles Wilkerson Dunn, Jr.; step-sons Mark Numa, Errol Numa, Elvin Wright, and the late Gregory Davis, Wayne Wright and West Numa. Brother of the late Julius Allen Dunn. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 17 great...
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Carolyn Whatley
January 28, 2020
Carolyn Whatley entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. Wife of James Whatley. Daughter of Nellie Fluker and Logan Fluker. Mother of Latina Whatley, Desmond Whatley and the late Lanelle Whatley. Sister of Oretha Fluker, Wayne Fluker, Letha Gill, the late Donna Hines Broome, Linda Garison, Keshawn Fluker, Desmond Fluker, Logan Fluker and Steven Fluker. Grandmother of Jaymalisa ...
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Carolyn Whatley
January 28, 2020
Carolyn Whatley entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. Wife of James Whatley. Daughter of Nellie Fluker and Logan Fluker. Mother of Latina Whatley, Desmond Whatley and the late Lanelle Whatley. Sister of Oretha Fluker, Wayne Fluker, Letha Gill, the late Donna Hines Broome, Linda Garison, Keshawn Fluker, Desmond Fluker, Logan Fluker and Steven Fluker. Grandmother of Jaymalisa ...
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Emily Louise Lunnon Moran
January 2, 2020
We salute the life of Mrs. Emily Louise Lunnon Moran, a dedicated servant of Jesus Christ. She departed this life on Thursday, January 2, 2020. Mrs. Emily served Christ through her family, friends, church and community. She began her Christian journey on May 14, 1919, the youngest of six daughters to the late Hampton and Susie Lunnon. She attended public schools in New Orleans, as well as, St....
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Andrea Tia Bell
January 2, 2020
Andrea Tia Bell answered the Lord's call on January 2, 2020, at the age of 53. Beloved daughter of Mable J. Bell and the late Andrew Bell. Loving sister of Thaddeus, Shasta, and Leonard Bell, Marionette Pleasant and Candice Bolden. Proud aunt of Candice and Christopher Pleasant, Aaron Bell and Brooke Bolden. Dear friend of Nikki Sias. She is survived by a host of other relatives and friends....
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Roberta Ann Thomas
January 2, 2020
Roberta Ann "Monkey" Thomas received her wings on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at the age of 72. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late George Thomas and Rose Coleman. Roberta was loved by Theodore "Baddie" Collins and had two devoted daughters Treshawn (Mark) Brown and Trellis Thomas (Torey Rogers). She is survived by 3 grandchildren Ja'Kobe Alexander, Jay'den Thomas and Marley Brown...
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Paulette Singleton Rowan
December 11, 2019
Paulette Singleton Rowan entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at the age of 65. Daughter of the Late Charles and Elnora Jason. Wife of Samuel C. Rowan. Mother of Karen Malonson, Tracy (Derrick) Mosley, Fonta (Mack) Elliot, Williams Riggins, Draper (Vonica) Riggins and Samuel L. Ellison. Sister of Shirley Smallwood, Robert (Carla) Jason, James (Marie) Jason, Michael Jason, and...
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Chester Moten
March 31, 2019
Chester Calvin Moten, departed this life on March 31, 2019. He was 68 years old. He passed away with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband to Julie Moten; he was the son of the late Chester and Lena Moten; Chester was born February 3, 195; He was a graduate of George Washington Carver Senior High and enjoyed a career with the Regional Transit Authority until retirement. Chester never...
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Bertha Hughes Cruell
February 15, 2019
Bertha Lee Hughes Cruell (Tot), entered eternal rest on Friday, February 15, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. Daughter of the late Willie Lee Hughes and Bertha Lewis Hughes. Beloved wife of the late Norman Cruell. Mother of Barbara (Lee) Allen of Aurora, CO, Brenda Kennedy Cantrell of Allen, TX, Glenda Cruell of Garland, TX, Donna (Michael) Brousseau of Allen, TX, L'Tanya (Rene, Sr.)...
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Estelle Williams
December 17, 2018
Estelle "Stella" Ned Williams was born March 13, 1920 to the union of Ophelia Smith and Alfred Ned (deceased), and entered into eternal rest Monday, December 17th, 2018 at the age of 98. Estelle was preceded in death by her beloved late husband of over 60 years, Eddie Williams Jr. the love of her life. She was also, preceded in death by two sons, Louis Dabon, Milfred James Dabon, and her...
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Geraldine Olivia Dowden
July 16, 2018
Geraldine Olivia Dowden departed this life on Monday July 16, 2018 at 5:57 am at the age of 79. She was the daughter of the late Odile Yancy Dowden Sayles, Leonard William Dowden Sr. and George P. Sayles Sr. Devoted mother of Corey Gerard Dowden Sr. Caring grandmother of Corey Jr., Colby, Caleb and Christian Dowden. Loving companion and dear friend of Dennis Briscoe for 13 years. Beloved sister...
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Milton J. Reaux
May 18, 2018
Milton J. Reaux entered into eternal on Friday, May 18, 2018 at the age of 77. Loving son of the late Alexander J. and Leontine H. Reaux, Sr. Caring brother of Louisa R. Willis, Almelia R. Thomas, Melvina R. Jones, Emelda R. McDonald and the late Alexander J. Jr., Alvin, Leon, Melvin, Alexcener, Jane, and Rita Reaux, Therase Alexander and Leona Ezed. He was also preceded in death by his...
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Carol Imelda Balthazar
March 9, 2018
Carol Imelda Balthazar, CEO / President of Balthazar Enterprises, Inc. passed away peacefully on Friday, March 9, 2018 at the age of 66 at 9:45 am at Lambeth House in New Orleans. Loving daughter of the late Carroll A. and Frances Sers Balthazar, Jr.; granddaughter of the late Carroll A. and Cora Marinovich Balthazar, Sr. and Louis and Frances Sers, Sr.; sister of Faustina "Tina" Balthazar ...
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Jimmie Lee Chambers
August 31, 1933 - January 15, 2017
Jimmie Lee Chambers was called home on Sunday, January 15, 2017. Husband of Hattie Chambers. Son of the late Johnnie Chambers, Sr. and Mary Parker Chambers. Jimmie was a 1954 graduate of Spencer High School. He also graduated from Tuskegee University with a Bachelor degree. Jimmie also served in the United States Army. , where he had tours in Germany, Paris and Canada. He was a husband, uncle and...
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June V. Lopez
December 3, 2016
June V. Lopez, 72 years old of New Orleans, Louisiana unexpectedly departed this earthly life on December 3, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Elliot Joseph Lopez, Jr and Josephine Levy Lopez. She is survived by her children, Michelle Albert, Albert Martin and Alicia Firmin Moore; son-in-law, Kevin Albert; grandchildren, Keith Martin, Kevin Martin, Andrew Albert, Nicholas Albert, Justin...
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Sandra Ann Osborne Plaisance
October 3, 2016
Sandra Ann Osborne Plaisance entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 3, 2016. Wife of the late Donald S. Plaisance Sr. Daughter of Majorie Valteau Telemaque and the late Raymond Osborne. Mother of Donald Plaisance Jr. and Kenneth Plaisance. Sister of the late Nova Sue Osborne and Diane Dominick. Grandmother of Ariane, Janaé, Kayla and Kaleb Plaisance. Sister -in-law of Marlene,...
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Louis Joseph Charles
October 19, 1931 - July 17, 2016
Louis Joseph Charles transitioned to Chapter Invisible on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at 9:46 a.m. at Sanctuary at Passages Hospice. Born October 19, 1931 to the union of the late Horace and Pauline Mercier Charles in St. Martinville, Louisiana, he was the loving father of Lynn Charles of Lake Dallas, TX, David (Shana) of Olympia, WA, Brent (Dawn) of Chicago, IL and Tracey Charles of Dallas, TX;...
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Butler Joseph Rondeno, Sr.
July 17, 2016
Butler Joseph Rondeno, Sr. a native of Donaldsonville, LA, departed this earthly life on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at age of 71; Butler was a 1964 graduate of Joseph S. Clark High School. He retired from Entergy and worked for Quick Courier Services; He is preceded in death by his father, John Rondeno, Sr.; two brothers, John Rondeno, Jr. and Andrew S. Rondeno and one sister, Elouise R. Rondeno King....
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Edmond Comeaux, Jr.
June 18, 2016
Edmond Comeaux, Jr. a Veteran of the US Army Air Force where he served in the Koren War, a retired Longshoreman, and Owner of Comeaux's Bar departed this life at the age of 85 with his family at his bedside on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Sanctuary at Passages Hospice in New Orleans, Louisiana. Beloved husband of the late Regina Berry Comeaux; Son of the late Edmond Comeaux, Sr., Clarence and...
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Ren Gabriel Lombard
February 16, 2016
René Gabriel Lombard entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. He was the husband of Rhoda LeBlanc Lombard; Son of the late George and Olga (née Maurice) Lombard; Father of René Gerard and Étienne Lombard; Brother of Carmelite Goodreaux and Sadie Moore. He was preceded in death by four siblings. Relatives and friends of the family, parishioners of Holy Name of...
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Martha D. Spears
January 3, 2016
Martha D Spears., departed this life on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at the age of 83; Beloved wife of the late Will Spears Sr.; Daughter of the late Will Davis, and Jennie Harrell Davis; Mother of Bobby Jean (Perry) Howard, Khadijah "Gwen" Moghalu and the late Will Spears, Jr.; Step-mother of Ella Mae (Mr. Shirley) Williams; Mother in law of Luzviminda "Rose" Spears; Sister of Alonia Banks, Mattie...
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James Earl McGee
December 11, 2015
Rev. James Earl McGee, Sr., pastor of The Evening Star M.B.C. and former pastor of Omnipotent M.B.C., departed his earthly life to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, December 11, 2015 at Passages Hospice of New Orleans; He is survived by his wife, Bobbie Jean McGee; two daughters, Gwendolyn (Earnest), Joyclyn Randall (Kenneth); three sons, James McGee Jr., Calvin McGee Sr. (Trima) and Kennith...
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Irma Duroncelet Romain
September 18, 2015
Irma Duroncelet Romain, cherished wife, loving mother, grandmother and sister, peacefully departed this life on Friday, September 18, 2015 at the age of 86. Irma, daughter of the late Rene and Jennie Duroncelet was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Ralph "Sonny" Romain. Irma was the beloved mother of Carol (Antoine III) Dupre, late Michael (Shreen) Romain and Sherron (Eric Sr.)...
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Angeline Jones
May 17, 2015
Angeline Prout Jones, affectionately known as "Aunt Tee", transcended to her heavenly home on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at 12:50 PM at the age of 81. She was a native of Boothville, LA and a resident of Amite, LA. She was the beloved wife of Richard N. Jones. Devoted mother of Vera (Jerry) Manuel, Gerald (Gail) Jones, Sr., Ellery Jones, Wilbur (Benittlia) Jones and Averil (Norman, Sr.) Turner....
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Joseph Hughes, Sr.
March 21, 2015
Joseph Hughes Sr. entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at the age of 77. Son of the late Johnny Hughes Sr. and Alma Henry Hughes. Father of Stephanie Hughes Parker (Harold), Tonya Hughes Shaw, Joseph Hughes Jr. (Madeloyn), Crystal Hughes Sylve (Coty), Brooke Hughes and the late Cheryl Hughes Harris. Brother of Johnny Hughes Jr., Ora Wright and Beatrice Lewis. He is also...
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