Joseph Leonard "Nutt" Sutton

Joseph Leonard "Nutt" Sutton obituary

Joseph Leonard "Nutt" Sutton

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Rosenwald Gym

1120 S. Broad St., New Orleans, LA 70125

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Joseph Sutton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rhodes Funeral Home - Washington Avenue on Nov. 18, 2025.

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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 Lowe. Step son of August Fisher and Iria Lowe. Father of Darrell Martin, Jovonta and Johonz Robertson, Kevian, Qu'ran, Sadeeki and Melody Sutton and Mahlek Clay. Brother of Shandra Sutton, Ajuan Briggs, Natasha Riley, Carl Williams, Carl Sterling, Cashmeir Lewis,, Regine Johnson, Leonard Hayes and Kevin West. Preceded in death by his Grandparents; Freddie Johnson and Dorothy Sutton and Earl and Thelma Lowe. Two brothers; Kevin Briggs and Carl Faggin. He leaves to cherish his memories to his Godmother Terry Banister and devoted cousins Carl Sutton and Geanine Sutton Harris, also host of aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends.

Relatives and friends of the family also employees of Secure Tek Protection of Louisiana, Tulane Towers, Temple Science & Math, Benjamin Franklin Elementary and the Calliope Community also pastors, officers, and members of Second Morning Star Baptist Church are invited to attend a Funeral Service at Rosenwald Gym- 1120 S. Broad St. New Orleans, La 70125 on Friday, November 21, 2025 at 11:00 am. Visitation begins at 10:00 am. Interment: Providence Memorial Park

Arrangement by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. New Orleans, LA 70125. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook.

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Carolyn Biggs posted to the memorial.

Yesterday

Melvin L. & Leola J. Jones posted to the memorial.

November 19, 2025

Yonn posted to the memorial.

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Carolyn Biggs

Yesterday

My prayers are with the family and friends, Nutt wii surely be missed. God is always in charge. Sincerely as you say
Auntie Carol Ann

Melvin L. & Leola J. Jones

Yesterday

From the Jones Family, trust and believe in the powers of our Lord and Savior. He will be there for the Sutton Family through these difficult times, lean on him.

Yonn

November 19, 2025

Praying for the family in this difficult time

Jeannine C.Rose

November 19, 2025

Comfort Strength And Peace To The Sutton Family.

Jenkins Brother

November 19, 2025

God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Deandra Fisher

November 18, 2025

Son I will carry you in my heart until the day I die. Love you, mama.

Kimberlyn Green Joseph

November 18, 2025

To the entire Sutton family sending my condolences and my prayers god has y'all he won't far sake you'll praying for strength for each and everyone of you

Gloria Terrell

November 18, 2025

Sutton Family God will give y'all strenght get through thus your health come from the lord you going be missed shorty take your rest we love you but god love your best Family Big Glo Family Terrell "Collins Gert Town 70125

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Upcoming Events

Nov

21

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Rosenwald Gym

1120 S. Broad St., New Orleans, LA 70125

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Nov

21

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Rosenwald Gym

1120 S. Broad St., New Orleans, LA 70125

Send Flowers