Darryl Ventrell Hood Obituary
We announce the death of Darryl Ventrell Hood of Washington, Louisiana, who passed away on September 30, 2026, at the age of 53. Darryl will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his father Clarence Hatcher; his brother Brian Nelson; his stepfather Onzie "June" Cook; his grandparents, Frank, Martha T. Hood, Cleveland and Mary Lee Hatcher; his uncle Frank Tobias; and his aunts, Rosa Lee Tobias and Dorothy Tobias-Johnson.
He is survived by: his mother Carol Hood-Cook; his wife Diane Powell-Hood; his sons, Kristopher Powell, Darryl Powell, Armond Calvert, Ty'Kwan Lewis, Darnell Giles and Nasir Dupor; his siblings, Kendra P. White (David White Jr.), Shandrekа H. Brown, Latoya Davis, Chivas J. LeRoy, Kerry, D'Andry and Clarence Gooden; and his friend Aria Bernard. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins, family, and friends.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 10th 2026 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM at the Rhodes Funeral Home - Washington Avenue (3933 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70125). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 10th 2026 at 9:00 AM at the Duplain W. Rhodes Funeral Home (3933 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70125).
