Obituaries

Oct 1, 2024

Rhetta R. Jacob, age 93, was called to eternal rest on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. She was a native of Drew, MS and a resident of New Orleans, LA. “Madea”, as she was affectionately known to many, was raised in Jayess, MS where she attended Hope Elementary /High School, where she graduated with the highest honor bestowed on any graduating...

Sep 27, 2024

Lenora Williams Crump entered eternal rest on Friday, September 27, 2024, at the age of 95. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Lenora was a fantastic cook who always prepared potato salad, sweet potato casserole, and file gumbo for family gatherings. She enjoyed music, dancing, and dining out. Lenora was a caring friend and well known...

Sep 26, 2024

Grace M. Williams at the age of 92 departed this life on Thursday, September 26, 2024. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Grace was a retired paraprofessional with the Jefferson Parish School System. Devoted mother of Myrna T. (Joseph, Jr.) Landry, Lynette C. Theodore, and Marcus C. (Verna) Theodore. Loving grandmother of...

Sep 24, 2024

Celestine Craig departed this life on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at the age of 81. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Celestine was educated in the Orleans Parish Public School System. She worked in various roles throughout her life, finding purpose in each job she held, no matter what the task was. Celestine was a devoted...

Sep 24, 2024

Lena Elizabeth Weldon Woods entered eternal rest on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at the age of 83. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Lena was educated in the Orleans Parish School System and attended Selan’ System and Beauty Culture. She was the owner and operator of Walter Donut King Shop, a game...

Sep 23, 2024

Thelma Tillman Kemp passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024, at the age of 83. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Thelma was a retired nurse with West Jefferson Medical Center. Beloved mother of Stan Schofield and Sean Schofield. Daughter of the late Corneilus Tillman, Jr. and Leona Della. Granddaughter of the...

Sep 20, 2024

Sep 19, 2024

Johnnie Lee Boines, Sr., age 71, departed this life on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at his residence. He was a native of Hazlehurst, MS and a resident of Harvey, LA. Johnnie was a graduate of West Jefferson High School. Loving father of Johnnie Boines, Jr. Son of the late Herbert Boines and Emma Boines. Beloved brother of Pearline Fitzpatrick, Jossie...

Sep 18, 2024

Virginia Fruge Kelly entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at the age of 65. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. She was employed as a housekeeper with the Archdiocese of New Orleans at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Algiers, LA. Virginia was full of life, always laughing...

Sep 18, 2024

Julia Mae Dobbins, age 80, passed away peacefully at Wynhoven Nursing Home on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was a native of Natchez, MS and a resident of Westwego, LA. Julia was a graduate of Sadie B. Thomas High School and Natchez Community College. She retired from the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office after 15 years of...

Sep 16, 2024

Nichell Yvette Robinson Landry passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024, at the age of 55. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Nichell was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School. Beloved wife of Gerald Landry. Loving mother of Devin (Dentria) and Travon Robinson. Daughter of Leon Robinson and the late...

Sep 15, 2024

Brett Keith Jackson found solace in the arms of our Lord on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the age of 45. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Plano, TX. Brett was a graduate of Archbishop Shaw High School, where he was a member of the basketball team, and received numerous awards for his performance on...

Sep 15, 2024

Prophet Thomas C. Rhodes, Jr., age 74, was called home to his eternal resting place on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Southeast Veterans Hospital. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. He was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, and he attended Delgado Community College. He was drafted in the military during...

Sep 15, 2024

Darren John Young departed this life at residence on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the age of 60. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Darren was a graduate of John Ehret High School. He was employed as a cook with Golden Corral. Beloved husband of Evelyn Williams Young. Father of Darren Hilliard,...

Sep 14, 2024

Deshawn "Coach Dee" Michael Williams a devoted husband, father and son passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at the age of 40. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Celebration of Life at Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe Street, Gretna, LA  on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:00a.m.Visitation will begin at 8:30a.m. Interment: Woodlawn Park...

Sep 14, 2024

Gilbert “Gill” Willis, age 51, entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Saturday, September 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Hampton, GA. “Gill”, as he was affectionately known to family and friends, was educated in the Jefferson Parish Public School System. He was employed with...

Sep 14, 2024

Gloria Payne Jones departed this life at St. Joseph Hospice on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the age of 72. She was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Gloria was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School. She was a retired Resident Specialist with the State of LA. Gloria was a member of Emmanuel Cooper Temple # 912,...

Sep 13, 2024

La’Dawn Nichelle Paul departed this life on Friday, September 13, 2024, at the age of 43. She was a native Marrero, LA and resident of Gretna, LA. La’Dawn was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School. Beloved mother of Dawn’Yea Paul, Darn’Yel Paul, and Si’Yea Paul. Devoted daughter of Madeline Hunter, Cliff Dixon and the late Agnes Paul. Stepdaughter...

Sep 13, 2024

Judy London Nicholas, a homemaker, departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Friday, September 13, 2024 at the age of 74. She was a native of Donaldsonville, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Loving wife of  Hilton Nicholas, Sr. Devoted mother of Hilton Nicholas, Jr. and Ethan Nicholas; also survived by a host of other relatives and...

Sep 13, 2024

Robert Eugene Cagle, Sr. passed away at his residence on Friday, September 13, 2024, at the age of 54 surrounded by his family. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. “Bobby”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, was full of life, loved hunting, and enjoyed spending time with his family....