Obituaries
LaVonda Janet Hollins
Feb 5, 2020
LaVonda Janet Hollins, age 45, departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. She was a native of Los Angeles, CA and a resident of Harvey, LA. LaVonda was a graduate of Prairie High School and a veteran of the United States Navy. She was employed as a Supervisor with Floor & Decor. Beloved daughter...
Geraldine Lewis Mansion
Feb 4, 2020
Geraldine Lewis Mansion, age 86, entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Geraldine was a retired Health Care Worker of Belle Chasse State School. Beloved wife of the late Sidney Mansion, Jr. Loving mother of Sidney, Monica, Bruce, Byron,...
Alona Fortune
Feb 3, 2020
Alona Fortune departed this life on Monday February 3,2020 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Funeral Service will be held at Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, La. on Thursday February 20, 2020 at 11:00a.m.. Visitation from 8:00 a.m. until Service time at the above named parlor. Interment: Woodlawn Park Memorial Cemetery- Avondale, La. Arrangements By Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe...
Gregory Bolden
Feb 2, 2020
Gregory Bolden departed this life at East Jefferson Hospital on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at the age of 57. He was a native and resident of Kenner, LA. Beloved son of Lawrence Bolden, Sr. and Lottie Bolden. Loving brother of Joseph Robertson, Lawrence Bolden, Jr., Lee Bolden, Eugene Bolden, Joann King, Chanquell Michel, Chantell Bolden, and the late Wayne Powell....
KERMES LIONEL LANE, SR.
Feb 2, 2020
Kermes Lionel Lane, Sr. entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at the age of 71. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Kermes was a retired Circulation Supervisor with the Times Picayune. Beloved husband of the late Patsy Sprinkle Lane. Devoted father of Kermes Lionel...
Dolores Williams Narcisse
Feb 1, 2020
Dolores W. Narcisse, a retired Healthcare Worker, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the age of 87. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Dolores was a graduate of Gilbert Academy and attend Xavier University of New Orleans. Loving mother of Gisele Norton, Deirdre Narcisse Parker, Edwin Grant...
WILLIE PREATTO, IV
Feb 1, 2020
Willie Preatto IV, 44, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 in Marrero, LA. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Willie was employed as an Able Seaman with Global Towing Service.Beloved husband of Latasha Preatto. Devoted father of Shauntreal Preatto, Elbrielle Cowart, Tashontay Preatto, Tashanti Preatto, Tia Preatto, Willasia Preatto, and Anies...
MARIA OLIVARES MENDEZ
Feb 1, 2020
Maria Socorro Olivares Mendez departed this life at Marrero Healthcare Center on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the age 77. She was a native of Matamoros, Tamaulipas and a resident of Harvey, LA. Beloved wife of the late Melquiadez Mendez. Mother of Marisela “Marci” (Ted) Chiasson, Magdalena “Maggie” (Robert) LeBlanc, Meliza (Honorio) Pin̕a, Myrtala “Mattie” (Kevin) Ausbrooks, and Melquiadez “Mike”...
Edward Charles III and Carlos Edward Ford
Jan 28, 2020
Edward Charles Ford, III and Carlos Edward Ford, precious twin boys of Edward C. Ford, Jr. and Danisha Willliams Ford, were stillborn on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. Born into the arms of the angels at Tulane-Lakeside Hospital in Metairie, LA. Although Edward and Carlos never spent any time on earth with us they were much loved. Loving little brothers of...
Brent Anthony Jenkins
Jan 26, 2020
Brent “G Buug” Jenkins on Sunday, January 26, 2020 God wrapped him in his arms and called him home at the age of 19. Brent was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. He was a student at Landry-Walker High School, who loved to sing and rap. Loving father of Armani Marie Jenkins. Son of Gregoriann Jenkins. Adopted son...
Bobby Salvadore Jefferson, Jr.
Jan 25, 2020
Bobby Salvadore Jefferson, Jr. was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the age of 52. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Bobby was a graduate of O. P. Walker High School and employed as a welder with Associated Terminals & Turn Services. He was also a noted disc jockey...
ZELLA MAE TILLMAN
Jan 25, 2020
Zella Mae Tillman entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the age 72. She was a native of Hazelhurst, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Daughter of the late Tommy and Mary Ann Williams Tillman. Granddaughter of the late Garfield and Ethel Lee Williams. Sister of the late Ethel Mae Broome....
Derione Roneisha London
Jan 24, 2020
Derione Roneisha London departed this life on Friday, January 24, 2020 at the age of 22. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Devoted mother of Isis Malayla London. Loving daughter of Derrick D. Evans and Rhonda London-Alonzo. Granddaughter of Betty Jean Connor, Richard London, Hilda Young, and the late Brenda Evans. Great-granddaughter...
EMMA MAE CARTER
Jan 24, 2020
Emma Mae Coleman Carter departed this life at her residence on Friday, January 24, 2020 at the age of 74. She was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Emma was a retired Administrative Assistant with Xavier University for 45 years.Beloved with of the late Alvin Carter. Devoted mother of Jason M. Carter and Larry...
REV. EDMOND WALKER, SR.
Jan 23, 2020
Rev. Edmond Walker, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 87. He was a native of Eva, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Rev. Walker the was former owner of Walker’s Gulf Service Station and retired Pastor of First New Testament Missionary Educational Baptist Church. He...
Jamal Joseph Dawson
Jan 22, 2020
Jamal Joseph Dawson entered peacefully into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at the age of 44. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. He attended Fortier High School and was a former employee of Avondale Shipyard. He was presently employed as an Entrepreneur. Loving husband of...
FLOYD SMITH, JR.
Jan 22, 2020
Floyd “D Last Floyd” Smith, Jr., departed this life on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at the age of 76. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Houston, TX. Floyd was a former employee of Kraft’s Food Store in New Orleans, LA. Beloved husband of Brenda Smith. Devoted father of Deborah Smith, Pamela Smith, Kim Smith,...
Ertha Mitchell Beach
Jan 21, 2020
Ertha Mitchell Beach entered into eternal rest at her residence on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at the age of 84. She was a native of Labadieville, LA and resident of Westwego, LA. She was a retired employee of Suda Savage. Loving mother of Prince Albert Williams, Ken Williams, Tara Reed, Louis Williams, Jr., Donald Williams, Sr., and the late Valerie...
Charles Edward Taylor
Jan 21, 2020
Charles Edward Taylor, a retired technician for Bell South, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at the age of 73. He was a native of Alabama and a resident of Marrero, LA. Charles was a veteran of the United States Army. Loving father of Rodesia Frazier Porter and Nicole Taylor. Grandfather of the late Harold Frazier....
LEVORN SIMMONS, SR.
Jan 21, 2020
Levorn Simmons, Sr., departed this life at his residence on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at the age of 63. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Levorn was a self employed contractor. Devoted father of Levorn Simmons, Jr. and Carl Simmons. Son of the late John and Hilda Simmons. Grandson of the late...
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