Obituaries
THORNTON BROWN, JR.
Sep 27, 2019
Thornton Brown, Jr. departed this life on Friday, September 27, 2019 at the age of 65. He was a native of Sunflower, MS and a resident of Phoenix, AZ. Thornton served his country in the United States Air Force and worked in Military Security. Devoted father of Tanja Brook-Brown, Feandrell Brown- Brown, and Wesley Brown. Son of the late Thornton...
Sarah Brandon Smith
Sep 26, 2019
Sarah Lee Brandon Smith, age 89, gained her heavenly wings at Passages Hospice on Thursday, September 26, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Mama Sarah, Maw Maw, Sarah Lee and Queen, as she is affectionately known to family and friends, was a native of Wakefield, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA for 50 years. She was educated in the...
ALEXIS MIA SCOTT LARRY
Sep 26, 2019
Alexis Mia Scott Larry entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at her residence at the age of 34. She was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Alexis served her country in the United States Air Force for 3 years and was employed with Naw’lins Realty Boutique, LLC as a Realtor. Devoted wife...
Wayne Alexander Griffin
Sep 19, 2019
Wayne Alexander Griffin departed this life on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at the age of 63. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Wayne was employed as a groundskeeper and landscaper with Good Works, Inc. Beloved companion of 18 years to Claudia Smith. Loving father of Astra Venus Peterson. Stepfather of Deber Tennessee,...
Elizabeth Whitley
Sep 17, 2019
Elizabeth Whitley, a retired hotel housekeeper, entered into eternal rest at St. Joseph Hospice on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at the age of 75. She was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident New Orleans, LA. Loving mother of Stella Whitley. Daughter of the late Gerard Wade Whitley and Blanchie Olivia Whitley. Granddaughter of the late James Murray, Sr....
Darlene Laurent
Sep 17, 2019
Darlene Joseph Laurent departed this life at her residence on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at the age of 61. She was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Darlene was a graduate of L. W. High School and was a retired employee of West Jefferson Medical Center housekeeping department. Devoted wife of the late Kerry Laurent. Loving mother of Christopher...
KOURE RAHSAAN AARON
Sep 17, 2019
Koure’ Rahsaan Aaron entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Ochsner Baptist Medical Center at the age of 8 months. He was a native and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Devoted son of Kourtney Tate and Renell Aaron. Grandson of Veronica Aaron, Gwendolyn George, Glenn Tate, and the late Ronald Aaron. Brother of Prince Tate and...
Rickie Johnson, Sr.
Sep 17, 2019
Rickie “Dap Daddy” Johnson, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family at the age of 68. He was a native and resident of Algiers, LA. Beloved husband of 47 years to Johnnie Jones Johnson. Devoted father of Ann (Rodney), Max, Sr. (Lakita), and Rickie, Jr., Loving grandfather of Brittany,...
DOROTHY JEAN GILMORE
Sep 16, 2019
Dorothy Jean “Yenni” Gilmore departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Monday, September 16, 2019 at the age of 64. She was a native of Hazelhurst, MS and a resident of Harvey, LA. Dorothy was a retired Certified Nursing Assistance. Loving mother of Tirrell (Erica) Gilmore, Sr., and the late Johnny Gilmore. Daughter of the late John C....
Kathryn Pierre Freeman
Sep 16, 2019
Kathryn Pierre Freeman departed this life suddenly at her residence on Monday, September 16, 2019 at the age of 68. She was a native of Algiers, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Devoted mother of Wilbert (Yachicha), Kimwan, Antiqua, Deidra, and Tobias Freeman. Loving grandmother of Jordan, Devin, Mikayla, Kaiden, and Tylia Freeman. Beloved daughter of the late Doretha...
Leah D. Martin
Sep 14, 2019
Leah D. Martin entered peacefully into eternal rest on at her residence on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at the age of 84. She was a native of Maurice, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of Richard Martin by second marriage and the late Jessie Prejean by first marriage. Loving mother of Gerald L. (Jolinda) Pejean, Sr., Geraldine...
Adeline Hart
Sep 14, 2019
Adeline Hart, age 91, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Saturday, September 14, 2019. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Adeline was a retired presser of T-N-T Cleaners. Beloved wife of the late Richard Hart, Sr. Loving mother of Roy Gaines, Elaine Hart, Rogers, Hart, Ethel Hart, Ann Ferrygood,...
Trishana Martin Barnes
Sep 12, 2019
Trishana Michelle Martin Barnes departed this life on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 28. She was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Wife of Nigel Barnes, Sr. Loving mother of Niaya and Nigel Barnes. Beloved daughter of Elma Martin and Ronald Young. Sister of Julia and Selena Martin, Ronald and Darius...
GLORIA ROCKQUELL GARCIA
Sep 12, 2019
Gloria “Wallie” “Quell” Rockquell Garcia was called home by her heavenly Father on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at the age of 35. Companion of Marqule Craft. Devoted mother of Kendra, Kendrell, Jr., Kentrell, and King Friloux, and Marqule Craft, Jr. Daughter of the late Juan and Elaine Garcia. Stepdaughter of Vernon Coleman. Granddaughter of the late Noah and Thelma Hampton....
Pastor Emertius Edward Joseph, Sr.
Sep 12, 2019
Rev. Edward Joseph, Sr., age 88, Pastor Emeritus of Greater Mount Nebo Baptist Church of Harvey, LA was called home by his heavenly father on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at West Jefferson Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Affectionately known as “Rev.” “Ed” and “Grandfather”, Pastor Joseph was a native of St. James, LA and a resident of Marrero,...
Victoria Marie Blount
Sep 11, 2019
Victoria Marie Blount, age 63, departed this life on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at her residence. She was a native of Sunflower, MS and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Victoria was a graduate of Priestly High School and formerly employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Devoted mother of Derrick M. Blount and Standish L. Blount. Loving grandmother of Derrion...
LUCILLE LOUIS THOMAS
Sep 11, 2019
Lucille Louis Thomas entered into eternal rest at her residence on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at the age76. She was a native of St. Martinville, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Lucille was a retired order filler with K&B Drug Store. Beloved wife of the late Joe Louis Thomas. Devoted mother of Joe, Jr., Gerald, Sharon, and Patricia....
CLAUDIA ANN DANIEL RIDEN
Sep 10, 2019
Claudia Ann Daniel Riden departed this life on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 in Baton Rouge, LA. @ 2:44a.m. Beloved wife of Zackary T. Riden. Devoted mother of Ashley Hills and Christopher Cospy. Daughter of Jimmie Lee Journee and Marie Ellen Ricard. Sister of Christine Johnson, Donald L. Daniel, Deardra (Cornell) Jackson, Claudell (Mark) Lawes, Dalton L. (Sonya) Journee, Gillian L....
ADRIANNE MARIE RIVERS THOMPSON
Sep 9, 2019
Adrianne Marie Rivers Thompson departed this life to be with the Lord on Monday, September 9, 2019 at the age of 63. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Ann as she was affectionately known by family and friends was employed as a clerk with the Orleans Parish Sewerage Board for over 30 years of service. Beloved...
EMMA JEAN DOSS HAYNES
Sep 8, 2019
Emma Jean Doss Haynes entered into eternal rest at her residence on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at the age of 66. She was a native of Algiers, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of 43 years to Joseph Haynes, Sr. Devoted mother of Joseph Haynes, Jr., Justin Haynes, Jon Alvin Haynes, and Tina (Pastor Sedgerick) Lee. Grandmother...
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