Obituaries
DOROTHY VALENTINE GREEN
Aug 21, 2024
Dorothy Mae Green entered eternal rest at Covenant House of New Orleans on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at the age of 84. She was a native of Edgard, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Dorothy was a graduate of Walter L. Cohen High School, and she was a former sales associate with DH Holmes and St. Vincent De...
RICKIE JOHNSON, JR.
Aug 21, 2024
There is a new name written in Heaven!“God has built a house of many mansions where His children will abide, free from pain and sorrow, forever at His side.” God has lifted Rickie Johnson, Jr. to a place of peace and rest. Someday we’ll be together in our Father’s home above, where we’ll thank Him for His mercy and praise...
VINCENT JOSEPH SMITH
Aug 19, 2024
Vincent Joseph Smith, age 56, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, August 19, 2024, at his residence. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Vincent was a 1986 graduate of West Jefferson High School, and he was employed in the construction industry. Vincent was an avid Miami Dolphins fan, who also loved...
JOANNE A. HENRY
Aug 19, 2024
Joanne Andrew Henry on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, and Angel of God whispered in Joanne’s ear and said faithful servant welcome home at the age of 71. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Houston, TX. Joanne was educated in the Orleans Parish Public School System, and she was employed as a certified nursing assistant....
GEORGE ANDREW SPOONER, JR.
Aug 18, 2024
George Andrew Spooner, Jr. departed this life on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at the age of 71. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Marrero, LA. George was a graduate of Archbishop Shaw High School, and he attended the University of New Orleans. He enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country for 3...
KAREN SMITH BUTLER
Aug 17, 2024
Karen Smith Butler soul was released from its earthly home on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at the age of 62. She was a native of New Roads, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Karen was a graduate of Rosenwald High School in New Roads, LA. She worked in several different industries over the years, which included hospitality, security, and...
BABY BOY KNOWLEDGE MESSIAH THOMAS
Aug 17, 2024
Knowledge Messiah Thomas infant son of Michael E. Thomas, Jr. and Michelle M. Lane entered and departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Baby brother of Gregory Louper, III, Jayden Lane, Makaylah Berryhill, Malayah Berryhill, Malanah Berryhill, Deja Thomas, and Mikhail Hardeman. Grandson of Michael and Linda Roche, Yolanda Miles, and Michael Thomas, Sr....
BEVERLY ANN THOMPSON-THOMPSON
Aug 16, 2024
Beverly Ann Thompson-Thompson answered the Master’s call on Friday, August 16, 2024, at the age of 84. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. She was a graduate of Xavier Preparatory High School and continued to pursue her bachelor’s degree at Xavier University of Louisiana and felt the need to further her...
CARRIE ANN WILLIAMS
Aug 16, 2024
Carrie Ann Smith Williams entered eternal rest at Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital on Friday, August 16, 2024, at the age of 71. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Carrie was a graduate of L.W. Higgins High School, and she attended Delgado Community College. She was a retired general manager of Smitty’s Restaurant and...
BOBBY CARLOS HOUSTON
Aug 15, 2024
Bobby Carlos Houston departed this life on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at the age of 37. He was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Bobby was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, and he was a former employee with West Jefferson Medical Center as a porter. Beloved son of the late John Houston and...
RICHARD WILLIAM MARTIN
Aug 15, 2024
Richard William Martin entered eternal rest on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at the age of 92. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Richard was a graduate of L.B. Landry High School and Nebraska College of Business. He served his country in the United State Airforce for 26 years receiving various commendations, AFCM,...
EDWARD LAWRENCE DYSON
Aug 14, 2024
Edward Lawrence Dyson entered eternal rest on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at the age of 79. He was a native of Kentwood, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Edward was a graduate of O. W. Dillion High School. He was a retired truck driver with Zatarains for over 30 years. Loving father of Ron Dyson, Edward Hobbs, Pansy Dyson,...
LANCE ORLANDO MARSHALL
Aug 13, 2024
Lance Orlando Marshall, Sr. departed this life on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at the age of 36. He was a native of Kenner, LA and a lifelong resident of Waggaman, LA. Lance was a graduate of Christ First Christian Academy. He was employed as a Mechanical Engineer with the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board. He was a former employee...
HELEN GEAN CLARK
Aug 12, 2024
Helen Gean Clark, age 73, entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 12, 2024, at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. She was a native of Waterproof, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. She was a graduate of Jefferson High School, and a retired cook of the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center. Beloved companion of David Walker. Devoted daughter of the late...
LOREN EDWARD JOHNSON
Aug 11, 2024
Loren “Polo” Edward Johnson was called home to be with the Lord at Ochsner Medical Center on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at the age of 58. Loren was a native of Milwaukee, WI and a longtime resident of Westwego, LA. Loren was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, and he attended Delgado Community College. Loren joined the United States...
ANDRE KARNELL PRESTON
Aug 10, 2024
Andre Karnell Preston transitioned from this life to his heavenly home on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the age of 26. Andre was a native and a resident of Gretna, LA. Son of Karnell and Andrea Preston. Grandson of Arron and Deloris Gatlin, Gary and Lisa Pickins, and Hervon Preston. Great grandson of the late Delta Southern, Leon Davis, Alfred...
ANITA LYNN HAMPTON
Aug 10, 2024
Anita Lynn Hampton, age 61, entered eternal rest on Saturday August 10, 2024, at St. Joseph Hospice, Harahan, LA. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Anite was educated in the Jefferson Parish Public School System. Devoted mother of Kelly Hampton (Yuri) and Shavona Hampton (Joseph), Tanisha “Tee” (Damien) Jones and the late...
JOY LYNN HOUSTON
Aug 8, 2024
Joy Lynn Houston entered peacefully into eternal rest at Ferncrest Manor Living Center on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at the age of 41. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Joy attended West Jefferson High School and held positions at several businesses including Walmart (Manhattan), West Jefferson Hospital, and Raising Canes. Wife of...
JAMES VINCENT, JR.
Aug 8, 2024
James Vincent, Jr., age 72, entered peacefully into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Thursday, August 8, 2024. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. James was a graduate of the University of New Orleans. He was employed for 46 years as an Electrical Engineer with the New Orleans Sewerage...
LINZY ALOU ANTOINE
Aug 5, 2024
Linzy Alou Antoine, affectionately known as Linzy Boo, was peacefully called home on Monday, August 5, 2024, after a long battle with heart disease, at the age of 56. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Linzy was formerly employed with the Port of New Orleans. He was passionate about family, boiling seafood,...
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