Obituaries
RAYMOND JUNIOUS MANSON
Apr 28, 2024
Raymond Junious Manson departed this life at his residence surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the age of 88. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Raymond attended L. B. Landry High School and was employed for over 55 years as a chemical mixer operator with Allied / General Chemical Corporation, prior to...
LARRY LANDRY
Apr 26, 2024
Larry Landry entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, April 26, 2024, at the age of 73. He was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Larry was educated in the Jefferson Parish Public School System and Trade School excelling in Carpentry and Mechanics. He was a retired Head Engineer of Villa De Ames and Christopher...
LILLY OLIVIA BLAKES PERKINS
Apr 26, 2024
Lilly Olivia Blakes Perkins passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Friday, April 26, 2024, at the age of 85. She was a native of Woodville, MS and a resident of Westwego, LA. She attended Wilkinson High School in Woodville. Lilly was employed for over 30 years as a Nurse’s Assistant and Unit Representative at Ochsner...
JOE LAMAR BURNETT, SR.
Apr 25, 2024
Joe Lamar Burnett, Sr. departed this life on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at the age of 81. He was a native of Hazelhurst, MS and a resident of Kenner, LA. Joe graduated from Parish High School in 1962, and he attended Utica Jr. College. He retired from Jefferson Parish Recreation Dept. Beloved husband of Sarah Burnett. Father of Joe (Blessing)...
LILA ANN STEWART LOVELY
Apr 24, 2024
Lila Ann Stewart Lovely entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the age of 77. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Lila attended Lincoln High School and she was employed as a nurse assistant with Wynhoven Nursing Home. Beloved mother of James “Dodie” (Cassandra) Lovely, Jr., and the late...
ERNEST W. SIMMONS, JR.
Apr 24, 2024
Beloved father, son, brother, grandfather, great grandfather and uncle Ernest Woodrow Simmons Jr. was born in Gretna, Louisiana to the union of Elizabeth Davis Simmons and Ernest Simmons Sr. on August 10, 1937. He attended the Gretna Elementary that is currently named Douglass Community School at 1400 Huey P. Long Avenue in Jonestown. At age 17 Ernest enlisted into the...
BRITTANY ALEXIS USSIN
Apr 22, 2024
Brittany Alexis Ussin departed this life unexpectedly on Monday, April 22, 2024, at the age of 25. She was a native of New Orleans LA and a resident of Terrytown, LA. Brittany attended Algiers Tech High School and was employed as a housekeeper. Loving mother of Raheem Ussin, Dream Ussin, Jaheem Ussin, Janae Ussin, and Serenity Ussin. Beloved daughter of...
VICTOR JOSEPH NELSON, JR.
Apr 22, 2024
Victor J. Nelson, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Monday April 22, 2024, at the age of 77. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Victor was a retired crane operator with Orleans Material. Beloved father of Carlette Nelson Anderson and Victor Nelson. Son of the late Victor J. Nelson, Sr. and Eunice W. Nelson. Brother of...
FRANCIS WILLIAM TURNER
Apr 21, 2024
Francis William Turner departed this life at the age of 84 on Sunday, April 21, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at his residence. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. “Muggie”, as he was affectionately known to family and friends, was a graduate of L.B. Landry High School Class of 1959, and he attended SUNO. Francis retired after...
ANNIE WILLIAMS SCIE
Apr 21, 2024
Annie Williams Scie, age 90, entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Sunday, April 21, 2024. She was a native of Adams County, MS and a resident of Avondale, LA. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Scie, Sr. Loving mother of Dianne Wiltz, Janet (Ann) Scie, Nora Bankston, Ida (Mark) Benson, David Scie, Paul (Florine) Scie, Matthew...
TREMELE ANDRE SMOTHERS, SR.
Apr 20, 2024
Tremele Andre’ Smothers, Sr., affectionately known as “Melle Boo”, transitioned on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the age of 52. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Hammond, LA. Tremele attended L.W. Higgins High School and he worked various forms of employment prior to becoming disabled. Loving husband of Julie Vallee Smothers. Father of Trenell Denise...
LIONEL HELTON
Apr 19, 2024
Lionel Helton departed this life at Touro Infirmary Hospital on Friday, April 19, 2024, at the age of 70. He was a native of New Orleans, and a resident of Marrero, LA. Lionel was educated in the Jefferson Parish School System. He was a retired Building Engineer and a member of the Mellow Fellow Baseball Social Club. Beloved father of...
ARNOLD LEE SPOONER
Apr 17, 2024
Arnold Lee Spooner departed this life at his residence on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the age of 69. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Marrero, LA. Arnold was a graduate of Archbishop Shaw High School, and he attended Missouri Western State University. He was a retired laborer with ADM. Beloved father of Aaron Spooner,...
KENNETH LASHANE MATTHEWS, SR.
Apr 17, 2024
Kenneth l. Matthews, Sr. departed this life at University Medical Center on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the age of 42. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Kenneth attended Nicholls State University, and he was employed with Dickie Brennans as a supervisor. Beloved husband of Lakisha Frank Matthews. Devoted father of Kenneth L. Matthews, Jr., Da’Vontae,...
STEVE WILLIAMS
Apr 17, 2024
Steve Williams, age 36, Dean of Students at Edna Karr High School, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Steve was a graduate of Heritage Academy High School and Oakwood University. He later earned his master’s degree from Walden University. Steve was a faithful...
VERNA CHOPIN BOYD
Apr 17, 2024
Verna C. Boyd entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the age of 69. She was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Verna was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School, and she was employed as a caregiver. Beloved mother of Shawn M. Boyd Sr., and Brandon Boyd. Daughter of the...
DEIDRE MARIE JENKINS
Apr 16, 2024
Deidre Marie Jenkins entered peacefully into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Thursday, April 16, 2024, at the age of 57. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Deidre was employed as a Corporate Accountant. Her memories will be cherished by her daughter Vashti Jenkins and a host of other...
LEOMA HOGAN ROBINSON
Apr 15, 2024
Leoma Theresa Hogan Robinson entered peacefully into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Monday, April 15, 2024, at the age of 71. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Leoma was a 1970 graduate of L. B. High School, where she was a member of the choir. She was formerly employed...
TRINIA ISHMAN BAX
Apr 14, 2024
Trinia Ishman Bax, age 67, entered peacefully into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Sunday, April 14, 2024. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. She was a graduate of John McDonogh High School and Delgado Community College. Trinia was employed with the Air Force and the USDA before retiring...
WALLACE JASPER
Apr 12, 2024
Wallace Jasper entered into eternal rest at The Sanctuary at Passages Hospice on Friday, April 12, 2024, at the age of 85. He was a native of Houma, La and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Wallace served his country in the UnIted States Navy and retired after 30 years. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal,...
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