Obituaries
Carlton Reeves
Apr 10, 2019
Carlton Reeves, age 76, entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. He was a native of Jersey City, New Jersey and a resident of Metairie, LA. Carlton was a graduate of Lincoln High School, and was employed with the United States Postal Service in Jersey City, where he retired after 36 years. He later...
Wanda Monique Westerfield
Apr 8, 2019
Wanda Monique Westerfield entered into eternal rest at University Medical Center of on Monday, April 8, 2019 at the age of 57. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Wanda was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School, and employed as a baker and caregiver. Loving mother of Wanika Westerfield, Alexis (Christopher)...
Earl Ray Pike
Apr 7, 2019
Earl Ray Pike entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at the age of 73. He was a native of Westwego, LA and a resident of Algiers, LA. Earl was a graduate of Lincoln High School and a retired employee of Hunts and Wesson Oil Company. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Loving father of...
Martin Fitzgerald Hatten
Apr 5, 2019
Martin “Russell” Fitzgerald Hatten entered into eternal rest at University Medical Center on Friday, April 5, 2019 at the age of 50. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Martin was employed with NOLA Construction, and a member of Big Brothers Organization of Allen. Devoted father of Andrew Christoph. Son of Ruth H. Martin and the late...
LaKunta Kente Williams
Apr 3, 2019
LaKunta Kente Williams entered into eternal rest at her residence on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at the age of 41. She was a native of Baton Rouge, LA and resident of Marrero, LA, and presently residing in Harvey, LA. La’Kunta was a graduate of John Ehret High School. Beloved wife of Morris “Wolfe” Williams. Devoted mother of Deondre Williams, Jamaaj...
Janie Mae Gaines Smith
Apr 3, 2019
Janie Mae Gaines Smith entered into eternal rest at Wynhoven Health Care Center on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at the age 76. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA Beloved wife of Eddie Smith, Jr. Devoted mother of Evie (Kenneth) Walker, Aaron Smith, Clayton (Lisa) Smith, and Lowanda Smith. Daughter of the late...
Devon Christopher Lee
Apr 3, 2019
Devon C. Lee departed this life on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at his residence at the age of 26. He was a native and lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. Devoted son of Troy Russell and Akasia Lee (Paul). Grandson of Levon Lee, Myrtle Lee, Joan Earls, and the late Rickey Russell. Brother of Nia Nyree Lee. Nephew of Queban (Jackie)...
Lawrence Hensley, Jr.
Apr 2, 2019
Lawrence Hensley, Jr. departed this life on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at University Medical Center at the age or 55. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Lawrence attended John Ehret High School and was employed as a cook. Loving fatherof Ashley Carter, Keshaun Francois, Lawrence Dana, Kendrick Francois, Jonathan, Jonieshia, and Torrence...
Eliza Ruth Smoot Cole
Apr 2, 2019
Eliza “Elisa” Ruth Smoot Cole entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at the age of 74. She was a native of Scooba, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Elisa was affectionately known as Lisa and Momma Cole by her family and friends attended Tuskegee University. Beloved wife of the late Morris...
Debra Carter
Mar 31, 2019
Debra Carter entered into eternal rest at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at the age of 63. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Wife of the Late Willie L. Carter Sr. Beloved mother of Deion Walker of San Antonio, TX Fabieyoun Walker of Lake Charles, LA, Lawrence (Estephania) Walker of San Antonio,...
Shelby Wilson, Sr.
Mar 31, 2019
Shelby Wilson Sr. was called home on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at his residence at the age of 84. He was a native and resident of Gretna, LA. Shelby was a graduate of L.B. Landry High School Class of 1955, and he retired from Entergy (formerly Louisiana Power and Light) in 1991 after more than 33 years of service. Beloved...
Larry James Brown
Mar 30, 2019
Larry James Brown departed this life on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at the age of 74. He was a native of Westwego, LA and a resident of Opelousas, LA. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School and a retired heavy equipment operator. Beloved husband of Sybil Williams Brown. Loving father of Charles Mosby, Angela Landry, Réal Brown, Tarase Carter,...
John Earl Young
Mar 30, 2019
John Earl Young entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at the age of 63. He was a native of Batesville, MS and a resident of Gretna, LA. John attended West Jefferson High School, Phillips Junior College and Seminary School. He was a self-employed landscaper. Devoted father of John “Juggie” Earl Young, Jr....
David Luke Speed
Mar 29, 2019
David Luke Speed departed this life on Friday, March 29, 2019 at the age of 59. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Beloved husband of Toni Speed. David’s memory is cherished by his loving son Jeremy David Speed, and his mother Lynne. Devoted grandfather of Demond and Jawan. Son of Hester Mae...
Michael Francis
Mar 29, 2019
Michael Francis entered into eternal rest at his residence on Friday , March 29, 2019 at the age of 63. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Michael was a former employed with Avondale Industries as a carpenter / painter. He was a graduate of Abramson High School Class of 1973 and he attended Southern University at...
Beverly White McGowan
Mar 29, 2019
Beverly White McGowan entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 29, 2019 at Ferncrest Manor Living Center at the age of 59. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beverly was a graduate of John McDonogh Senior High School. Wife of Johnny Wayne McGowan. Beloved daughter of Lorraine White. Granddaughter of the late...
Lorraine Cannon Jackson
Mar 29, 2019
Lorraine Cannon Jackson entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, March 29, 2019 at the age of 71 surrounded by her loved ones. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of Irving Jackson, Jr. Devoted mother of Sharon M. Jackson, Deon (Ronald) Grissett, Renee’ (Fayard) Lambert, Jr.,...
Fayetta Woods Tate
Mar 28, 2019
Fayetta “Peaches” Woods Tate entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at the age of 64. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Fayetta was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and a retired painter of Northrop Grumman Shipyard (Avondale). She was the co-founder of...
Lola Stella Smith Bruce
Mar 28, 2019
Lola Stella Smith Bruce entered into eternal rest at her residence on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at the age of 79. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Lola was employed with Hedgewood Surgical Center for many years and retired at the golden age of 78. Beloved wife of 55 years to the late Joe Bruce. Devoted...
Melody Helton Batiste
Mar 28, 2019
Melody Helton Batiste entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at the age of 57. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Marrero, LA. Melody was a graduate of John Ehret High School. Devoted mother of Raymond Batiste, Jr., Raynarld Batiste, and Ray Jay (Lannya) Batiste. Devoted grandmother of Uriah and Grayson. Daughter...
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