Obituaries
Catherine Simmons
Aug 17, 2019
Catherine “Red” Simmons entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at the age of 87. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Waggaman, LA. Beloved wife of Walter Simmons. Loving mother of Albert (Geraldine) Lewis, Regina Lewis, Larocca Lewis, Calvin Lewis, Joses (Carl) Arbuthnot, Derrick (Terry) Jones, Sr., and the late Denise Lewis....
GLYNDELL DEWAYNE WASHINGTON
Aug 16, 2019
Glyndell DeWayne Washington entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 16, 2019 at the age of 46. He was a native of Houston, TX and a resident of Marrero, LA. Glyndell was a truck driver and a former mental health para professional. Devoted husband of Victoria Washington. Son of Levita Dobbins, and Uriah Keaton. Grandson of the late Ruby Washington....
DWAYNE MICHAEL WILLIAMS
Aug 16, 2019
Dwayne “Marty” Michael Williams entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 16, 2019 at the age 58. He was a retired CDL driver and shrimper. Dwayne was a native of Barataria, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Dwayne attended Fisher High School. Beloved husband of Simone Michelle Francois Williams. Devoted father of Michael Dwayne Williams, Sr., Diedra Williams, Rana...
COURTNEY LYNETTE MCFARLIN
Aug 15, 2019
Courtney Lynette McFarlin entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at the age of 37. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Decatur, AL. Devoted mother of Tony L. Norman, Jr., Malaysia T. Norman, and Desmond C. McFarlin-Walker. Beloved daughter of Edward C. McFarlin, Sr and Portia R. McFarlin. Granddaughter of Charlie Bell McFarlin,...
Rosa Mae Washington
Aug 14, 2019
Rosa Mae Bougere Washington entered peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at the age of 81. She was a native of Ama, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Rosa Mae was employed with Schnell’s Restaurant as a cook for over 16 years. Beloved wife of the late Antoine J. Washington. Devoted mother of Daryl Washington, Thomas...
Gaynell Jennifer Benn
Aug 13, 2019
Gaynell Jennifer Benn, a retired bank teller, entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 12, 2019 at the age of 66. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Aligers, LA (Cutoff Community). Gaynell was a 1970 graduate of Martin Behrman High School. Beloved daughter of the late Clarence Benn, Sr. and Geneva Charles Benn. Loving...
Farrell Scott, Sr.
Aug 12, 2019
Farrell Scott, Sr. departed this life at his residence on Monday, August 12, 2019 at the age of 83. He was a native of Lake St. John, LA and a resident Marrero, LA. Farrell was a retired Wheel Mechanic and Welder. Beloved husband of 38 years to Barbara K. Scott. Loving father of William, Farrell, Jr., Jack (Jacqueline), Elijah (Sabrina),...
Gertie Mae Jenkins Smith
Aug 9, 2019
Gertie Mae Jenkins Smith entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Friday, August 9, 2019 at the age of 79. She was a native of Thibodaux, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Gertie was a graduate of Lincoln High School and a retired Certified Nursing Assistant. She was a member of Silverella Social & Pleasure Club. Beloved...
Yvonne Joyce Perrette
Aug 8, 2019
Yvonne Joyce Perrette, age 89, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 8, 2019 in Harvey, LA. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Yvonne was employed with many different businesses during her professional career, which include, Co-Owner of Top Hats, LLC, Co-Manager of Gaudet Perrette Reality, and a retired Para Professional with the Orleans Parish School...
Raymond R. Spriggens
Aug 7, 2019
Raymond “ Hoink” Spriggens departed this life on Wednesday August 7, 2019.
Beloved son of the late Harper Weber and Mable Spriggens Weber. Companion of Faye Bailey. Father of Gregory and Kevin Jospeh. Sepfather of Jeanette B. ( Frederick) Anderson, George Bailey Jr. and Chandra Bailey. Grandson of the late Mary “MaBae “ Virginia Spriggens. Brother of Mary Ann Spriggens...
Cortez Latoria James
Aug 7, 2019
Cortez L. James entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at the age of 41. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Memorial Services at Davis Mortuary Service 6820 Westbank Expressway Marrero, LA. on Friday, August 23, 2019 at 10:00a.m....
Peter Reginald Felix, Jr.
Aug 7, 2019
Peter Reginald Felix, Jr. departed this life at Tulane Medical Center on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at the age of 64. He was a native of Newellton, LA and a resident of Algiers, LA. Peter was a 1974 graduate of Newellton High School and a former employee of New Orleans Grain Elevator. Loving father of Keon Jordan. Son of the...
Thomas Roy, Jr.
Aug 6, 2019
Thomas Roy, Jr. transitioned peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at the age of 68. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Thomas was a graduate of West Jefferson High School. He was former employee of Baker Oil Company and a retired caterer of the New Orleans Convention Center. Thomas was...
James White
Aug 4, 2019
James White a retired SSGT USAF, departed this life on Sunday August 4, 2019,Beloved husband of Hattie N. White. Father of Mignon White of Atlanta, Ga. Stepfather of Trenese Monroe of Dallas, Tx. Son of the late George White and Dorothy Mitchell. Also survived by 2 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Age 78 years a native...
Pastor Willie Green, Jr.
Aug 3, 2019
Pastor Willie Green, Jr., age 76, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Bridge City, LA. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School and a retired employee of Combined Technical Services. Rev. Green was the Pastor of Moses Baptist Church...
George Duplessis, Jr.
Aug 1, 2019
George Duplessis, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at the age of 50. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Gretna, LA. George was a graduate of Oliver Perry Walker High School Class of 1986. He was an employee of Paul Haban Charter School. Beloved husband of 26 years to Mary Duplessis....
Clarence Rankin, Jr.
Aug 1, 2019
Clarence Rankin, Jr. entered peacefully into eternal rest at Marrero Health Care on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at the age of 86. He was a native of Thibodaux, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. He was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and was a veteran of the United States Army. Clarence was a retired shipping and...
MATTIE MAE WEBB
Jul 31, 2019
Mattie Mae Webb entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at the age of 81. She was a native of Detroit, MI and a resident of Gretna, LA for 10 years. Mattie was a retired Ward Secretary with Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn, MI. Devoted mother of Diane J. Stewman. Mother in law of Rev. Keith Paul Stewman. Grandmother ...