Obituaries

Catherine Simmons

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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...

Regina Gail Smith

Regina Gail Smith

Aug 3, 2019

Services Were Private

Pastor Willie Green, Jr.

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.

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....

Shonn Jones

Shonn Jones

Aug 1, 2019

Services Were Private

Clarence Rankin, Jr.

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

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 ...