Obituaries
Mary Ruth Barnes Epherson
Feb 24, 2019
Mary Ruth Barnes Epherson was called home to glory on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 75. She was a native of Union Church, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Devoted wife of the late Percy Epherson, Sr. Beloved mother of Patricia E. Woods, Kenneth Earl, and Percy Epherson, Jr....
Bruce Walker, Sr.
Feb 23, 2019
Bruce Walker Sr. was called to his eternal home on Saturday February 23, 2019 at the age of 62. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a longtime resident of Marrero, La. Bruce was a veteran of the United States Airforce. Beloved husband of Lisa Joseph Walker. Loving father of Bruce Walker Jr. (Danielle), Jermie Walker (Paris), Chris...
Shenell Smith
Feb 23, 2019
Shenell M. Smith entered into eternal rest at Eastside Medical Center in Snellville, GA on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at the age of 43. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Snellville, GA. Shenell was employed as an Radiology Technician with Piedmont Hospital Rockdale. Beloved of wife of Frank Smith, Jr. Devoted mother of Elijah and...
Myrtle DeVore Fountenberry
Feb 21, 2019
Myrtle DeVore Fountenberry transitioned peacefully into eternal rest Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 12:10 PM, at the age of 84. She was a native and resident of of New Orleans, LA. She was a graduate of LB Landry class of 1954, and received her degree from Grambling State University. She was a devoted and dedicated teacher in New York as...
LaShawn Marie Charles
Feb 21, 2019
LaShawn Marie Charles was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at the age of 38. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. LaShawn was a graduate of John Ehret High School and attend Delagado Community College Westbank where she studied Psychology. Devoted daughter of Rev. Liroy P....
Edward Louis Mickey
Feb 21, 2019
Edward Louis Mickey Sr. entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. He was a native of St. Joseph, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Edward retired from The Public and Continental Grain Elevator. Beloved father of Edward “Chucky” Louis (Felicia) Mickey, Jr., Cyria Mickey, and Twanna Riley. Grandfather of Braxton Mickey, Dijon Bunch, Ashton Mickey, Chivay Davillier,...
Lenoria S. Detiege
Feb 18, 2019
Lenoria S. Detiege entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Monday, February 18, 2019 at the age of 60. She was a native of Kenner, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Lenoria was an employee of Walmart and a former employee of Piccadilly Restaurant and Kenner Regional Hospital. Loving wife of Willie Detiege, Jr. Devoted mother...
Royal Osborne, Sr.
Feb 17, 2019
Royal Osborne, Sr. entered into eternal rest at his residence on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at the age of 83. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Royal was a retired Cement Finisher. Beloved husband of the late Ruthie Mae Osborne. Devoted father of Gwendolyn Osborne, Royal Osborne, Sr., Michael Osborne, Debbie Jackson,...
Willie Taylor
Feb 15, 2019
Willie “Bill” Taylor exchanged his natural life for God’s eternal rest on Friday, February 15, 2019 at his residence at the age of 81. He was a native of Hazelhurst, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Bill whom he was affectionally known by family and friends retired from Wall Shipyard after 30 years of service. Beloved husband of Marilyn...
Dorothy Almina Love
Feb 14, 2019
Dorothy Almina Love, a retired educator of the Jefferson Parish School System, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at the age of 91. She was a native of Waggaman, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of the late Charles Love. Loving mother of Allison “Cookie” Love-Morton, Jeffery (Connie) Stovall, and Jeffery (Helen) Wofford,...
Marquis Arnez Thomas
Feb 13, 2019
Marquis Arnez Thomas returned safety into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at the age of 9. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Marquis was a student at Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School. Loving son of Markia Thomas and the late Travis Thomas. Devoted big brother of Calii Rose Everett. Grandson of Cicely Thomas,...
Edna Mae Riggins Perry
Feb 11, 2019
Edna Mae Riggins Perry entered into eternal rest at Slidell Memorial Hospital on Monday, February 11, 2019 at the age of 70. She was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Slidell, LA. Loving mother of Renee, Dwight (Ira), Tammy (Mathieu), Tyrone, Tremone (Keysia), Tinya (Fred), Irving, and the late Alfred J. Perry, Sr. Daughter of the late...
Reshaud Jacob Stevenson
Feb 10, 2019
Reshaud “Ziggy” Jacob Stevenson departed this life on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at the age of 36. He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Terrytown, LA. Reshaud was a graduate of Marion Abramson Senior High School and was employed with Atlantic Metrocast as a cement yard foreman. He was president of Team Five Motorcycle Club. Beloved...
Cynthia Petty Moss
Feb 9, 2019
Cynthia Petty Moss entered into eternal peace on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at the age of 67. She was a native of Crown Point, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved mother of Floyd Michael Moss, III, and Christia Michelle Moss. Former wife of Floyd Michael Moss, Jr. Daughter of the late Joseph L. Petty, Sr. and Emelda...
Gertrude Brumfield Bailey
Feb 8, 2019
Gertrude Brumfield Bailey departed this earthly life for eternal glory on Friday, February 8, 2019 at the age of 83. She was a native of Boliva, LA. Beloved wife of the late Tommie L. bailey. Loving mother of Ronald Morris, Sandra Appleverry, Regina (Ray) Muse, Andrea (Joseph) Davis of Cedar Hill, TX, Patricia (Marc) Allen, Kenneth Johnson of Desoto, TX,...
T. J. Becker
Feb 8, 2019
T.J. Becker entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 8, 2019 at his residence at the age of 91. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. T.J. was a retired truck driver with Steel Lumber. Beloved husband of the late Ruby Lee Hawkins Beckum. Devoted father of Caroline Coats. Son of the...
Cheston Isom
Feb 7, 2019
Cheston Isom, age 27, departed this life on Thursday, February 7, 2019. He was a native of Marrero, LA and resided in the State of Washington since Hurricane Katrina. Cheston attended Ellender Middle and John Ehret High Schools in Marrero, a lover of sports he was on the football and wrestling teams. His passion for New Orleans cuisines inspired him...
Walter James Boykins
Feb 6, 2019
Walter James Boykins entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at the age of 80. He was a native of Amite, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Walter was a retired Truck Driver with Goliath Construction.
Beloved husband o f Rosalie Terry Boykins. Devoted father of Patrick Boykins, Edward Johnson, Kennedy Johnson, June Williams, and Shelia...
Emile Joseph Lacour
Feb 5, 2019
Emile Joseph Lacour, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at the age of 73. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Barataria, LA. Beloved husband of Gloria Petty Lacour. Loving father of Emile (Charvell) Lacour, Monica Lacour (Eric) Boutte, Keith Lacour, Kevin (Marjorie) Lacour, and Shelet Lacour (Sean) Hayes. Son of...
Laura Bland Ingram
Feb 5, 2019
Laura Bland Ingram entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at the age of 65. She was a native of Centerville, MS and a resident of Westwego, LA. Laura was a retired Orleans Parish Public Schools Secretary, and presently employed as a legal assistant with Wagner, Bagot and Rayer Law Firm. Beloved wife of Richard Louis Ingram,...
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