Obituaries

DONALD HARRIS

DONALD HARRIS

May 15, 2019

Donald Harris entered into eternal rest at Woldenberg Village of New Orleans on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at the age of 72. He was  a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Donald was a retired chef with A&G Cafeteria. Beloved husband of the late Rose Harris. Father of Donald Hensley, Jr.  and Chad Harris. Son of...

Vurtonya Lashette Smith

Vurtonya Lashette Smith

May 14, 2019

Vurtonya LaShette Smith entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at the age of 47. She was a native of Natchez, MS and a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA. Vurtonya was a graduate of Southern University at New Orleans and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She was employed as...

WILLIE SIMS

WILLIE SIMS

May 13, 2019

 

Willie Sims entered into eternal rest at Wynhoven Health Care Center on Monday, May 13, 2019 at the age of 83. He was a native of St. Francisville, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Willie was a retired employee with Service Glass as a window installer. Husband of the late Irene Stewart Sims. Devoted father of Shawanda (Mack)...

DARLENE WINDMON

DARLENE WINDMON

May 13, 2019

Darlene Windmon entered eternal rest on Monday, May 13, 2019 at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was a native of Carpenter, MS and a resident  of Marrero, LA. Darlene was employed as a nurse aide. Devoted mother of Tameka Ruffin and  Dequandra Taylor. Daughter of the late Johnny Lee Windmon and Rosie Lee Taylor Windmon Wilson.  Sister of Evette Trice,...

Bernice Walker Hines

Bernice Walker Hines

May 13, 2019

Bernice Walker Hines, age 76, entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 13, 2019 at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was a native of Canton, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Bernice was a graduate of Southern University of New Orleans. She retired after many years of employment with several radio stations in the New Orleans area including WRNO,...

CATHERINE TURNER HALL

CATHERINE TURNER HALL

May 12, 2019

Catherine Turner “Tootsie Baby” Hall departed this life at her residence on Sunday,  May 12, 2019 at the age of  72. She was a native of Natchez, Ms. and  a resident of Westwego, LA.  Catherine was a retired production worker with Gulf State Asphalt. Devoted mother of Tina T. Gaines  and Jennifer (Frederick) Chopin. Devoted friend of  David L. Smith....

RUBY HOWARD WHITE

RUBY HOWARD WHITE

May 12, 2019

Ruby Howard White departed this life at her residence on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at the age of 76. She was a native of Gonzales, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of the late Duncan White Sr. Devoted mother of Mannie (Denise) White Sr., Techia W. (Michael) Walker, Dana W. (Marcus) Chaisson, Duncan (Charboni) White Jr.,  and...

DONALD WILFRED WINCHESTER

DONALD WILFRED WINCHESTER

May 12, 2019

Donald “Duck, SW, Coach” Wilfred Winchester departed this life at Touro Infirmary Hospital on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at the age of 73. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Donald was a retired operator with Southern Pacific. Devoted father of Kevin (Kevin) Owens,  Marlon Keith(Tam)  Davis, Shamika Ross, and Keonta Harrell. Son...

Clarence Johnson, Sr.

Clarence Johnson, Sr.

May 11, 2019

Clarence "Tom" Johnson, Sr. was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at the age of 82 at his residence. He was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of Barataria, LA. Beloved husband of 60 years to Brenda Johnson. Loving father of Darlene (Kelvin) Jackson, Clarene (Charles) Madison-Roussell, Clarence (Darrlyn) Johnson, Jr., and...

RUBY LEE WALKER

RUBY LEE WALKER

May 10, 2019

Ruby Lee Walker departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, May 10, 2019 at the age of 62. She was a native of Hinds County, MS and a resident of Westwego, LA. Ruby was a manager with Azalea Bingo Hall. Devoted mother of Shawanda Haynes, Roosevelt (Kereitha) Walker, Jr., Quiana (Ernesto) Walker, and Tamika (Terrance) Walker. Daughter...

TIMOTHY JOSEPH SMITH

TIMOTHY JOSEPH SMITH

May 8, 2019

 

Timothy “Tee Love” Smith entered into rest on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at the age 48. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Timothy was a self employed laborer. Devoted father of Nigeria Hardin-Bethely. Grandfather of Aniya White-Hardin, Anthony White, Jr., Asiana Bethely, and Ashad Bethely. Beloved son of Bernette Smith Carter and the late David...

Mabel Robertson Davis

Mabel Robertson Davis

May 7, 2019

Mabel Davis, age 97, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at Woldenbury Village surrounded by her loved ones. She was a native of Breaux Bridge, LA, a former resident of Opelousas, LA and a longtime resident of New Orleans, LA. Loving mother of Martha Davis, Betty Lou (late Walter Jr.) Sylvester, and Roy (Joyce) Davis, Sr....

GLADYS BUSH PERRY

GLADYS BUSH PERRY

May 7, 2019

Gladys Bush Perry entered into eternal rest at Wynhoven Healthcare Center on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. She was a native and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Gladys was a retired childcare worker with Kennedy’s Child Care Center. Daughter of the late Vernon and Wilhemina Bush. Granddaughter of the late Gladys and Willie Harrison, Sr. Beloved sister of Vernon (Mary) Bush,...

BONNETTE COLE, SR.

BONNETTE COLE, SR.

May 6, 2019

Bonnette “Feet” Cole, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 6, 2019 at the age of 74. He was a native of Waterproof, LA and a resident Gretna, LA. Bonnette  was a retired mechanic and maintenance manager with Westside Transit for over 45 years. Beloved husband of Margaret J. Cole.  Devoted father of Shuntell (Marlon) Ellis, Bonnette (Angielina) Cole,...

RONALD TAYLOR

RONALD TAYLOR

May 5, 2019

Ronald Taylor entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at the age of 71. He was a native of Napoleonville, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Ronald was a retired truck driver with CMC Rebar of Slidell. Beloved husband of Veronica Worley Taylor. Devoted father of  Lainell V. Taylor (Charles) Williams and...

Clara J. Taylor

Clara J. Taylor

May 4, 2019

Clara Janett Young Taylor departed this life on Saturday, May 4, 2019 Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus at the age of 52. She was a native of Carpenter, MS and a resident of Gretna, LA. Beloved wife of Steven Young. Loving mother of Dominique, Chiquita, Dequardra, Stephanie, Stacy, and Steve Taylor, and the late Danielle Taylor. Daughter of the late...

JOSEPH JACKSON, JR,

JOSEPH JACKSON, JR,

May 4, 2019

 

Joseph Jackson, Jr. departed this life at Lane Regional Medical Center on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at the age of 70. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Devoted father of  Lisa Marie Jackson. Loving grandfather of  Aurora Stewart, Iva Jackson, Ashley Langlois, and the late Melvin Joseph Terrance, III. Great grandfather...

Kedrick Louis Washington

Kedrick Louis Washington

May 3, 2019

Kedrick Louis Washington departed this life on Friday, May 3, 2019 at the age of 32. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Kedrick attended Southern University of Baton Rouge and was employed as an Equipment Operator with Associated Terminals. Devoted father of Kierra Washington and Jahze’ Lindsey. Beloved son of Paulette Washington...

ESTELL HARRANG BADGER

ESTELL HARRANG BADGER

May 3, 2019

Estell Harrang Badger entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 3, 2019 at the age of 79. She was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA.  Estell was a retired employed with the Jefferson Parish School System. Beloved wife of late Leo Badger Sr. Devoted mother of Lana B. Rousell, Leonell B. Robinson, Lori B. Hawkins,...

THOMAS COTTON, JR.

THOMAS COTTON, JR.

May 2, 2019

 

Thomas Cotton, Jr., entered into eternal rest at his residence on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at the age of 53. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Thomas was employed as an electrician and served in the U. S. Air Force Reserve. Devoted father of  Stephen Jared Gladney. Stepfather of Avari and Calvin Travis. Son of...