Obituaries
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...
Fay Carolyn Sanders Matunda
Mar 27, 2019
Fay Carolyn Sanders Matunda entered into eternal rest at her resident on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at the age of 59. She was a native of Napoleonville, LA and a resident of Terrytown, LA. Beloved wife of the late Wilmon Joseph Matunda. Devoted mother of Carlita Walker, Shantel Matunda, Shawanda Matunda, Joshua Matunda, and Shakera Matunda. Daughter of the late Colie...
Emile Henry Farve
Mar 27, 2019
Emile Henry Farve, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Beloved husband of Claudia Butler Farve. Devoted father of Darren, Sr., Darrell, Sr. (Sharon), and Ginger Farve. Loving grandfather of Natasha Goodwin, Dennis, Claudia, Darrell, Jr., Darren Jr., Ronnesha, Christopher, Shamar, and Josslyn Farve....
Jake Johnson, Sr.
Mar 27, 2019
Jake Johnson, Sr. departed this life at Passages Hospice on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at the age of 83. He was a native of Pointe Coupee Parish, and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Jake worked on Alma Plantation until he moved to New Orleans in 1950. When he arrived in New Orleans, he began working with Mr. Clarence Prosper...
Corey A. Kennedy
Mar 27, 2019
Corey A. Kennedy entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at the age of 49. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of McKinney, TX. Corey was employed as a Finance Manager with Hall Nissan Virginia Beach, VA. Devoted father of Dennis Wade and Corey A. Kennedy, Jr. Son of Theodore (Anita) Kennedy, Sr....
Alydia Noreen Wallace
Mar 26, 2019
Alydia Noreen Wallace, age 68, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, March 24, 2019. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Alydia was a 1990 graduate of American College, and was a retired CNA. Devoted mother of Samuel (Faye) Wallace. Loving grandmother of Josephinna (Roderick Sr.) Butler , Xaviera (Todd Sr.) Winters, Alecia Brown, Samdreika Brown,...
Frank Palmer, Jr.
Mar 25, 2019
Frank Palmer, Jr., age 44, departed this life on Monday, March 25, 2019 at Riverside Hospital Newport News, VA. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Frank was a first class welder with Lyons Shipyard, Norfolk, VA. Devoted and loving husband of Carita Grinstead Palmer. Devoted father of Toinika, Frank, Devantee and Alice’....
Keith Lewis
Mar 25, 2019
Keith Lewis entered into eternal rest at his residence on Monday, March 25, 2019 at the age of 55. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Keith was a chef with K-Paul Restaurant.
Devoted father of Keith Hardin, Leon Keith Thomas, Deviant Wolfe, Keisha Marie Baker, and the late Kendrick Thomas. Stepfather of Courtney Johnson. Son...
Hendra Scott Windfield
Mar 24, 2019
Hendra Scott Windfield passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at the age of 40. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved wife of D’Andre Windfield. Devoted mother of Cierra Halphen, Justin Scott, Te’Jean and Taliyah Theodore, and the late Jaelyn and Jasmine. Loving grandmother of Riyah Wilson. Daughter of the late Herman Davis, Jr....
Ricky Hampton
Mar 23, 2019
Ricky Hampton, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the age of 53. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Son of the late Richard Curtis and Mildred Hampton. Grandson of the late Lucinda Hampton and Sullivan. Brother of Johnny (Karen), Anita Lynn, Kenneth, Richard (twin), Shannon, and...
Florence Washington Cheatham
Mar 23, 2019
Florence Cheatham departed this life on March 23, 2019 at her residence at the age of 92. She was a native of Bassett, AR and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of the late Ernest Cheatham. Devoted mother of Inez, David, Daniel, Issac, Clifford and the late Alice, Cynthia, Samuel and Harold Cheatham. Mother in law of Pauline and...
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