Obituaries

Dave Charles, Jr.

Dave Charles, Jr.

Jan 26, 2019

Dave “Pyckle” Charles, Jr. passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019 in Memphis, TN at the age of 44.  He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Southhaven, MS.  Loving father of DaVon C. Charles.  Beloved son of Carolyn Knight Charles and the late Dave Charles, Sr. Devoted fiance’ of Quiana Brown. Grandson of the late...

Ernest Every

Ernest Every

Jan 24, 2019

? Ernest “Larry” Every, Sr. entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at the age of 77.  He was a native of Raceland, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA.  Ernest was a retired Longshoreman with Local 3000.  Loving husband of Stella Jones Every.  Devoted father of Ernest Every, Jr., Carl Every, and Darlene Keller.  Stepfather...

Don Michael Raines, Sr.

Don Michael Raines, Sr.

Jan 24, 2019

Don Michael “Red” Raines, Sr. passed away at University Medical Center peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at the age 60. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA.

Don graduated from O. Perry Walker High School and worked as a self employed construction worker.

Son of Betty Raines Lewis and the late...

Dywane Gabriel

Dywane Gabriel

Jan 24, 2019

Dywane Gabriel,age 55, departed this life on Thursday, January 24, 2019. He was a native and resident of Gretna, LA.   Dywane was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and employed as a landscaper/construction with C. J. Lawn Service.  Loving husband of Johnnie Mae Gabriel.  Devoted father of Latonda and Ronald St. Cyr and Tyrone Allen.  Son of the...

Irving Sly, Jr.

Irving Sly, Jr.

Jan 23, 2019

Irving Sly, Jr. departed this life at University Medical Center on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at the age of 37. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Irving was employed with Jefferson Parish School System as a custodian.

Beloved husband of Cierra “Shorty” Carter. Devoted father of Jaco’Bee Campbell, Irving Brown, and...

Lionel Jay Williams

Lionel Jay Williams

Jan 23, 2019

Lionel Jay Williams departed this life on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at his residence at the age of 53.  He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA.  Lionel was employed as a cement layer with Durr Construction.  Husband of Essie Williams. Loving father of Lionel (Mouna) and Jonathan Griffin, Morgan Williams, Monique and Marcus Allen, Monica and Myron Dews. ...

Mercedes Stewart Carter

Mercedes Stewart Carter

Jan 23, 2019

Mercedes Stewart Carter entered into eternal rest at St. Luke’s Nursing Home on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at the age of 80. She was a native and resident of Gretna, LA. Mercedes was a retired Certified Nursing Assistant and Child Care Attendant.

Mother of John (Shelia) Carter, Roslyn Smith, Michael, Andrea, Tanya (Eugene), and Brian (Tinigue) Carter. Grandmother of...

Adrene Davis Williams

Adrene Davis Williams

Jan 22, 2019

Adrene Marie Davis Williams was called to eternal bliss on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, with her loving husband by her side at the age of 52.  She was a native of Bride City, LA and a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA.  Adrene was a graduate of John Ehret High School and American College of Medical Careers. She was employed as...

Walter Sylvester, Jr.

Walter Sylvester, Jr.

Jan 21, 2019

Walter Sylvester, Jr. passed away at his residence on Monday, January 21, 2019 at the age of 68.  He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Bridge City, LA.  Beloved husband of Betty Lou Sylvester.  Loving father of Vanessa Sylvester, Joann (Gregory) Jordan, Tiffany (the late Alonzo) Odoms, Chameka (Marcus) Hayes, Shante Sylvester, Walter III (Tanya),...

Danielle Johnson

Danielle Johnson

Jan 21, 2019

Danielle Johnson entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, January 21, 2019 at the age of 44.  She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA.  Danielle was a graduate of O.P. Walker High School and attended Southern University. She was a former data entry clerk for Kroll Laboratory. Devoted mother of Ronald Winston III and Dajuan Winston.  Beloved...

Palmyra Vasquez

Palmyra Vasquez

Jan 20, 2019

Palmyra Vasquez entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at 4:30 a.m. at the age of 72. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. She was a graduate of Walter L. Cohen and Southern University New Orleans. Beloved wife of Albert Vasquez, Sr. Devoted mother of Albert “Poppy” (Korean) Vasquez, Jr., Christopher ( Priscilla) Vasquez ...

Nigel Vejar Lemieux

Nigel Vejar Lemieux

Jan 19, 2019

? Nigel Vejar Lemieux entered peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at the age of 41. He was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of College Park, GA.  Nigel was a 1995 graduate of West Jefferson High School, and continued his studies at Katie’s School of Barbering and Cosmetology, where he received his license. He...

Loretta Corey

Loretta Corey

Jan 19, 2019

Loretta Delores Robertson Corey departed this life on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at the age of 88.  She was a native of Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA.  Beloved wife of the late Robert Corey. Loving mother of Quincy (Shelia) Corey of Charlotte, NC, Cynthia (Walter) Williams of Bonaire, GA, Brenda Bell, Marion Corey both of Gretna,...

Sandra Wilson Allen

Sandra Wilson Allen

Jan 19, 2019

Sandra Jean Wilson Allen entered into eternal rest at her residence on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at the age of 73. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA.

Beloved wife of Wilbert Allen, Jr. Mother of Wilbert (Deidre) Allen, Nedra Allen, Trenice Allen, Darrell Allen, Theone (Michael) Hillard, Sharon (Andrew) Williams, Kim Arenales, Robert (Tamyra) Allen,...

Cherlyn Robinson

Cherlyn Robinson

Jan 18, 2019

Cherlyn Robinson departed this life on Friday January 18, 2019. Devoted mother of Jananicer  Jones, Latasha Degree, Ernest Jones and Lamar Jones. Daughter of the late Holloway Jones, Sr. and Mary Alice  Jones.  Sister of Holloway Jones, David Jones, Kevin Jones , Gwendolyn Bowman ,  Joycelyn Ogbonna and the late Marilyn Smith, Jacquelyn Jones, Terrilyn Clark and Norman Jones. Also...

David Hunter, Sr.

David Hunter, Sr.

Jan 16, 2019

David Hunter Sr. entered into eternal rest at Carpenter House Hospice on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at the age of 88.  He was a native of Woodville, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA.  David was a retired iron worker and welder.  Loving husband of Yvonne Cass Hunter.  Devoted father of David (Deborah) Hunter, Jr., LaKiethia (Henry) Ross, Cynthia (Bobby)...

Alice Harper Johnson

Alice Harper Johnson

Jan 15, 2019



Alice Deborah Harper Johnson entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at the age of 64. She was a native of D’LO, MS and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Alice was a 1971 graduate of Mendenhall High School and Alcorn A&M College in 1975 receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature.

 Devoted wife of the late...

Eldridge Mitchell

Eldridge Mitchell

Jan 15, 2019

Eldridge “Slim” Mitchell, a custodian at K.F.C., and a football coach for Jefferson Parish Department of Parks and Recreations, departed this life at his residence on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at the age of 59. He was a native of New Orleans, La, a former resident Westwego, La., and presently residing in Marrero, La.  Devoted father of Reanna Ellis-Joseph (Renard)...

Elisha Smith, Jr.

Elisha Smith, Jr.

Jan 15, 2019

Elisha “June” Smith, Jr. transitioned from this earthly plain to the heavenly realm on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at the age of 56. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Brentwood, CA.  June, as he was affectionately called by family and friends was a graduate of McMain High School and attended Our Lady of Holy...

Annie Edwards Bell

Annie Edwards Bell

Jan 14, 2019

Annie Edwards Bell entered into eternal rest at her residence on Monday, January 14, 2019 at the age of 95. She was a retired domestic worker with Algiers Naval Base. Annie was a native and a resident of Harvey, LA.

Beloved wife of the late James Bell. Devoted mother of Claudia Cobb, Janice Bell (John) Cotton, and Rhonda Oliver. Daughter...