Obituaries
Joyce Whitley Carto
Jan 14, 2019
Joyce Marie Carto entered into eternal rest on Monday January 14, 2019 at the age of 69.
She was a native and resident of Gretna, LA. Joyce was a cafeteria worker with Jefferson Parish School Board.
Devoted mother of Consuella Dorsey, Rodney Carto, Chasity Marie Carto, and Allen Carto. Daughter of the late Gerard Wade Whitley and Blanchie Olivia...
Oddie B. Mobley
Jan 14, 2019
Oddie B. Mobley entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Monday, January 14, 2019 at the age of 71. He was a native of Starkville, MS and a resident of Harvey, LA.
Oddie was a retired truck driver.
Beloved husband of Ruby L. Mobley. Devoted father of Whitney A. Russell, Christina C. Russell, Dewyane Russell, and the...
Willie Foley
Jan 14, 2019
Willie Foley passed away peacefully on Monday, January 14, 2019 at the age of 54. He was a native of New Orleans LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Willie attended Lincoln School in Marrero. He loved to read, write, and enjoyed old school music. Beloved son of the late Barbara “BeBe” Stewart Foley and Johnny Foley, Sr. Loving brother...
Joseph Jessie, Sr.
Jan 13, 2019
Joseph Jessie, Sr. entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at the age of 76. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Joseph was a graduate of Lincoln High School and a retired foreman of the Jefferson Parish Sewerage Department. Beloved husband of the late Lillian Tillman Jessie. Loving father of Joseph Jessie, Jr., Joelle...
Glendell Junior
Jan 13, 2019
Glendell Junior entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Foundation Hospital on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at the age of 38. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. He was employed as a truck driver.
Beloved husband of Donna F. Junior. Devoted father of Miracle, Audreyonna, and Donnis. Son of the late Ozemae Junior...
Albert Lee Davis
Jan 11, 2019
Albert Lee Davis departed this life on Friday, January 11, 2019 at Ochsner Westbank Medical Center Westbank.
Beloved husband of Madeline Jefferson Davis. Devoted father of Serlena Davis (Broderick) Reed, Aldarion (Trina) Davis, Tierra and Sierra Davis. Son of Eva Nell Davis and the late James Young. Grandson of the late Wilson and Robert Lee Young and Mattie and Will...
Geraldine L Thrance
Jan 9, 2019
Geraldine L. Thrance entered into eternal rest at her residence on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at the age of 72. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA.
Beloved wife of Thomas Thrance, Sr. Devoted mother of Tonya Harrell and Joseph Sterling. Daughter of the late Earl London, Sr. and Anabell London. Granddaughter of...
Temitope Ademola Babatunde
Jan 9, 2019
Temitope Ademola Babatunde departed this life on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at the age of 21. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA Temitope was a graduate of Sophie B. Wright High School, where he was a member of the band. He continued his education at LSU and Delgado Community College. Loving son...
Jackie W. White
Jan 8, 2019
Jackie Willie White departed this life at University Medical Center on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at the age of 62. Jackie was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Jackie received a Master’s Degree from Southern University.
Son of the late Willie “Biffy” White, Sr. and Grace Helen White. Devoted brother of Shirley B. Mason, Betty A. Butler,...
Claudel Senette
Jan 8, 2019
Claudel Senette entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Passages Hospice at the age of 72. He was native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA.Husband of Brenda Smith. Father of Chevelle Smith, Steven Wright, Lilly Wright, Donyell Barela, Troy Smith and the late Keith Roussell. Son of the late William and Eloise Senette....
Willie Mae Brocks
Jan 7, 2019
Mrs. Willie Mae Woodard Brocks was born on May 4, 1945 to the late Mr. Curtis and Mrs. Laura Woodard in Ruleville, Mississippi. She later moved to the New Orleans area and resided in Marrero for over 40 years. Sis. Brocks accepted Christ as her Personal Savior and in November, 2011 she united with the New Hope Baptist Church family under the leadership...
Pearl Gaines
Jan 7, 2019
Pearl Roussell Gaines, age 96, entered peacefully into eternal rest at Wynhoven Health Care Center on Monday, January 7, 2019. She was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of the late Frank Gaines. Loving mother of Janie Smith Elizabeth Wingo, Willamenia G. Gaither, Victoria G. Scott, Edith Jupiter, and Herbert Gaines. Daughter of...
Gloria mahoney Tyler
Jan 7, 2019
Gloria Mahoney Tyler entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Foundation Hospital on Monday, January 7, 2019 at the age of 81. She was a native of Oakville, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA
Devoted mother of Patricia Hart, Diane Griffin, Deborah Mahoney, James Mahoney, and the late Lisa Johnson, Majesta Bickham, Gaynell Lenoir, Bobby Mahoney, and Melvin Mahoney. Daughter...
Warren Smith
Jan 6, 2019
Warren “Poncho” Smith entered into eternal rest at his residence on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at the age of 77 surrounded by his family. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Warren was a retired maintenance supervisor with Varco (Tuboscope).Beloved husband of Malonia Simeon Johnson Smith. Devoted father of Warren, Jr. (Pamela), Darren...
Kendrell Monique Batiste
Jan 5, 2019
Kendrell Monique Batiste entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 5 2019 at the age of 32. Funeral Service will be held at DAVIS MORTUARY SERVICE, 6820 WESTBANK EXPRESSWAY MARRERO, LA Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at 10:00a.m. Visitation will begin at 8:30a.m. at the above named parlor. Interment: Will be Private.To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com....
Anthony Lionel Margin, Jr.
Jan 3, 2019
Anthony “Tony” Lionel Margin, Jr., age 57, departed this life on Wednesday, January 3, 2019 at Tulane University Medical Center. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. He was a graduate of O. Perry Walker High School. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Army and served his country for 18 years. Anthony was employed with...
Estella Davis Poston
Jan 3, 2019
Estella Davis Poston entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at the age of 85. She was a native of St. Joseph, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Beloved wife of the late Robert Lee Poston. Devoted mother of Marilyn (Johnny) Scott, Sandra (Solomon) Knoten, Ryan O’Neal Poston, Edward Lewis, and the late Carolyn and Sherman Poston....
Joseph Stamps
Jan 3, 2019
Joseph “Joe” Louis Stamps (aka Jozef), age 80, departed this life on Thursday, January 3, 2019. He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Newark, New Jersey. Loving father of Elder Pamela Stamps-Brooks, Michael Stamps, Ellis Brown, Gregory Duckworth, Anita Duckworth, Marilyn Duckworth, Sherell Stamps-Conde, Shuntrelle Stamps, Damon Stamps, Lucian Stamps, Dalton Stamps, Nicole Stamps, Theo Stamps,...
Celeste Scott Jefferson
Jan 2, 2019
Celeste “Madea” Scott Jefferson walked into the Pearly Gates of Heaven on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at the blessed age of 87. She was a native of Ferriday, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Celeste was a retired nurse from People’s Home Health. Beloved wife of the late Douglas Jefferson, Sr. Loving mother of Douglas Jefferson, and the late...
Sharon Poree Craig
Jan 2, 2019
Sharon Denise Poree Craig entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at her residence at the age of 56 surrounded by family and close friends. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Denise was employed with Louisiana Continue Care for 8 years and she was known for her Joyous smile...