Obituaries
Hugh Knox
Jul 27, 2018
Hugh Knox, Jr. entered into eternal rest on at his residence on Friday, July 27, 2018 at the age of 74.
He was a native of Sunflower, MS and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Hugh was a retired Tire Service Repairman.
Husband of the late Valla T. Knox. Devoted father of Ardelia Speed Johnson, Felicia Kirby, Carey...
Ricardo Guerrero
Jul 24, 2018
Ricardo Guerrero entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at JoEllen Smith Living Center at the age of 68. He was a native of the Dominican Republic and a resident of Gretna, LA. Ricardo was an insulator for Brown and Root.
Devoted father of Riceidy Guerrero, Facundo Guerrero, Manuel Guerrero, Juan Guerrero, Armstrong R. Guerrero, and Cheo Guerrero....
Victorine Johnson Robertson
Jul 23, 2018
Victorine E. Robertson-Gilmore departed this life on Monday, July 23, 2018. Beloved
mother of Elma Marie Clark, Glenda Randall, Elaine Robertson-Smith (Isaac), Jacqueline Robertson, LaSander Simmons (Phillip), Lydia Seldon, and the late Wilton Robertson, Leon Robertson, Ray Robertson, Jackie Robertson, and Eddie Robertson. Sister of Mary Simmons. Godmother of Donna Jean Williams, Marquita Randall, and the late Clara Mae Hicks and...
Braxton George Dent
Jul 20, 2018
Braxton George Dent departed this life on Friday, July 20, 2018 at the age of 24. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Braxton was employed with the Jefferson Parish Water Department as a Laborer. Devoted son of Shelley Dent Taylor. Stepson of Kimberly “Brown Man” Taylor. Grandson of Sadie Campbell Dent and George (Lynette) Dent. Great grandson...
Mattie Newson Young
Jul 19, 2018
Mattie Estella Newson Young entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at her residence at the age of 69. She was a native of Picayune, MS and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Mattie was a retired Star Sales Associate of J.C. Penny Department Store. Beloved wife of the late William “Bill” Young. Loving mother of Ailrick...
Leroy Benn, Jr.
Jul 18, 2018
Leroy “Leeky” Benn, Jr. departed this life on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at University Medical Center at the age of 43. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Leroy was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School. He was employed as a Construction Leadman with Coastal Cargo Company. Companion of Chante Sparks. Loving father of Ty’Qual,...
Lionel Jones
Jul 18, 2018
Lionel Jones, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Loving husband of Deborah Johnson Jones. Devoted father of Brenna Williams (Calvin) Collins, KaShanta Jones (Brandon) Moore, and Vernell Jones. Son of the late Arthur and Helen Kelly Jones. Brother...
Alvin Jones
Jul 17, 2018
Alvin Jones departed this life on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at his residence at the age of 91. He was a native of Boothville, LA and a resident of Algiers, LA. Alvin was a retired employee of Brown and Root Shipyard where he worked as a welder. He served his country during World War II as a member of the...
Gertie Bluain Robert
Jul 15, 2018
Gertie Bluain Robert, age 95, passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at her residence. She was a native of St. James Parish, LA and a longtime resident of Marrero and Harvey, LA. Gertie retired from Ochsner Medical Center after many years of service as a Nurse’s Assistant. Mother, as she was affectionately called by family and friends, loved to...
Carol Richard Morgan
Jul 14, 2018
Carol Ann Richard Morgan passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, July 14, 2018. Carol was an educator in the Orleans Parish School System for 29 1/2 years. She taught at O. Perry Walker and Francis T. Nicholls (Frederick Douglass) within the subjects of typing, accounting, general business, and keyboarding. Wife of the late Jasper L. Morgan and...
Pauline Fox Mason
Jul 14, 2018
Pauline Fox Mason entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 97. She was a native of McComb, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. She was a member of the Saturday Afternoon Club at Union Bethel A. M. E. Church. Beloved wife of the late T. J. Mason. Daughter...
Marzett Joel Holmes
Jul 14, 2018
Marzett Joel Holmes departed his life on Saturday, July 14, 2018 for a better life on the other side with the Lord at the age of 32. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Kenner, LA. Marzett was also known as Zett to all of his family and friends, he will always be remembered for his...
Joseph Roland Saul
Jul 13, 2018
Joseph “Nick” Roland Saul, age 86, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, July 13, 2018 at his residence. He was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Joseph was a retired Welding Foreman. He served his country during the Korean War as a member of the United States Army. Beloved husband of the late Amy...
Wanda Ann Gibson
Jul 12, 2018
Wanda Ann Gibson entered into eternal rest at her residence on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at the age of 51. She was a native and resident of Gretna, LA. Wanda was a Food Service Coordinator for Jefferson Council on Aging.
Devoted mother of Devon Gibson and Lionel Stewart, Jr. Grandmother of Dajavon Gibson and Kori Stewart. Beloved daughter of Rita...
Joseph Parks, Sr.
Jul 12, 2018
Joseph Parks, Sr. entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at the age of 77. He was a native of St. Joseph, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA . Joseph was Taxi Driver and CEO of Parks Transportation for 55 years. Mr. Parks was an Ambassador for the City of New...
Leona Joann Dorsey
Jul 12, 2018
Leona “Joann” Dorsey entered eternal rest on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at the age of 57 in her home. Mrs. Dorsey was a native of Gretna, La and resident of New Orleans, La. She was a graduate of L.B. Landry High School. Beloved wife of the late Amos L. Dorsey, Sr. Devoted mother of Davian McCullen Morrell and the late...
Shelia Ann Hollins
Jul 11, 2018
Shelia Ann Hollins was called home by the Lord on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Baylor Scott and White in Irving, TX at the age of 66. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Terrytown, LA. Shelia was employed with the Jefferson Parish School System working at Marrero Middle School.
Loving wife of Warren Hollins,...
Paul Ray Porter, Sr.
Jul 10, 2018
Paul Ray Porter, Sr. entered into eternal rest and was ushered into the presence of the Lord at his residence on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at the age of 66. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Kenner, LA.
Husband of Lisha Porter. Father of Paul R. Porter, Jr., Nathaniel Porter (Valencia Bailey), and the late...
Ambrose Garrison
Jul 10, 2018
Ambrose Garrison entered into eternal rest at his residence on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at the age of 77. He was a native of Lemonville, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Ambrose was employed by GES Services as a Creative Floor Design Technician for many years.
Loving husband of Gwendolyn L. Garrison of 40 years. Devoted father of Alcide...
Terraneka Shavon Harris
Jul 9, 2018
Terraneka Shavon Harris departed this life on Monday, July 9, 2018 at the age of 26. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Duluth, GA. Terraneka was a graduate of Peachtree Ridge High School in Suwanee, GA. She was employed with Primerica as a customer service representative. Loving daughter of Terrance Harris and Tremeka Day-Graham. ...
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