Obituaries

Donald Sims

Donald Sims

Nov 16, 2018

 

Donald Sims entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, November 16, 2018 at the age of 66. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Bridge City, LA. Donald was a welder at Avondale Shipyard.

Devoted father of Robert “Bush” White. Son of the late Clarence and Thelma Sims Lamb....

Mintie Louise Samuels

Mintie Louise Samuels

Nov 16, 2018

Mintie Keith Samuels departed this life at Bayside Health Care Center on Friday, November 16, 2018 at the age of 65. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Mintie was employed with Belle Chasse Academy as a cook.

Beloved wife of Gilbert Samuels. Devoted mother of Frankie and Kevin Keith. Grandmother of Cameron...

Nathan Anthony Howard

Nathan Anthony Howard

Nov 14, 2018

Nathan Anthony Howard entered into eternal rest at Ochnser Medical Center Westbank at the age of 31. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. He was a graduate of John Ehret High School and Joseph A. Cuillier Sr. Career Center. Nathan was employed as a head cook with OMC Lift Boats.

Companion of...

Elnora R. Scott

Elnora R. Scott

Nov 13, 2018

Elnora Raymond Scott entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at the age of 95. She was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA.  Elnora was a graduate of Leland College, where she was crowned Miss Leland 1943. She was a retired educator of the Jefferson Parish Public School System, after 33 years...

Herman Starks, Sr.

Herman Starks, Sr.

Nov 12, 2018

Herman Starks ,Sr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 12, 2018 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Herman was affectionately known by all his grandkids as “Paw-Paw”.

Beloved husband of the late wife of Cora Lee Bell-Starks. Devoted father of Herman (Brendell) Starks Jr. of Maryland, Virginia, Rosemary (Wayne Sr.) Steele of Louisville, KY, Irma Gaston, Chris ( Joseph) Pittman...

Gregory Matron Dorsey

Gregory Matron Dorsey

Nov 11, 2018

Gregory Matron Dorsey Departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at the age of 55. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Gregory was a graduate of West Jefferson High School and continued his studies at Nicholls State University. He was employed by Pinkerton Government Services (Avondale...

Orelia Darlene Grant

Orelia Darlene Grant

Nov 10, 2018

Orelia Darlene Grant entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 59. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA.

Devoted mother of Shemaiah Grant. Daughter of the late Lucius and Melanie Grant. Granddaughter of the late L C and Will Ella Grant, Leo...

Dr. Alvin James Sargent, Sr.

Dr. Alvin James Sargent, Sr.

Nov 9, 2018

Dr. Elder Alvin “A.J.” / “Sarge” James Sargent, Sr. entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, November 9, 2018 at the age of 87. He was a native of Thibodaux, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Alvin was a retired Internal Revenue Service Auditor, Ordained Minister and Radio Host. Sarge served in the United States...

Keith Grenell Williams

Keith Grenell Williams

Nov 8, 2018

Keith “TuTu” Grenell Williams peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at the age of 21. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Violet, LA. Keith graduated from Chalmette High School and attended University of Louisiana and currently employed at Wal Mart.

Devoted son of Shanreal Williams and Keith (Nakema) Goffner. Grandson...

Lynette McMillian

Lynette McMillian

Nov 8, 2018

 

Lynette McMillian entered into eternal rest at Louisiana Continuing Care Hospital on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at the age of 58. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Lynette graduated from L. W. Higgins High School and continued her studies at SUNO where she was a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority....

Geraldine D. Jones

Geraldine D. Jones

Nov 7, 2018

Geraldine Davis Jones peacefully entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at the age of 75.  She was a native of McDonoghville, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA.  Geraldine was a graduate of UNO and Southern University of Baton Rouge.  She was a retired educator of the Jefferson Parish Public School System.  Beloved wife of Melvin Jones. ...

Dorance Mosley, Sr.

Dorance Mosley, Sr.

Nov 6, 2018

Dorance Mosley, Sr. departed this life at Louisiana Continuing Care Hospital on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at the age of 67.  He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA.  Dorance was a owner and operator of a Body and Fender Shop.  Loving father of Dorance Mosley, Jr. (Fiancée Réal Brown), and Taj Sullen.  Son of the late Edgar...

Martha Wallace Hall

Martha Wallace Hall

Nov 6, 2018

Martha Wallace Hall departed this life on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 58.  She was a native of New Orleans, LA (9th Ward) and a resident of Harvey, LA.  Beloved wife of John Henry Hall.  Devoted mother of Beverly (Wilfred) Stevens and Ashley Wallace (Fiancé Zhirago Liddell).  Loving grandmother of Wilfred, Kayla,...

Janice Marie Craft

Janice Marie Craft

Nov 4, 2018

Janice Marie Craft entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at the age of 67.  She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA.  Janice attended L. B. Landry High School and was employed as a cook with Universal Catering.  Beloved wife of the late Graves Craft, Jr.  Loving mother of Juan...

Archie Ellis, Sr.

Archie Ellis, Sr.

Nov 3, 2018

 

Archie Ellis, Sr. entered it eternal rest at his son residence in Slidell, LA on Saturday, November 2, 2018 at the age of 87. He was a native of East Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA.

Devoted husband of the late Lou Ethel Ellis. Former husband of the late Mary Scott by first marriage.

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Robert Herman Gordon, Sr.

Robert Herman Gordon, Sr.

Nov 2, 2018

Robert Herman Gordon, Sr. departed this earthly home at his residence on Friday, November 2, 2018 at the age of 83. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA for 51 years.  “Daddy Rob”, as he is affectionately known was a graduate of Joseph S. Clark High School Class of 1954. He was a...

Sheryl L. Baker

Sheryl L. Baker

Nov 1, 2018

Sheryl Lee Baker entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at the age of 63.  She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA.  She was a graduate of Wayne County Community College and was employed as a Customer Service Representative. Sheryl was an Missionary Evangelist in the Church of God in Christ....

Darryl Lee Sullen

Darryl Lee Sullen

Oct 31, 2018

Darryl Lee Sullen entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at the age 54. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident Gretna, LA. Darryl was a graduate of West Jefferson High School Class of 1983.

Loving son of Lorraine Duplessis Sullen and the late Warren Charles Sullen, Sr. Brother of Warren C. Sullen, Jr.,...

Joseph Walker III

Joseph Walker III

Oct 31, 2018

Bishop Joseph Walker, III, was called to his heavenly home on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at the age of 65. He was a native of Marrero, LA (Walkertown Community), and a resident of McKinney, TX.  Bishop Walker served his country as a member of the United States Navy. He was a graduate of Southern University at New Orleans where he...

Louise Morris Perkins

Louise Morris Perkins

Oct 29, 2018

Louise Kay Morris Perkins, age 70, entered into eternal rest and went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 29, 2018 at her residence.  She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Louise was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and Delgado Community College.   She was a retired supervisor of Louisiana State University Medical Center...