Obituaries
Theodore J. Jones, III
Oct 29, 2018
Theodore Joseph Jones, III, departed this life on Monday October 29, 2018 at the age of 34. He was a native and resident of New Orleans LA. Theodore was a 2002 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School. He continued his studies at Miami University, Southern University at New Orleans, and Delgado Community College. He was a well known Rapper...
Samuel Louis Cooks
Oct 27, 2018
Samuel L. Cooks passed away at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at the age of 74. He was a native of Marks, MS and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Longtime companion of Denise Pierre. Son of late Elizabeth Holston and T. W. Cooks, also survived by children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, 3 sisters, 4 brothers, and...
Fred Adams, Jr.
Oct 27, 2018
Fred “Low Down” Adams, Jr. passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at the age of 50. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved father of Louis Osgood. Grandfather of Karmin Osgood. Loving son of Fred Adams, Sr. and Mamie Adams Fields. Stepson of the late Albert Fields. Brother of Betty (Steve) Kennedy of Jackson, MS,...
Jerry Dean Searls
Oct 26, 2018
Jerry Dean Searls, a homemaker, entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 26, 2018 at the age of 68. She was a native of Lake Providence, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Beloved wife of Alfred L. Searls, Jr. Loving mother of the late Thad Jackson, Sr. Devoted grandmother of Thavondria J. Jackson and Thad Jackson. Daughter of Lena...
Lillian Howard Webber
Oct 25, 2018
Lillian Howard Webber entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at the age of 89.
She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA.
Devoted wife of the late Timothy Webber. Beloved mother of Marion Devore, Timothy Webber, Gayle Morris, Darryl Webber, Sharon Ruffin, Lillie Webber, Tyrone Webber, Corliss Montgomery and the late Michael Webber. Grandmother...
Gissiander Clifford Wright
Oct 25, 2018
Gissiander Clifford Wright departed this life on Friday, October 26, 2018 at Tulane University Medical Center at the age of 69. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Gissiander was a former forklift operator with Cargill Inc. Beloved husband of Oreann Wright. Loving father Clifford Wright (Sarah Noel), Seander Wright, and Caja Wright (Anthony Steven). Son of...
Jeannette Burkes Handy
Oct 24, 2018
Jeannette Burkes Handy entered peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at the age of 77. She was a Native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Jeannette retired after many years of service as a CNA Supervisor at Stone Bridge Nursing Home and Acadian Oaks. Wife of Sylvester Handy. Loving mother of Janet (Craig) Butler,...
Nancy Allen Howard
Oct 23, 2018
Nancy “Ms. Kitty” Mae Allen-Howard, age 74, departed this life on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was a native of Ferriday, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Nancy retired after 20 years of service as an employee of Metropolitan Development Center (formerly Belle Chasse State School). She and her husband were also business owners...
Jennifer Jean McClain
Oct 23, 2018
Jennifer McClain entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at the age of 60. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Paulina, LA. She was a graduate of Fortier High School Class of 1976. Jennifer was a former Hospitality Associate with various hotels in the New Orleans area. Devoted mother of James...
Rony R. R. Blanco, Jr
Oct 23, 2018
Rony R. Blanco, Jr. departed this life on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at the age of 53. He was a native of La Ceiba, Honduras and a resident of Harvey, LA. Rony was a graduate of Warren Eastern High School and attended UNO. Loving son of Sandra Rodriguez Blanco and the late Rony R. Blanco, Sr. Grandson of Manuela Rodriguez...
Edward LaBeauve
Oct 20, 2018
Edward LaBeauve, age 91, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday, October 20, 2018. He was a native of Maurice, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Edward retired after 22 years of service as a member of the United States Navy. He received many commendations for his military service, which include the World War II Medal, National Defense...
Alma Ruth Vance
Oct 20, 2018
Alma R. Vance, a retired Sterilization Technician, departed this life on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at the age of 65. She was a native of Utica, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Alma has been a member of Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall, Ames Park Congregation for over 20 years. Devoted mother of Kelly Fields and Cyntrell Jones. Loving grandmother...
Maria Teresa Osorio-Ortiz
Oct 19, 2018
Maria Teresa Osorio–Ortiz departed this life on Friday October 19, 2018.Relative and friends of the family are invited to attend the Visitation at DAVIS MORTUARY SERVICE 230 MONROE ST. GRETNA, LA. on Thursday October 25, 2018 from 5:00p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service Will be held on Friday October 26, 2018 at 9:00a.m. at the above named parlor.Interment : Woodlawn...
Josefina Del Carmen Figueroa
Oct 16, 2018
Josefina Del Carmen Figueroa, a retired Military Maid, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at the age of 86. She was a native of El Salvador and a resident of Harvey, LA. Josefina completed Middle School and classes in Biblical Studies. She was a co-founder and a member of Maranata Church in El Salvador for over 38 years. Josefina...
Ina Maria Lumas
Oct 16, 2018
Ina Maria Lumas entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at the age of 52. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Alexandria, LA. She was employed as a cashier with Suthelands Home Base. Loving mother of Emmanuel Lumas, Destiny Marie Lumas, Ashley Lynn Lumas, and Joshua Lumas. Beloved daughter of Joseph Milton...
Dione M. Williams
Oct 15, 2018
Dione Williams entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, October 15, 2018 at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 35. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. She was a graduate of Higgins High School and employed as a CNA. Wife of Tairrance Lemon. Loving mother of Desmond Lemon and Da’Naya Lemon. ...
Thomas Joseph Gasper, IV
Oct 14, 2018
Thomas Joseph Gasper, IV, a Computer Specialist entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Foundation Hospital on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at the age of 41. He was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Jefferson, LA.
Devoted husband of Katrese Butler- Gasper. Beloved father of Aliyah Renee’ Tassin. Grandfather of Cai A. Smith. Son of Thomas...
Harold James Neal
Oct 14, 2018
Harold James Neal, Sr., age 68, departed this earthly life for his heavenly home on Sunday, October 14, 2018. He was a native of Carlisle, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Harold owned and operated a real estate business for over 26 years. Loving husband of 49 years to Dorothy Mae Neal. Devoted father of Harold Neal, Jr., Christopher...
Rylan Roby
Oct 13, 2018
Baby Rylan Aaron Roby departed this life on Saturday October 13, 2018 the age of 4 monthsSon of Ryan Jamal Roby and Devin Jackson. Grandson of Jerome and Latrica Bryant, Conrad and Shantel White and the late Debra Jackson. Brother of Lawrence Jeffery Leo Jr. Nephew of the late Bernetta Claiborne Cobbs, Tanya Jenkins, Aaron Roby , Herbert Jackson, Marvin...
Clementine M Johnson
Oct 12, 2018
Clementine Johnson received her heavenly wings at St. Joseph Nursing Home on Friday, October 12, 2018 at the age of 86. She was a native of Amite County, MS and a resident of McComb, MS. Wife of the late Sammy Johnson, Sr. Loving mother of Sammy, Jr., Eddie, Kerry, Perry, and Antonio Johnson, and the late Ernestine, Cassie and Robert...