Obituaries
Cleveland Vinning, Sr.
Apr 30, 2018
Cleveland Vinning, Sr. departed this life on Monday, April 30, 2018 @ 11:30p.m.
Beloved Father of Shantell , Cleveland Jr., and Kayla Vinning. Son of the late Sarah Lee Vinning and Clarence Bowens. Grandson of the late Rosa Lee Vinning, Martha Bowens, Percy Jones and Clarence Bowens. Brother of Clarence Jr., and Cornelius Bowens, Henry Childs, Tranell Johnsons, Madonna Vinning,...
Manuel W. Gary
Apr 29, 2018
Manuel “Dickey” W. Gary was called to eternal rest at University Medical Center on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at the age of 68. He was a native and resident of Algiers, LA. Devoted father of Chandra Byes Henry. Loving grandfather of Cydreanna Henry and Simlah Henry III. Great grandfather of Ja’Cy Rose. Son of the late Oscar Gary, Sr. and...
Willis Butler, III
Apr 26, 2018
Willis “Sputnik “ “ DJ Willis” Butler, III entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. Willis was a 1977 graduate of West Jefferson High School. He was employed as a Customer Service Rep for several local businesses, and a Music Collaborator with a great passion...
Wilbert Ruffin, Jr.
Apr 26, 2018
Wilbert “Pig” Ruffin, Jr. departed this life on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at the age of 51. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Wilbert attended Edna Karr and L.B. Landry High Schools and was employed in construction. Loving father of Brandon Ruffin and Wilbet Ruffin III. Beloved son of Celeste Brooks Ruffin and the late Wilbert...
Georgia Washington Gafeney
Apr 24, 2018
Georgia “Gigi” Washington Gafeney entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at the age of 63. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Georgia was a graduate of Our Lady of Holy Cross College and the University of Phoenix. She was a Registered Nurse and employed as a Nurse Director...
Rosadell Lagarde
Apr 23, 2018
Rosadell “Big Ma” Lagarde, age 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 23, 2018 at Marrero Healthcare Center. She was a native of Montegut, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Daughter of the late Lucille Deville and Eli “Burner” Lagarde. Stepdaughter of Southern Barabin. Granddaughter of the late Anna Eugene Deville, Charlotte Marilyn and Julius Lagarde. Sister of Helen...
Merlin A. Gray, Jr.
Apr 23, 2018
Merlin “Black” Anthony Gray, Jr. entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, April 23, 2018 at his residence at the age of 48. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Loving father of Merlin, Myron, Malik, Meranda, and Mariah. Grandfather of Essence Gibbs. Beloved son of Merlin Gray, Sr. and the late Geraldine...
Galen Kevin Blake
Apr 22, 2018
Galen Kevin Blake departed this life at his residence on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at the age of 42.
He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Galen was employed with United Site Service as a truck driver.
Beloved husband of Lauri Bedell Blake. Devoted father of Jared K. Blake, Javin M. Blake, and...
Maloria Pratt McCurdy
Apr 21, 2018
Maloria Pratt McCurdy, age 94, departed this earthly life for eternal home on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Belle Vie Nursing Home. She was a native of Chicago, IL and a resident of Gretna, LA (McDonoghville). She was a retired LPN of Touro Shakespeare Nursing Home in Algiers, LA. She was a dedicated volunteer of the Gretna Community Center. Beloved...
Edward Williams
Apr 21, 2018
Edward “Jelly Belly” Williams departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at the age of 72. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Edward attended Lincoln High School and was a former employee of Pipeline Refinery. Beloved husband of the late Doris Ann Williams by first marriage and the late Doris “Dot”...
Henry Jackson Edwards, Jr.
Apr 20, 2018
Henry “Hank” J. Edwards, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 20, 2018 at the age of 98. He was a native of Oil City, LA (Caddo Parish) and a resident of Marrero, LA.
Loving husband of the late Mary Alice Carrere Edwards. Devoted father of Andrea Edwards (Roosevelt) Andrews and Ronda Edwards (Emanuel) Badie. Grandfather of Harold V....
Christine Elizabeth Cooper
Apr 19, 2018
Christine Elizabeth Cooper entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at the age of 60. She was a native of Charlotteville, VA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Christine was employed as an engraver and foreman with Point Eight Power. Christine served her country 22 years in the U S Navy receiving many...
Cherleen Simeon Trosclair
Apr 19, 2018
Cherleen Trosclair entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Tulane Medical Center at the age of 63. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA.Wife of Larry Trosclair. Devoted mother of Shalita Simeon, Jasmin Ussin, Kareem (Robin) Casby, Hannibal Casby, and the late Larry Ussin and Percy Pruitt, Jr. Daughter of the late Joseph...
Leola Odoms
Apr 19, 2018
Leola Odoms departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at the age of 71. She was a native of Waterproof, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Leola was a graduate of Lincoln High School and a retired employee of Maison Deville. Devoted mother of Chiquita (Charles) Green and Rhonda (Brett) Jenkins of Baton...
Annette James
Apr 19, 2018
Annette James, a homemaker and loving mother, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank at the age of 52. She was a native of Gretna, LA and resident of New Orleans, LA. Devoted and loving mother of LaKendra James, Shanikia Williams, Chaquita James and LaKenya James. Daughter of the late Frankie James and...
Stephanie Burns Anderson
Apr 18, 2018
Stephanie Burns Anderson entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 58. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Crown Point, LA.
Devoted mother of Auvionna Joy Anderson. Daughter of the late James Burns and Rosemary Jackson Burns. Granddaughter of and the late James Burns,...
Sullivan Francis, Jr.
Apr 16, 2018
Sullivan “Big Bro” Francis, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 16, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his family at the age of 69. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA.
Devoted husband of Sharon Muse. Beloved father of Angel Francis, Brian, Byron, and Olivia Russel, and he also raised his grandchildren, Sharon (Missy) Muse,...
Chris B. Adams
Apr 15, 2018
Chris Bernard “Chrissy” Adams entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at his residence at the age of 53. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Barataria, LA.
Son of the late Louis Adams, Sr. and Iona Scott Adams. Grandson of the late Leo Paul Adams and Hattie Adams, Sam and Alma Scott....
Alfred Hatcher, Jr.
Apr 14, 2018
Alfred Hatcher, Jr., entered into eternal life at Passage Hospice on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at the age of 70. He was a native and resident of Algiers, LA. Alfred was a 1967 graduate of L. B. Landry High School and continued his studies at Southern University and A&M College graduating in 1972. He was a retired employee of the...
Tirrell Williams, Sr.
Apr 13, 2018
Tirrell Thomas Williams, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 13, 2018 at the age of 42. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Tirrell was a graduate of John Ehret High School and Nick Randazzo Vocational Training Institute. He was employed as a Pipe Welder with Zachry Industrial Inc. Beloved husband...
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