Obituaries
Sammy Lee Merrick
Sep 20, 2018
Sammy Lee Merrick entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Foundation Hospital on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at the age of 59. He was a native of Boothville-Venice, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Sammy was a certified crane operator LBC, TLL and a heavy machine operator for James Marine INC.
Beloved husband of Wanda M. Merrick. Devoted father...
Mary Louise Mitchell
Sep 17, 2018
Mary Louise (Maggie) Mitchell, a homemaker passed away at her residence on Monday, September 17, 2018 at the age of 76. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA, but she also lived in Detroit, MI, Vallejo, CA, and Austin TX.
Devoted mother of Rosalyn (Calvin) Favors, Darlene (Rodney) Wall, David Mitchell, James...
Albert Christopher Jones
Sep 17, 2018
Albert Christopher Jones departed this life on Monday, September 17, 2018 @ his residence.Devoted father of Scarett Jones, Jordan A. Jones and Micheal Colon. Devoted son of Shirley A. Jones and the late Elbert Jones. Grandson of the late Jake and Rosie Jones, Less and Helen Anthony. Brother of Frederick Jones, Floyd Jones, Howard Jones, Durell Jones , Johnny Tubbs,...
Clarence Williams
Sep 16, 2018
Clarence Williams, age 89, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at his residence. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Clarence was a graduate of McDonogh 35 Senior High School Class of 1943. After graduation he served his country as a member of the United States Air Force. He was...
Olivia Mae F. Walker
Sep 16, 2018
Olivia Mae Ferdinand Walker, age 99, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday September 16, 2018 at her residence. She was a native of Donaldsonville, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA (Walkertown Community). She was a graduate of Xavier Preparatory High School and was employed with the Jefferson Parish School System for 30 years. Mae, as she was affectionately...
Lois Williams Vaughn
Sep 15, 2018
Lois Ann Williams Vaughn departed this life at Touro Infirmary Hospital on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at the age of 70. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Lois was a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy and a retired employee of Conoco Inc. / CAGA. Beloved wife of Louis Vaughn, Jr. Devoted mother...
Norman Phillip Cola, Sr.
Sep 14, 2018
Norman Phillip Cola, Sr. departed this life on Friday, September 14, 2018 at the age of 68. He was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Algiers, LA. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School, and a retired pipefitter of Belle Chasse Naval Base. He served his country as a member of the United States Air Force. ...
McKinley Adams
Sep 14, 2018
McKinley Adams departed this life at Ochsner Foundation Hospital on Friday, September 14, 2018 at the age of 75. He was a native of Woodville, MS and a resident of Avondale, LA. McKinley was employed by Bernard Lumber Company for 35 years and maintenance supervisor at Hamp’s Construction LLC for 26 years.
Devoted husband of the late Rosia Lee...
Cynthia Lugo Gilmore
Sep 11, 2018
Cynthia Lugo Gilmore entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at the age of 51. She was a native of Metairie, LA and resident of Algiers, LA. She was a graduate of O Perry Walker High School and employed as an attendant for English Turn Golf Course.
Beloved mother of Jacqueline Gilmore, Jordan Lugo, Jayline Lugo, and...
Don DeMolle
Sep 10, 2018
Don DeMolle departed this life on Monday, September 10, 2018 at the age of 63. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Phoenix, LA. Don was a retired employee of Plaquemine Parish, where he worked as a ferryman and with the water department. Beloved husband of the late Sandra Smith. Stepfather of Ira and Trinda...
Miami G. Williams
Sep 10, 2018
Miami Gibson Williams entered peacefully into eternal rest at Wynhoven Health Care Center on Monday, September 10, 2018 at the age of 85. She was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Miami was a retired Social Service Specialist and Foster Care Liaison for the State of Louisiana Office of Family Service. Loving wife of Joseph...
Eunice Grace Summers
Sep 9, 2018
Eunice Grace Summers entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at the age of 62. She was a native and residence of New Orleans, LA.
Daughter of the late Andrew J. Summers, Jr. and Viola J. Summers. Devoted sister of Andrew J. Summers, III, Viola Summers (Sheldon) Vincent, Deborah Summers (Andre’) Radcliff, Lois Joseph (Donnie) Duncan,...
Michael John Kellup
Sep 4, 2018
Michael John Kellup departed this life on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at West Jefferson medical Center at the age of 69. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA . Michael served his country as a member of the United States Army. He was employed as a cook. Loving father of Kentrell Kellup (Carl) Hills, Shaketha Kellup, and...
Charleen Carter Ray
Sep 4, 2018
Charleen M. Ray entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at the age of 64. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. She was a former Bus Attendant for the Jefferson Parish Public School System. Beloved wife of Willie Lee Ray. Daughter of the late Joseph Carter and Elizabeth Pettis...
Ossie O. Brown
Sep 1, 2018
Ossie O. Brown, a retired seamstress, departed this life on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at the age of 75. She was a native of Tampa, FL and a resident of Marrero, LA. Loving mother of Valjean Hawkins- Stephenson and the late James Norton, Jr. Grandmother of JaPaula (Alton) Shelby, Jane (Rev. Nathan) Williams, and Ivory Thomas, IV. Great- grandmother of...
Alfred Walker, Sr.
Sep 1, 2018
Alfred Walker, Sr. entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at the age of 82. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Alfred was a graduate of Lincoln High School and a retired employee of Continental Grain Elevator. Loving husband of 54 years to Jessie Hunter Walker. Devoted father of Fern Walker...
Ranell Roland Franklin
Aug 29, 2018
Ranell “Pops” Roland Franklin, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at the age of 68. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Ranell attended Plaquemines Parish School System and retired from United States Environmental Services after many years of services. Beloved husband of the late Janice P. Franklin. Devoted father of Kayone (Joseph)...
Christopher Joseph Burns, Sr.
Aug 26, 2018
Christopher Joseph Burns, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at the age of 54. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Terrytown, LA. Christopher was a self employed truck driver.
Loving devoted companion of Latoya Kinchen. Father of Christopher Joseph Burns, Jr., Brandon Christopher Burns, and the late Kristen Symone’ Burns....
Joseph Green
Aug 23, 2018
Joseph Anthony Green entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at his residence at the age of 50. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Joseph was educated in Orleans and Jefferson Parish Public School Systems. He was employed as truck driver. Father of Jared Ledet. Son of Joseph Green, Jr. and the late Linda...
Mary Louise Armstead
Aug 23, 2018
Mary Louise Armstead transitioned from labor to reward on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at the age of 76. She was a native of Lockport, LA, a former resident of Algiers, LA, and presently residing in Harvey, LA. Mary was a former employee of Algiers Cab and Jo Ellen Smith. Loving mother of Debra Miles, Shawn Armstead, Cheyanne Jones, Charlene (Michael)...