Obituaries
Yolanda Marie Bruno
Aug 22, 2018
Yolanda Marie Bruno was granted her angel wings on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at her residence at the age of 63. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and resided in Marrero, LA for over 5 years. Yolanda was a 1973 graduate of O. Perry Walker High School, and continued her education at the American College. Beloved daughter of...
Irenika Michelle Woolridge
Aug 21, 2018
Irenika Michelle Woolridge entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at the age of 29. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Irenika was a graduate of O. Perry Walker High School Class of 2007. Devoted mother of La’Myria Rachelle Williams and Harmoni Monae’ Woolridge. Beloved daughter of Eric and...
Lillie Bell Gordon
Aug 20, 2018
Lillie Bell Gordon entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at her resident at the age of 53. She was a native of Clarksdale, MS and a resident of Harvey, LA. Lillie was a Certified Nurse Assistant. Devoted wife of Edward Joseph Ussins, Jr. Loving mother of Cornelius Cortez Gordon, Martina Cartez Gordon, and Nekeyia Domonic Gordon. Daughter...
Louise Frazier
Aug 18, 2018
Louise Hunter Frazier entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Wynhoven Heath Care Center at the age of 82. She was a native of Utica, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Louise was a retired cook of Bertucci’s Restaurant. Loving mother Anthony (Kioyka) Charles and the late Lionel and Johnny Frazier. Daughter of the late Alex...
Ernest John Barthelomew
Aug 18, 2018
Ernest “Paw-Paw” John Barthelomew passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at the age of 82. He was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Ernest served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was employed by Ford Motor Company for almost 30 years. Loving...
Marchell Alejandro Ray McGowan
Aug 18, 2018
Marchell Alejandro Ray McGowan entered into eternal res t at his residence on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at the age of 44. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Marchell was a former Certified Electrician for Avondale Shipyard.
Devoted father of Marcel Joseph and David Paul. Son of Mary McGowan and the late Luther “Jack” McGowan, Sr. Brother...
Elphage Joseph Hebert, Jr.
Aug 18, 2018
Elphage Joseph Hebert, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Marrero Healthcare at the age of 79. He was a native and resident of Gretna, LA. Devoted father of the late Yolanda Denise Hebert. Son of the late Joseph “Elphage” and Olivia Roche Hebert. Brother of Melvin, Larry, Bernard (Michelle), Chermaine and the late Lionel, Wendell,...
Lillie Bell Richardson
Aug 16, 2018
Lillie Bell Richardson transitioned into eternal rest with her heavenly father on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at the age of 83. She was a native of Clinton, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA.
Devoted mother of Andrew (Carleen) and Elliot Love, Emily, Charlotte, and Thaddeus Richardson, Lillie R. (Marlon) Davis, Wynesta L. Gaston, and the late...
Samuel Benjamin
Aug 16, 2018
Samuel Benjamin, age 68, entered into eternal rest Thursday, August 16, 2018. He was a native of Marrero, LA and resident of Picayune, MS. Samuel was a retired truck driver of the Jefferson Parish Recreation Department. Husband of Laura Campbell Benjamin. Father of Genise Benjamin, Travis McCloud, Curtis Grant, LaCole King, Chris McCloud, and Dwayne Benjamin. Son of the late...
Earline Hadley
Aug 15, 2018
Earline Hadley departed this life at Wynhoven Health Care Center on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at the age of 94. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA until Hurricane Katrina, and she relocated to San Antonio, TX. Earline resided in San Antonio for several years before returning to Marrero, LA. Loving mother of...
Rev. Harold Roussell
Aug 15, 2018
Rev. Harold Vernon Roussell, Sr., beloved Pastor of Greater New Salem Baptist Church of Houma, LA was called to his heavenly home on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at the age of 73. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Pastor Roussell was a graduate of Union Baptist Theological Seminary. He retired from Schlumburger...
Anthony Dinkins
Aug 15, 2018
Anthony Dinkins departed this life on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at the age of 37. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Father of Anthony Dinkins, Jr. and Serenity Marie Dinkins. Beloved son of Dorothy Mitchell and Anthony Brown. Grandson of the late Don Earl “Mexico” Dinkins, Geretha Dinkins, Willie Brown, Leeanna Brown,...
Erica Evon Irvin
Aug 13, 2018
Erica Evon Irvin departed this life at her residence on Monday, August 13, 2018 at the age of 29.
She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA.
Devoted daughter of Deanna Simon and the late Darryl Wayne Irvin, Sr. Special daughter of the late Marion Nelson. Stepdaughter of Roy Simon. Granddaughter of the late Gus and Ethel...
David Carter, Sr.
Aug 13, 2018
David Carter, Sr. departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Monday, August 13, 2018 at the age of 84. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. David was a retired construction supervisor with Atmos Entergy. Beloved husband of Joyce Carter. Loving father of Mark Carter and Alvin Ruffin. Son of the late Willie and Fannie...
Jerome Humphrey
Aug 12, 2018
Jerome Humphrey entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Saturday, August 12, 2018 at the age of 60. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Jerome was educated in the Orleans Parish School System and attended Xavier University. Jerome was the owner /operator of CJ’S Lawn and...
Keyatta Chevell Smith
Aug 9, 2018
Keyatta Chevell Smith entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank at the age of 43. She was a native of Algiers, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Fiancée of Robert Lee Davis. Devoted mother of Karlreyiona (Devin) Oatis. Daughter of Joyce Casimier Joseph and the late Vincent Jacob Kaiser. Granddaughter...
Mary Rosine Miller
Aug 7, 2018
Mary Rosine Belmon Miller, a native of Alexandria, LA, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at the age of 67. Mary was born on August 3, 1951 to the late John D Belmon and the late Genevieve Coutee Barnes. Mary is survived by her two daughters, Tamyra Belmon-Williams and Ramona McClinton; five grandchildren, Ashlie Sessions, Alex White, Darius...
Jackie Collins Muse
Aug 7, 2018
Jackie Collins Muse entered into eternal rest peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, August 7, 2018 at the age of 62. She was a Native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Jackie was the Owner of J Muse, LLC. and a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School. Beloved wife of 42 years to Kenneth Ray Muse. Devoted mother of...
Aletha Lambert Washington
Aug 6, 2018
Aletha Lambert Washington departed this life on Monday, August 6, 2018 at the age of 81. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Gretna, LA. Wife of the late Arthur Washington, Sr. Loving mother of Arthur Washington, Jr., Brenetta W. Meads, and Don E. (Joyce) Washington, I. Grandmother of Rodney G. Washington, II, Jeremy...
Joyce Ann Davis
Aug 5, 2018
Joyce Ann Fazande Davis entered into eternal life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at the age of 80. She was a native of Westwego, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Joyce was the former owner of J&J Sweetshop. Beloved wife of the late Jessie Davis. Loving mother of Roslyn D. (Bennett) Veal, Jessie K....