Obituaries
Gerryl Cage Riggins
Mar 7, 2018
Gerryl A. Cage Riggins entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 7, 2017 at her residence at the age of 73. She was a native of Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Gerryl retired from Bellsouth after 33 years and she was also a Teachers Aide for Jefferson Parish School System. Wife of Hilton Riggins, Jr. Mother...
Mike Charles White
Mar 7, 2018
Mike Charles White entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at JoEllen Smith Convalescent Center at the age of 82. He was a native of Zachary, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA.
Mike served his country in the United States Army and he was a self employed contractor. Husband of Sandra Ann White. Father of Connie...
Thomas Melvin Robinson
Mar 5, 2018
Thomas Melvin Robinson, age 72, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, March 5, 2018 at his residence. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Waggaman, LA. Thomas was a retired employee of the Jefferson Parish Sewage Department. Loving husband of Shirley Robinson. Devoted father of Deidra Washington, Thomas Calhoun, Fathen Watts, Nicole Watts, Tommie...
Margaret Rose White
Mar 3, 2018
Margaret Rose White entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Ochsner Foundation Hospital at the age of 56. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Margaret graduated from L. W. Higgins High School and was a slot technician for Boomtown Casino for over 20 years.
Devoted mother of Andrew...
Helen Smith Myer
Mar 2, 2018
Helen Smith Myer, age 80, entered into eternal life on Friday, March 2, 2018 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. She was a native of Anchor, LA, a former resident Boothville, LA and a resident of Algiers, LA for 48 years. Helen was a retired employee of the Orleans Parish Criminal Court System. Beloved wife of 31 years to the late...
Curtis Gillard
Mar 2, 2018
Curtis Gillard, Sr. entered into eternal rest at River Bend Nursing Home on Friday, March 2, 2018 at the age of 66. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Curtis graduated from L. B. Landry class of 1970. Devoted father of Dionne M. Gillard and Curtis (Sheralyn P.) Gillard, Jr. Grandfather of the late Larry Gillard. Son...
Calvin C. Christian, Sr.
Feb 27, 2018
Calvin Cray Christian , Sr. entered into eternal rest at his residence on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 in San Antonio, TX at the age of 65. He was a native of Westwego, LA and a resident of San Antonio, TX. Calvin was an employee of Sterling Foods as a Line Production Worker.
Beloved husband of Yvonne Christian....
Kiesha Marie Santiago
Feb 26, 2018
Kiesha Marie Santiago passed away at Tulane University Hospital on Monday, February 26, 2018 at the of 27. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Kiesha graduated from Edna Karr High School. She went on to earn a Certificate as a Medical Registration Specialist from Delagado Community College and in December of 2007 she obtained her Bachelors...
Edna Bradley Moses
Feb 25, 2018
Minister Edna Bradley Moses entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at her residence at the age of 79. She was a native of Mathews, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Beloved wife of the late Earl Moses. Devoted mother of Ronald Allen, Della (Mark) Collins, Robert (Patryce) Allen, Morelda (James) Smith, Magelene Brown, Shener Moses, and...
Gregory Johnson, Sr.
Feb 24, 2018
Gregory Johnson, Sr., age 55, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at University Medical Center. He was a native of Kenner, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Gregory was a graduate of Alfred Bonnabel High School and Delgado Community College. He was employed as a Sports Agent. Beloved husband of Tasha Porche-Johnson. Loving father of...
Joseph Benny DeBlanc
Feb 23, 2018
Joseph Benny DeBlanc departed this earthly life on Friday, February 23, 2018 at the age of 89. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Joseph was a retired Merchant Marine and served his country as a member of United States Army during the Korean War. Joseph’s love for New Orleans culture was evident as he masked for...
Ernest Johnson, Jr.
Feb 23, 2018
Ernest Johnson, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 23, 2018 at Carpenter House of St. Joseph at the age of 56. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Ernest served his country in the United States Army. Companion of Doris Young. Devoted father of Ryan (Shameka), Taylor, Corbyn and Malik Johnson,...
George Keith, Jr.
Feb 19, 2018
George Keith, Jr. departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Monday, February 19, 2018 at the age of 67. He was a native New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. George was employed as a cook at Mother Restaurant. Beloved husband of Cynthia LaFrance Keith. Loving father of Kimani and Olajwon Keith. Son of Elvera Davis...
Thad Jackson
Feb 19, 2018
Thad Jackson entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 19, 2018 at Ochsner Foundation Hospital. He was an employee of TT Barge Services as a barge cleaner.
Devoted father of Thavondria Jackson and Thad Jackson, Jr. Son of Alex Stewart and Jerry Dean Searls. Grandson of Lena Mae Stewart and the late Thad Stewart. Stepbrother of Gary Searls, Alfred...
Troy Lemont Wilson, Jr.
Feb 18, 2018
Troy “Dooney” Lemont Wilson, Jr. entered eternal heaven on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at University Medical Center at the age of 21. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA.
Beloved son of Keshell Lewis and Troy Wilson, Sr. Stepson of Tamika Wilson. Grandson of Minister Geraldyn Wilson and the late Girlie Lewis, Gerald...
Junior John
Feb 18, 2018
Junior E. John entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at the age of 82. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Junior was a retired employee of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. Beloved husband of the late Louise John. Loving father of Gregory John, Floyd Richards, Kathy and Keith Carson. Son of...
Lillian Robinson
Feb 17, 2018
Lillian Lucille Robinson entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at her residence at the age of 84. She was a native of Utica, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Lillian retired from the Travel Lodge Executive Housekeeping Department.
Wife of the late Joe A. Robinson. Devoted mother Barnedette (Renard) Joseph, Marshall (Janice) Robinson, Lonnie Robinson, and...
Carol Diggs Nevis
Feb 17, 2018
Carol Jean Nevis, age 67, answered God’s call on Saturday, February 17, 2018. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Westwego, LA. Beloved daughter of the late Nathaniel and Victoria Diggs. Granddaughter of the late Francis Ross Butler and Mack Jones, Sr. Sister of the late Evelyn M. Thomas. Aunt of Roosevelt (MaryAnn) Williams, Jr. of...
Theodora Royal McKey
Feb 16, 2018
Theodora Royal McKey, a retired educator, entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 16, 2018 at the age of 75. She was a native of Donaldsonville, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Theodora graduated from Walter L. Cohen and attended Grambling State University. Devoted wife of Peter R. McKey, Jr.
Devoted mother of Petrice M. McKey-(Eddie, Sr.) Reese, Kim...
Willis Clofer
Feb 16, 2018
Willis “Meatball/Meat” Clofer, age 69, a retired Welding Foreman, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at his residence, surrounded by his wife and children. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Willis was a graduate of Lincoln High School and attended Delgado Community College. He served his country...
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