Obituaries

Karen Leona Woodard

Karen Leona Woodard

Jan 13, 2018

Karen Leona Woodard, beloved daughter, sister, and aunt, was called home to rest on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at the age of 59. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA.  Karen was a 1976 graduate of McDonough 35 High School.  She was a certified medical assistant, and an award winning collections officer at...

James Otis Tobias, Jr.

James Otis Tobias, Jr.

Jan 13, 2018

James Otis Tobias, Jr. departed this life on Saturday, January 13, 2018. Devoted father of James O. Tobias, III and Diamond Montgomery. Beloved son of   James Tobias, Sr. and Albertha Reese Tobias.    Grandson of the late Rufus Tobias Sr. and Ella Tobias, Ergin B. Reese Sr. and Annie Mae Reese. Brother of Jasper Tobias, Tyson Hollis, Aurielle Monique Tobias and...

Eddie James Magee

Eddie James Magee

Jan 12, 2018

Eddie James Magee entered into eternal rest at University Medical Center on Friday, January 12, 2018 at the age of 45. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Devoted son of Catherine  H. Magee and the late Ned Causey.  Grandson of the late Charlie and Emma Bell Barnes. Brother of Clay Barnes, Wallace Barnes, Stanley Magee, Paul...

Stanford Mark Favorite

Stanford Mark Favorite

Jan 11, 2018

Stanford Mark Favorite departed this life at his residence on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at the age of 51. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA.

Beloved husband of Rochelle Gaines Favorite. Devoted father of Mark Gaines, Ashaly Gaines, Brittany Singleton, Markeith Gaines, Sr., Maria Henry, and the late Standford Cain. Son of the late Ernest and...

Alfred Howard Johnson

Alfred Howard Johnson

Jan 9, 2018

Alfred “Howie” Johnson, age 44, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus.  He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA.  Alfred attended L. B. Landry High and was employed as a cook at Blue Crab Restaurant.  He will be remembered as a great father, devoted friend, hard worker, avid sports...

Alverette Williams Rivers

Alverette Williams Rivers

Jan 8, 2018

Alverette Williams Rivers entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 8, 2018 at Passages Hospice at the age of 75. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Loving mother of Leonard III, Edward, Joseph, Kenneth, and Keith Rivers. Daughter of the late Marie Mae Cooper and Alfred Williams. Sister of Vallere Cooper. Niece of...

Linda Stokes Williams

Linda Stokes Williams

Jan 6, 2018

Linda Preston Stokes Williams entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at her residence at the age of 51. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Marrero, LA.

Beloved wife of Leo Williams. Loving mother of Lakeisha (Dexter) Pereston, Cinthia (Jermaine) Preston, Aireyon (Leneneski) Preston, and Ashley (Hanson) Stokes. Grandmother of Danyis Lloyd. Daughter...

Stella Green Alexander

Stella Green Alexander

Jan 5, 2018

Stella G. Alexander, a homemaker, entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at the age of 71. She was native and resident of New Orleans, LA.

Beloved wife of Rene Alvin Alexander, Sr. Devoted mother of Denise Palmer, Shardae Boudreaux, and the late Rene Alvin Alexander, Jr. Daughter of the late Robert and...

Nathaniel Isidore Coston

Nathaniel Isidore Coston

Jan 4, 2018

Nathaniel Isidore Coston departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at the age of 62. He was a native of Pascagoula, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Devoted father of Shelita Coston and Dequeta C. Raymond. Son of the late George P. Coston, Sr. and Bernice Coston. Brother of Terry L. Coston, Doris...

Gregory Joseph Collins

Gregory Joseph Collins

Jan 4, 2018

Gregory Joseph Collins, age 55, departed this life on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Waggaman, LA. Gregory was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and employed as a deckhand. Loving husband of Letrionne Jones Collins. Devoted father of Gregory George, April...

Leara M. Burras

Leara M. Burras

Jan 3, 2018

Leara Modeaner Burras entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank at the age of 55. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Leara was a Certified Nurse Assistant.

Devoted mother of Iantha Burras (Keenan) Bob, Tasha Burras, Damon Burras, and Nahshon Hughes. Daughter of the late William Thompson and Ruby...

Marley B. Harvey

Marley B. Harvey

Jan 3, 2018

Marley Buddah Harvey passed away peacefully back into the arms of God on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at the age of 2 months. Loving and cherished son of Sherin Harvey and Dalnisha Ward. Baby brother of Sha’ron Harvey. Grandson of Monique Ward, Kameron Johnson, and Robert (Monique) Hudson. Great grandson of Malcolm and Phyllis Dumas; also survived by a host of...

George Jordan, Jr.

George Jordan, Jr.

Jan 3, 2018

George Jordan, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at the age 66. He was a native of Bay St. Louis, MS and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Devoted husband of Ceola Washington Jordan. Beloved father of Jeannie Jordan. Grandfather of Larry Brown and Gary Jordan. Son of the late George Jordan, Sr. and Earline Dent....

Jonnie Marie Wells

Jonnie Marie Wells

Jan 1, 2018

Jonnie Marie Wells departed her earthly tabernacle and entered her heavenly home on Monday, January 1, 2018 at the age of 46. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Jonnie was a former employee of Campo Appliances, United States Postal Service, and Jefferson Council on Aging.   Loving and devoted mother of John Jackson,...

Corrie Mae Walker

Corrie Mae Walker

Jan 1, 2018

Corrie Mae Walker died peacefully in her sleep at her home of natural causes on Monday, January 1, 2018 at the age of 79. She was a native of Hazelhurst, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Corrie’s favorite pastime was cooking, baking, and spending time with family and friends. Beloved wife of the late Harvey Walker. Loving mother of...

Mae Nellie Keller Barthelomew

Mae Nellie Keller Barthelomew

Jan 1, 2018

Mae Nellie Keller Barthelomew entered into eternal peace on Monday, January 1, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her loving family at the age of 78. She was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Mae retired from the Archdiocese of New Orleans in 2005 after 30 years of service. Loving wife of John Earnest Barthelomew....

Cheryl Renee Baker

Cheryl Renee Baker

Dec 31, 2017

Cheryl Renee Baker, age 55, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Sunday, December 31, 2017. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Cheryl was a graduate of O. Perry Walker High School and Moler Beauty College. Loving wife of Donovan F. Baker. Devoted mother of Alexis K. Hinton, Christopher D....

Jona Tyrell Fox

Jona Tyrell Fox

Dec 31, 2017

Jona Tyrell Fox departed this life on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at the age of 23. He was a native of Mobile, AL and a resident of Marrero, LA. He attended West Point Academy for 2 years and was a senior at LSU.

Beloved son of John J. Fox and Gina Gordon Fox. Grandson of Robert and Elvina Gordon,...

Robert Nathaniel Jones

Robert Nathaniel Jones

Dec 30, 2017

Robert Nathaniel Jones entered into the gates of heaven to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at the age of 40. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA.

Devoted father of Robert Arnell Young, Roneka Nyjal Young, and Ra’Quan Javon Johnson. Grandfather of Jehsi Reign Grows, Zoie Rose Alexander, Quinton Myrtel Young. Son of...

Gregory Anthony Gaines

Gregory Anthony Gaines

Dec 30, 2017

Gregory Anthony Gaines, Sr. departed this life on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 58. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Gregory was a dedicated Firefighter for 39 years at Marrero/Estelle Ragusa and Lafitte/Barataria/Crown Point Fire Departments. A Civilian Officer with the Gretna Police Department...

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