Obituaries

Leonard Louis Maxwell

Leonard Louis Maxwell

May 20, 2018

Leonard Louis Maxwell departed this life on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Ochsner Foundation Hospital at the age of 54.  He was a native of Jefferson, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA.  Beloved husband of Annette M. Maxwell.  Loving father of Leonard, Jr., Nadia, Felton, Harold, Kewanda, Amber, and Nikky.  Son of the late Charles E. Maxwell, Sr. and...

Doris Landry Cola

Doris Landry Cola

May 20, 2018

Doris Landry Cola was call home to glory on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at the age of 78.  She was a native of Napoleonville, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA.  She was employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant for many years with Heritage Manor Nursing Home. She later worked as a cook for Children’s World Nursery, from which she...

James Douglas Riley

James Douglas Riley

May 19, 2018

  James “J.D.” Douglas Riley, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 82. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. James retired after 27 years as an employee of the Regional Transit Authority. Beloved husband of Orelia W. Riley. Devoted father of...

Keith Babino

Keith Babino

May 17, 2018

Keith Babino departed this life on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 43. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA.

Beloved father of Keith Smith, Keita Junne Babino, and Randy Ealem. Stepfather of Raneisha and Quishonda Patterson. Devoted friend of Michell Simmons. Son of Shirley Babino...

Chauncey E Trudeaux

Chauncey E Trudeaux

May 16, 2018

Chauncey Elton Trudeaux entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at the age of 52.  He was a native of Louisville, KY and a resident of New Orleans, LA since the early 90’s. He was a 1984 graduate of Washington Marion High School in Lake Charles, LA.  Chauncey was employed for many years as a Chef for General...

Walter Percy Scott

Walter Percy Scott

May 16, 2018

Walter Percy “Walggie” Scott, age 21, passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at University Medical Center of New Orleans. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA.  Walter was a graduate of Edna Karr High School and continued his studies at Southern University of Baton Rouge majoring in engineering. Loving son of Tiffany Scott and Joseph Nickserson. ...

Lillie Mae Lee Fisher

Lillie Mae Lee Fisher

May 16, 2018

Lillie Mae Lee Fisher entered into eternal rest at Belle Vie Living Center on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at the age of 94. She was a native of Whiteville, LA and resident of Harvey, LA.

Beloved mother of Richard Fisher, Sr. and the late Wilbert, Jr., James Carl, and Donald Ray Fisher , Pamela Ketchens, and Paula Lewis. Grandmother of...

Jennie Jefferson Tate

Jennie Jefferson Tate

May 15, 2018

Jennie Marie Tate transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Masion Deville Nursing Home at the age of 77.  She was a native of Ferriday, LA, who was reared in Sicily Island, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA.  Beloved wife of the late Alvin J. Tate.  Devoted mother of Rev. Alvin W. (Laura) Tate...

Randy James Ozenne

Randy James Ozenne

May 15, 2018

Randy Ozenne, age 64, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at his residence.  He was a native of Lafayette, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA.  Randy was employed as a Supervisor for over 12 years with Dean Equipment of Harvey, LA.  He was an avid Saints fan, who enjoyed spending time with his family.  Beloved...

Lucille Alice Raymond

Lucille Alice Raymond

May 14, 2018

Lucille Alice Raymond entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 14, 2018 at her residence at the age of 86. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of the late Willie Joseph Raymond. Devoted mother  Janice Bienaime, Carolyn (the late Rudolph) Farrow, Lynette (Edward, Sr.) King,  Rod (Daphne) Raymond,  Zina (Terrence...

Joseph Ruffin, Sr.

Joseph Ruffin, Sr.

May 12, 2018

Joseph “Joe” Ruffin, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at the age of 82.

He was a native and resident of Algiers, LA.

Devoted husband of Viola Mack Ruffin. Beloved father of Deirdre (Ronnie) Julien, Kendall Ruffin, Jessica (Kevin Smith) Ruffin, and Joseph Ruffin, Jr., Darryleen R. (Kevin) Matthews, Herbert (Henrietta) Goirl, Jr., Keith (Dorinda) Mack,...

Da'Marcus Robert Hudson

Da'Marcus Robert Hudson

May 12, 2018

Da’Marcus Robert Hudson departed this life on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at the age of 8. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Waggaman, LA. Da’Marcus loved to read, draw and was full of life. Beloved son Robert Hudson and Miranda Marie Allen. Grandson of Vivian Allen, Stella Hudson, and the late Curtis Lee Royal and...

Hezchair Evans

Hezchair Evans

May 10, 2018

Hezchair Evans passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at the age of 80. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Hezchair was an avid Saints and Pelicans fan. He was an outdoors man who enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Beloved husband of 56 years to Myrtle Evans. Devoted father...

Isadore Cobb

Isadore Cobb

May 10, 2018

Isadore Cobb, a retired electrician, of A& H Armature Works, departed this life’s journey on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice, River Ridge, LA at the age of 77. He was   a native of St. Francisville, LA and resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved husband of 56 years to Claudia B. Cobb. Beloved father of Carla...

Sylvia Reado Moore

Sylvia Reado Moore

May 10, 2018

Sylvia Mae Reado Moore, on Thursday, May 10, 2018 earthly life came to an end and her spiritual life began at Passages Hospice at the age of 80. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA.

Beloved wife of the late Alfred L. Moore. Devoted mother of Pastor Rhonda McGee, Byron and Paul Osborne,...

John Scott, Sr.

John Scott, Sr.

May 9, 2018

Deacon John “Pro” Scott, Sr. transitioned into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at the age of 75.  He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA.  John served his country during the Vietnam War as a member of the United States Army and was awarded the Purple Heart.  Beloved husband of 54 years...

Nia Tamika Collins

Nia Tamika Collins

May 8, 2018

Nia Tamika Collins entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at her residence. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident o Harvey, LA. Nia was employed as a lead cashier for Shell Gas Station.

Daughter of the late JoAnn Refuge Collins and Jerry Smith. Granddaughter of the late Madge Collins and Frank Collins, Sr....

Keywain Lynette Dillard

Keywain Lynette Dillard

May 8, 2018

Keywain Dillard- Smith entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at the age of 38. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Loving wife of Darnell Smith, Sr. Devoted mother of Brandon Collins, Jr., David Dillard, Darnell Smith, Jr., Da’Quanna Henry, Miyoshi and Oriona Smith. Daughter of Equlia Jones and David...

Dorothy Johnson Brantley

Dorothy Johnson Brantley

May 8, 2018

Dorothy “Granny” Brantley peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at the age of 86.  She was a native of St. John Parish, LA and a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. Granny, as she was affectionately known greatest joys was going to church, eating out, and shopping for purses with her granddaughters.  Devoted mother...

Emily James Craft

Emily James Craft

May 6, 2018

 

 

  

Emily”Pumpkin” James Craft entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at her residence at the age of 73. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Emily was a 1963 graduate of Xavier Prep High School. She received her BA and MA degrees in Education from Southern University in Baton Rouge.

Beloved...