Obituaries
Murphy James Prevost, Jr.
Dec 14, 2017
Murphy James Prevost, Jr., transitioned to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at the age of 37.
Son of Lucille Cobb Prevost and the late Murphy James Prevost, Sr. Father of Mia Michelle, Alia Danielle and Jaden Prevost. Brother of Melinda Prevost Lewis and Monte J. (Michele) Prevost, Sr. of Harvey, LA. Godson of Mary Alice Patrick...
Marilyn Molette Williamson
Dec 14, 2017
Marilyn Ann Molette Williamson departed this life at JoEllen Smith Convalescent Center on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at the age of 62. She was a native of Beaumont, TX and a resident of Gretna, LA.
Beloved wife John Bruce Williams. Devoted mother of Dieago Molette and Rickey Walker, Jr. Daughter of Betty Jean Molette and the late Lloyd Young, Sr....
Quintel Byron Avery
Dec 13, 2017
Quintel Byron Avery was welcomed into God’s heavenly home on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at the age of 41. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Harvey, LA. Quintel was employed as an electrician with Bunge North American. Loving father of Veronique Johnson and Camryn Avery. Grandfather of Armani Paxton, Malaiya Johnson and Jordan...
Marenthia Nunnery Jackson
Dec 12, 2017
Marenthia Nunnery Jackson was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at the age of 54. She was a resident of Waggaman, LA and native Metairie, LA. Loving wife of 27 years to Marcus Jackson Sr. Devoted mother of Marcus Jackson, Jr. and Marissa Jackson. Daughter of the late Trisha A. Gibson and Eddie J....
Lionel M. Bouton, Sr.
Dec 12, 2017
Lionel Medrick Bouton, Sr., age 98, departed this life on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. He was a native of Plattenville, LA and a resident of Algiers, LA. Lionel retired after 40 years as a steel worker with Glazer Steel and Aluminum. Beloved husband of the late Rosemary R. Bouton. Loving father of Lionel (Marion) Bouton,...
Edward James McGinnis
Dec 11, 2017
Edward James "Mooney" McGinnis entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 11, 2017 at the age of 35. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Beloved son of Edward James Harper and the late Sylvia Ann McGinnis. Stepson of Tammy Harper. Grandson of Ada "Baby-Lil" Harper and the late Leo and Dorothy McGinnis. Brother...
Edna Marie Francis Holmes
Dec 10, 2017
Edna Marie Francis Holmes departed this life on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at her residence at the age of 56. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA.
Beloved mother of Monchiere’Holmes (Frederick) Jones, Quan Joseph Holmes, and Michelle Marie (Joshua) Ogunyemi. Grandmother of Deiondre E., Xiomara M., and Skylar Holmes, Kennedy M....
Edwina Celistan Brown
Dec 6, 2017
Edwina Celistan Brown departed this life peacefully at her residence on Wednesday December 6, 2017 at the age of 75. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Beloved wife of 57 years to Russell Brown, Sr. Loving mother of Anthony (Ronelda) Brown, Russell (Kelly) Brown, Jr., Ron (Monica) Brown, and Zina (Charles) Mosby. Daughter...
Artie Marie Smith Lofton
Dec 6, 2017
Artie Marie “Moochie” Smith-Lofton, a retired CNA, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at the age of 73. She was a native of Utica, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Loving mother of Sharon (Refuge) Hamilton, Joseph (Victoria) Lofton, and the late Bernard Lofton. Daughter of the late Ervin Smith, Sr. and...
Helmut F. Seitz
Dec 5, 2017
Helmut F. Seitz, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at his residence. He was a native of N?rdling Germany and a resident of Marrero, LA. Helmut was a retired machinist, tool and diey maker and co-owner of Talamo Seitz Machine Shop. Husband of the late Demetria Crutchfield Seitz. Former husband of Gudrun Seitz, his children’s mother. Father...
Sharon Talley Powell
Dec 4, 2017
Sharon Marie Talley Powell transitioned peacefully from her earthly journey on Monday, December 4, 2017 at the age of 63. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Port Allen, LA.
Loving mother of Patricia Birch, Paulette (Bruce) Green, Christina (Eugene) Mason, Sr., Floyd Powell, Jr., and John Leo, Jr. Grandmother of Joshua and Meagan Birch,...
Brenda Faith McClure
Dec 2, 2017
Brenda Faith McClure entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at West Jefferson Medical Center.
Devoted mother of Tanike McClure, Clinton McClure, and Clifton McClure. Daughter of the late Isaac, Sr. and Rosie L. McClure. Sister of Isaac McClure, Harold McClure, Joe Ann McClure, Rosella McClure, Yvette Coler, Sharon Sylvester, Emma McClure, Keisha McClure, Lekarita Alleyne, Latoya McClure,...
Daniel Scott
Dec 2, 2017
Daniel Scott, age 72, was called home by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Scott, as he was affectionately known was a graduate of George Washington Carver High School. He continued his studies at Southern University where he played football. ...
Jessie Pollard, Jr.
Dec 1, 2017
Jessie “Sonny” Pollard, Jr., age 72, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, December 1, 2017 at his residence. He was a native of St. Joseph, LA, a former resident of New Orleans, LA and presently residing in Marrero, LA. Jessie was a graduate of Tensas Rosenwald High School in St. Joseph, LA. After graduation he relocated to New Orleans...
Rhinell Paynes
Dec 1, 2017
Rhinell Paynes departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Friday, December 1, 2017 at the age of 45. He was a native and resident of Harvey, LA. Loving son of the late Shelia Paynes Gilmore. Stepson of the late Thurman Gilmore. Grandson of Ida Mae Paynes and the late Jules Paynes. Brother of Thurman Gilmore, Nicholas Gilmore,...
Katherine Beatrice Warner
Dec 1, 2017
Katherine Beatrice Warner entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 1, 2017 at her residence at the age of 27. She was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Katherine graduated from O. Perry Walker High School. Devoted daughter of Edward M. and Mary F. Warner. Granddaughter of Audrey S. Franklin, and the late Willie...
Lorraine George
Dec 1, 2017
Lorraine “Rene” George departed this life at Canon Hospice on Friday, December 1, 2017. She was a retired custodian for the Jefferson Parish School System for over 30 years.
Devoted mother of Dennis George, Cheryl George, Nathan George, Gail Davis, Dwayne George, Belinda George, Ann (Olin, Sr.) Grant, Lorraine (Charlie, Jr.) Harper, Shelita George, and the late Cynthia George...
Edwin Harold Washington
Nov 29, 2017
Edwin Harold “Jimmy Blue” Washington entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Carrington Place of New Orleans. He was the owner of Jimmy Blue Lawn Service and a WW II Veteran of the U. S. Army.
Husband of the late Delores Washington. Father of the late Edwin H. Washington, Jr. Son of the late Edward and...
Melvin Victor
Nov 28, 2017
Melvin Victor entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Ochsner Foundation Hospital.
He was a retired fireman for the New Orleans Fireman Department. Melvin graduated from L.B. Landry High School and was an Army Veteran.
Beloved husband of Bernadine Morant Victor. Devoted father of Saron Lamothe and Chad Victor. Son of the late Albert, Sr. and...
Dorothy Langley
Nov 28, 2017
Dorothy Jean Langley transitioned peacefully from her earthly journey on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at the age of 65. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved wife of 33 years to the late Jimmie Langley. Loving mother of Antionette C. (Anthony) Davis, Nicole C. (Patrick) Robinson, and Kizzie Langley. Grandmother of Erica, Dominique, Herbert, Kevin, Patrice,...
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