Obituaries
Marvin Cecil Peel
Oct 14, 2017
SPC Marvin “Sarge” Peel passed away peacefully at West Jefferson Medical Center on Saturday, October 14, 2017. He was a native of Mt Pleasant , TX. and a longtime resident of New Orleans, LA. Marvin served his country admirably during the Vietnam War and retired with honors after serving 21 years.
Loving husband of 50 years to the late Doris...
Julius Charles Divens, Jr.
Oct 12, 2017
Julius Charles Divens, Jr., departed this life at his residence on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at the age of 76 . He was a a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Julius was a 1959 graduate of Xavier Prep High School and retired after 40 years of service from F. Strauss Bros/Glazer’s Companies of Louisiana. Beloved...
Seola Crenshaw
Oct 12, 2017
Seola Crenshaw, a homemaker, entered into eternal rest at her residence on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at the age of 89. She was a native of Gainesville, MS and a resident of Algiers, LA. Seola was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and attended Xavier University. She was a retired housekeeping supervisor from the Roosevelt Hotel. Beloved wife...
John W. Allen, Jr.
Oct 11, 2017
John W. (Big John) Allen, Jr. entered into eternal rest at his residence on Wednesday , October 11, 2017 at the age of 78. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. John retired from Avondale Shipyard as a pipefitter.
Beloved husband of Angel Jones Allen. Devoted father of John-El Stevenson, Johnisha Allen and...
Vanessa Marie Nellon
Oct 10, 2017
Vanessa Marie Nellon, age 56, departed this life on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at her residence. She was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Vanessa was employed by Sodexo at West Jefferson Medical Center. Beloved wife of Keith Champ. Loving mother of Derrick Nellon, Vernon Nellon, Keindill Nellon, Sr. and Quincy Nellon. Daughter of the late William Nellon,Sr. and...
Rev. Nelson H. Waits, Sr.
Oct 10, 2017
Rev. Nelson H. Waits, Sr., completed his earthly journey and entered eternity with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at the age of 88. He was native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Rev. Waits was the pastor of Little Zion Baptist Church of Avondale, LA and retired after 18 years of preaching...
Permilla Carter Weber
Oct 9, 2017
Permilla Carter Weber, age 93, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday October 9, 2017 at her daughter’s residence. She was a native of St. James Parish, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of the late Sidney J. Weber. Loving mother of Rev. Joseph Sidney (Audrey) Weber, Larry (Debra) Weber, Melvin (Mary) Weber, Michael Weber, Elaine W....
Dr.Joseph B. Smith
Oct 9, 2017
Honorable Dr. Joseph B. “Joe B” Smith, age 85, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, October 9, 2017 surrounded by loved ones. He was a native of St. John the Baptist Parish and a resident of Marrero, LA. Dr. Smith was the first in his family to attend and graduate college, earning his Bachelor’s, Masters, and Doctorate Degrees. He...
Diane M Dillon
Oct 8, 2017
Diane M. Dillon departed this life on Sunday October 8, 2017 at Lacombe Health Care Center at the age of 67. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Diane was a retired employee of the Federal Government. Beloved mother of Earl (Pamela) Jones, Jr., and Richelle (Orlandez Sr.) Donaldson- Pierre. Daughter of Rosalie...
Delores Thornton
Oct 8, 2017
Delores Thornton, age 67, departed this life on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at Bayside Healthcare Center. She was a native of Lettsworth, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. She was educated in Orleans Parish Public Schools and formerly employed as school cook. Loving mother of Troy Martin. Daughter of the late Jerry Thornton, Sr. and Florence Walker. Sister...
Alberta Moody
Oct 4, 2017
Alberta Moody entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Canon Hospice.
Daughter of the late Benny Harris and Angella Chase. Devoted sister of Angela Watkins, and the late Raymond and Randolph Harris. Aunt of Andrea H. (John III) Scott, Angela W. (Wayne) Heims, Marie W. (Amos) Williams, Raymond Harris, and Daniel Watkins, and Melvin R. (Rosell) Taylor....
David Smith
Oct 4, 2017
David “Mookie” Butler Smith entered into eternal rest on Wednesday October 4, 2017 at his residence at the age of 62. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. David served in the US Marine Corps where he received numerous commendations.
Devoted father of Jackie Smith Reynolds and Jorel Smith. Grandfather of Taliyah, Joreian,...
Augustine Louise Shorty
Oct 3, 2017
Augustine Louise Shorty, age 64, entered into eternal rest Tuesday October 3, 2017 at her residents.
Loving mother of Lucas Shorty, Shanta Shorty, Brittney Shorty, Chris Shorty and the late Joshua Shorty.
Daughter of the Late Melvina Rousell. Sister of Gus Shorty, Michael Shorty, Dale Shorty , Roland Shorty, Carol Ann Washington, Janice Craft, Julie Ann Hester, Cynthia Shorty, Michelle Shorty,...
Carlton Ray Coleman, Sr.
Oct 3, 2017
Carlton Ray Coleman, Sr. departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Tuesday, October 3, 2017. He was a graduate of West Jefferson High School and employed as a Maintenance Engineer. Beloved husband of Hope Davis Coleman. Loving father of Carlton Coleman, Jr., Diamond Coleman and Xavier Coleman. Son of the late Morris and Mary Lee Coleman. Brother of...
Consuella Washington
Oct 1, 2017
Consuella Carmen Catrice Washington, a homemaker, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at her residence at the age of 47. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Monroe, LA. Loving mother of Dwight Washington and the late Devonte Lewis. Daughter of the late Rodney Johnson and Anasthesia Johnson. Granddaughter of Willie McCall...
Julia Casimier Beed
Oct 1, 2017
Julia Casimier Beed departed this life on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center. She was retired from the Housing & Urban Development after 34 years of service as a loan specialist. Beloved wife of Billie E. Beed. Daughter of the late James and Julia Casimer. Sister of James, Joseph, Ronald, Kenneth and Larry Casimier, Caroline Lewis,...
Tom Brown, Sr.
Oct 1, 2017
Tom Brown, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at his residence. He was a retired employee with Evans Cooperage.
Beloved husband of the late Viola Osborne Brown. Devoted father of Doris B. Dummars, Eunice B. Singleton, Tom Brown, Jr., Otis James Brown, Odessa Brown, Jonathan Brown, and Elder Dolhman Brown, Sr. Grandfather of the late Terry...
Rev. Clenzo Knox
Sep 28, 2017
Rev. Clenzo Knox, age 79, entered into eternal peace on Thursday, September 28, 2017at his residence. He was a native of Coffeeville, Ms and a resident of Harvey, LA. Rev. Knox proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. He was a retired employee of N.O.P.S.I./Regional Transit Authority for over 30 years and retired as a...
Leotha Gladys Triggs
Sep 27, 2017
Leotha Gladys Every Triggs departed this life on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 surrounded by family and friends at the age of 89. She was a native of Thibodaux, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA.
Beloved wife of the late Arthur “Duttie” Triggs of 62 years. Devoted mother of Curtis Robert, Archieve (Cathy) Triggs, Sr., Leona Terrell (Larry Brown), Elder...
Daisha Dechan Mayer
Sep 26, 2017
Daisha Dechan Mayer passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 21. Daisha was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Terrytown, LA . She was a graduate of Landry Walker High School and was a member of the band.
Devoted daughter of Chandra Mayer and Dedrick Mathews. Granddaughter of...
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