Obituaries
Curtis Matthew Poole
Aug 16, 2017
Curtis Matthew Poole, age 51, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at Ochsner Foundation Hospital. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Beloved husband of Shirley Poole. Loving father of Derek (Geneva) Williams. Devoted grandfather of Mariah Williams. Son of Helen Poole and the late Ben Poole, Jr....
Alex Thomas, III
Aug 16, 2017
Alex “Peno” Thomas, III answered the call from God on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was a native of Crystal Springs, MS and a resident of Harvey, LA.
Beloved husband of eleven years to Melvina Thomas. Devoted father of Alexis Brinston, Tamia Myles, and Aaliyah Thomas. Stepfather of Justice Rochon. Son of Alex, Jr....
Sidney Howard
Aug 16, 2017
Sidney Howard, a retired welder, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at the age of 71. He was a native of Carlisle, MS and a resident of Harvey, LA. Loving father of Haroldlyn Patterson Sandifer (Dwayne), Annette Davis (Leonard), and the late Cynthia Patterson Perrilliat. Stepfather of James Patterson. Son of the late Addie Lee Howard...
Shelia Barnett-Peel
Aug 16, 2017
Shelia Ann Barnett-Peel, age 50, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Lafayette, LA. Shelia was a graduate of Delgado Community College with a degree in Business and C.P.A. She later earned a degree in the Studies of Divinity, and was ordained as a minister in...
Thelma A. Caston
Aug 15, 2017
Thelma A. Caston was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Devoted mother of Myron Berry, Frankie, Kerry, and Marilyn and the late Samuel F. Williams. Daughter of the late Henry and Thelma Fannie Williams. Sister of Lorraine D. Sullen, and the late Wilton Williams, Sr., Neola Riggins, and Rosemary...
Seab Horton
Aug 14, 2017
Seab “Honey Boy” Horton departed this life on Monday, August 14, 2017 at the age of 65. He was a native of Fayette, MS and a resident of Gretna, LA. Seab was a former Assistant Plant Manager at Livaudais Middle School. Devoted companion of Leomie Brooks. Loving father of Nekeitha Fleming and Willie (Robin) Brooks, Jr. Son of the late...
Hilda Mae Conley
Aug 14, 2017
Hilda “Ninea” Mae Conley entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 14, 2017 at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was an employee of Jani King. Devoted mother of Sheritha, and Tawanda (Jonathan) Conley. Grandmother of Keyonna, Herbert, Kenyonna, Marlonika, Keenan, Mya, Kobe, and Jonathan Conley. Great grandmother of Harlem Brooks, Jacie and Chase Conley, and the late Journee’ Conley. Daughter...
James F Thomas, Jr.
Aug 12, 2017
James F. Thomas, Jr., age 36, departed this life on Saturday, August 12, 2017. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Terrytown, LA. James was a graduate of De La Salle High and continued his studies at Delta State University on an athletic scholarship. He was employed as a driver with UPS. Devoted father of Keelan...
Carmen B. Peters
Aug 8, 2017
Carmen B. Peters entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at her residence. She retired from Belle Chasse State School after 30 years of service, and later became a nanny. Beloved wife of Joseph B. Williams. Devoted mother of Natalie, Keith, Troy, Lisa, and the late Vance Bieniemy and Sheila B. Varnado. Daughter of the late Ollie Bieniemy,...
Leona Ruth Powell
Aug 7, 2017
Leona R. Powell, a retired cook, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, August 7, 2017 at the age of 81. She was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Loving mother of Barbara, Cleveland, Oliver (RoAnn) Donald (Bobby) and the late Felix and Ronald Ty Powell. Daughter of the late June Fernandez and Martha Anderson...
Elnora Williams Joseph
Aug 6, 2017
Elnora “Sally” Williams Joseph entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Wynhoven Health Care Center at the age of 89. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Mother of the late June Ann Johnson Williams. Grandmother of Marisa Madere. Great grandmother of Alexis Fennidy. Daughter of the late Charles S. Williams,...
Elbert Jenefer, Jr.
Aug 4, 2017
Elbert Jenefer, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 4, 2017 at the age of 75. He was a native of Onward, MS and a resident of Belle Chasse, LA. Elbert retired as a truck driver from J & J Truck Service and Citrus Land.
Devoted father of Tammy (Willie) Frazier, Charles (Annette), Albert, Lisa, Tony, and Michael...
Glenda Faye Newbill
Aug 4, 2017
Glenda Faye Newbill, entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 4, 2017 at the age of 62. She was a native of Ferriday, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved mother of the late Shantee’ R. Newbill. Devoted grandmother of Courtney M. Newbill. Loving great grandmother of Destin Walker, Charlie Ray Foley and Dustin Walker, Jr. all of Marrero,...
Derrick Conner
Aug 3, 2017
Derrick “Herb” Conner entered the heavens pearly gates on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at Canon Hospice at the age of 47.
Long life companion of Kim Smith. Devoted father of Derrick Jackson, Shala Miller, Shavita, Shaquita, Secdricka, and the late Anita, and Shania Allen. Grandfather of the late Kaylan Ward. Beloved son of Wilma L. Jones and the late...
Hubert Smith, Sr.
Aug 2, 2017
Hubert Smith, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at the age of 50. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Loving father of LaTania Mosley, Taylor Lewis, and Hubert Smith, Jr. Son of the late Hermon Smith and Alviris Jarrett. Grandson of the late Mary Zeno and Leon Smith. Brother of...
Lawrence Ross
Jul 31, 2017
Lawrence “Toa Toa” Ross went to be with his Lord and Savior at his residence on Monday, July 31, 2017 at the age of 68. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA.
Beloved husband of Debra L. Ross. Devoted father of Shawn Richards, Kizzie Richards, Quiana (Don) Duplessis, and the late Shawanda Ross. Son of the late...
Torey Ethan Paynes
Jul 31, 2017
Torey Ethan Paynes departed this life at University Medical Center on Monday, July 31, 2017. He attended Jefferson Chambers Foundation and NOMA.
Devoted father of Carter and Cortez Osborne. Beloved son of Terrall (Lisa) Paynes and Shirelle Reddick.
Grandson of Thelma Jackson, Carol Williams, Ida Mae Paynes, Varnise Dobard, Dolores Turner, Steven Augustus, and the late Jules Paynes, Sr....
Joseph Valentino Holmes, Sr.
Jul 30, 2017
Joseph “Joe” Holmes, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at the age of 75. He was a retired truck driver for Lafarge Cement Company. Joe was a native of St. Joseph, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA.
Loving husband of 54 years to Laura Holmes. Devoted father of Clara (Norman) Spann, Gwenell (Dennis) Goodly, Joseph...
Joyce Billy Augustine
Jul 27, 2017
Joyce Billy Augustine entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was a Licensed Cosmetologist. Beloved wife of the late Edward Raymond Augustine. Loving mother of Calvin Augustine, Carl Augustine, Byron Augustine, Bonita Augustine-Alexis, and Kevin Augustine. Daughter of the late Alfred Billy and Mildred Billy. Sister of Ronald Billy, Shirley Scott, Mildred...
Stephina P. George
Jul 25, 2017
Stephina Pierre George departed this life at Sanctuary at Passages Hospice on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 11:12 a.m. Devoted wife of Glenn M. George. Beloved mother of Aimee K. George, Angelica G. (Cal) Tate and Miriam G. (Marlo) Clark. Adoring grandmother of 6 grandchildren. Daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Pierre, Sr. Sister of Melvin and Clifford (Jeanne...
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