Obituaries

Lennie Lee Caston

Lennie Lee Caston

Nov 11, 2017

     Lennie Lee Caston passed away in her sleep at her home on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at the age of 85. She was a native of Foxworth, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA for many years. Loving mother of John H. (Roslyn) Perry, Jr., also survived by 8 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandson, and a...

Joyce Robinson McFarland

Joyce Robinson McFarland

Nov 8, 2017

Joyce Robinson McFarland entered into eternal rest at Tulane Medical Center on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at the age of 79. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA.

Wife of the late Edward McFarland, Sr. Beloved mother of Pearline Weathers, Christy McFarland, Noreen Matthews, and the late Edward and George McFarland. Daughter of the late Victor and...

Elvira Barnes

Elvira Barnes

Nov 8, 2017

Elvira Barnes entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. She was a carpenter with Union Carpenter Local # 1846.

Devoted mother of Darrick (Antoinette) Barnes and Tonika Barnes. Stepmother of Jeremiah Hampton, Derrick (Christiana) Hood, and the late Krystal L. Myers and Jewell Devonte Jones. Daughter of the late Leon, Sr. and Elvira...

Christopher Michael Bordere, Sr.

Christopher Michael Bordere, Sr.

Nov 6, 2017

Christopher Michael Bordere, Sr. departed this life on Monday, November 6, 2017 at the age of 44.  He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA.  Christopher was employed as a First Class Welder.  Beloved husband of Tahitian Jones Bordere.  Loving father of Christi, Christian, Christopher, Jr., and Jerald Bordere.  Son of Ira Bordere, Sr. and Barbara Burthlong.  Grandson...

Tyrone Herman Johnson, Sr.

Tyrone Herman Johnson, Sr.

Nov 2, 2017

Tyrone Herman Johnson, Sr., a bus driver, departed this life on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at his residence at the age of 51. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Tyrone graduated from John Ehret High School.

Loving companion of 27 years to Gail McKnight Johnson, Devoted father of Teion Rena-Pheolia Johnson and...

Leatha Ann Green

Leatha Ann Green

Nov 1, 2017

Leatha Ann Green embarked on a trip of a lifetime on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at Canon Hospice.

She graduated from Desoto High School in Mansfield, LA. Leatha was a retired cafeteria manager for the Jefferson Parish School Board.

Wife of the late Roy Green. Daughter of the late Rev. Charles H. Hayes, Sr. and Luella W. Hayes.

Sister of...

Oretha Whittington Helire

Oretha Whittington Helire

Nov 1, 2017

Dr. Oretha Whittington Helire entered into eternal rest on Wednesday November 1, 2017 at Ochsner Foundation Hospital Jefferson, LA. Evangelist Oretha Helire was Co-Pastor of Word of Faith Temple Baptist Church. She earned a Doctorate Degree in Theology.

Beloved wife of Pastor John Helire, Sr. Devoted mother of Joy (Joseph) Jones, Joyce Lemieux, John (Ilka) Helire, Jr., Julie (Martin) Ferland,...

Patricia Ann Davis

Patricia Ann Davis

Oct 31, 2017

?Patricia Ann Williams Davis, age 63, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. Patricia graduated from Archbishop Blenk High School and was a retired nurse from West Jefferson Medical Center. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Wife of the late Tyrone J. Davis, Sr. Devoted mother of  Byron Montgomery, Jr.,...

Carole Polk Alexander

Carole Polk Alexander

Oct 31, 2017

Carole “Chat” Polk Alexander entered into the heavenly gates on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at her residence.

Wife of the late Anthony Alexander, Sr. Mother of Anthony Alexander and the late Lawrence Allen. Daughter of the late Samuel, Sr. and Althea C. Polk. Sister of Alfredia P. (Joseph) Bruster, Daisy P. (Michael) Woods, Donna Polk, Denise S. (Michael) Ramey, Calvin...

Cheryl Henry Betz

Cheryl Henry Betz

Oct 30, 2017

Cheryl Ann Henry Betz departed this life at her residence on Monday, October 30, 2017.

Beloved wife of Louis T. Betz. Devoted mother of Michelle (Roderick) Daniels of Newton, GA and Damon (Gail) Cook. Daughter of the late Sam and Emelda Green Brown. Sister of Glen (Rose) Henry, Wanderlyn Henry, and the late Carey B. Henry and Joseph B. Henry,...

Mae D. Easterling

Mae D. Easterling

Oct 30, 2017

Mae D. Easterling entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 30, 2017 at Canon Hospice at the age of 82. She was a native of Hazelhurst, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Mae was a self employed seamstress. Beloved wife of Ulyesses Easterling. Devoted mother of Dennis Easterling, Cheryl E. Poole, Renda Easterling, Angie Easterling, and Zina Easterling. Daughter...

Joyce Jackson Joseph

Joyce Jackson Joseph

Oct 29, 2017

Joyce Jackson Joseph, age 83, took on her heavenly wings on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Joyce was a graduate of Xavier University of New Orleans and a retired educator of the Orleans Parish School Board after more than 38 years of...

GayAnn Petty Palmer

GayAnn Petty Palmer

Oct 28, 2017

GayAnn Petty Palmer entered eternal rest on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the age of 61.

She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Barataria, LA. GayAnn was an employee of Wal Mart Industries Store # 911, Commercial Fisherman, and Owner of Capt. Regis Seafood Barataria, LA

Devoted wife of John Wayne Palmer, Sr. Loving mother...

Jessie Bell Green Simon

Jessie Bell Green Simon

Oct 28, 2017

Jessie Bell Green Simon peacefully transitioned her earthly life on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Loving mother of Anthony (Rhonda) Green, Wayne (Sharon) Green, Rose Green, Yolanda (Keith) Victor, Antoinette (Clyde) Matthews, Nicole (Henry) Austin, David (Lois) Mayho, and the late Jacqueline Green. Daughter of the late David...

Daisy Williams Powell

Daisy Williams Powell

Oct 26, 2017

Daisy W. W. Powell entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at the age of 74. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. She was employed for many years at Wynhoven Center. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Powell, Sr. Loving mother of Kenneth Wilson and Stacy Wilson. Foster mother of...

Willie Andrew Neal

Willie Andrew Neal

Oct 26, 2017

Willie Andrew Neal departed this life on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Ochsner Foundation Hospital.

He was a mechanic for Waste Connections and a graduate of John Ehret High School.

Devoted father of Craig Drew Neal. Grandfather of Amyri Neal. Beloved son of Andrew Neal and Carrie Vance Neal. Grandson of the late Alcee and Dora Vance, Leotha Neal...

Thaddeus Devore

Thaddeus Devore

Oct 23, 2017

Thaddeus DeVore, age 54, peacefully left this earthly life on Monday, October 23, 2017 at West Jefferson Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. He was a retired nurse. Beloved and devoted father of JacQueen A. Harrington and Jodaicia A. Harrington. Stepfather of Donald and Terrence Moore and Anne Marie Chamberlian....

Brandon Pierre Davis

Brandon Pierre Davis

Oct 23, 2017

Brandon Pierre Davis entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 23, 2017 at the age or 23. He was a native and resident of Algiers, LA. Brandon was a 2012 graduate of Edna Karr High School.

Son of Rufus, Jr. and Hope A. Davis. Grandson of Louise Hebert Albert and the late Roland Albert, Sr., Rufus, Sr. and Ethel...

Denise Montrell Ford

Denise Montrell Ford

Oct 21, 2017

Denise “Lady” Montrell Ford entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at the age of 48. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Denise was a graduate of John Ehret High School Class of 1986. Wife of James Wallace. Devoted friend of Vincent Robert. Daughter of...

Larry Williams

Larry Williams

Oct 21, 2017

Larry Williams entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at the age of 44. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA.

Companion of Quanika Nash. Devoted father of Larryell Lemon, Larrinesha Harris, Urshland Harris, Larry Williams, Jr., Kendell Lestrick, and Jordan Nash. Son of Roy Walker, Jr and Marilyn Williams Brown....