Obituaries

Joanne Brown Williams

Joanne Brown Williams

May 30, 2017

Joanne Brown Williams entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Baptist Medical Center on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at the age of 51. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Joanne was a graduate of Marion Abramson High School and she attended Dillard University. Beloved wife of Emanuel L. Williams, Sr. Loving mother of Michelle Seymour, Michael Seymour,...

Alfred Clay

Alfred Clay

May 29, 2017

Deacon Alfred “Captain Heavy” Clay, age 65, transitioned into eternal rest on Monday, May 29, 2017. He was a native of Jackson, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Deacon Alfred was a tugboat captain, and served as booking agent for the Electrifying Crown Seekers of Marrero. Beloved husband of 43 years to OcieJean Smith Clay. Devoted father of Brandy...

Patricia Marie Stuard

Patricia Marie Stuard

May 28, 2017

Patricia Marie Stuard, age 56, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at her daughter’s residence. She was a native of Galveston, TX, a former resident of Mossville, LA and presently residing in Terrytown, LA. Patricia was employed as a Patient Care Access Rep. for over 26 year at Tulane Medical Center. Devoted mother of Yolanda Marie...

Thomas Bunch Sr.

Thomas Bunch Sr.

May 28, 2017

Thomas Collins Bunch Sr., age 75, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at his residence. He was a native of Utica, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Thomas retired from Avondale Shipyards after 43 years of employment. He was a Deacon at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, where he also sung in the Male Chorus and was...

Brandi Raychell Spottsville

Brandi Raychell Spottsville

May 27, 2017

Brandi Raychelle Spottsville departed this life on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at the age of 34. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Loving mother of Brandon Rayshone Spottsville and Byron Raynard Spottsville. Beloved daughter of Junior Ray Spottsville and Brenda Collins Spottsville. Granddaughter of Walter Collins, Mildred Collins, Loubertana Spottsville and the late...

Johnnie Mae Smith

Johnnie Mae Smith

May 25, 2017

Johnnie Mae Lyles Smith, age 72, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at the Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice. She was a native of Natchez, MS and a resident of Harahan, LA. Johnnie was a retired presser and cashier of Normand’s Cleaners and Southern Belle Cleaners. Beloved wife of the late Edward Smith. Loving mother of...

Nathaniel Brooks

Nathaniel Brooks

May 25, 2017

Nathaniel Brooks entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Memorial Hermann General Hospital in Houston, TX.

Beloved husband of Adrienne Massey Brooks. Father of Margie Williams and Wilbert Rickey Williams. Son of the late Nat and Sarah Jacob Brooks. Grandson of the late Etienne and Celeste Brooks, Cajan and Lizzie Jacob. Brother of Celeste Ruffin and...

Bridget Marie Mansfield

Bridget Marie Mansfield

May 22, 2017

  Bridget Marie Carr Mansfield, a bus driver for First Students, peacefully passed away on Monday, May 22, 2017, at the age of 54. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of Dwayne Mansfield, Sr. Mother of Dominique (Kevin) Walker and Dwayne Mansfield. Stepmother of D’Juan Mansfield. Grandmother of Kelsey Walker.  ...

Cynthia Marie Williams

Cynthia Marie Williams

May 20, 2017

Cynthia Williams peacefully entered into eternal rest at her residence on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the age of 73. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA.

Beloved mother of Vernon Williams, Jr. and Steven Williams. Daughter of the late Harold, McCallon, Sr. and Carmella Alugas McCallon. Sister of Harold McCallon, Jr., Arnold McCallon, Sr., Aron...

Alton Lawrence Williams

Alton Lawrence Williams

May 19, 2017

Alton “Guy”Lawrence Williams entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 19, 2017 at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 33. He was a native of Hammond, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA for 25 years. Loving son of Everett and Ellen Jones. Brother of Derron and Tamika Jones, and the late Everett Jones, Jr. Uncle of Kendrell...

Joseph Narcisse, Jr.

Joseph Narcisse, Jr.

May 18, 2017

Joseph Narcisse, Jr., age 75, entered into eternal rest Thursday, May 18, 2017 at his residence. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Joseph was a graduate of Magnolia High School and a retired tugboat company foreman. He was a member of several gospel groups which included, Gospel Tones, Spiritual Wonder, and Gentlemen...

Leon Alfonso Beckles

Leon Alfonso Beckles

May 18, 2017

Leon Alfonso Beckles passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at the age of 76 years. He was a native of St. Michael, Barbados West Indies and a resident of Marrero, LA.

Beloved husband of Gladiola Ward Beckles. Father of Adolph Pickett, Patriaa (Floyd) Alexander, Cheryl (Lamar) Shaw, and Verita (Jon) Mithell. Grandfather of Chantrell,...

George Frederick, Jr.

George Frederick, Jr.

May 17, 2017

George “Junie Boy” Fredrick, Jr. was called home on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at St. Margaret’s Nursing Home at the age of 83. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. George was employed for many years as a delivery man for Big Shot, Barq’s Root Beer and Chevrolet. Loving, husband and companion of...

Noreik DeSalle

Noreik DeSalle

May 15, 2017

Baby Boy Noriek A’mire DeSalle, was born at 1:12a.m., on Monday, May 15, 2017 at West Jefferson Medical Center and entered back into the arms of Jesus a few hours later. Loving son of Keiron Jamal DeSalle and Corion Monique Carter. Grandson of Tonie M. Carter and Paulette M. DeSalle; also survived by a host of other relatives and friends....

Rousell Berry, Jr.

Rousell Berry, Jr.

May 12, 2017

Rousell “Tell” Berry, Jr. entered into eternal rest at his residence on Friday, May 12, 2017 at the age of 81. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved husband of the late Zenobia “Zee” Berry. Loving father of Rousell Berry, III, and Aline Dove. Devoted grandfather of Rojaunda, Latoya, Cornell, and Tiffany Berry, David, Jr., and...

Donnice Thomas Robertson

Donnice Thomas Robertson

May 11, 2017

Dr. Donnice Thomas Robertson departed this life on Thursday, May 11, 2017. Donnice was the CEO and Administrator of Excellent Home Health LLC, and she was an Assistant Pastor of House of Healing. Devoted and loving wife of 52 years to Carl Leo Robertson, Jr. Mother of Kwan Keith (Adrena) Robertson, Delainey Robertson (Fredrick Mark Ewan -Fiancé) and the late...

Freddie Lee Douglas

Freddie Lee Douglas

May 11, 2017

Freddie “Boss Man” Lee Douglas passed away at West Jefferson Medical Center on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at the age of 91. He was a native of Hazelhurst, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Freddie was employed with Avondale Shipyard for many years. Beloved husband of Angeline L. Douglas. Loving father of Robert Douglas, Margree D. Runnels, Linda Wilburn,...

Cleveland Barnes, III

Cleveland Barnes, III

May 11, 2017

Cleveland Barnes, III, a landscaper, peacefully entered into eternal rest at his residence on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at the age of 66. He was a native and resident of Westwego, LA.

Son of the late Cleveland, Jr. and Eunice Allen Barnes. Grandson of the late Cleveland, Sr., and Virginia C. Barnes, Joseph and Maria Allen. Brother of Edward Barnes,...

Lenora Divinity Conner

Lenora Divinity Conner

May 11, 2017

Lenora “Dear” Conner, age 88, entered into eternal rest at Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice on Thursday, May 11, 2017. She was a native of Utica, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of the late George Conner, Sr. Loving mother of Betty Jones, George Conner, Jr., Sarah Evans, Shelly Goff, Dorothy Beauregard, Rebecca Alegria, Enice Conner,...

Calvin Joseph Walker, Sr

Calvin Joseph Walker, Sr

May 8, 2017

Calvin Joseph Walker, Sr. was escorted by angels into the gates of Heaven on Monday, May 8, 2017 at the age of 72. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Calvin resided in Los Angeles, CA for over 40 years, where he owned a very successful technology company, Circuit Image Systems in Fullerton,...

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