Obituaries
DORETHA DUCKETT
Feb 2, 2024
Doretha Duckett entered eternal rest at her residence on Friday, February 2, 2024, at the age of 86. She was a native of Schriever, LA and resident of New Orleans, LA. Doretha was a member of Progressive Church for over 41 years serving as a deaconess and mother of the church. Beloved mother of Frances M. (Roy, Sr.) Matthews,...
MARSHALL ROBERTSON, JR.
Feb 2, 2024
Marshall “Mickey” Robertson, Jr. entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, February 2, 2024, at the age of 82. He was a native of Paradis, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Marshall was a graduate of Carver High School in Hahnville, LA, and served his country as a member of the United States Army. After completing his military service,...
LOLA GASTON SEMIEN
Feb 1, 2024
Lola Gaston Semien entered eternal rest on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at the age of 64. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Terrytown, LA. Lola was a graduate of L. W. Higgins School, and a former employee of West Jefferson Medical Center. Beloved wife John Wilson Semien. Loving mother of Ronnie Trufant, Sr., Tamika Trufant,...
ANDREW DEWITT JACKSON, SR.
Jan 31, 2024
Andrew Dewitt Jackson, Sr. entered eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at the age of 92. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Andrew was a retired brick mason. Beloved husband of the late Magnolia Jackson. Loving father of Andrew Jackson, Roberta Harris, Debra Lewis, Phillip Jackson,...
DERRICK A. O'QUINN
Jan 28, 2024
Derrick Anthony O’Quinn departed this life at Passages Hospice on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at the age of 44. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Derrick attend John H. Martyn Alternative School. He was a self-employed carpenter and owner of O’Quinn Service, LLC. Beloved husband of LaTasha Mosely. Loving father of Dion...
BYRON PHILIP "COACH BJ" JONES, SR.
Jan 27, 2024
Elder and Coach, Byron Philip Jones, Sr. entered eternal rest at his home where he always felt comforted and loved on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the age of 76 with his devoted and loving wife, Sylvia Jones, by his side. As McDonoghville’s well-respected son and a resident of Gretna, LA, he allowed God to use him in all his...
SHIRLEY MARIE SARTIN BURNS
Jan 27, 2024
Shirley Marie Sartin Burns departed this life on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the age of 68. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Shirley was a graduate of Lawless High School and Florida Metropolitan University. Shirley was a retired certified nurse assistant with Naomi Heights. Loving mother of Heather J. Sartin. Daughter of the late Lester...
HERMAN EARL JOHNSON
Jan 26, 2024
Herman Earl Johnson entered eternal rest at his residence on Friday, January 26, 2024, at the age of 68. He was a native of Cruger, MS and resident of Gretna, LA. Herman was educated in the St. Charles Parish Public School System and served his country as a member of the United States Army. Loving father of Tavis (Trakisha) Johnson....
CURTIS MACKEE SPEARS, JR.
Jan 26, 2024
Curtis Spears, Jr. entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Friday, January 26, 2024, at the age of 79. He was a native of St. Louis, MO and a resident of Harvey, LA. Curtis received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Phoenix. He retired after many years of service as a supervisor from New United Motors Manufacturing...
WILBERT WHITE, SR.
Jan 23, 2024
Wilbert White, Sr. departed this life on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at the age of 51. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Wilbert attended L. B. Landry High School, and was a former employee of Avondale Shipyard. Beloved husband of the late Casandra White. Loving father of Wilbert White, Jr. Son of...
QUINZETTA WASHINGTON ROGERS
Jan 23, 2024
Quinzetta Ann Washington Rogers entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at the age of 55. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Quinzetta was employed in the Food Industry for over 20 years. Devoted mother of Kourtney Williams, Allison Washington, Ryan Washington, Keishaun Washington, and the...
BRITTANY J. CLARK
Jan 23, 2024
Brittany J. Clark received her wings at her residence on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at the age of 27. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Brittany was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and continued her studies at Delgado Community College. Brittany earned an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Development....
LILLIE MAE ROBINSON
Jan 22, 2024
Lillie Mae Cockerham Robinson entered eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Monday, January 22, 2024, at the age of 94. She was a native of Magnolia, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Lillie was a retired Nursing Assistant. Beloved wife of the late Louis C. “Baldhead Man” Robinson, Sr. Devoted mother of Louis C. (Annabell) Robinson, Jr.,...
SHIRLEY WILLIAMS GRANT
Jan 20, 2024
Shirley Grant departed this life on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at the age of 74. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Shirley was a graduate of Lincoln High School Class of 1968, and she continued her studies at Delagado Community College in nursing. She loved cooking, drawing, poem writing, gardening, and nurturing...
ONEAL TATE
Jan 19, 2024
Oneal Tate, age 72, entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Friday, January 19, 2024. He was a native of Westwego, LA and a resident of Houston, TX. Oneal retired from Delta Commodities after 26 years as a Lead Operator. Beloved husband of the late Sherry Lee Tate. Devoted father of Marvin (Rhudonna), Ron (Robin), and Shannon (Treionna)...
DINERO DVANTE INGRAM
Jan 19, 2024
Dinero D. Ingram departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, January 19, 2024, at the age of 21. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Dinero was a graduate of Hahnville High School and employed with Burger King as a Manager. Loving father of Dinero D. Ingram, Jr. Beloved son...
LEOLA DEVORE HARRISON
Jan 18, 2024
Leola DeVore Harrison, age 82, passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, January 18, 2024. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. She was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School. Leola was a retired FEMA Case Manager and a former Customer Service Representative with Cox Communications. Beloved wife of the late Cleo F. Harrison....
THELMA LEE HERRON
Jan 18, 2024
Thelma Herron departed this life on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at the age of 89. She was a native of Carpenter, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Thelma was a retired employee of West Jefferson Medical Center as a housekeeper. Beloved wife of the late Frank Heron, Sr. Loving mother of Frank A. Herron, Jr., and Deborah Boudreaux. Grandmother...
PASTOR JOSEPH LEROY MURRAY, SR.
Jan 17, 2024
Pastor Joseph Leroy Murray, Sr. entered eternal rest on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at the age of 52. He was a native of Raceland, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Humanity of Christian Education and a Master of Divinity in Christian Counseling from the American College Theological Seminary and International University. Rev....
JERRY BERNARD, SR.
Jan 17, 2024
Jerry Bernard, Sr. departed this life on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at the age of 74. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Jerry was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School Class of 1968. He was a self-employed contractor and cement mason, and a former employee of Weiner Corporation. Brother Jerry...
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