Obituaries

Elbert Jenefer, Jr.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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...

Reuben O. Berry, Jr.

Reuben O. Berry, Jr.

Jul 25, 2017

Reuben O. Berry, Jr. departed this life at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, TX on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at the age of 67.  He was a native of Chicago, IL and a resident of New Orleans, LA.  Reuben was a retired Sergeant of the Louisiana State Police.  Loving father of Kedric Berry, Shalanda Berry (Reginald) Allen, Shawanda Berry...

Raymond Joseph Brown

Raymond Joseph Brown

Jul 23, 2017

Raymond Joseph Brown departed this life at his residence on Sunday, July 23, 2017. He was the owner and founder of Brown and Associates. Raymond graduated from Southern University Baton Rouge earning a Bachelors Degree in Education.

Devoted father of Senior Airman Raymond Joseph Brown, II and Zachary Paul Brown. Grandfather of Carter E. Brown. Son of the late Willis...

Walter Junius Alveris

Walter Junius Alveris

Jul 23, 2017

Walter Junius Alveris departed this life on Sunday, July 23, 2017 at his resident. Beloved husband of Doris Mae Franklin Alveris. Devoted father of Wayne Alveris, Sheryl Alveris (the late Robert, Sr.) Jenkins, Freddie (Myra) and Kenneth (Gwendolyn) Sanchez. Son of the late Zachary, Sr. and Olivia B. Alveris. Brother of Roland (Geraldine) Alveris, Barbara A. Davis, and the late...

Lorraine Jones

Lorraine Jones

Jul 22, 2017

Lorraine “Lady Lo” Jones, age 60, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at her residence.  She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA.  Loving mother of Devoe Jones and Dyneshia Jones.  Daughter of the late Clarence A. Jones and Jannie Mae Jones Anderson.  Granddaughter of the late Aileen and Carey Anderson. ...

Frank Smith, Sr.

Frank Smith, Sr.

Jul 22, 2017

 

Frank Smith, Sr. departed this life on Saturday, July 22, 2017 in Snellville, GA. He was a Retail Manager.

Husband of the late Bernadine Smith. Devoted father of Frank (Shenell) Smith, Jr., Jessie (Troy) Tigler, and Michael (Juliana) Smith. Son of the late Elijah Smith and Ollie Mae Swing. Brother of Ronald Smith, Elijah Smith, Jr., Irene Smith, Elnora...

Yolanda D. Searls

Yolanda D. Searls

Jul 21, 2017

Yolanda Crockett Searls fell asleep in the blessed hope of Christ’s soon return on Friday, July 21, 2017 at the age of 61. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Wife of the late William Miller, Sr. by first marriage and Larry Searls, Sr. by second marriage. Devoted mother of Tasha and William, Jr. and Marlene Walls. Grandmother...

Denise Jackson Bailey

Denise Jackson Bailey

Jul 21, 2017

Denise Jackson Bailey entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, July 21, 2017.

Devoted mother LaTasha Bailey and Ashley (Gabriel) Ojo. Daughter of Willie Howard Smith and the late Willie Nell Bullock. Sister of Daniel Jackson, Ralph Jackson, Ricky Bullock, Gregory Alford, Sr., Ricky Smith, Randy Smith, Lynette Bullock, Theresa Bullock, Cassandra Boyd, and the late...

Devan Deshun Smith

Devan Deshun Smith

Jul 21, 2017

Devan Deshun Smith departed this life on Friday, July 21, 2017 at the age of 25. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Loving father of Harmonee Verdine, Devan Deshun Allen, and Melodee Smith. Beloved son of Latetia Smith and Jim Winston. Grandson of Linda Martin and the late Dorothy Winston. Brother of William Jackson, Jakobe Winston,...

Randy Smith

Randy Smith

Jul 20, 2017

Randy Smith, age 39, departed this life on Thursday, July 20, 2017. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved companion of Monica White. Loving father of Taylor Frazier, and Randy and Rashaah Mason. Stepfather of Demontra Mason. Son of Randy Alexander and Christine S. Alexander. Grandson of Arnichie Allean Dillon Alexander, Lottie...

Melanie Kimara Smith

Melanie Kimara Smith

Jul 18, 2017

Melanie Kimara Smith entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank at the age of 49. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA.

Melanie was a graduate of Xavier University Preparatory School and received her undergraduate degree from Loyola University. She continued her studies earning a Master’s Degree in Business from...

Ruth Russell

Ruth Russell

Jul 17, 2017

Ruth “Gabby” Russell, age 57, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, July 17, 2017 at her residence. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Ruth was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and Southern University of New Orleans. She continued her studies earning masters degrees in Urban Education in 2008, and Counseling in 2012....