Obituaries

Sam Benard

Sam Benard

Jun 4, 2017

Sam Benard entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was a retired employee of Evans Cooperage.

Beloved husband of the late Mary Ellen Benard. Devoted father of Mary Estelle Dennis, Earnest Daniels, and the late Luella and Willie J. Benard. Son of the late Willie, Sr. and Pearl Benard. Brother of Willie...

Kedrick Charles Russell

Kedrick Charles Russell

Jun 4, 2017

Kedrick Charles Russell, a former graphic design artist, entered into eternal rest at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at the age of 38 years. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Jonesboro, GA. Kedrick was a 1997 graduate of Alcee Fortier High School. Loving father of Isaiah and Kacey. Son...

Lionel Frazier

Lionel Frazier

Jun 3, 2017

Lionel Davis Frazier entered eternity with his Lord and Savior, on Saturday, June 03, 2017 at the age of 56. He was a native of Ferriday, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Lionel retired from Northrop Grumman as a Welder in 2011. Husband of the late Mona Frazier. Father of Harold Patterson, KeWanda Davis, Jeremy Knightshead Sr., Amber Davis and...

Cynthia Wallace

Cynthia Wallace

Jun 3, 2017

Cynthia Wallace departed this life and entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at her residence at the age of 52. She was a native of Belzoni, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA.

Devoted mother of Tia, Jasmine, Darrius, and Brandi Wallace. Grandmother of Malaja Videau, Rayion Brown, Kailin, Kennadi, and Kyhlie Wallace and Braylin White....

Jesse Bell Johnson

Jesse Bell Johnson

Jun 1, 2017

Jesse B. Johnson departed from this life and entered into eternal life with a peaceful smile, at his residence on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at the age of 76. He was a native of Wisner, LA and a resident of Terrytown, LA. Jesse was employed with various cab companies in the New Orleans area for over 50 years. Loving husband...

Hattie Marie Blackwell Jacobs

Hattie Marie Blackwell Jacobs

Jun 1, 2017

Hattie Marie Blackwell Jacobs a homemaker entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Ochsner Extended Care Hospital of Kenner at the age of 62. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA.

Beloved wife of Joseph Jacobs, Jr. Devoted mother of Jerrod B. Jacobs, Jermaine (Patricia) Jacobs of Stafford, TX., Jellice J. (James) Pierre, Janell...

Willie H. Jordan, Sr.

Willie H. Jordan, Sr.

Jun 1, 2017

Willie “Hip Poppa” Hezekiah Jordan, Sr., age 84, transitioned from his earthly life to his heavenly life on Thursday, June 1, 2017. He was a native of Morgan City, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Willie was employed with the Jefferson Parish Parks and Recreation Dept. until his retirement in 2005. Beloved husband of 64 years to Evelyn A....

Larry Kendell Gillard

Larry Kendell Gillard

May 31, 2017

Larry Kendell Gillard departed this life on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at the age of 29. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Houston, TX. Larry was employed as an Offshore Deckhand. Loving father of Lyrik and My’Kala . Beloved son of Dionne Gillard. Grandson of Beatrice (Frank) Palmer, Curtis Gillard, Timothy Webb, Clenzo Knox, and...

Carl Christoff

Carl Christoff

May 30, 2017

Carl “Mr. Redd” Christoff, age 60, departed this life on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Devoted father of DeShawn Boies. Loving grandfather of Semaj Boies. Beloved fiancée of Linda Elie. Son of the late Oliver, Sr. and Helen Gillery Christoff. Brother of Vernon...

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...