Obituaries
Robert James Carter
Apr 16, 2017
Robert (Bob) James Carter, a retired contractor, departed this life at his residence on Sunday, April 16, 2017. Father of Anthony, Robert, and Racquel Johnson, Lionel Spencer, and the late Shonn Johnson. Grandfather of Shonn, Anthony, and Amani. Son of the late Jimmy Carter and Julia Brown. Brother of Sam Carter of Detroit, MI, Isiah Carter of Memphis, TN, Lulia...
Donald Anderson, Sr.
Apr 15, 2017
Donald Anderson, Sr. (Poppa) departed this life on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Tulane Medical Center at the age of 68. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. He retired from Bridge City Correction Facility (formerly LTI) as a Correctional Officer and worked for Railcrew Xpress, as a driver, until his illness. Son of the late William and...
Freddie Palmer
Apr 15, 2017
Freddie Palmer, age 64, departed this life on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Freddie was a retired foreman of the Louisiana Dept. of Transportation and Development. Loving husband of Mary Juniors Palmer. Father of Troy (Evelyn) and Brian Arnaud, Trenise and Freddie...
David McMillon, Sr.
Apr 15, 2017
David “The Coconut Man” McMillon, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Cura Healthcare at the age of 92. He retired from International Trade Mark New Orleans.
Husband of the late Dorothy Lloyd McMillon. Beloved father of David G. McMillon, II. Son of the late George and Hattie “Katie” Bolden McMillon. Brother of the late John,...
Altlia Shelton Nora
Apr 15, 2017
Altlia Shelton Hollins Nora entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at the age of 85. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA.
Wife of the late Robert Nora by second marriage and James Hollins by first marriage. Devoted mother of Lorraine Ivy, Linda, Elmer Jean, Patricia, Cheryl, Derek (Debra), Michael (Candace), and Grace Hollins,...
Mary Ann Blanche
Apr 13, 2017
Mary Ann Blanche, age 80, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at her residence. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Mary was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. She retired from Charity Hospital after many years of service as a nurse. Loving mother of Anthony Leagea,...
Baby Ashtyn Makhai Videau
Apr 11, 2017
Baby Ashtyn Makhai Videau departed this life Tuesday, April 11, 2017 @ Ochsner Medical Center Westbank in Gretna, LA. Son of Dionte M. Videau and Kayana Lashay Dorsey, also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the graveside service from Woodlawn Park Memorial Cemetery 9820 Nine Mile Point Rd. West. Westwego,...
Albert Beverly
Apr 11, 2017
Albert Beverly, Sr. a self employed contractor, on Tuesday April 11, 2017, at the age of 74. He was a native of New Orleans, LA. and a resident of Houston, TX.
Devoted husband of Earnestine Hayes Beverly. Father of Milton and David (Deborah) Beverly, Albert (Kendral), Derrick (Desarae), Gregory (Tracey), Toni (Jermey) and Ernest (Jasmine) Hayes, Shone (Alicia) Allen,...
Lois Wilson Durham
Apr 9, 2017
Lois Wilson Durham peacefully entered into eternal rest at her residence on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at the age of 90. She was a native of Copiah County, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of the late Esse Walter Durham. Loving mother of Versa L. Durham, Lola D. Page, and the late Delores Durham and Lynn E....
John Melvin George
Apr 8, 2017
John Melvin George departed this life on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Canon Hospice. He was employed at Timberland Country Club for 15 years and later retired from the Jefferson Parish Sanitation Department.
Son of the late Johnny ad Amanda George. Brother of Dolores George (Stanley) Jackson. Uncle of Shereba (Durrell, Sr.) Jeffery and Shawanna (Michael) Brown. Great uncle of...
Cassandra Cousin
Apr 8, 2017
Cassandra Deverney Cousin, age 60, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at her residence. She was a native of Algiers, LA and a resident Los Angeles, CA. Cassandra was employed as a secretary at St. Brigid Catholic Church. Wife of the late Eric Deverney. Loving and devoted mother of Eric Cousin. Mother-in-law...
Joseph Bennett
Apr 8, 2017
Joseph Bennett, Sr. departed this life on Friday April 7, 2017 at St. Theresa /East Jefferson Hospital at the age of 80. He was a native of St. Francisville, LA and a resident of Algiers, LA. Joseph was a retired construction worker for Boh Brothers Construction and Wilson Construction Companies.
Beloved husband of Jessie Mae Bennett. Devoted father of Andre...
Queenie R. Lee
Mar 31, 2017
Queenie “Madea” M. Lee, age 90, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of Belzoni, MS and a resident of New Orleans, LA for 70 years. Beloved wife of 61 years to the late W. H. Lee, Sr. Loving mother of Queen Ester (the late Freddie) Meggs, Evelyn...
Alice James Shepard
Mar 30, 2017
Alice James Shepard peacefully entered the arms of the Lord on Thursday, March 30, 2017 in the presence of her family. Beloved wife of the late Alexander Shepard, Sr. Mother of Terry Johnson (Roland), Alexander Shepard, Jr., Sherry Shepard (Eddie), Kellert Shepard, Sr. and the late Sedonia Johnson. Daughter of the late Joseph James and Alice Ellis. Sister of Jerome Warren...
Essie Smith Bell
Mar 30, 2017
Essie Smith Bell, age 75, ascended to heaven on Thursday March 30, 2017. She was a native of Centreville, MS, a former resident of New Orleans, LA for 46 years and presently residing in Gretna, LA for the past 11 years. Essie was a 1991 graduate of Louisiana Culinary Institute and a retired employee of Melanie’s Culinary Creations. She will...
Geneva Johnson Johnson
Mar 27, 2017
Geneva “Mumcie” Johnson entered into eternal rest on Monday March 27, 2017 at Wynhoven Health Care. Beloved wife of the late Robert Johnson. Devoted mother of Eddie Lee (Zetta) Johnson Sr. and the late John D. Johnson Sr., Thomas Johnson Sr., Johnnie Johnson Sr, Rosie Mae Walker, Inez Coleman and Lilly Rose Johnson. Daughter of the late Elnora Scott Eagland...
Anthony Kelly
Mar 23, 2017
Anthony Kelly returned to his heavenly home on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at the age of 23.
He was a native New Orleans, LA and lifelong resident of Algiers, LA.
Anthony was an avid animal lover and had a few fur babies that simply adored him. He was kind and soft spoken and always had time for his nieces...
Terrance Lee Henry
Mar 23, 2017
Terrance Lee Henry, age 55, departed this life on Thursday, March 23, 2017. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. Loving father of Clara Smith, Ryan Smith, and Torrey Hart. Grandfather of Teliyah Gilbert, Ta’len Mangum, Braylon Smith, and Ka’Toure Maci Hart. Son of the late Roy Coleman, Sr. and Willie Jean...
Lindsey Erin Schaeffer
Mar 22, 2017
Lindsey Erin Schaeffer peacefully entered into eternal rest at her residence on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at the age of 30. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Lindsey was a 2008 graduate of Nicholls State University where she earned a degree in Culinary Arts. She was employed as a teller with Whitney...
Reginald Murphy Cooper
Mar 21, 2017
Reginald Murphy Cooper entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Tuesday, March 21, 2017.
Devoted father of Milton Lawrence, Terry Lawrence, and the late Draper Lawrence.
Beloved son of Vivian L. Gaines and the late Stimmie Cooper. Stepson of the late William Gaines. Brother of Weldon Gaines, Shawn Cooper, Derick Cooper, Glenn Gaines, Janice Cooper, Toni...
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