Obituaries

Daves Williams, Sr.

Daves Williams, Sr.

Mar 1, 2017

Daves Wiliams, Sr., age 70, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at his residence. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Daves was employed as a landscaper and painter. His passion for painting was exhibited in his backyard with a mural tribute to his children. Beloved fiancée of Levern Hayes. Loving father of Jacqueline Baham-Robertson (Dominick)...

Martha Davis Herrera

Martha Davis Herrera

Feb 28, 2017

Martha “Margie” Raye Davis Herrera departed this earthly life on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at the age of 59. She was a native of Sunflower, MS and a resident of Algiers, LA. Martha was an employee of Algiers Charter School Association. Beloved wife of the late Melvin Herrera, Sr. Loving mother of Justin, Irma, Brittany and the late Melvin, Jr.  ...

Edward Aaron Jefferson

Edward Aaron Jefferson

Feb 28, 2017

Edward “Woozy” Aaron Jefferson, a laborer, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 28, 2017.

Fiancée of Brittany Williams. Devoted father of Kai Jefferson, Skye Jefferson, and Promise Jefferson. Son of Edward Trent and Tina Jefferson. Grandson of the late Jerry Jones and Julie Jefferson. Great grandson of Celeste Jefferson. Brother of Joshua Tate, Spuntanius Jefferson, and Erica Jefferson,...

Jeffery Don McElveen, Jr.

Jeffery Don McElveen, Jr.

Feb 27, 2017

  Jeffery Don McElveen, Jr., age 26, departed this life on Monday, February 27, 2017. Jeffery loved to cook, sing and dance with hopes of becoming a Choreographer or Chef. Beloved son of Jeffery Don McElveen, Sr. and Shawn and Dayna Lovely. Loving brother of Teara, Daijonia, Azia, Jefferi, Tenaj, NeNe, Donovan, Shawn, and Donte. Grandson of the late Jack...

Marcy Annette Divinity

Marcy Annette Divinity

Feb 27, 2017

Marcy Annette Divinity departed this life on Monday, February 27, 2017 at her parent’s residence in Marrero, LA.

She was graduate of John Ehret High School and  later received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology at Southeastern Louisiana and a Master of Education in Administration and Supervision at Prairie View

A & M University Of Texas. Daughter of Leroy, Sr....

Debra Ann Walker

Debra Ann Walker

Feb 26, 2017

Debra Ann Walker, age 54, was called to her eternal rest on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Touro Hospital. Loving mother of Kevin Alexander. Companion of Brian Landry. Daughter of Adolph Wallace Walker, Sr. and the late Theresa Walker. Stepdaughter of the late Dorothy Walker.   Sister of J. C. Daniels, Adolph (Earline) Walker, Jr., Shawand (Roy) Pate, Javonne (Latonya) Walker,...

Gary Lamar Taylor, Sr.

Gary Lamar Taylor, Sr.

Feb 26, 2017

Gary Lamar Taylor, Sr. departed this life on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at the age of 36. He was a native and resident of Westwego, LA. Gary was employed with Show Group Production Services (SGPS/Show Rig). Devoted father of Gary Lamar Taylor, Jr. and Naioby Taylor.   Beloved son of Melvin (Rosell) Taylor and the late Kathy Johnson. Brother of Ashante...

Hayward Solomon, III

Hayward Solomon, III

Feb 26, 2017

Hayward Solomon, III entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at his residence. He was employed for Roe Awning Canvas, Inc as a awning seamstress

 

Beloved husband of Jocyline Brown Solomon. Father of Evangeline Denise Solomon and Wendell Webber, Sr. Son of the late Hayward, Jr. and Victoria Solomon. Grandson of the late Pythian, Sr. and Anna...

Diane Cheatteam

Diane Cheatteam

Feb 26, 2017

Diane Cheatteam peacefully entered into eternal rest at West Houston Medical Center on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at the age of 57. Loving mother of Latasha, Lionel, Nekeisha and Corey Cheatteam. Daughter of the late Adolfo and Beatrice Cheatteam. Sister of Alvin, Rev. James, and Ruby Cheatteam, Betty Duplessis, and the late Garrison, Larry, Adolfo, Sydney, Helen and Doris Cheatteam;...

Clarence L Green

Clarence L Green

Feb 25, 2017

Clarence Leonard Green, Jr., peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at the Luling Living Center at the age of 77. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Clarence was a graduate McKinley High School in Baton Rouge, LA and attended Welding School in Baytown, TX. He spent many years as a...

Johnell Tate

Johnell Tate

Feb 25, 2017

Johnell “Pine” Tate, age 58, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 25, 2017.  Loving father of Ashley Simms. Grandfather of King Devin and Dhiren Swatt. Son of the late Rev. Lloyd, Sr. and Lillie Mae Tate. Brother of Willie Mae Vaughns, Mary (Edward) Pritchard, Joann Steele, Terry Tate, Lloyd, Jr., Walter (Marietta), Richard (Janet), and David (Annette) Tate, and...

Melvin Anderson

Melvin Anderson

Feb 25, 2017

Melvin Anderson departed this life on Saturday, February 25 2017 at his residence at the age of 90. Father of Lilly McCutchen.

A graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Park Memorial Cemetery 9820 Nine Mile Point Rd. West Westwego, LA on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 @ 11:00a.m.

Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service

                                 230 Monroe St.

                                 Gretna, LA

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Juanita Ellis

Juanita Ellis

Feb 24, 2017

Juanita Ellis entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 24, 2017 in New Orleans, LA.

Daughter of the late Richard, Sr. and Dorothy Willis Ellis. Granddaughter of the late Harrison and Sureater Ellis, Jimmie and Christie Willis. Sister of Rosalyn Williams and the late Richard Ellis, Jr., also survived by a host of other relatives and friends.

Age: 57...

Percy Williams, Jr.

Percy Williams, Jr.

Feb 24, 2017

Percy Williams, age 69, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, February 24, 2017. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Bridge City, LA. Loving husband of Pamela Williams. Devoted father of Percy Harris, Jerome (Tonya) Jarrow, Tisha Williams, Jennifer Williams, Jackie Porter, Linda (Timothy) Howard, Deanna (Derrick) Williams, and Michelle Williams (Bishop...

Wayne Sullivan

Wayne Sullivan

Feb 23, 2017

Wayne Sullivan entered into eternal rest at his residence on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at the age of 60. He was a native and resident of Gretna, LA. Wayne was a graduate of West Jefferson High School and employed as a foreman with the City of Gretna Department of Water.  Beloved husband of Pearlie S. Sullivan. Son of the late...

L.E. Divinity

L.E. Divinity

Feb 21, 2017

L.E. “Louis:” Divinity entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at his residence.

He was a retired bus driver for Jefferson Parish Public School System.

Husband of Henrietta Tilton Divinity. Devoted father of Brenda Jones, Levette Divinity, Louis Divinity, Jr., Kelvin Divinity, Bryant Divinity, Sharon Hunter, and Ryan Tilton. Son of the late Elijah and Mary Vance...

Jermaine Gerald LaBaud

Jermaine Gerald LaBaud

Feb 16, 2017

Jermaine Gerald LaBaud entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 16, 2107 at the age of 45.

He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Louisville, KY.

Devoted father of Williams Florent. Beloved son of Lillie Brisco LaBaud and the late Adam LaBaud, Sr. Brother of Adam, Jr. (Charlotte), Kenneth (Troia), Gala, and Wanda LaBaud and...

Albert Taplett, III

Albert Taplett, III

Feb 16, 2017

Albert Taplett, III, a construction worker, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at West Jefferson Medical Center.

Husband of Diane Lewis Taplett Father of Dwayne Brown, Troy Brown, and the late Kedrick Brown. Son of the late Albert, II, and Anna M. Taplet. Brother of Wade Taplet, Gertrude Taplet, Sheila T. Gibson, Cecila Pedescleaux and the late Sandra...

Rosetta Rogers Hammond

Rosetta Rogers Hammond

Feb 15, 2017

Rosetta “Dotsy” Rogers Hammond, age 84, peacefully entered into eternal rest at her daughter’s residence on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. She was a native of Tensas Parish and a resident o Marrero, LA. Rosetta was a retired Para Professional of Belle Chasse State School. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Ether by first marriage and the late Joseph Hammond by...

Wade Wendell Walker

Wade Wendell Walker

Feb 15, 2017

Wade Wendell Walker entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at the age of 55. Beloved husband of Branda Brown Walker. Loving father of Jeremy (Shanik ) VonDyke. Runita (Steve) Brumfield, Wade (Ayah) Walker, Travis Walker, Malareel (Thomas) Tunson, and Wadra Walker. Stepfather of Allen, Christopher, Brandon and Davida Brown. Son of Roy Walker, Sr. and the late...