Obituaries
Jeanette Green Gilmore
Apr 20, 2016
Jeanette Faye Gilmore entered into eternal rest at St. Catherine Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at the age of 62. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA.
Beloved wife of Jack D. Gilmore, Jr. Mother of Jack D. Gilmore, III, and Jarvis D. Gilmore, Sr. Daughter of Floyd Richards and...
Mary Peterson
Apr 20, 2016
Mary McKnight Peterson departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at the age of 82. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Beloved wife of the late Andrew Noble Peterson. Loving mother of Melva Thomas, Sandra Wilson of Atlanta, GA and Rhonda Dunbar. Daughter of the late...
John Maddock Varnado
Apr 16, 2016
John Maddock Varnado, age 71, transitioned into eternal rest on Saturday, April 16, 2016. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Devoted husband of 51 years to Lois Brown Varnado. Loving father of Savern Joseph (Camellia), Jason Jamal and the late Brian Keith Varnado. Grandfather father of Chad Chistopher (Jazmine), Alexis Brooke, Ashley...
Debra Ann Hooper
Apr 15, 2016
Debra Ann Hooper, age 63, departed this life on Friday, April 15, 2016 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Devoted mother of Paula Hooper and Michael Hooper. Daughter of the late Dorothy Costly Batiste and Harold Hooper, Sr. Granddaughter of the late Isabel Costly, Benny Costly, Sr.,...
Darrell Raymond Smith
Apr 14, 2016
Darrell “Bubba” Raymond Smith entered into eternal rest on Thursday April 14, 2016 at University Hospital. Son of Nora Smith (Gregory) Gibbs and the late Darrell Raymond Sparks. Grandson of Dolores Sparks, Albert Sparks, and the late Alviris Jarrett. Great grandson of Mary Smith Ochala, Leon Smith , Raymond and Evelyn Harris. Brother of Kanita and Jasmin Smith, Nakita (James)...
Geraldine Burras Gooseberry
Apr 13, 2016
Geraldine “Mama Dean” Burras Gooseberry peacefully entered into eternal rest at her residence on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at the age of 81. She was a native of Jefferson Parish and a resident of Harvey, LA. Geraldine was a retired Manager/Kitchen Supervisor of Creole Delicacies. Devoted mother of Toni Burras (Bryant) Boyer. Loving grandmother of Brian (Tameke) Woodruff, Sr. and...
Louise Haynes Ford
Apr 13, 2016
Louise “Deedy” Haynes Ford, age 68, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at her residence. She was a native of Algiers, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of the late Peter Ford, Jr. Devoted mother of Denise Ford, Johnny (Kittie) Mosley, Johnnel (Doris) Mosley, John Mosley, Jr., Judy (Greg) Black, Jerome Mosley, Donalisa...
Marina Steib Saul
Apr 13, 2016
Marina Steib Saul, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at her residence. She was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Devoted wife of Eddie J. Saul, Sr. for 70 years. Loving mother of Elward Saul, Betty S. (Michael) Broyard, Mammie S. Washington, Carol S. (Donald) Warmington, Marie Denise (Jackie) Walters, Eddie (Lori)...
Gloria Lackey Davis
Apr 12, 2016
Gloria Ann Lackey-Davis, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at West Jefferson Medical Center, surrounded by her family. She was a native of Waterproof, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Gloria was employed with West Jefferson and Tulane Medical Centers for many years. Loving wife of Byron C. Davis. Devoted mother of Terrance (Karen) Neal. Stepmother...
Rebecca Carter Williams
Apr 12, 2016
Rebecca Carter Williams, a homemaker, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at the age of 94. She was a native of Houma, LA and a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. Rebecca was a member of St. Mary Baptist Church for more than 80 years, and served as past president of the Usher Board. With...
Dorothy Pearl Harper
Apr 11, 2016
Dorothy Pearl Addison Harper, a homemaker, entered into eternal rest at her residence in Dallas, TX at the age of 68. She was a native of Goshen Spring, MS and a long time resident of Avondale, LA.
Wife of Will Harper. Mother of Jeanette (Alcus) Adams and Brandon (Octavia) Wilson. Grandmother of Brandy Wilson. Daughter of Ruth Mae Hill Scott...
Jules Anderson Paynes, Jr.
Apr 10, 2016
Jules Anderson Paynes, Jr. entered into eternal rest at Canon Hospice on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at the age of 63. He was a native of Westwego, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA.
Beloved son of Ida Mae Paynes and the late Jules Paynes, Sr. Loving father of Jovana, Jermaine, and Jules Rodrigue. Brother of William, Tyron, and...
Oliver Charles Christoff
Apr 10, 2016
Oliver Charles Christoff, Jr., an offshore rigger, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at her residence.
Beloved husband of Yolanda Christoff. Father of Rauqel Craft. Son of Helen Battle Christoff Smith and the late Oliver Charles Christoff, Sr. Grandson of the late Percy and Beatrice Daniel Battle, Oliver and Helen Guillory Christoff. Brother of Shelia Christoff Richardson,...
Jeffry Thomas
Apr 9, 2016
Jeffry “Chocolate Ice” Thomas, a Foreman for Avondale Shipyard, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Terrebonne General Medical Center. Loving husband of Robin Brual Thomas. Father of Terreance and Joseph Brual. Son of the late Dorothy Kelly Thomas. Brother of Joyce (Fredrick) Miller, Diane Thomas, Kendra Thomas, Kedra Thomas, Irvin (Patrice) Thomas, Eric Thomas, and Felton...
Wanda Mazarac Kirk
Apr 7, 2016
Wanda Jenette Mazarac Kirk entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank at the age of 55. She was a native of Kilgore, TX and a resident of Buras, LA. Loving mother of Quincy (Michele) Groll and Melissa Pichoff. Grandmother of Olivia Sherburne, Keith Pichoff and Ethan Pichoff. Daughter of the late Therman M. Kirk and...
Marilyn Malancon Wagner
Apr 7, 2016
Marilyn Malancon Wagner, a retired educator with the Jefferson Parish School System, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at the age of 57. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA (Walkertown Community). Beloved wife Gilbert Wagner for over 30 years. Loving mother of Tyler Anthony MacKyeon, Sr. Stepmother of...
Ernest Johnson, Sr
Apr 6, 2016
Ernest “Dump” Johnson, Sr., a retired welder, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at the age of 74. He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Ernest was an avid golfer and took great pride in mentoring young boys and girls. Beloved husband of Denise Johnson and the late Gloria Dean...
Dawn Ellen Scott
Apr 4, 2016
Dawn Ellen Scott departed life at her residence on Monday, April 4, 2016 at the age of 28. She was a native of Avondale, LA and a resident of Kenner, LA. Dawn was a 2003 graduate of Louisiana National Guard (YCP) in Beauregard, LA. She was an employed as a cashier with Home Depot. Fiancée of the late Raynell Kimbrough....
Betty Wilson Johnson
Apr 4, 2016
Elder Betty Jean Wilson Johnson peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 4, 2016 at the age of 74. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Elder Betty was a retired accountant of Freeport McMoran Corporation. Beloved wife of Elder Lionel Johnson, Sr. Loving mother of Lionel (Mary) Johnson, Sr., Leslie Patrick...
Wallace Lance Morris, Jr.
Apr 3, 2016
Rashiid Alaibn Alwahid Walas Muris (Wallace Lance Morris, Jr.) departed this life at his residence on Sunday April 3, 2016 at the age of 37. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Rashiid was currently enrolled in the Welding Program at Delgado Community College. Father of Dominick Robinson, Domonic Hughes, Savannah Morris, Donte...
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