Obituaries
KELVIN DIVINITY
Dec 30, 2023
Kelvin Divinity entered eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Saturday, December 30, 2023, surrounded by family at the age of 61. He was a native of New Orleans, LA., and a resident of Harvey, LA. “Kevin”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, attended West Jefferson High School, and he later worked with Rupp U-Haul, Divinity...
JIMMIE F. JOHNSON
Dec 29, 2023
Jimmie Frankie Johnson departed this earth on Friday, December 29, 2023, surrounded by family and friends at the age of 75. He was a native of Ferriday, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Jimmie was a graduate of Carver High School Class of 1965. After graduation he joined the U. S. Army and received numerous commendations. ...
EMILY CLEO SIMMONS JOHNSON
Dec 28, 2023
Emily Cleo Simmons Johnson, age 95, entered peacefully into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Thursday, December 28, 2023. She was a native of Waggaman, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Emily was a graduate of Rosenwald High School. She continued her studies at Leland College in Baker, LA, and Grambling State University, where she obtained a...
DORIS WASHINGTON LEBLANC
Dec 27, 2023
Doris Washington LeBlanc, age 90, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Doris attended Thomy Lafon School. She retired from K&B Drug Store after 30 years of service. She was a faithful member of Sunrise Baptist Church and a member of Pride of Gretna...
SAMUEL MARTIN HARRISON
Dec 27, 2023
Samuel Martin Harrison departed this life at Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at the age of 63. He was a native of New Orleans LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Samuel was a graduate of L.B. Landry High School Class of 1978, and he served his country in the United States Army....
WARREN CHARLES PAYADUE
Dec 26, 2023
Warren Charles Payadue departed this life in Erath County, TX on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at the age of 61. He was a native and resident of Marrero LA. Warren was a graduate of West Jefferson High School. He served his country in the United State Marine Corps for 3 years receiving numerous commendations. Beloved husband of Shelley C. Payadue....
ALAN BLAIR JAMES, SR.
Dec 25, 2023
Alan Blair James, Sr. entered eternal rest on Monday, December 25, 2023, at the age of 91. He was a native of Tela, Spanish Honduras and resident of New Orleans, LA. Alan attended Newton Technical College of New Orleans, and he was a retired self-employed licensed HVAC Technician. Beloved father of Lisa Constance James, Alan Blair James, Jr., Robin Alane...
JOSEPH WILLIAMS
Dec 24, 2023
Joseph Williams entered eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at the age of 58. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Joseph was educated in the Jefferson Parish School System. He was employed as a laborer with various companies. Son of the late Joseph Stewart and...
ARTHUR LEE TRUITT
Dec 21, 2023
Arthur Lee Truitt departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at the age of 64. He was a native of Utica, MS and a resident of Harvey, LA. He was educated in the Mississippi School System. Arthur was a retired Painter/Sand Blaster of Avondale Shipyard. Beloved husband of Brenda Truitt. Loving father of Shaunda...
MILLIE KNIGHTSHEAD MITCHELL
Dec 21, 2023
Millie Knightshead Mitchell entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at the age of 92. She was a native of Houma, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. She was a faithful member of the Tree of Life Christian Center Church under the leadership of Rev. Shawn Lovely. Beloved wife of the...
ALICE LULA PERKINS PHOENIX
Dec 21, 2023
Alice Lula Perkins Phoenix entered into eternal rest at her residence on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at the age of 94. She was a native of Darrow, LA and a resident of Bridge City, LA. Alice was a true businesswoman, she and her husband became popular in land ownership. She was a faithful member of Second Salvation Baptist Church,...
CARLISS ILEAN JACKSON
Dec 20, 2023
Carliss Ilean Jackson entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at the age of 68. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Carliss was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School. After receiving her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Southern University at New Orleans...
KEITH FORBES
Dec 20, 2023
Keith Forbes entered eternal rest at his residence on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at the age of 69. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. He was a former employee of Todd Shipyard and West Jefferson Hospital. Loving father of the late Daron Keith Forbes. Beloved son of the late Willie Lee Forbes,...
GREGORY BATISTE
Dec 18, 2023
Gregory Batiste entered eternal rest on Monday, December 18, 2023, at the age of 61. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Gregory attended John Ehret High School and Gary Job Corps in Caldwell County, TX. He was an entrepreneur working in various jobs as plumber, and custodian just to name a few....
SHIRLEY MAE JIMCOILY FELO
Dec 18, 2023
Shirley Mae Jimcoily Felo was called home by her Heavenly Father on Monday, December 18, 2023, at Ochsner Hospital in Jefferson, LA at the age of 72. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved wife of 52 years to Terry Felo, Sr. Devoted mother of Terry (Nicole) Jr, Gary, Cathy, Damon, and Catherine Felo and...
EDDIE LANG, SR.
Dec 18, 2023
Eddie Lang, Sr. entered eternal rest on Monday, December 18, 2023, at the age of 68. He was a native of McComb, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Eddie was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, and he served his country in the United States Army. He was a former employee with Avondale Shipyard as a welder. ...
CAROLYN ANN MACKEY
Dec 18, 2023
Carolyn Ann Mackey departed this life at her residence on Monday, December 18, 2023, at the age of 71. She was a native of Nairn, LA and a longtime resident of Spring, TX. Carolyn was a graduate of Southern University at New Orleans and a retired employee of Union Carbide Industries. Devoted mother of Desmond Campbell. Beloved daughter of the...
DAVID JAMES THOMAS
Dec 17, 2023
David James Thomas departed this life peacefully at his residence on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at age 73. He was a native of Opelousas, LA., and a resident of Marrero, LA. David graduated from Plaisance High School, and he attended Southern University Baton Rouge. He served is country in the United States Army and United States Air Force for over...
LYNDON BAINE JOHNSON
Dec 17, 2023
Lyndon Baine Johnson entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at the age of 59. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Lyndon was a graduate of Alcee’ Fortier High School, and he attended Delgado Community College. “President”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends was a former employee...
LUCILLE MARTIN
Dec 17, 2023
Lucille Martin, age 74, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus. She was a native of Tylertown, MS and a resident of Gretna, LA. Lucille was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School in Summit, MS. She was employed as a nurse for many years at JoEllen Smith Living Center,...
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