Obituaries
Shirley Mae Poleate
Jan 14, 2016
Shirley Mae Singleton Poleate, age 65, peacefully entered into eternal rest on January 14, 2016 at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Loving mother Merrill David Robinson, John Anthony Poleate, Daron Singleton Hameen, and Emerald Lee. Daughter of the late Lawrence and Violet Carter Singleton. Granddaughter of...
Daniel DaMyran Torry
Jan 13, 2016
Daniel DaMyran Torry, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at the tender age of 19. He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Daniel attended Word of Life Academy, St. Augustine High School and graduated from Miller McCoy Academy in 2014. Devoted son of David, Jr. and Darlene Helton...
Leroy Smith
Jan 11, 2016
Leroy Smith entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 11, 2016 at his brother’s residence at the age of 68. He was a native of Plaquemine, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Son of the late Joseph Webster Smith, Sr. and Stella Mae McGinnis Smith. Brother of Joseph W. (Isabella) Smith, Jr., Buster (Rosemary) Smith, Sr., Tedwayne (Walthia) Smith,...
Roosevelt Clark
Jan 11, 2016
Roosevelt “Dickey” Clark departed this life on Monday, January 11, 2016 at the age of 71. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Roosevelt served in the US Marine Corp and was a former employee of the U. S . Postal Service.
Devoted husband of Brenda Sider Clark. Father of Lynne, Stacey, and...
Isaac Jones
Jan 10, 2016
Isaac Jones departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at the age of 44. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA.
Father of Teona Butler and Jeremiah Frazier. Son of Isaac James Bazile, Jr. and Dorothy Jean Reed. Grandson of the late Rev. Paul and Geneva Jones, Sr. Brother of Cecil...
Albert Lee Andrews, Jr.
Jan 10, 2016
Albert “Big Al” Lee Andrews, Jr., departed this life at Tulane Medical Center on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at the age of 47. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Albert was a retired supervisor of the Westwego Housing Authority. Loving son of Ceola Mitchell and the late Albert Lee Andrews, Sr. Stepson of...
Julie Lee Jefferson
Jan 9, 2016
Julie Jefferson peacefully entered her heavenly home on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at the age of 65.
She was a native of Ferriday, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Beloved mother of Tammie (Willie) Jackson, Anthony, Bryan (Mel), Tina (Josh), Jeremy (Zoila) and Emerson (Florence) Jefferson. Devoted daughter of Celeste Scott Jefferson and the late Douglas Jefferson, Sr....
Joe Andrew Robinson
Jan 6, 2016
Joe “Daddy Long Legs” Andrew Robinson peacefully entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at the age of 80. He was a native of Utica, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved husband of Lillian L. Robinson. Loving father of Barnedette (Renard) Joseph, Marshall (Janet) Robinson, Lonnie Robinson and the late Julia...
Louis Lawrence Sheppard, Sr.
Jan 6, 2016
Louis Lawrence Sheppard, Sr. departed this life on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at his residence at the age of 75. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a residence of Harvey, LA. Louis was a graduate of Joseph S. Clark High School and Isaac Delgado Community College. He was a former stock supervisor with Winn Dixie Grocery Store....
Albert Joseph Richard
Jan 5, 2016
Albert Joseph Richard, a Locomotive Engineer, entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at the age of 76. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA.
Beloved husband of Patricia Richard. Father of Joan Richard Smith, Eric J. Richard, Sr., Judy Richard Walker, Jamie Richard, and Dr. Alyce Michelle Richard. Son of...
Ruby Wells
Jan 5, 2016
Ruby “Mickey” Turner Wells was called home to rest on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at the age of 80. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Marrero, LA. Mickey as she was affectionately called by family and friends was a retired employee of West Jefferson Medical Center. Devoted mother of Sylvia Jones, Ora (Gice) Wright, Kevin...
Samuel Ellis, Jr.
Jan 5, 2016
Samuel Ellis, Jr. entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Health Care Center on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at the age of 65. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Samuel was a graduate of Lincoln High School and served his country as a member of the United States Army. Loving father of...
Serena Allen
Jan 4, 2016
Serena Scott Allen peacefully entered into eternal rest at one residence on Monday, January 4, 2016 at the age of 89. She was a native of Slidell, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of the late Wilson Allen, Sr. Loving mother of Mary Delores Hunter, Luisah Teish, Safi (Albert) Wright, Gloria Walton, Sheila Allen, Deanne Allen, Wilson...
Joseph Julius Evans
Jan 3, 2016
Joseph Julius Evans entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 3, 2016.
Beloved father of Monique Evans (Dewitt) Leonard. Son of Gloria Glover Evans and the late Willie Evans, Jr. Loving brother of William (Desiree), Michael (Theresa), Carol, and Michell Evans, Angela Evans (Nathan) Winesberry, Doris Evans-Harris, and Cynthia Evans (Kirk) Singleton, also survived by 1 grandchild, 5 nieces, 6 nephews,...
Eliot Joseph Keller
Jan 3, 2016
Eliot Joseph Keller entered into eternal rest at his residence on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at 12:20p.m. at the age of 85. He was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved husband of Gloria Keller. Devoted father of Alius Keller, Sr., Stanford Keller, Sr., Margaret Keller, Karen (Darryl) Cotton, and Vernell Keller. Son of the...
Bernadette Divinity Peterson
Jan 2, 2016
Bernadette Divinity Peterson, age 53, peacefully entered into eternal rest at her residence surrounded by loved ones. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Beloved wife of Kenneth D. Peterson, Sr. Loving mother of Kenneth D. Peterson, Jr. and Avery A. Peterson. Devoted daughter of Louis W. Divinity and the late Bonnie Bell...
Darrius Denzal Wooden
Jan 2, 2016
Darrius Denzel Wooden, a student entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 2, 2016.
Son of Joseph Mott and Lydia Wooden. Grandson of Marguerite Wooden and the late Brian Bessie Forcell Wooden, Oscar Wooden, Sr. and Joseph (Rebecca) Mott. Brother of Brandon Wooden, Ronald (Kim) Harkins, Joseph C. Thomas, and Raymond L. Mott, Greg (Tynesia) Johnson, Kedric Kinchen, Travis Murry,...
Ryesa Monique Lemar
Jan 1, 2016
Ryesa Monique Lemar, a ramp lead for Menzies Aviation, entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at the age of 26. She was a native of Jefferson, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA.
Devoted daughter of Garry W. Lemar and Suzon Crawford Lemar. Granddaughter of Zelma Lemar Cason, Nettie Ruth Crawford and...
Agnes Paul Stewart
Dec 31, 2015
Agnes “Squeaky” L. Paul Stewart entered in to rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Thursday, December 31, 2015 at the age of 59. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Harvey, LA. Agnes was a former employee of Universal Furniture Store and Travelodge Hotel. Beloved wife of the late Robert Stewart. Loving mother...
Gregory Charles Davis, Sr.
Dec 31, 2015
Gregory Charles (Burks) Davis, Sr., a pipefitter, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 31, 2015 at the age of 54. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Houma, LA.
Companion of Peggy Pharr. Father of Tiffany (Shawn) Robinson, Gregory, Jr. and Tyler Davis, and Linear (Donavin) Boyd. Son of the late Raymond Burks, Sr....
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