Obituaries

Molly Ann Davis

Molly Ann Davis

Apr 29, 2016

Molly Ann Davis, age 78, departed this life on Friday, April 29, 2016 at her residence. She was a native of New Orleans, LA a resident of Jefferson Parish. Molly was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and was employed as a sales associate with Walmart. Loving mother of Ahmed Davis, Darran T. Davis, Sr., and Suzette M....

Eddie Joseph Saul

Eddie Joseph Saul

Apr 28, 2016

Eddie Joseph Saul, Sr., age 96, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016. He was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Eddie served his country as a member of the United Stated Navy and was a retired Grain Elevator Operator. Devoted husband of 70 years to the late Marina Steib Saul, who preceded him in...

Julia Ella Roy

Julia Ella Roy

Apr 28, 2016

Julia Ella Joseph Jackson-Roy, a homemaker, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at the age of 91. She was a native and resident of Gretna, LA. She was a Deaconess and member of the Feeding Ministry at Mt Sinai Baptist Church. Julia was a past Matron of Pride of Gretna #60 Order of Eastern Star and...

Gloria White Benjamin

Gloria White Benjamin

Apr 25, 2016

Gloria White Benjamin, age 68, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 25, 2016 at Canon Hospice. She was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Beloved wife of the late Alexander Benjamin.   Daughter of the late Willis White, Sr. and Alberta Brown White. Sister of Calvin White of Harvey, LA, Denise White of CA...

Altravia Demerice Anderson

Altravia Demerice Anderson

Apr 25, 2016

Altravia “Neety Red” Demetrice Anderson departed this life on Monday, April 25, 2016 at the age 41. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Waggaman, LA. Altravia was a graduate of O. Perry Walker High School and a former employee of Cytec Industries.  Beloved wife of Keith Rivers. Devoted mother of Sierra and Tierra Anderson, Ja’Mya...

Terry Ann Pearley

Terry Ann Pearley

Apr 24, 2016

Terry Ann Pearley peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at the age of 60. She was a native of Belle Rose, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Loving mother of Charlotte Pearley. Grandmother of Cameron Stewart and the late Glen Stewart. Daughter of Loril Rodrigue and the late Timothy Bell. Stepdaughter of Stanford Rodrigue. Granddaughter...

LaKeya Blakes Every

LaKeya Blakes Every

Apr 24, 2016

LaKeya Tamika Blakes Every entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at the age of 34. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. LaKeya was employed with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff Office as a Medical Assistant in the intake and booking division. Loving wife of Ken Every. Stepmother of Kenbriane Mayfield. Grandmother of Jeremy and...

Gilberto Rosado Diaz

Gilberto Rosado Diaz

Apr 23, 2016

Gilberto Rosado Diaz, a pipefitter, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the age of 57. He was a native of Santurce, Puerto Rico and a resident of Avondale, LA.   Beloved husband of Cladet C. Rosado. Father of Gilberto Junior Rosado, Jonathan Rosado and Marco Antonio Rosado. Son of Ana Maria Diaz and the late Vicente Rosado....

Zenobia Gales Washington

Zenobia Gales Washington

Apr 22, 2016

Zenobia Gales Washington, a homemaker, entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 22, 2016 at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 80. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Loving wife of the late Osborne Washington, Sr.  Devoted mother of Osborne Washington, Jr., Kennie Washington, Carol Washington and the late Calvin “Rinny”...

Jeanette Green Gilmore

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...