Obituaries

Jerry Joseph Petty, Sr.

Jerry Joseph Petty, Sr.

Mar 19, 2016

Jerry Joseph Petty, Sr. , a retired Seaman, departed this life at his residence on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at the age of 67. He was a native of Barataria, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Devoted father of Jerry (Natasha) Petty, Jr. and Chad (ShaRonda) Petty. Son of the late Joseph B. Petty and Stella A. Petty. Grandson...

Oscar James Jordan

Oscar James Jordan

Mar 17, 2016

Oscar Jordan departed this temporal life on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank at the age of 78. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Terrytown, LA. Oscar was a 1955 graduate of Capitol Senior High School in Baton Rouge, LA. After graduation, he joined the United States Navy, where he served...

Valerie Ann Holmes

Valerie Ann Holmes

Mar 17, 2016

Valerie Ann Holmes entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at the age of 47. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Loving mother of Whitney D. Holmes. Daughter of Edward Robert Holmes and the late Alice Holmes. Stepdaughter of Eula Pearl Holmes. Sister of Edward...

Althea Jones Washington

Althea Jones Washington

Mar 17, 2016

Althea Janice Washington entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Thursday, March 17, 2015. She was a retired employee of Department of Children and Family Services.

Wife of the late Thomas Washington. Mother of the late Clifford Washington. Grandmother of Shauntell Washington and Jessica Washington. Great grandmother of Skylar Fields.Daughter of the late Willie Clifford Jones,...

Ella Mae Hamilton McCray

Ella Mae Hamilton McCray

Mar 16, 2016

Ella Mae Hamilton McCray entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at her sister’s residence. She was a native of Utica, MS. and a resident of St. Rose, LA. Ella was a faithful full time employee of Charity Hospital for 31 years and part time employee of ABC Upholstery of Gretna, LA for 15 years.

Beloved wife of...

Loretta Jean Anderson

Loretta Jean Anderson

Mar 15, 2016

Loretta Tinson Anderson, age 65, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at her residence. She was a native of Waterproof, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Loretta was a graduate of Lincoln high School and a retired employee of West Jefferson Medical Center. Beloved wife of Donald Keith Anderson by 2nd marriage and the late...

Robert Joseph Williams

Robert Joseph Williams

Mar 15, 2016

Robert Joseph Williams departed this life on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank, surrounded by family and friends at the age of 69. He was a native of Klotzville, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Robert served his country as a member of the United States Marines and retired from Norfolk Southern Railway after 35 years...

Joseph Earl Green, Jr.

Joseph Earl Green, Jr.

Mar 14, 2016

Joseph Earl “Joe Cush” Green, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 14, 2016. He was a graduate of O Perry Walker High School and a Alumni of Grambling and Meridian State in MS. where he played football. Husband of Demetrus Alphonse Green. Son of Melvinlean Green and the late Joseph Earl Green, Sr. Brother of Bruno Mason, Jimmy,...

Betty Lewis Higgins

Betty Lewis Higgins

Mar 13, 2016

Betty Jean Lewis Higgins entered into eternal rest at the age of 75 on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at Ochsner Medical Center. She was a native of Vacherie, LA and resident of Marrero, LA. . Wife of the late David Higgins, Sr. Beloved mother of Vernon (Lisha) Batiste Sr. and Debbie (Rev. Dr. Charles) Mack. Stepmother of Lawrence "Mike" (Sharon)...

Sherman Dixon

Sherman Dixon

Mar 13, 2016

Sherman Dixon departed this life at Jo Ellen Smith Living Center on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at the age of 71. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Father of Darlene Thomas and Sherman Graham. Son of the late Roy Dixon, Sr. and Vertilee Coleman Dixon. Brother of Ronald, Michael and Derek Dixon, Lynette Denise Baptiste and...

Richard Marshall

Richard Marshall

Mar 12, 2016

Richard Marshall, age 85, peacefully departed this life on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at his residence. He was a native of Lettsworth, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Richard retired from the Jefferson Parish Sewerage and Drainage Department after many years of service. He was a member of The Geyster's Social and Pleasure Club  Beloved husband of the late Dolores M....

Rev. Murphy Antoine

Rev. Murphy Antoine

Mar 12, 2016

Rev. Murphy Antoine peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Passages Hospice at the age 62. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA.  Beloved son of the late James Antoine, Sr. and Elease Antoine. Grandson of the late Louis Antoine, Sr. and Elizabeth Antoine. Brother of Betty Antoine, Antoinette...

Shirley Ann Johnson

Shirley Ann Johnson

Mar 12, 2016

Shirley Ann Johnson, a retired Certified Nursing Assistant, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at the age of 66. She was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Loving mother of Bryan Johnson, Kevin Johnson, Stephanie Bridges, and Shannon Blakley. Daughter of the late Jessie Johnson, Sr. and Dorothy K. Johnson. Granddaughter of the late Charlie and...

Michael Stanislas

Michael Stanislas

Mar 10, 2016

Michael Stanislas, a construction worker entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at West Jefferson Medical Center.

Beloved husband of Theresa Stanislas. Father of Spencer M. Stanislas, Sylvester Stanislas, Jassen Stanislas, and Anias Stanislas.Son of the late Glenise Faucher and Alexandrine Stanislas Santais. Brother of Thomas Francois, Bernard Francois, Mary Bayliss, and Theresa Francois. Also survived by 8...

Clarence Paul, Jr.

Clarence Paul, Jr.

Mar 10, 2016

Clarence Paul, Jr. departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at the age of 69. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident f Harvey, LA. Clarence attended Lincoln High School and was employed with D & A Food Store. Loving father of Nadrienne Paul Hawkins, Cassandra Ketchens, Brent McKinney, Tracey...

Debbie Pierre Flemings

Debbie Pierre Flemings

Mar 5, 2016

Debbie Ann Flemings departed this life on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at the age of 67. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Loving wife of the late Bernard Flemings, Jr. Devoted mother of Bernard Flemings, III, Unjelle and Zomora Alford and the late Al Douglas Alford. Stepmother of Nadia, Daisy, and Enos Miller. Daughter of the...

Terry Tucker

Terry Tucker

Mar 4, 2016

Terry Tucker peacefully departed this life at his residence on Friday, March 4, 2016 at the age of 67. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Terry was owner and operator of Tucker Food Store. Loving husband of Inell Mathieu Tucker. Devoted father of Chukym (Edward) Scott, and Tanya (Wallace) Craft. Son of Ophelia Albert Tucker and...

Charles Ronnie Ross

Charles Ronnie Ross

Mar 3, 2016

Charles Ronnie “Puppy” Ross went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at the age 65.

He was a native of and resident of Algiers, LA.

Devoted and beloved companion of Linda “Lulu” Horton for 43 years. Son of the late William, Sr. and Rosalie Ross. Father of Chanette Ross, Philipia Smith, and Phelicia (Jared) Riley....

Lloyd Stewart

Lloyd Stewart

Feb 29, 2016

Lloyd Stewart went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 29, 2016 at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 58. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved husband of Valerie Stewart. Loving father of Lucretia Johnson, Maurice Junior, Sr., Najeira Stewart, Xavier Stewart, Jamilla Junior and Norman Alexander,...

Donna Muse Anderson

Donna Muse Anderson

Feb 28, 2016

Donna Kay Anderson entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 28, 2016. Loving mother of the late Ernest Anderson, Jr. Proud grandmother of Leonard Smith, Khoryel Williams and Michon. Great grandmother of Leonard Smith, Jr., Ja’Khobie Williams and Dalilah Martinez.   Beloved daughter of Willie Muse and the late Olivia Muse. Devoted sister of Elaine (the late L.S.) Belton, Sharon (Sullivan)...