Obituaries

Isreal Bennett, Sr.

Isreal Bennett, Sr.

Feb 28, 2016

Isreal “Coconut” Bennett, Sr. peacefully departed this life at Canon Hospice on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at the age of 66. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Isreal was a graduate of Lincoln High School and a retired employee of Avondale Ship after over 20 years as a Sandblaster/Painter. Beloved husband of Ruby...

Donald Bell, Sr

Donald Bell, Sr

Feb 23, 2016

Donald Allen Bell, Sr. departed this life to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at the age of 63. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Katy, TX. He was employed with JV Industrial Companies, Ltd., as a Quality Control Inspector. Devoted husband of 27 year to Rose Bell.   Loving father of...

Bobbie Elaine Jones

Bobbie Elaine Jones

Feb 22, 2016

Bobbie Elaine Robinson Jones entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 22, 2016 at her residence at the age of 81. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Loving wife of Sherman Jones, Sr. of 50 years. Beloved mother of Wanda Smith, Debra Smith, Judy husband Willie Jordan, Jr., Christopher partner Geneva Dupor,...

Arthur Joseph Ponson, Sr.

Arthur Joseph Ponson, Sr.

Feb 22, 2016

Arthur “AJ” Joseph Ponson, Sr., a retired Carpenter and owner/manager of Ponson Place-A Touch of Elegance Lounge entered into eternal peace at his residence on Monday, February 22, 2016 at the age of 85. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Gretna, LA. Beloved husband of the late Doris Butler Ponson. Devoted father of...

Marilyn Valdary Jones

Marilyn Valdary Jones

Feb 22, 2016

Marilyn Leona Valdary Jones, a retired Licensed Practical Nurse departed this life on Monday, February 22, 2016 at Touro Infirmary Hospital. Wife of the late Clarence J. Jones, Sr. Mother of Lisa, Clarence, Jr., Desiree’, and Maurice Jones. Grandmother of Angel Monique, Marilyn Tanesha, Maurice Isaiah, Cherelle and Grace. Daughter of the late Mary C. Valdary and Ernest Valdary, Sr....

Harold Jason

Harold Jason

Feb 22, 2016

Harold Jason was called home to heaven and passed peacefully from this life after a very brave battle with a long illness on Monday, February 22, 2016 at the age 76. He was a lifelong resident of Algiers, LA.

Son of the late William Jason and Rosella Spriggs Jason. Loving brother of Calvin Jason, Sr. and the late Willie Earl...

David Lewis Bingham, Sr

David Lewis Bingham, Sr

Feb 21, 2016

David Lewis Bingham Sr., age 71, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Ochsner Baptist Medical Center. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. David was a retired employee of Compass Furniture, where he worked as a delivery truck driver. Husband of Litena Jones-Bingham. Loving father of Kimvette, Annette, David, David, Jr. and Brian...

Betty Trudeaux Jackson

Betty Trudeaux Jackson

Feb 20, 2016

Betty Trudeaux Jackson, peacefully departed this life, to join our Father and the Heavenly Saints, on Saturday, Monday February 20, 2016. She was a graduate of Lincoln High and Southern University, of Baton Rouge, LA, where she was a member of Zeta Phi Beta. Betty was a retired employee of Jefferson Parish School System after 40 years of service.

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Catherine Selders Levine

Catherine Selders Levine

Feb 20, 2016

Catherine Selders Levine entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at her residence.

Wife of the late Warren Levine, Sr. Mother of Juanita Baker, Stacy Theodore, Warren Levine, Jr., and the late Michael Levine. Daughter of the late Frank and Hattie Selders. Sister of Willie Lee Selders of Chicago, IL, Isaiah Selders of Belleglade, FL, Pearl Ursin of...

Wornell Nelson

Wornell Nelson

Feb 17, 2016

Wornell Nelson entered into eternal rest at Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice on Wednesday, February 17, 2016. Husband of Nathalie “Nattie” Nelson. Stepfather of Wayne (Christy) Franklin, Alexander Williams, Jr., Chareese (Ken) Williams, and Edwin Williams. Step grandfather of Michael A. Williams whom he raised. Son of the late William, Jr. and Loretta Jones Nelson. Brother of Shirley (London)...

Bryant Keith McCall

Bryant Keith McCall

Feb 17, 2016

Bryant Keith McCall departed this life at Lafayette General Medical Center on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at the age of 45. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Loving father of TeKia Keion Chess. Son of Virginia R. McCall and Willie J. McCall, Sr. Grandson of the late Mildred Smith, Junius McCall, Clarice Jacobs Riley and Moses Riley. Brother of...

Gwendolyn Ann London

Gwendolyn Ann London

Feb 16, 2016

Gwendolyn Ann London departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at the age of 61. Daughter of the late Earl and Anna Bell London. Sister of Lillian Reine, Viola Chambasis, Donna Hall, Sarah London, Geraldine Thrance, and the late Earl “Moon” London and Samuel Charles London. Companion of Derrick Harris, also survived by 11...

Elsie Lewis

Elsie Lewis

Feb 16, 2016

Elsie Veronica Howard Lewis peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at the age of 77. She was a native of New Orleans, LA, a resident of Lawrenceville, GA after Hurricane Katrina and presently residing in Harvey, LA. Elsie retired from the Orleans Parish School Board after 30 plus years as a Cafeteria Manager. Loving mother of...

Edna Doyle

Edna Doyle

Feb 15, 2016

Edna Mae Bailey Doyle peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 15, 2016 at the age of 91. She was a native of Houma, LA and a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Doyle. Loving mother of Sharon Roberts. Stepmother of Dorothy Young of Boston, MA. Daughter of the late Cecille Atkins and James...

Edward Taylor, Jr.

Edward Taylor, Jr.

Feb 14, 2016

Edward “Poppa” Taylor, Jr. went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at his residence at the age of 87. He was a native Winchester, TN and resident of New Orleans, LA. Edward retired from the United States Navy after 21 of service and VA Hospital after 23 years as a cook .

Loving husband of...

Howard Williams

Howard Williams

Feb 12, 2016

Howard Williams, a groundskeeper for Circle West Mobile Homes, departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Friday, February 12, 2016 at the age of 57. He was a native and resident of Harvey, LA. Loving husband of Patricia Ann Jackson-Williams. Devoted father of Tomika (Sean) Johnson and Charles Williams.   Son of the late Anna Mae Williams and Harry...

Marie Doris Smith

Marie Doris Smith

Feb 12, 2016

Marie “Dorris” Smith, a retired employee of Charity Hospital, entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 12, 2016 at her residence. Wife of the late Alfred D. Smith, Sr. Beloved mother of Nellrose Murry, Joseph Smith, Alfred Smith, Jr., Marion Smith, Patricia Jackson, Sheila Clayborne, Ella IBiam, Carolyn Nellon and the late Veronica Robinson and Lisa Smith. Daughter of the...

Carroll Conley, Jr.

Carroll Conley, Jr.

Feb 11, 2016

Carroll Conley, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at the age of 76. He was a native of Hazelhurst, MS and a resident of New Orleans, LA.  Beloved husband of Maggie Collins Conley. Father of Shirley (Earl), Carroll, III (Blanche), and Corey (Kristal). Cal Jr., as he was affectionately known also reared Gaedria Goodwin and his...

Darryl Wayne Irvin

Darryl Wayne Irvin

Feb 11, 2016

Darryl Wayne Irvin departed this life on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at University Medical Center at the age of 61. He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Darryl was a self employed tax preparer. Loving father of Barbara Jean Morris, Erica Irvin and the late Darryl Wayne Irvin, Jr. Son of the late Alvin...

Prophet Fox

Prophet Fox

Feb 9, 2016

Prophet Fox, a retired cement truck driver, departed this life at his resident on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at the age of 97. He was a native of Franklin, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Prophet served his country as a member of the United States Army. He was a member of Second Zion Baptist Church #2 for...