Obituaries

Eugene Morris Emilien, Sr

Eugene Morris Emilien, Sr

Jan 24, 2016

Eugene Morris Emilien, Sr. peacefully entered into eternal rest at his residence on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at the age of 72. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Eugene was a retired Telephone Technician from Bell South and an Associate Minister of Second Salvation Baptist Church. He serviced his country as a...

Michell Jones

Michell Jones

Jan 23, 2016

Michell Jones, a retail manager, entered into eternal rest at her residence on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at the age of 46. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Michell was a graduate of Hahnville High School and Gretna Career Center where she earned a degree in Business. Beloved daughter of the late Jacqueline...

Clarence Douglas, Sr.

Clarence Douglas, Sr.

Jan 23, 2016

Clarence Douglas, Sr. passed away at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at the age of 68. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Loving husband of 51 years to Evelyn Douglas. Devoted father of Samantha Douglas, Denise Phelps, Clarence Douglas, Jr., Kim Douglas, Eric Douglas, Jason Douglas, Shannon Douglas...

Augusta Davis Eugene

Augusta Davis Eugene

Jan 23, 2016

Augusta M. Eugene, a homemaker, peacefully entered into eternal rest at her residence on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at the age of 81. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA.  Beloved wife for over 60 years to Bertrand L. Eugene, Sr. Loving mother of Andrial (Erwin) George, Bertrand L. Eugene, Jr., and her...

Marva Williams Jones

Marva Williams Jones

Jan 22, 2016

Marva Williams Jones peacefully departed his life on Friday, January 22, 2016 at Riverside Rehabilitation and Health Care in Austin, TX. Beloved mother of Lenton Jones III and Litena Jones (David) Bingham. Daughter of the late James C. Williams and Zetta Boudreaux Williams. Devoted Grandmother of Felicity (Stanley Jr.) Buie, Akai Vander and Taylor McCoy. Great grandmother of Jayden and...

Trinity Rene' Cravin

Trinity Rene' Cravin

Jan 19, 2016

Trinity Rene’ Cravin passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Children’s Hospital. She was a 8th grade student at R.K. Smith Middle School in Luling, LA.

Daughter of Anthony, III and Kimberly Robinson. Biological daughter of Adrienne D. Cravin. Granddaughter of Gail B. Cravin, Karen and Anthony Robinson, II, Wallace Sanders, Sr. and the late Johnny A. Cravin....

Kenneth Terrell Johnson

Kenneth Terrell Johnson

Jan 19, 2016

Kenneth Terrell Johnson, age 42, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, LA. He was native and resident of Westwego, LA. Kenneth was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and a former welder with Houma Industries. Father of Dejanae, Kendell, Deshel, and Kenneth Manuel and Deshon Johnson. Son of...

Glen Joseph West, Jr.

Glen Joseph West, Jr.

Jan 18, 2016

Glen Joseph West, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 18, 2016 at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus at the age of 49. He was a native of Bridge City, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Glen was employed in security with Boomtown Casino. Loving son of Glen Joseph West, Sr. and Geraldine S. West. Grandson of the...

Tontario Wilford

Tontario Wilford

Jan 15, 2016

Tontario “Toni” Wilford, a homemaker, departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, January 15, 2016 at the age of 46. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Mother of Latroy and Johnny Wilford. Companion of Gary Fluker. Daughter of Irma Clayton and the late Aaron Wilford. Granddaughter of the late...

Shirley Mae Poleate

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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...