Obituaries
JOANN CORNELL DAVIS
Oct 19, 2024
Joann “Crane” Cornell Davis departed this life at Wynhoven Health Care Center on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the age of 65. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved wife of the late Gregory Davis. Devoted mother of Nickolas Cornell, Nicole Cornell both of Humble, Tx, Vernell Cornell of Maple Shade, NJ, Rita Davis of New...
SHIRLEY MAE WILSON SMITH
Oct 30, 2024
Shirley Mae Wilson Smith entered eternal rest at Bayside Health Care Center on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at the age of 91. She was a resident of Gretna (McDonoghville), LA and a resident of Algiers, LA. Shirley was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School Class of 1951, and she attended Xavier University of New Orleans. She retired after...
ANTHONY ANDREW CHARLES
Oct 28, 2024
Anthony “Tony” Andrew Charles entered eternal rest on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at the age of 71. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Gretna, LA. Anthony was a graduate of Southern School for the Deaf in Baton Rouge, LA Class of 1975. “Tony”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, was employed with...
RICHARD JONES, SR.
Oct 27, 2024
Richard Jones, Sr. entered eternal rest on Friday, October 27, 2024, at the age of 68. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Richard was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, and he served his country in the United States Marine Corps for 6 years. He received his love for cooking in...
AUGUST TAYLOR, III
Oct 27, 2024
August “Peanut” Taylor III, age 57, entered peacefully into eternal rest at Passages Hospice on Sunday, October 27, 2024. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. August retired from Boh Bros Construction after 35 years as an operator. Beloved husband of Shelia Taylor. Loving father of Albert Jones, Michael Harden, August (Larisa) Jones,...
AKEEM JAMEL DORSEY
Oct 27, 2024
Akeem Jamel Dorsey, affectionately known as Keemie, transitioned to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 33. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Akeem was a 2011 graduate of Helen Cox High School and continued his studies at Delgado Community College. He...
MALCOLM J. SOLOMON
Oct 26, 2024
Malcolm Solomon departed this life on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the age of 22. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Malcolm attended McDonogh 35 and Landry/Walker High School. He was employed as a Forklift Driver. Loving father of Malcolm Solomon, Jr. Beloved son of Melvin Prater and Wanda Solomon. Grandson of Deborah Solomon and the...
WILLIE SMITH, SR.
Oct 25, 2024
Willie Smith, Sr., age 75, entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Friday, October 25, 2024. He was a Native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Willie was a 1967 graduate of L. B. Landry High School, and he attended Delgado Community College and Southern University at New Orleans. He served his country...
ALICIA KISEAN WALKER-JACKSON
Oct 24, 2024
Alicia Kisean Walker-Jackson, Certified Nursing Assistant, departed this life in Slidell, LA on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at the age of 42. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Thibodaux, LA. Alicia was a graduate of John Ehret High School and she attended Dillard University. She was a former employee of Kelly Services, Ochsner Hospital and...
TAMEKA GERMELLE BUTLER
Oct 20, 2024
Tameka Germelle Butler, known as “Meka” entered eternal life to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at the age of 54. She was a native and lifelong resident of New Orleans LA. She excelled academically and graduated from Alcee Fortier High as the class salutatorian. Driven by a passion for education and a desire to uplift others,...
MARY LOIS MANNING WOODS
Oct 19, 2024
Mary Lois Manning-Woods, age 76, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Saturday, October 19, 2024. She was a native of Ruston, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Mary was a 1966 graduate of Lincoln High School. She was a retired caregiver of Crossroads Louisiana, Inc., and a former teacher assistant at Belle Chasse State School. She...
AUDREY L. BANKS-LEWIS
Oct 18, 2024
Audrey L. Banks-Lewis entered eternal rest at her residence on Friday, October 18, 2024, at the age of 58. She was a native of Foules, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Audrey was a graduate of Sicily Island High School. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Lewis, Sr. Devoted mother of Marhonda Banks, Roshelle Johnson, Brennan Banks, Ashton Lewis,...
MELVIN ARBUTHNOT, SR.
Oct 17, 2024
Melvin Arbuthnot, Sr. entered eternal rest at his residence on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the age of 72. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Melvin was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School, Delgado Vocation Trade Institute, Government Security Training, and various military specialty schools throughout his military career. He...
BRYANT BYES, SR.
Oct 13, 2024
Bryant Byes, Sr. departed this life in Dallas, TX, on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at the age of 46. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Bryant was educated in the Orleans Parish School System, and he was employed as a truck driver. Devoted father of Bryant Byes, Jr. Beloved son of Judith Benn Byes and the...
EDWARD XAVIER HILL
Oct 13, 2024
Edward Xavier Hill, 61, departed this earthly life peacefully at his residence on Sunday October 13, 2024, with his loving family by his side. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a lifelong resident of Bridge City, LA. “Sugar Hill”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends was educated in the Jefferson Parish School System. Loving son...
CEOLA RICHARDSON RUE
Oct 13, 2024
Ceola Richardson Rue, age 77, departed this life on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of Shrewsbury, LA and a resident of Mansfield, TX. Ceola was a 1968 graduate of Lincoln High School. She later attend Delgado Community College, earning her degree in 2001. Ceola was a dedicated employee of...
LOUIS BANKS
Oct 13, 2024
Louis Banks entered eternal rest on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at the age of 79. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Louis attended Lincoln High School, and he was formerly employed as a field technician with Avondale Shipyard. Father of Shawaine Banks, Charlotte Harris, Marlon Harris, Craig Harris, Randy Harris, Damien Harris,...
PATRICIA ANN WILLIAMS HOCKINS
Oct 13, 2024
Patricia Ann Williams Hockins departed this life at her residence on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at the age of 73. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Patrica was a graduate of Lincoln High School. She was a retired cashier of Casey Jones Grocery and Rouses. Beloved mother of Cherie Ashley and Kacie...
CELESTINE MASON
Oct 13, 2024
Celestine Mason entered eternal rest on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at her residence, at the age of 65. Celestine was a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. She was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and Meadows Draughon Business College. As a member of White Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, she served as Financial Secretary and Choir member. She was...
GLYNN WINN JAMES, SR.
Oct 12, 2024
Glynn W. James, Sr. departed this life at his residence on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the age of 72. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Glynn was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School, and he was a retired personal care worker with Belle Chasse State School. Beloved father of...
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