Obituaries
CATHERINE DORSEY JOHNSON
Sep 14, 2023
Catherine Dorsey Johnson, age 86, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at the age of 86. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Catherine was a retired clerk from Sears and Roebuck. She was an elder at Restoration Fellowship Church. Beloved wife Samuel H. Johnson, Sr....
ELRITA MAE POLLARD PATTERSON
Sep 13, 2023
Elrita Mae Pollard Patterson entered into eternal rest at her residence surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at the age of 83. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA (Fischer Community). Elrita retired from the Orleans Parish School System after 40 years. She was a faithful member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church for...
KENDRICK JOSEPH WEST
Sep 12, 2023
Kendrick West passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, surrounded by family and friends at the age of 49. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Kendrick attended L. B. Landry High School. Companion of Ayat. Beloved father of Miesha Bailey, Kendrick J. West, Chad West, and Amirah Tardy Makhi. Son of...
ERVIN JONES
Sep 11, 2023
Ervin Jones entered into eternal rest at his residence on Monday, September 11, 2023, at the age of 89. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Ervin was a retired forklift operator with Hunt Wesson Foods for over 30 years. Ervin will forever be known as the photographer. “Red”, as he was affectionately...
CALVIN V. SMITH, JR.
Sep 10, 2023
Calvin V. Smith, Jr., entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at the age of 36. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Westwego, LA. Companion of Tershell Mack. Loving father of Calvin V. Smith, III, and Cali M. Smith. Son of Calvin V. Smith, Sr., and the late Karen Cain-Smith. Grandson of...
HILDA PATTERSON WILLIAMS
Sep 10, 2023
Hilda Ann Patterson Williams entered peacefully into eternal rest at JoEllen Smith Convalescent Center on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at the age of 64. She was a native of Magnolia, MS and a resident of Algiers, LA. Hilda was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and a former seamstress with Wembley Wemco Tie Company. Beloved wife of the...
GERALDINE LACEY BROWN
Sep 10, 2023
Geraldine Lacey Brown entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at the age of 71. She was a native of Woodville, MS and a resident of Harvey, LA. Geraldine was a graduate of Wilkinson County High School. Loving wife of the late Vernon J. Brown, Sr. Devoted mother of Georgia Brown- Irving, Verna Brown, Kevin Brown, Vernon Brown,...
CHARLES HARRIS, JR.
Sep 10, 2023
Charles Harris, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at the age of 70. He was a native of Crown Point, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Charles was a machine operator for over 25 years with Jefferson Parish Recreation. Beloved husband of Elenor Harris. Loving father of Lisa Phipps, Mavis, Avis, Polly, and Clifford...
Robert Lutner Thomas III
Sep 9, 2023
Robert “Champ” Lutner Thomas III departed this life at his residence on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at the age of 63. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. “Champ”, as he was affectionally know to family and friends, was a graduate of Walter L. Cohen Senor High School. He was formerly employed as...
DORIS WILLIAMS VAUGHN
Sep 7, 2023
Doris Williams Roy Vaughn transitioned from her earthly body on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at the age of 85. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Harvey, LA. Doris was a graduate of L.B. Landry High School, and she was employed with Charity Hospital as a surgical nurse aide for over 22 years. Doris enjoyed...
MARY FRANCIS BATOM
Sep 6, 2023
Mary Francis Batom entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at the age of 93. She was a native of York, AL and a resident of Marrero, LA. Mary attended Sumter County School System, and she was church mother of Second Mt. Bethel Baptist Church and president of Pastor’s Aide. Devoted wife of...
NETTIE B. CURTIS
Sep 5, 2023
Nettie Beatrice Curtis entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at the age of 80. She was a native Carpenter, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Nettie was a graduate of Lincoln High School. “Nellie B” as she was affectionately called by family and friends was employed as a nurse assistant. Beloved mother of Ernest Curis, Denise...
DR. CRYSTAL JUSTINA BAKER
Sep 4, 2023
Dr. Crystal Justina Baker, age 49, departed this life on Monday, September 4, 2023. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Crystal was a 1992 graduate of St. Mary’s Academy, and continued her studies at Xavier University of Louisiana where she received a Bachelor Degree of Science with a concentration in Chemistry and her Doctorate of Pharmacy....
ARLENE LEWIS ROGERS
Sep 3, 2023
Arlene Lewis Rogers, age 79, departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Sunday, September 3, 2023. She was a native and resident of Westwego, LA. Beloved wife of the late Johnny Rogers. Devoted mother of Cornell (Daisy) Roger, Sr., Yolanda (James) Melancon, Andra (Carnell) Joseph, and LaShawner Rogers. Loving grandmother of Chelsey, Jarmall, LaReka, Malik, Nuri, DeShawn, Taja,...
OUIDA COOPER TRUMBLE
Sep 3, 2023
Ouida Trumble entered into eternal rest at her residence on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at the age of 67. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Ouida was a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church and a former employee of the Hilton Hotel. Loving mother of Angel Cooper, Lisa Trumble, Lionel Trumble,...
VANESSA DEVORE BROWN
Sep 3, 2023
Vanessa DeVore Brown entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at the age of 68. She was a native of Algiers, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Vanessa was a 1973 graduate of L. B. Landry High School and continued her studies at Delgado Community College, where she majored in Business Studies....
DENISE CARTER HARRISON
Sep 3, 2023
Denise Elizabeth Carter-Harrison entered peacefully into eternal rest at Passages Hospice on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at the age of 64, surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Denise was a graduate of Oliver Perry Walker High School and employed as a Dietician at West Jefferson Medical Center....
DAVID D GARDINER
Sep 3, 2023
David Dalley Gardiner entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at the age of 71. He was a native of Santa Flora, Trinidad & Tobago and a resident of Harvey, LA. David was employed as a welder, and was a member of Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union 60 (UA Local 60). He was a veteran of the...
CURTIS OWENS
Sep 3, 2023
Curtis Owens entered peacefully into eternal rest at University Medical Center on Sunday, September 2, 2023. He was a native of Columbia, S. C. and resided in Waggaman, LA. He was a 1972 graduate of C.A. Johnson High School, and he attended the University of South Carolina. Curtis served his country and was a retired U.S. Navy Veteran. Beloved...
RITA STANLEY PALMER
Aug 31, 2023
Rita Stanley Palmer entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at the age of 68. She was a native of Westwego, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Rita was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and employed as a Child Care Worker. Beloved wife of Cornelius Palmer. Loving mother of Dawn...
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