Obituaries

Aug 18, 2023

Aug 18, 2023

Lawrence Edward Bolden, age 86, entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Friday, August 18, 2023. He was a native of Jackson, LA and a longtime resident of Kenner, LA. Lawrence was a retired welder and a member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 60 Union. He was a devoted and faithful member of Community Baptist Church, where...

Aug 17, 2023

Mother Ethel Morgan Carter, age 95, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Ochsner Foundation Hospital. She was a native Wakefield, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Mother Carter was educated in West Feliciana Parish. Beloved wife of the late Sterling Carter, Sr. Loving mother of Diane Estell, Sterling Carter, Jr., Elvin Carter, Carolyn Tuckson, Ethel...

Aug 15, 2023

 

 

Travis Rendell Prevost, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at the age of 46. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA.  Travis was employed as a mechanic for an Auto Body Shop. Beloved father of Travis Rendell Prevost, Jr, Travion Vincent Prevost, Chyna Danielle Prevost, Robert (Whugg)...

Aug 15, 2023

 

Henry Davis, Sr entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at the age of 91.  He was a native of Port Sulphur, LA and a resident of Plaquemines Parish. Henry was an entrepreneur, and a former employee of Plaquemines Parish Sheriff Dept.  Loving husband of the late Sylvia A. Davis. Loving father of Henry (Junita) Davis, Jr.,...

Aug 13, 2023

Eura Andrew Skidmore, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at the age of 78. He was a native of Bertrandville, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Eura was a retired Stock Clerk of Winn Dixie Grocery Store. Husband of the late Bessie C. Skidmore. Loving father of Eura A. Skidmore, III, Benjamin (Brenda) Skidmore, Sr....

Aug 13, 2023

Karen Beatrice Trudeaux entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at the age of 72. She was a native of Gretna, LA (Jonestown Community) and a resident of Marrero, LA. Karen was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and attended Southern University at New Orleans. She was a recipient of Good Housekeeping Award and participant of...

Aug 12, 2023

Doris Dorsey Gordon entered peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at the age of 71. She was a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA. Doris was a graduate of Joseph S Clark Senior High School, where she excelled in academics especially Math and English, and she attended Dillard University in New Orleans, LA. Doris worked at the...

Aug 10, 2023

 

Gloria Jean Curtis Hornes transitioned on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at the age of 67. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Gloria enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, and she was very outgoing and enjoyed life to the fullest. “Glo”, as she was affectionately known by family and friends...

Aug 10, 2023

Stanley Harris, Sr. departed this life on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at the age of 72. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Stanley was a graduate of L.B. Landry High School, and he attended Southern University at New Orleans on a track scholarship. Deacon Harris was a devoted man of God as...

Aug 10, 2023

Alice Borne, age 88, entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Thursday, August 10, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. She was a native of Edgard, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Alice was a graduate of Second Ward High School and a retired Central Supply Tech of West Jefferson General Hospital. She was also a...

Aug 9, 2023

Arthur B. Green was called home to be with his heavenly father on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at the age of 87. He was a native of Opelousas, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA.  Arthur was a retired employee with Southern Baptist Hospital for 52 years.  He was an avid New Orleans Saints Fan and made sure you knew...

Aug 9, 2023

Jace Webber, age 22 months, transitioned peacefully in his loving mother’s arms on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Children’s Hospital. He battled an Inoperable Tetralogy of Fallot and Leukemia. Jace was the answer to his parents’ Jonathan Sr. and Jena Webber prayers, as they awaited his arrival on Thursday, September 16, 2021. During his visit on earth, he enjoyed playing...

Aug 8, 2023

Dolores George Jackson departed from this earthly existence on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, in Marietta, GA, at the age of 81. She was a native of New Orleans, LA, former resident of Marrero, LA and presently residing in Marietta, GA. Dolores was a graduate of Lincoln High School and Grambling State University. She was a retired educator with the Jefferson...

Aug 8, 2023

 

Stanley Emile Duplessis entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at the age of 70. He was a native of Braithwaite, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Stanley was a graduate of Phoenix High School Class of 1970, and he was a retired truck driver with Kloeckner Metals (Namasco). Beloved husband of Lamona Richardson Duplessis....

Aug 7, 2023

 

Sarah H. Laneair departed this life at her residence on Monday, August 7, 2023, at the age of 89. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Sarah was a retired nurse. Beloved wife of the late Rufus Laneair. Loving mother of Alice, Mary, Sandra, Gail, Artie, and the late Deborah, Rufus, and...

Aug 7, 2023

Edward Joseph, Sr. entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Monday, August 7, 2023, at the age of 86. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Ama, LA. “Sugga Poppa”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends was a retired barge worker with ADM Grain after 30 years of service. Edward loved...

Aug 6, 2023

Xa’lia Hyacinth Elizabeth Starks entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at the age of 21. She was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. “LiLi”, as she was affectionately known to her family, was a graduate of Helen Cox High School Class of 2020. She was a member...

Aug 5, 2023

Lamone Joseph Young, Jr. entered into eternal rest at Tulane University Medical Center on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at the age of 32. He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Lamone attended L. W. Higgins High School and Xavier University.  While in high school he was the drum major of the marching band.  “LJ”,...

Aug 4, 2023

 

 

Geraldine Morris Jackson departed this life quietly at her residence of Friday, August 4, 2023, at the age of 68. She was a native of Baton Rouge, LA. and a resident of Westwego, LA. Geraldine was a graduate of L. W. Higgins Class of 1973. “Gerri”, as she was affectionately known by family and friends, she was employed...