Obituaries
ARTHUR B GREEN
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...
JACE WEBBER
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...
DOLORES GEORGE JACKSON
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...
STANLEY EMILE DUPLESSIS
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....
SARAH H. LANEAIR
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...
EDWARD JOSEPH
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...
XA'LIA HYACINTH ELIZABETH STARKS
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...
LAMONE JOSEPH YOUNG, JR.
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”,...
GERALDINE M. JACKSON
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...
ADRIELL ROBIN HARRIS
Aug 4, 2023
Adriell Robin Harris entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 4, 2023, at the age of 27. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Adriell attended L. W. Higgins High School and was a cook with McDonald’s. Beloved daughter of Adrian Lee and Simone Harris. Stepdaughter of the late Renata Jackson. Granddaughter of the...
DEANTE DENZEL TAYLOR, JR.
Aug 3, 2023
Deante “Cheetoh” Denzel Taylor, Jr. was born on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at 11:35p.m. to parents Deante Denzel Taylor, Sr. and Ieasha Hines at University Medical Center. He met the eyes of Jesus that same day. “Cheetoh”, as he would have affectionally been known to his family, will always remain his parents’ precious baby, Aliyyah’s little brother, and cherished grandson...
ISABEL SMITH
Aug 3, 2023
Isabel Smith departed this earthly life into eternal rest on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at the age of 82. She was a native of Plaquemine, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Isabel was a graduate of Iberville High School. Beloved wife of Joseph Webster Smith, Jr. Devoted mother of Chrishendol Yvette Smith. Daughter of the late the...
ANA EDITH GUTIERREZ
Aug 3, 2023
Ana Edith Gutierrez entered peacefully into eternal rest at St. Joseph Hospice on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at the age of 60. She was a native of La Ceiba, HN and a resident of Gretna, LA. Ana was employed as a Childcare/Personal Care Worker. She was a former employee of Carol’s Cottage for Children. Loving mother of Jazmin Moreno (Jonathan...
JOYCE LYNN CANSELO
Aug 2, 2023
Joyce Lynn Canselo entered into eternal rest at Holy Redeemer Hospital in Meadowbrook, PA on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at the age of 52. She was a lifelong resident of Crown Point, LA, and relocated to Philadelphia, PA after Hurricane Katrina. Joyce was a graduate of Fisher High School. “Lucy”, as she was affectionately called by family and friend; she...
NICOLE PRICE ROGERS
Aug 2, 2023
Nicole Marie Price Rogers entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at the age of 45. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Nicole attended L. W. Higgins High School and she was employed as a private caregiver. Beloved wife of Alfred Rogers, Sr. Loving mother of Tyranesha Price, Alfred Rogers,...
LOUISA CHARLES REED
Aug 2, 2023
Louisa Charles Reed, age 97, entered peacefully into eternal rest at Passages Hospice on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. She was a native of Opelousas, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Louisa retired at the age of 67, after over 40 years as a private housekeeper. She attended All Saints Catholic Church of Algiers, LA. Beloved mother of the...
ARNOLD CLAYTON BROWN
Aug 2, 2023
Arnold Clayton Brown entered into eternal rest on Wednesday August 2, 2023, at the age of 65. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. Arnold was educated in the Jefferson Parish School System, and he was a retired lead programmer of machinery and electronics with Tenaris/Hydril with over 35 years...
THERROW BRUCE SCOTT
Aug 1, 2023
Therrow “Tee” Bruce Scott transitioned into God’s eternal presence at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at the age of 58. He was a native and lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. “Tee”, as he was affectionately known to family and friends, was a 1982 graduate of West Jefferson High School. He continued his studies at L. S....
AARON DUBIQUE
Aug 1, 2023
Aaron Dubique departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at the age of 45. He was a native of the U. S. Virgin Islands and a resident of Marrero, LA. Aaron was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School Class of 1997. He was employed with Blaze Express Carrier as a warehouse worker....
GLADIOLA WARD BECKLES
Aug 1, 2023
Gladiola Ward Beckles passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at the age of 85 years. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Devoted wife of the late Leon A. Beckles. Beloved mother of Adolph Pickett, Patricia (Floyd) Alexander, Cheryl (Lamar) Shaw, and Verita (Jon) Mitchell. Grandmother of Chantrell,...
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