Obituaries
PHYLLIS WILLIAMS DUMAS
Jul 1, 2023
Phyllis Williams Dumas entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at the age of 67. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Bridge City, LA. Phyllis was a retired certified nursing assistant with Masion Deville Nursing Home. Beloved wife of Malcolm Dumas. Loving mother of Claudette (James), Yolanda, Catina (Terry),...
BOBBIE LEE BLACK
Jun 30, 2023
Bobbie Black transitioned to her heavenly home at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, June 30, 2023, at the age of 76. She was a native of Ferriday, LA and a longtime resident of Marrero, LA. She was a retired welder of Avondale Shipyard. Bobbie was a faithful member of New Zion Baptist Church, where she was president of the...
ELOISE JAMES MYRE
Jun 29, 2023
Eloise James Myre, a retired homemaker and caregiver, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at the age of 86, surrounded by her loved ones. She was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Eloise was a graduate of L. B Landry High School. She was a faithful member of St. Paul...
PAULETTE BRADFORD THOMPSON
Jun 29, 2023
Paulette B. Thompson entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at the age of 66. She was a native of Shreveport, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Paulette was a graduate of Grambling State University, where she received a B.S. Degree in Elementary Education. She was a retired Elementary School Teacher with the Jefferson Parish School...
LYDIA STEIB KELLER
Jun 28, 2023
Lydia Steib Keller, age 97, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, surrounded by her loving children and family. She was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Lydia was a retired cafeteria worker of Our Lady of Prompt Succor School in Westwego, LA. As a parishioner of St. Joseph...
DAVID JONES
Jun 26, 2023
David “DJ Big Daddy” Jones entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Monday, June 26, 2023, at the age of 61. He was a native of New Orleans, LA. David was a graduate of West Jefferson High School and employed as a carpet installer. Beloved son of Elouise Jones. Father of Jeremy Simoneux, Johvon Benjamin, Trovoh Benjamin;...
HERBERT ESKINDE, JR.
Jun 25, 2023
Herbert Eskinde, Jr. departed this life on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at the age of 83. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved husband of the late Doris Mae Richardson Eskinde. Loving father of Gwendolyn and Troy Eskinde, Petrice (Eddie) Reese, Kim (Keith) Bradley, Valerie Robinson, and the late Herbert Eskinde, III, and Jonnette...
JOAN SMITH RICKSON
Jun 25, 2023
Joan Avis Smith Rickson entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at the age of 52. She was a native of Chicago, IL and a resident of New Orleans, LA. She was a graduate of L.W. Higgins Class of 1989 and continued her education at Delgado Community College Practical Nursing Center of Excellence in 2011. She...
ISAIAH MATTHEW FIRVEN, JR.
Jun 24, 2023
Isaiah “Ike” Firven, Jr. entered eternal rest at Marrero Healthcare on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the age of 70. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Isaiah was employed as a barge cleaner until his health began to decline. Beloved husband of 26 years to the late Pamela Porter Firven. Loving stepfather...
TERRANCE NAPOLEON
Jun 24, 2023
Terrance “Birdie” Napoleon entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the age of 37. He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Loving father of Terrance Napoleon, Jr. Devoted and beloved son of Grindl Napoleon. Stepson of the late Ralph Jackson. Grandson of Velaria Burd and the late Isadore Willis, Sr.,...
LEO WILSON
Jun 24, 2023
Leo Wilson departed this life on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the age of 68. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Leo was educated in the Jefferson Parish Public School System, and he attended Delgado Community College. He served his country in the United States Army. Leo was a retired lead Custodial...
MARY MARGARETE JOSEPH PORTER
Jun 22, 2023
Mary Margarete Joseph Porter entered into eternal rest at her residence on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at the age of 74. She was a native of Breaux Bridge, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Mary was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Devoted wife of the late Willie Earl Porter. Beloved mother of Kristina Michell (Reginald) Ernest. Daughter...
JOSEPH RENE SOLANO
Jun 22, 2023
Joseph Solano peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 22, 2023, age of 73. He was a native of Guatemala City, GT, and a resident of Gretna, LA. “Joe”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends served his country in the United States Air Force. Beloved husband of Ana Myriam Solano. Father of Jennifer...
ANTOINE SANDERS
Jun 21, 2023
Antoine Sanders transitioned from this life to his eternal home on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at the age of 64. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Antoine was a graduate of O. Perry Walker High School and attended Copiah-Lincoln College. “Toine”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends was employed...
ASHLEY LAKEISHA JONES JEFFERSON
Jun 21, 2023
Ashley Lakeisha Jones entered peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at the age of 36. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Humble, TX. Ashley was a graduate of Blue Cliff College, earning a diploma in Massage Therapy. She later earned an Associate of Applied Science in Process Technology from River Parish...
MARY LOUISE ALEXANDER
Jun 21, 2023
Mary Louise Alexander entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Baptist Medical Center on Wednesday June 21, 2023, at the age of 77. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Mary was a graduate of Lincoln High School, and she was a retired cosmetologist. Beloved mother of Dwayne Alexander, Dearvis Alexander, and...
STANDISH DYSON, JR.
Jun 19, 2023
Standish Dyson Jr. Standish Dyson Jr. departed this life on Monday, June 19, 2023, at his residence at the age of 65. He was a native of Kentwood, LA and a longtime resident of Marrero, LA. Standish was educated in the Jefferson Parish Public School System. He was a faithful and dedicated employee at West Jefferson Medical Center for twenty...
SANDRA HUGHES COLLINS
Jun 18, 2023
Sandra Elaine Hughes Collins, age 66, transitioned peacefully on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank surrounded by her loved ones. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA Sandra was a 1974 graduate O. Perry Walker High School. She continued her studies at Meadows Draughton College, where she received a diploma for Executive Secretary. Sandra...
ELLA MAE WIGGINS
Jun 18, 2023
Ella Mae Wiggins transitioned to be with her heavenly father at West Jefferson Medical Center on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at the age of 76 surrounded by her family. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a longtime resident of Westwego, LA. Ella was educated in the Jefferson Parish School System, and she attended Job Corp. She had various...
DAVID BRIAN CASEY, JR.
Jun 17, 2023
David B. Casey, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at the age of 45. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Belle Chasse, LA. David was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and attended Nicholl State University. He served his country in the United States Army. David...
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