Obituaries
MELVIN JULIUS CULLINS
Jun 16, 2023
Melvin “Melo” Julius Cullins departed this life on Friday, June 16, 2023, at the age of 28. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Melvin attended Orleans Parish Public Schools and A.C. Reynolds High School in North Carolina. Loving father of Melo Cullins, and Meloni Cullins. Beloved son of Melvin Green and Tiffany Cullins. Brother of Jamel...
HORACE BYES, JR.
Jun 13, 2023
Horace Byes, Jr. transitioned from this life unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 52. He is a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Horace was educated in the Jefferson Parish Public School System. Later, Horace moved to Anchorage, AK, where he resided for 19 years and built his career as a Painter and Decorator...
ERIC LAMONT WILLIAMS, JR.
Jun 13, 2023
Eric L. “Noona” Williams, Jr. departed this life at University Medical Center on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at the age of 23. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Eric was a 2018 graduate of St. Amant High School and employed with Walmart as a Team Leader. Loving father of Kihlo K. Williams. Beloved son of Latasha...
MARY ANN WILLIAMS WILSON
Jun 13, 2023
Mary Ann Williams Wilson entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at the age of 83. She was a native of Hazelhurst, MS and a resident of Waggaman, LA. Mary attended UNO, Delgado, and Sidney N. Collier College. She was a retired nurse of Ochsner Medical Center and had worked at various hospital in the New Orleans Area. ...
COREY ANTONIO BANKS
Jun 12, 2023
Corey Antonio Banks entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 12, 2023, at the age of 28. He was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Dallas/Ft Worth Metroplex. Corey was a graduate of Helen Cox High School and was employed with Amazon. Corey’s favorite pastimes were bowling, basketball, going to the beach, and traveling. He was a...
CARL PATRICK SCOTT, SR.
Jun 12, 2023
Carl Patrick Scott, Sr. was welcomed into God’s loving arms on Monday, June 12, 2023, at the age of 66. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Carl was a 1977 graduate of West Jefferson High School. He was a former employee of Celotex Corporation, Jefferson Parish Public Schools, Paul Habens Charter School, and...
LILLIE BELL JENKINS WILSON
Jun 11, 2023
Lillie Bell Jenkins Wilson was called to glory on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the age of 95. She was a native of Norway, S.C. and a resident of Gretna, LA. Lillie served faithfully on the Deaconess Board and was mother of Israel Baptist Church. Beloved wife of the late Joesia Wilson, Sr. Loving mother of Judy Drawsand, Joesia...
LILLIE MAE DILLON
Jun 10, 2023
Lillie Mae Dillon was called home to her final resting place on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at the age of 85. She was a native of Tylertown, MS and a resident of Slidell, LA. Lillie was a former employee of Commander’s Place and Reunion Hall at the World’s Fair in 1974. She was a devoted member of Spiritual...
JOANN MARCELLA SHARP
Jun 9, 2023
Joann Marcella Sharp passed away peacefully on Friday, June 9, 2023, at the age of 70. She was a native of Lismore, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA since 1968. Joann attended Alcee Fortier Senior High School. She was employed with the Westin Hotels and retired after many years of service. Beloved daughter of the late Joe and...
CHARLENE CHARMAINE MILLER
Jun 8, 2023
Charlene “Peedy” Charmaine Miller, a homemaker, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at the age of 56. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Bridge City, LA. Charlene attended Carver High School. Devoted mother of Christian Miller and the late Chad Charles Miller. Loving grandmother of Chrishawn Miller,...
LIONEL MICHAEL ZARDERS, SR.
Jun 7, 2023
Lionel M. Zarders Sr. departed this life at his residence on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, age the age of 81. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Lionel was a retired Hostler of Regional Transit Authority (RTA). Beloved husband of the late Paulette Zarders. Loving father of Lionel M. (Leatrice) Zarders,...
BARBARA REED ANDERSON
Jun 6, 2023
Barbara Reed Anderson received her wings on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at the age of 82. She was a native and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Barbara was a graduate of L.B. Landry High School. She was a retired Crossing Guard of the Orleans Parish Public School System. Barbara was a member of Second Baptist Church, where she served...
ERVIN SMITH
Jun 6, 2023
Ervin Smith, a retired mechanic, entered into eternal rest at JoEllen Smith Convalescent Center on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at the age of 73. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Ervin was a graduate of Tongue Point Job Corp Center in Astoria Oregon, where he learned the trade to become a Chef....
CALVIN WESLEY POLK, SR.
Jun 6, 2023
Calvin Wesley Polk, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at the age of 74. He was a native of Waterproof, LA and a resident of Waggaman, LA. Calvin was a retired master welder of Boh Brothers and the City of Kenner. Loving father of Michelle Polk (Pernell) Tobias, Calvin Wesley (Stacy) Polk, Jr., Demond Curtis...
VIOLA BRIGHT
Jun 5, 2023
Viola Bright entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Monday, June 5, 2023, at the age of 68. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Viola was a retired nursing assistant. Devoted mother of Latasha Bright and Erica Bright. Loving grandmother of Britney, Whitney, Azendria, and Donzel. Great...
JOANETTE MICHELLE JONES
Jun 4, 2023
Joanette “Tee Joan” Michelle Jones received her wings on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at the age of 57. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Joanette was a 1983 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School. She matriculated to Southern University at New Orleans where she earned a bachelor’s degree in business in...
FRANK JAMES MCKINLEY
Jun 4, 2023
Frank James McKinley, age 71, entered into eternal rest at Passage Hospice on Sunday, June 4, 2023. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Frank was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a retired Correctional Officer of Jackson Barracks Department of Corrections. Frank was an active member of Second True Love Baptist Church. Father...
JAE'VON DANTE WALTON
Jun 3, 2023
Jae’Von Dante Walton departed this life at University Medical Center on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the age of 27. He was a native of Algiers, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Jae’Von was a graduate of Edna Karr High School, and he attended Tuscaloosa Academy, Nebraska University, and Iowa Western Community College. He was owner/trainer of From Good...
JOHN MONROE TAYLOR, JR.
Jun 3, 2023
John Monroe “Chubby” Taylor, Jr. entered into eternal rest at his residence on Monday, June 5, 2023, at the age of 56. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Avondale, LA. John was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School. Devoted father of Bonisha Robertson. Beloved son of Margaret C. Taylor and the...
JEREMY JAZ BUIE
Jun 3, 2023
Jeremy Jaz Buie departed this life on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the age of 29. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Jeremy was a graduate of St. Augustine High School and continued his studies at Delgado Community College. He was employed as a Manager with ACE Parking. Jeremy enjoyed playing baseball,...
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