Obituaries
HERBERT LEON DAVIS, JR.
May 8, 2023
Herbert Leon Davis, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 8, 2023, at the age of 44. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. “Storm,” as he was affectionately known by family and friends was a graduate of John F. Kennedy High School. He served his country in the U.S...
CALVIN JOSEPH THOMPSON
May 5, 2023
Calvin Joseph Thompson departed this life at University Medical Center on Friday, May 5, 2023, at the age of 37. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Calvin was a 2004 graduate of Frederick A. Douglass High School, where he was a member of the football team. He was employed as a Head Cook with various restaurants...
ELEANOR LORRAINE CHAPMAN
May 3, 2023
Eleanor Lorraine Thornton Chapman entered into eternal rest on Wednesday May 3, 2023, at the age of 59. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Eleanor was a graduate of O P Walker High School Class of 1981, and she attended the University of Southwestern Louisiana. She was currently enrolled at the University of New Orleans and...
MARY NELL FRANKLIN
May 3, 2023
Mary Nell Franklin departed this life on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at the age of 66 surrounded by family. She was a native of Carpenter, MS and a resident of Harvey, LA. Mary loved spending time with friends and traveling to Mississippi to hang out with her family. Beloved mother of Gary Charles (Rio) Franklin, Travis (Jaisha) Franklin, and...
JAMES EDWARD COLLINS
May 2, 2023
James “Scooter” Edward Collins, age 82, entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. He was a native of Chatfield, AR and a resident of New Orleans, LA. James was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School. He was a retired offshore cook with Art Catering, where he earned the title of Camp Boss. ...
ARVIN CHRISTOPHER ROBERT BICKHAM
May 2, 2023
Arvin Christopher Robert Bickham entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at the age of 41. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Arvin was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, and he attended Delgado Community College. He was a former employee of English Turn...
MARY LYNN CHARTIAN ASHFORD
Apr 29, 2023
Mary Lynn Chartian Ashford departed this life on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the age of 58. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Mary was a retired certified nursing assistant. Beloved wife of Nolan Ashford. Loving daughter of the late Roy Chartian and Louise Conner. Sister of Betty J., Carol, and Gary Conner, Collette, Roy, and...
NANCY JULIANA MARTINEZ
Apr 28, 2023
Nancy Juliana Martinez departed this life on Friday, April 28, 2023, at the age of 67. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Nancy graduated from St. Mary’s Academy High School in New Orleans. She attended Delgado Community College and completed cosmetology school at John Jay Beauty College. She was an entrepreneur and...
ALBERT RICHARDSON
Apr 24, 2023
Albert Richardson, age 84, transitioned from this life on Monday, April 24, 2023, at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Albert retired from New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board after more than 35 years of employment. He was active with the Mardi Gras Indians, and enjoyed playing his...
RANDY HENRY OWENS
Apr 23, 2023
Randy “Cheese” Henry Owens departed this life on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at the age of 56. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Beloved Son of the late Freddie Lee, Sr. and Birdell Owens. Loving brother of Joycelyn (Terry) Barrett, Dionne (Darnel) Nelson, Debra Owens (Jerry), Karen Owens, Freddie Owens,...
MARCUS ALAN BUSH
Apr 23, 2023
Marcus Alan Bush entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at the age of 38. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Covington, GA. Loving father of Cameron Bush, Italie Jones and Polo Bush. Beloved son of Rosalyn Ann Bush and Sandy (Darlene) Williams. Brother of Kevin Oubre Jr. Godfather of Janiya...
ERIC LAMONT AVANT, SR.
Apr 23, 2023
Eric Lamont Avant, Sr. was called home on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at the age of 72. He was a native of St. Louis, MO and a resident of Harvey, LA. Eric graduated from President of Corpsman’s Council receiving his GED. He served his country in the United States Army for four years. Eric was employed as a longshoreman for...
MARIE P CHAMPAGNE
Apr 22, 2023
Marie P. Champagne entered into her eternal resting place surrounded by her family on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the age of 85. She was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Marie was a retired employee for the Jefferson Parish School System. Beloved wife of the late James Champagne, Sr. Mother of Iris, Anna...
RITA RAGAS BROOKS
Apr 21, 2023
Rita Ragas Brooks, age 79, passed away peacefully at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, April 21, 2023. She was a native of Port Sulphur, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Rita was a 1962 graduate of Sunrise High School. She was employed for many years with Hancock Fabrics as a cashier and assistant manager. Rita truly enjoyed...
EDWIN M WALTER, SR.
Apr 20, 2023
Edwin M. Walter, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at the age of 76. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Edwin was a retired truck driver for 37 years. He served his country in the United States Air Force Edwin was a graduate of Lincoln High School...
TANYA DENEEN LEE
Apr 20, 2023
Tanya Deneen Lee, age 59, peacefully entered her heavenly home on Thursday, April 20, 2023, with her siblings by her side. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Houston, TX since 1988. Tanya was a 1982 graduate of O. Perry Walker Senior High School and continued her studies at Delgado Community College. In May of...
Irma Hunter
Apr 20, 2023
Irma Young Hunter entered into eternal rest on Thursday April 20, 2023, at the age of 93. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Beloved wife of the late Mason Hunter, Sr. Devoted mother of Mason (Adrian) Hunter, Jr., Cynthia (Arthur) Banks, Lear (Rickey) Owens, and the late Terry B. Hunter. Daughter of...
KHAMARI ZIARE BELLAMY
Apr 20, 2023
Khamari Ziare Bellamy passed on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at the age of 15. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Khamari was a student at Marrero Middle School where he played on the soccer and football teams. He enjoyed music and playing the drums. Beloved son of Kendall and Indiria Spriggs. Grandson...
JERMAINE AUBREY STARKS, SR
Apr 17, 2023
Jermaine Aubrey Starks, Sr. departed this life on Monday, April 17, 2023, at the age of 41. He was a native and resident of Harvey, LA. Jermaine attended West Jefferson High School, and was employed as a truck driver. He was a member of Da Brotherhood. Loving father of Jedidiah K. Starks and Jermaine A. Starks, Jr. Beloved son of...
MICHELLE MARIE MCGREW
Apr 16, 2023
Michelle “Shelly” McGrew entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at the age of 47. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. “Shelly”, as she was affectionately known by family and friends, was a graduate of L.B. Landry Senior High School. She was employed with worked at Deanie's Seafood New Orleans French Quarter location. Michelle enjoyed...
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