Obituaries
MARY JACKSON JONES
Sep 18, 2023
Mary J. Jones entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Monday, September 18, 2023, at the age of 82. She was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. With a desire to complete her high school education, Mary returned to school in 1978 and graduated at the age of 38. She retired from Jefferson...
GERALDINE KELLY
Sep 18, 2023
Geraldine Kelly entered into eternal rest at University Medical Center New Orleans on Monday, September 18, 2023, at the age of 62. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA Geraldine was employed as a housekeeper. Loving mother of JoAnn Kelly. Grandmother of Destiny Kelly and Tiana Hill. Daughter of the late Shirley Kelly and...
ANNA COLE
Sep 17, 2023
Anna Lois Childress Cole was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at the blessed age of 91. She was a native of Phoenix, MS and a resident of Avondale, LA. Anna was a retired customer service associate. “Granny”, as she was affectionately known by family and friends was a remarkable woman and...
DONALD JOSEPH DUCKETT
Sep 17, 2023
Donald “Duck” Joseph Duckett, age 86, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest at Veterans Administration Hospital on Sunday, September 17, 2023. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Marreo, LA. Donald was a veteran of the United States Airforce. He was a retired welder of Avondale Shipyard, and a former employee of Shell Oil Refinery...
TERRENCE ANTHONY JONES
Sep 17, 2023
Terrance Anthony Jones entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at the age of 45. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Terrence was a former employee with Kencoil as a coil technician. Devoted father of Brittany Reynard. Beloved son of Merlin Jones and Debra Jones. Stepson of Edward Green....
RUTH ANN HAYES
Sep 15, 2023
Ruth Ann Hayes entered into eternal rest at St. Joseph Carpenter House on Friday, September 15, 2023, at the age of 82. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved daughter of the late Robert Haze, Jr. and Ella Parker Haze. Granddaughter of the late Robert Haze, Sr. Anne Spain, William Parker, and...
FREDERICK NATHAN BENN, SR.
Sep 15, 2023
Frederick N. Benn, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 15, 2023, at the age of 49. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Mandeville, LA. Frederick was employed as a security guard with Nola Protection. Beloved husband of Demetres R. Benn. Loving father of Frederick N. Benn, Jr., Marsha Ann Benn, and Titisha...
CATHERINE DORSEY JOHNSON
Sep 14, 2023
Catherine Dorsey Johnson, age 86, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at the age of 86. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Catherine was a retired clerk from Sears and Roebuck. She was an elder at Restoration Fellowship Church. Beloved wife Samuel H. Johnson, Sr....
ELRITA MAE POLLARD PATTERSON
Sep 13, 2023
Elrita Mae Pollard Patterson entered into eternal rest at her residence surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at the age of 83. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA (Fischer Community). Elrita retired from the Orleans Parish School System after 40 years. She was a faithful member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church for...
KENDRICK JOSEPH WEST
Sep 12, 2023
Kendrick West passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, surrounded by family and friends at the age of 49. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Kendrick attended L. B. Landry High School. Companion of Ayat. Beloved father of Miesha Bailey, Kendrick J. West, Chad West, and Amirah Tardy Makhi. Son of...
ERVIN JONES
Sep 11, 2023
Ervin Jones entered into eternal rest at his residence on Monday, September 11, 2023, at the age of 89. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Ervin was a retired forklift operator with Hunt Wesson Foods for over 30 years. Ervin will forever be known as the photographer. “Red”, as he was affectionately...
CALVIN V. SMITH, JR.
Sep 10, 2023
Calvin V. Smith, Jr., entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at the age of 36. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Westwego, LA. Companion of Tershell Mack. Loving father of Calvin V. Smith, III, and Cali M. Smith. Son of Calvin V. Smith, Sr., and the late Karen Cain-Smith. Grandson of...
HILDA PATTERSON WILLIAMS
Sep 10, 2023
Hilda Ann Patterson Williams entered peacefully into eternal rest at JoEllen Smith Convalescent Center on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at the age of 64. She was a native of Magnolia, MS and a resident of Algiers, LA. Hilda was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and a former seamstress with Wembley Wemco Tie Company. Beloved wife of the...
GERALDINE LACEY BROWN
Sep 10, 2023
Geraldine Lacey Brown entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at the age of 71. She was a native of Woodville, MS and a resident of Harvey, LA. Geraldine was a graduate of Wilkinson County High School. Loving wife of the late Vernon J. Brown, Sr. Devoted mother of Georgia Brown- Irving, Verna Brown, Kevin Brown, Vernon Brown,...
CHARLES HARRIS, JR.
Sep 10, 2023
Charles Harris, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at the age of 70. He was a native of Crown Point, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Charles was a machine operator for over 25 years with Jefferson Parish Recreation. Beloved husband of Elenor Harris. Loving father of Lisa Phipps, Mavis, Avis, Polly, and Clifford...
Robert Lutner Thomas III
Sep 9, 2023
Robert “Champ” Lutner Thomas III departed this life at his residence on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at the age of 63. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. “Champ”, as he was affectionally know to family and friends, was a graduate of Walter L. Cohen Senor High School. He was formerly employed as...
DORIS WILLIAMS VAUGHN
Sep 7, 2023
Doris Williams Roy Vaughn transitioned from her earthly body on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at the age of 85. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Harvey, LA. Doris was a graduate of L.B. Landry High School, and she was employed with Charity Hospital as a surgical nurse aide for over 22 years. Doris enjoyed...
MARY FRANCIS BATOM
Sep 6, 2023
Mary Francis Batom entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at the age of 93. She was a native of York, AL and a resident of Marrero, LA. Mary attended Sumter County School System, and she was church mother of Second Mt. Bethel Baptist Church and president of Pastor’s Aide. Devoted wife of...
NETTIE B. CURTIS
Sep 5, 2023
Nettie Beatrice Curtis entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at the age of 80. She was a native Carpenter, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Nettie was a graduate of Lincoln High School. “Nellie B” as she was affectionately called by family and friends was employed as a nurse assistant. Beloved mother of Ernest Curis, Denise...
DR. CRYSTAL JUSTINA BAKER
Sep 4, 2023
Dr. Crystal Justina Baker, age 49, departed this life on Monday, September 4, 2023. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Crystal was a 1992 graduate of St. Mary’s Academy, and continued her studies at Xavier University of Louisiana where she received a Bachelor Degree of Science with a concentration in Chemistry and her Doctorate of Pharmacy....