Obituaries
FELTON WILLIAMS
Mar 30, 2023
Felton Williams departed this life at his residence on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at the age of 70. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. Felton was educated at Lincoln High School, and later attended Job Corp. He was a former employee of Avondale Shipyard and Matrana Produce Company. In later years...
DOROTHY JONES WILLIAMS
Mar 29, 2023
Dorothy Mae Jones Williams entered peacefully into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at the age of 91. She was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Dorothy was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School class of 1951. She was a retired Cafeteria Coordinator from Los Angeles,...
BOBBIE EDGARD FRANCIS, SR.
Mar 28, 2023
Bobbie E. Francis, Sr., age 79, ascended into heaven’s gates on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Harvey, LA. Bobbie was a graduate of L. B High School, and after graduation he enlisted in the United States Army. He was employed with Exxon Oil Company in Grand Isle, LA,...
TRACEY FELO
Mar 28, 2023
Tracey Danyell Felo, age 39, entered into eternal rest at her home on Tuesday March 28, 2023. She was a native of New Orleans, La. and a resident of Gretna, La. Tracey was a graduate of O Perry Walker High School and formally employed with Padu House as a CNA prior to becoming disabled.
Devoted mother of Felicity Felo,...
BENNY TAYLOR, JR.
Mar 28, 2023
Benny Taylor, Jr. entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at the age of 46. He was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of River Ridge, LA. Benny was a 1994 graduate of St. Augustine High School and he attended Southern University at New Orleans. He was employed as an Independent Contractor...
DONALD TOWNSEND, SR.
Mar 27, 2023
Donald Townsend, Sr. departed life in San Antonio, TX on Monday, March 27, 2023, at the age of 30. He was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of San Antonio, TX He was a graduate of Helen Cox High School and Delgado Community College, where he received a certificate in welding. He was employed as a coach at...
AMANDA SUE BROWN-JACKSON
Mar 27, 2023
Amanda Sue Brown Jackson transitioned to her heavenly home at M. D. Anderson Medical Center in Houston, TX on Monday, March 27, 2023 at the age of 67. She was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Amanda was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and Phillips Junior College. She was a retired Payroll...
HENRY LEE CARTER, SR.
Mar 26, 2023
Henry Lee Carter, Sr. transitioned peacefully at Southeast Louisiana Veterans Hospital on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the age of 68. He was a native of Natchez, MS, a former resident of Ferriday, LA and resident of New Orleans, LA since 1969. Henry was a 1972 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. After graduating he enlisted in the United...
BARBARA S POWELL
Mar 25, 2023
Barbara Susonne Powell entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at the age of 65. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Barbara was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School. “Miss B”, was affectionately called by family and friends, was employed with the Marriott Hotel for over 26...
MICHELLE WILLIAMS TURNER
Mar 25, 2023
Michelle Williams Turner entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at the age of 51. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Michelle graduated from Southern University at New Orleans, with a double major in Business Administration and Economics. She was employed as an Analyst with the...
THAIS MAYFIELD
Mar 24, 2023
Thais “Mommie” Mayfield entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Friday, March 24, 2023, at the age of 75. She was a native of Belle Chasse, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Thais attended Scottville High School and a was a retired RST from Metropolitan Developmental Center, after 18 years of service. She was also employed for...
EDWARD CORNEILOUS RAGAS, SR.
Mar 22, 2023
Edward “Brock” Corneilous Ragas, Sr. entered peacefully into eternal rest surrounded by family at the age of 92. He was a native of Potash, LA (now Port Sulphur) and a resident of Harvey, LA. Edward was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving his country during the Korean War. For his bravery he was awarded the National Defense Service...
LEROY JACKSON, SR.
Mar 21, 2023
Leroy Jackson, Sr., age 86, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Leroy was a professional boxer and a former employee of Ozone Water Company. He was also an entrepreneur, who owned a pool hall and grocery store for many years. Leroy was a...
JAMES CRUMPTON, JR.
Mar 20, 2023
James Crumpton, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 20, 2023, at the age of 61, after a 5-year valiant battle with stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. James was a graduate of Alcee Fortier High School Class of 1979, and he attended Southern University and A&M College on a music scholarship before transferring to Southern University at New Orleans. “Cricket”, as...
EDWARD HARANG, JR.
Mar 18, 2023
Edward Harang, Jr. departed this life at Tulane Medical Center on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the age of 62. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Edward was a 1978 graduate of West Jefferson High School. He was a retired Jefferson Parish Technician. Beloved son of the late Edward Harang, Sr. and...
MICHAEL DEE PENTON
Mar 17, 2023
Michael Dee Penton entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 17, 2023, at the age of 65. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Harvey, LA. Michael attended Southern University of New Orleans for 2 years and served his country for 4 years in the United States Army receiving several commendations. He was a retired...
LISA MARIE MCPHERSON
Mar 16, 2023
Lisa “1/2 Pint” Marie McPherson departed this life at her residence on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at the age of 59. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Loving mother of Derek McPherson (Latasha Richardson). Devoted grandmother of Derek McPherson and Dekyren McPherson. Great grandmother of Dream McPherson. Beloved daughter of the late...
ELMA L. MARTIN
Mar 15, 2023
Elma Martin entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at the age of 72. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. She was a graduate of Carver High School and employed as a custodian. Loving mother of Julia Martin, Selena Martin, and the late Trishara...
VERNITA JOHNSON GAINES
Mar 13, 2023
Vernita Johnson Gaines, age 82, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Monday, March 13, 2023. She was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Vernita was a retired cook at Stumpf Luncheonette and a utility analyst at Gretna Senior Center. She loved singing and praising the Lord, which lead her to attend her...
LEISA VIRGINIA DORIS
Mar 10, 2023
Prophetess Leisa Virginia Doris transitioned peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, March 10, 2023, surrounded by love at her home in Marrero, LA at the age of 62. She was a native of Algiers, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Prophetess Leisa Doris was the co-founder and co-pastor of God Sent Ministries in Marrero, LA. She shared her gift with...
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