Obituaries

HENRY DAVIS, SR.

HENRY DAVIS, SR.

Aug 15, 2023

 

Henry Davis, Sr entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at the age of 91.  He was a native of Port Sulphur, LA and a resident of Plaquemines Parish. Henry was an entrepreneur, and a former employee of Plaquemines Parish Sheriff Dept.  Loving husband of the late Sylvia A. Davis. Loving father of Henry (Junita) Davis, Jr.,...

EURA ANDREW SKIDMORE, JR.

EURA ANDREW SKIDMORE, JR.

Aug 13, 2023

Eura Andrew Skidmore, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at the age of 78. He was a native of Bertrandville, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Eura was a retired Stock Clerk of Winn Dixie Grocery Store. Husband of the late Bessie C. Skidmore. Loving father of Eura A. Skidmore, III, Benjamin (Brenda) Skidmore, Sr....

KAREN BEATRICE TRUDEAUX

KAREN BEATRICE TRUDEAUX

Aug 13, 2023

Karen Beatrice Trudeaux entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at the age of 72. She was a native of Gretna, LA (Jonestown Community) and a resident of Marrero, LA. Karen was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and attended Southern University at New Orleans. She was a recipient of Good Housekeeping Award and participant of...

DORIS DORSEY GORDON

DORIS DORSEY GORDON

Aug 12, 2023

Doris Dorsey Gordon entered peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at the age of 71. She was a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA. Doris was a graduate of Joseph S Clark Senior High School, where she excelled in academics especially Math and English, and she attended Dillard University in New Orleans, LA. Doris worked at the...

GLORIA JEAN CURTIS HORNES

GLORIA JEAN CURTIS HORNES

Aug 10, 2023

 

Gloria Jean Curtis Hornes transitioned on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at the age of 67. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Gloria enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, and she was very outgoing and enjoyed life to the fullest. “Glo”, as she was affectionately known by family and friends...

STANLEY HARRIS, SR.

STANLEY HARRIS, SR.

Aug 10, 2023

Stanley Harris, Sr. departed this life on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at the age of 72. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Stanley was a graduate of L.B. Landry High School, and he attended Southern University at New Orleans on a track scholarship. Deacon Harris was a devoted man of God as...

ALICE JOHNSON BORNE

ALICE JOHNSON BORNE

Aug 10, 2023

Alice Borne, age 88, entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Thursday, August 10, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. She was a native of Edgard, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Alice was a graduate of Second Ward High School and a retired Central Supply Tech of West Jefferson General Hospital. She was also a...

ARTHUR B GREEN

ARTHUR B GREEN

Aug 9, 2023

Arthur B. Green was called home to be with his heavenly father on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at the age of 87. He was a native of Opelousas, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA.  Arthur was a retired employee with Southern Baptist Hospital for 52 years.  He was an avid New Orleans Saints Fan and made sure you knew...

JACE WEBBER

JACE WEBBER

Aug 9, 2023

Jace Webber, age 22 months, transitioned peacefully in his loving mother’s arms on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Children’s Hospital. He battled an Inoperable Tetralogy of Fallot and Leukemia. Jace was the answer to his parents’ Jonathan Sr. and Jena Webber prayers, as they awaited his arrival on Thursday, September 16, 2021. During his visit on earth, he enjoyed playing...

DOLORES GEORGE JACKSON

DOLORES GEORGE JACKSON

Aug 8, 2023

Dolores George Jackson departed from this earthly existence on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, in Marietta, GA, at the age of 81. She was a native of New Orleans, LA, former resident of Marrero, LA and presently residing in Marietta, GA. Dolores was a graduate of Lincoln High School and Grambling State University. She was a retired educator with the Jefferson...

STANLEY EMILE DUPLESSIS

STANLEY EMILE DUPLESSIS

Aug 8, 2023

 

Stanley Emile Duplessis entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at the age of 70. He was a native of Braithwaite, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Stanley was a graduate of Phoenix High School Class of 1970, and he was a retired truck driver with Kloeckner Metals (Namasco). Beloved husband of Lamona Richardson Duplessis....

SARAH H. LANEAIR

SARAH H. LANEAIR

Aug 7, 2023

 

Sarah H. Laneair departed this life at her residence on Monday, August 7, 2023, at the age of 89. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Sarah was a retired nurse. Beloved wife of the late Rufus Laneair. Loving mother of Alice, Mary, Sandra, Gail, Artie, and the late Deborah, Rufus, and...

EDWARD JOSEPH

EDWARD JOSEPH

Aug 7, 2023

Edward Joseph, Sr. entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Monday, August 7, 2023, at the age of 86. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Ama, LA. “Sugga Poppa”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends was a retired barge worker with ADM Grain after 30 years of service. Edward loved...

XA'LIA HYACINTH ELIZABETH STARKS

XA'LIA HYACINTH ELIZABETH STARKS

Aug 6, 2023

Xa’lia Hyacinth Elizabeth Starks entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at the age of 21. She was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. “LiLi”, as she was affectionately known to her family, was a graduate of Helen Cox High School Class of 2020. She was a member...

LAMONE JOSEPH YOUNG, JR.

LAMONE JOSEPH YOUNG, JR.

Aug 5, 2023

Lamone Joseph Young, Jr. entered into eternal rest at Tulane University Medical Center on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at the age of 32. He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Lamone attended L. W. Higgins High School and Xavier University.  While in high school he was the drum major of the marching band.  “LJ”,...

GERALDINE M. JACKSON

GERALDINE M. JACKSON

Aug 4, 2023

 

 

Geraldine Morris Jackson departed this life quietly at her residence of Friday, August 4, 2023, at the age of 68. She was a native of Baton Rouge, LA. and a resident of Westwego, LA. Geraldine was a graduate of L. W. Higgins Class of 1973. “Gerri”, as she was affectionately known by family and friends, she was employed...

ADRIELL ROBIN HARRIS

ADRIELL ROBIN HARRIS

Aug 4, 2023

Adriell Robin Harris entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 4, 2023, at the age of 27. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Adriell attended L. W. Higgins High School and was a cook with McDonald’s. Beloved daughter of Adrian Lee and Simone Harris. Stepdaughter of the late Renata Jackson. Granddaughter of the...

DEANTE DENZEL TAYLOR, JR.

DEANTE DENZEL TAYLOR, JR.

Aug 3, 2023

Deante “Cheetoh” Denzel Taylor, Jr. was born on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at 11:35p.m. to parents Deante Denzel Taylor, Sr. and Ieasha Hines at University Medical Center. He met the eyes of Jesus that same day. “Cheetoh”, as he would have affectionally been known to his family, will always remain his parents’ precious baby, Aliyyah’s little brother, and cherished grandson...

ISABEL SMITH

ISABEL SMITH

Aug 3, 2023

 

 

Isabel Smith departed this earthly life into eternal rest on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at the age of 82.  She was a native of Plaquemine, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Isabel was a graduate of Iberville High School. Beloved wife of Joseph Webster Smith, Jr. Devoted mother of Chrishendol Yvette Smith. Daughter of the late the...

ANA EDITH GUTIERREZ

ANA EDITH GUTIERREZ

Aug 3, 2023

Ana Edith Gutierrez entered peacefully into eternal rest at St. Joseph Hospice on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at the age of 60. She was a native of La Ceiba, HN and a resident of Gretna, LA. Ana was employed as a Childcare/Personal Care Worker. She was a former employee of Carol’s Cottage for Children. Loving mother of Jazmin Moreno (Jonathan...