Obituaries
JOYCE LYNN CANSELO
Aug 2, 2023
Joyce Lynn Canselo entered into eternal rest at Holy Redeemer Hospital in Meadowbrook, PA on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at the age of 52. She was a lifelong resident of Crown Point, LA, and relocated to Philadelphia, PA after Hurricane Katrina. Joyce was a graduate of Fisher High School. “Lucy”, as she was affectionately called by family and friend; she...
NICOLE PRICE ROGERS
Aug 2, 2023
Nicole Marie Price Rogers entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at the age of 45. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Nicole attended L. W. Higgins High School and she was employed as a private caregiver. Beloved wife of Alfred Rogers, Sr. Loving mother of Tyranesha Price, Alfred Rogers,...
LOUISA CHARLES REED
Aug 2, 2023
Louisa Charles Reed, age 97, entered peacefully into eternal rest at Passages Hospice on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. She was a native of Opelousas, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Louisa retired at the age of 67, after over 40 years as a private housekeeper. She attended All Saints Catholic Church of Algiers, LA. Beloved mother of the...
ARNOLD CLAYTON BROWN
Aug 2, 2023
Arnold Clayton Brown entered into eternal rest on Wednesday August 2, 2023, at the age of 65. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. Arnold was educated in the Jefferson Parish School System, and he was a retired lead programmer of machinery and electronics with Tenaris/Hydril with over 35 years...
THERROW BRUCE SCOTT
Aug 1, 2023
Therrow “Tee” Bruce Scott transitioned into God’s eternal presence at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at the age of 58. He was a native and lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. “Tee”, as he was affectionately known to family and friends, was a 1982 graduate of West Jefferson High School. He continued his studies at L. S....
AARON DUBIQUE
Aug 1, 2023
Aaron Dubique departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at the age of 45. He was a native of the U. S. Virgin Islands and a resident of Marrero, LA. Aaron was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School Class of 1997. He was employed with Blaze Express Carrier as a warehouse worker....
GLADIOLA WARD BECKLES
Aug 1, 2023
Gladiola Ward Beckles passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at the age of 85 years. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Devoted wife of the late Leon A. Beckles. Beloved mother of Adolph Pickett, Patricia (Floyd) Alexander, Cheryl (Lamar) Shaw, and Verita (Jon) Mitchell. Grandmother of Chantrell,...
EDNA CAMESE - ST. ROBERT
Jul 31, 2023
Edna Camese St. Robert entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 31, 2023, at the age of 71. She was a native and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Edna retired after many years of service as a secretary of a law firm. Beloved wife of Joseph St. Robert. Loving mother of Manuel Bell, Jr. Daughter of the late Dan...
GEORGE WOODS
Jul 30, 2023
George Woods, a retired truck driver, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at the age of 73. He was a native of Haughton, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. George was a veteran of the United States Airforce. Beloved husband of the late Rose N. Woods. Devoted father of Sherrill Woods and Brandon Woods. Grandfather of...
AUGUSTINE WATSON FORBES
Jul 28, 2023
Augustine Watson Forbes entered eternal rest at her residence on Friday, July 28, 2023, at the age of 98. She was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Augustine was a retired employee of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Rectory, and she was a faithful member of Second Zion Baptist Church of Marrero. She...
MICHELLE EPPERSON
Jul 26, 2023
Michelle Epperson entered into eternal rest on Wednesday July 26, 2023, at the age of 57. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Michelle was a graduate of John Ehret High School, and she was a retired certified nurse assistant of West Jefferson Medical Center. Loving mother of Joekeydia Epperson, and Emmanuel Epperson....
LEONARD CHARLES, SR.
Jul 26, 2023
Leonard Charles, Sr., departed this life at Veterans Affairs Hospital on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the age of 92. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA (Cutoff Community). Leonard served his country in the Unites State Army, and he was a retired bus driver with Jefferson Parish Transit. Beloved husband of Judy Thomas Charles....
DEIDRA LYNETTE MYLES
Jul 26, 2023
Deidra Lynette Myles entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the age of 55. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Deidra was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, and she attended Phillips Jr. College. She was a former employee of New Orleans...
HENRY JACKSON, JR.
Jul 23, 2023
Henry Jackson, Jr., age 80, entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Sunday, July 23, 2023. He was a native of Thibodaux, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Henry was a graduate of Lincoln High School, and he attended Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO). He later attended and graduated from Union Baptist Theological Seminary. Henry retired...
HORACE EDWARD CHESS
Jul 23, 2023
Horace Edward Chess departed this life at his residence surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at the age of 81. He was a native of Hermanville, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. “Pete”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, was a retired diesel mechanic with Will Diesel. Beloved husband...
FRANK LEWIS JR
Jul 21, 2023
Frank Lewis, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 21, 2023, at the age of 88. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Frank was a retired mechanic for over 50 years with Conoco Service Station. Devoted husband of the late Doretha Lewis. Loving father of Frank (Vanessa) Lewis, Christine Lewis (Tyrone), Ellis Lewis, Trisha...
MARK DAVID PATTERSON
Jul 21, 2023
Mark D. Patterson completed his earthly journey on Friday, July 21, 2023, at the age of 60. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Harvey, LA. Mark was a graduate of West Jefferson High School. He was an employee of Jefferson Parish Public Schools, before transitioning to Jefferson Parish Department of Public Works, from...
ISAAC SPARKS, SR.
Jul 21, 2023
Isaac Sparks, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 21, 2023, at the age of 77. He was a native of Waterproof, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Isaac attended Tensas Rosenwald High School in St. Joseph, LA. He was a former employee with Coco-Cola and a retired employee with Avondale Shipyard after many dedicated years of...
JOANNIE DENISE WILKINSON
Jul 20, 2023
Joannie Denise Wilkerson enter peacefully into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at the age of 62. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. She was employed as a hairstylist, and a former employee of Fox Photos and Cox Cable. She also studied to become a certified...