Obituaries
MICHAEL ANTHONY HARRY
Mar 10, 2023
Michael Anthony Harry entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 10, 2023, at the age of 70. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Marrero, LA. Michael was a graduated of West Jefferson High School. Loving son of the late Leander Harry and Olivia Harry. Brother of Leon Harry, and the late Mayola Gibson, Elizabeth Gaither,...
MARY LOUISE SMITH
Mar 9, 2023
Mary Louise Smith entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at the age of 68. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Beloved wife of Leroy Smith, Sr. Devoted mother of Brandon (Lintrell) Hall. Stepmother of Stephanie (Hyacinth) Anomneze of Woodlands, TX, Leah Bolds, Leroy (Kem) Smith of Philadelphia, PA, Leroy...
DELVIN TITUS PRINCE
Mar 8, 2023
Delvin T. Prince, age 40, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, after a lengthy battle with kidney and liver disease. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Delvin was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and was employed as a licensed truck driver for many years. Beloved son...
DARREL A. JOHNSON, SR.
Mar 6, 2023
Darrel A. Johnson, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 6, 2023, at the age of 80. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Darrel was a retired employee with H C Price as a laborer for over 20 years. Beloved husband of 65 years to Willie Mae Johnson. Loving father...
Raymond Bartholomew Ellison Sr.
Mar 5, 2023
Raymond Bartholomew Ellison, Sr., age 96, departed this life at his residence on Sunday, March 5, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved husband of the late Leontine Berry-Ellison. Loving father of Tina Marie Ellison, Raymond (Brenda) Ellison, Jr., Lafrance (Richard) Gremillion, and Shannon Aletha Ellison. Son of the late Rev....
SELENA MARIE PUGH
Mar 3, 2023
Selena Marie Shelvin Pugh entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, March 3, 2023, at the age of 77. She was a native of Port Barre, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. She attended Port Barre High School and was employed for over 45 years as a Private Household Manager. Selena was a member of...
VERIL KENNY PIKE
Mar 3, 2023
Veril Kenneth Pike entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 3, 2023, at the age of 60. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Kenneth was educated in the Jefferson Parish School System. “Kenny V”, “Ken”, and “Rabbit,” as he was affectionately called by family and friends was employed in the fast...
ROBERT BATILE JONES, JR.
Mar 2, 2023
Robert Batile Jones, Jr. entered peacefully into eternal rest at JoEllen Smith Living Center on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at the age of 93. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Robert served in the US Army from June 1947-December 1948 as a Private First Class. He was a retired Stevedore from Cooper...
HAROLD JOHNSON
Mar 2, 2023
Harold Johnson entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at the age of 77. He was a native of Paincourtville, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Harold was a graduate of Lincoln High School and a former employee of Sunbean Bakery. He will be remembered for his outgoing personality and love for others. Son of...
VELMA JUANITA YOUNG
Mar 1, 2023
Velma Juanita Young entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at the age of 73. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Marrero, LA. Velma was a graduate of Lincoln High School Class of 1969. She was a former employee of Belle Chasse State School as an RTS. Beloved daughter of the late Wallace...
RACHEL ALICE WESLEY
Feb 28, 2023
Rachel Alice Wesley entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at the age of 75. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Rachel was a retired cook for Menas Restaurant and pastry chef for Haydel Bakery. Companion of William Richardson. Loving mother of Tracy (Harold) Duncan, Yolanda (Willie) Rollins, Theodore Wesley,...
CARL RAY JORDAN, JR.
Feb 26, 2023
Carl “Mook” Ray Jordan, Jr. vanished from our view on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at the age 46. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. He was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and continued his studies at Delgado Community College Culinary School. Carl was employed as a Cook at Sun Ray Grill. He enjoyed...
SHEILA THORNTON LEE
Feb 26, 2023
Sheila Thornton Lee, age 75, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Sunday, February 26, 2023. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Missouri City, TX. Sheila received an Associates in Science Degree from Delgado Community College in 1981. She was employed as an accounting professional with Shell Oil Company for over 25...
WILLIS RAY BAPTISTE, JR.
Feb 26, 2023
Willis Ray Baptiste Jr. departed this life on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at 1:37 at Ochsner Westbank at the age of 73. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. “Rabbit”, as he was affectionately called by family and friends was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Marrero, LA. Willis retired after 25 years as...
ELENOR SHAW MITCHELL
Feb 23, 2023
Elenor Shaw Mitchell departed this earthly life for her heavenly home on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at the age of 85. She was a native of Waterproof, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Eleanor was a graduate of Lincoln High School Class of 1954, and she attended Dillard and Southern Universities earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education....
ERNESTINE RITHA RICHARD PRITCHETT
Feb 23, 2023
Ernestine Ritha Richard Pritchett entered into eternal rest at her residence on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at the age of 98. She was a native of Westwego, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA for 68 years. Ernestine was the first lady of Progressive Church for 27 years. Loving wife of the late Pastor Alex J. Pritchett, Sr. Loving mother...
GWENDOLYN PAULETTE MILES
Feb 22, 2023
Gwendolyn Paulette Miles entered into eternal rest at her residence on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at the age of 68. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Gwendolyn was a retired caregiver and groundskeeper for The Pines of Gretna. Loving mother of Christopher Miles and Crystal Miles. Devoted daughter of the late Matthew...
JOHN MONROE TAYLOR, SR.
Feb 22, 2023
John Monroe Taylor, Sr. entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Jefferson Highway on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at the age of 76. He was a native of Woodville, MS and a resident of Avondale, LA. He was a graduate of Wilkinson County High School in Woodville MS. “Bubba”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends...
LESLYN DAMARIS ONIKA BARNES
Feb 21, 2023
Leslyn Damaris Onika Barnes entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at the age of 48. She was a native of Georgetown, Guyana and a resident of Marrero, LA. Leslyn attended Delgado Community College where she majored in nursing. She was employed as an office manager with Angels Family Care. Loving mother of...
LEONA WILSON
Feb 19, 2023
Leona Wilson entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at the age of 78. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Leona’s enjoyed singing, sewing, cooking, and taking care of her grandchildren. Beloved wife of the late Lewis Jackson. Devoted mother of Lashell Hudson, Michael Briscoe, Andrella Franklin, and Claude Briscoe....
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