Obituaries

TANYA MARIE CHEATTEAM

TANYA MARIE CHEATTEAM

Jul 19, 2023

 

 

Tanya Marie Cheatteam passed away from earth to eternity on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at the age of 48. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Tanya was a cashier in retail. She was a kind human to grace this planet and carried a passion for reading and performing her poetry. Devoted...

EDWARD MURPHY

EDWARD MURPHY

Jul 19, 2023

Edward Murphy departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at the age of 65. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Edward was a self employed auto mechanic. Edward is survived by a host of loving family and friends.  Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Graveside...

JAMES PEPP

JAMES PEPP

Jul 19, 2023

 

James Pepp entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at the age of 89. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. He was a retired warehouse worker and delivery driver. Devoted husband of the late Barbara Brown Pepp. Beloved father of Lionel Washington, Sr., and the late Abraham and James Washington. Son of the...

NAKIA JAMES BROWN

NAKIA JAMES BROWN

Jul 17, 2023

 

 

 



Nakia James Brown entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 17, 2023, at the age of 48. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Harvey, LA. Nakia attended John Ehret High School, and he was employed as a welder with FMT Shipyard and Repair, LLC. Loving father of Nadia Kay 'Rae' Aiel...

RUTHA LEE JORDAN

RUTHA LEE JORDAN

Jul 17, 2023

Rutha Lee Jordan transition peacefully with God and her loved ones to her heavenly home on Monday, July 17, 2023, at the age of 75. She was a native of Amite, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Loving mother of Cassandra (Eric) Smith, Mark Jordan, and Tara (Reginald) Dantzler and the late Andrew Jordan Jr, Robert Jordan Sr, and...

WILLIS THOMAS, JR.

WILLIS THOMAS, JR.

Jul 17, 2023

 

 

 

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Willis Thomas, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 17, 2023, at the age of 31. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Harvey, LA. Willis was a graduate of John Ehret High School, and he attended Cisco College and Delgado Community College.” Fu”, as he was affectionately known by family...

THELMA ROBINSON BENJAMIN

THELMA ROBINSON BENJAMIN

Jul 17, 2023

Thelma Robinson-Benjamin, age 95, transitioned peacefully on Monday, July 17, 2023. She was a native of Paincourtville, LA, and a resident of Harvey, LA. Thelma was a retired nursing assistant. She was a member of Austerlitz Street Baptist Church for over 70 years, where she served on the Usher Board for most of those years. Beloved mother of RoseMary B....

JEAN ROBINSON PUGH

JEAN ROBINSON PUGH

Jul 16, 2023

 

 

Jean Robinson Pugh entered into eternal rest at her residence on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at the age of 80. She was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Jean was a graduate of Lincoln High School Class of 1961. She was a retired housekeeper with West Jefferson Medical Center. Jean was a faithful member of St. Mary...

TYRUS BENJAMIN EAMES

TYRUS BENJAMIN EAMES

Jul 16, 2023

Tyrus Benjamin Eames departed this life unexpectedly on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at the age of 36. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Tyrus attend Edna Karr High School and completed his studies with Job Corp. He was employed as a Sous Chef at the Bourbon House. Loving husband of Nicole Marcelo. Devoted father of Jonah...

ANDREW JORDAN

ANDREW JORDAN

Jul 15, 2023

 

 

Andrew Jordan, Jr. entered his heavenly home on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the age of 53. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. "Andy”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, was employed as a groundkeeper with the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Beloved husband of Gabrielle Miles-Jordan.  Loving father...

LLOYD SIMMONS, SR.

LLOYD SIMMONS, SR.

Jul 15, 2023

 

Lloyd Simmons, Sr., entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the age of 80. H was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Lloyd was a retired laborer with a shrimp factory. Loving father of Lloyd Simmons, Jr., (Fiancé Lois Green). Son of the late John and Hilda Simmons. Brother of...

LENARD RICHSON, JR.

LENARD RICHSON, JR.

Jul 15, 2023

Lenard Richson, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the age of 70. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Lenard was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, and he attended Southern University of Baton Rouge, LA. Lenard served his country in the United States Navy with the...

PATRICIA ANN THOMPSON

PATRICIA ANN THOMPSON

Jul 15, 2023

Patricia Ann “Patsy” Thompson entered peacefully into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the age of 72. She was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. “Patsy”, as she was affectionately known to family and friends, was employed as a Cook/Caterer. She will be remembered for exceptional cooking and feeding the entire community.  ...

RONALD LEWIS, SR.

RONALD LEWIS, SR.

Jul 14, 2023

Ronald Lewis, Sr. entered into eternal rest at his residence on Friday, July 14, 2023, at the age of 78. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Ronald was a graduate of John H. Martyn High School. He was a retired supervisor of Jefferson Parish Parkways, and owner of Lewis Lawncare Service. Devoted...

JASON NELSON

JASON NELSON

Jul 14, 2023

 

Jason Duane Nelson entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 14, 2023, at the age of 48. He was a native of Los Angeles, CA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Jason was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, and he attended Nicholls State University, and Mendocino College in Ukiah, CA. Jason served his country in the United...

KING CAIRO ARD

KING CAIRO ARD

Jul 10, 2023

 

 

King Cairo Ard was called to his eternal home on Monday, July 10, 2023. He was a native of Metairie, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. King attended Emmett Gilbert in Avondale, LA. He was very energetic, loving, and fun to be around. He loved playing outside with his niece Loyalty. King loved cooking with his family. He...

GENEITA MURCELLA JONES

GENEITA MURCELLA JONES

Jul 10, 2023

Geneita Murcella Jones entered peacefully into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Monday, July 10, 2023, at the age of 43. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Geneita was a graduate of West Jefferson High School. She was employed as a hotel housekeeper and as an interior decorator. Beloved mother of...

TORAINO ANTHONY GOINS

TORAINO ANTHONY GOINS

Jul 10, 2023

Toraino A. Goins departed this life at his residence on Monday, July 10, 2023, at the age of 49. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Marrero, LA. Toraino was a graduate of John Ehret High School, and he was employed as a pipefitter. Loving father of Tiajuana Tobias and Shantelle Tobias. Beloved grandfather of Taliyha...

GANNON VERNELL JOHNSON

GANNON VERNELL JOHNSON

Jul 9, 2023

 

 

 

Gannon Vernell Johnson entered eternal rest on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at the age of 53. He was a native of Westwego, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Gannon was a graduate of L.W. Higgins High School, and he received a welding certificate at New Orleans Vocational Tech. He was the owner of Corvus Janitorial Service...

JOAN MARIE WASHINGTON SURGENT

JOAN MARIE WASHINGTON SURGENT

Jul 9, 2023

Joan Marie Washington Surgent departed this life peacefully on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at the age of 63. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a former resident of Avondale, LA, and presenting residing in Zachary, LA. Joan was a graduate of John H. Martyn High School, and she attended the University of Phoenix.  "Joanie", as she was...