Obituaries
CONSTANCE MARIE MITCHELL
Jul 9, 2023
Constance Marie Mitchell entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at the age of 67. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Constance was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School, and she was a former supervisor with Weatherford Academy. Loving mother of Byron Keith (Nakisha) Fazande, Jr. and...
PASTOR GREGORY ANTONIO THOMAS
Jul 8, 2023
Pastor Gregory A. Thomas finished his earthly journey on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the age of 44. He was a native of Jefferson Parish and a resident of Oklahoma City, OK. Rev. Thomas was a graduate of Langston University where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English. While at Langston he became a member of Phi Beta...
KIA S. NAQUIN
Jul 7, 2023
Kia Shanell Naquin entered into eternal rest at her residence on Friday, July 7, 2023, at the age of 30. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Kia was a graduate of O Perry Walker High School, and she received an associate degree in accounting from Delgado Community. She was employed in the hospitality industry. Loving mother...
EARL MARTIN, JR.
Jul 6, 2023
Earl Martin, Jr. entered into eternal rest at his residence on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at the age of 82. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Earl was a graduate of Lincoln High School. He was a retired employee with Badeaux Supermarket as a butcher. Beloved son of the late...
Ernest Miles
Jul 5, 2023
Ernest Miles, Jr., age 56, departed this life at his residence on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Ernest was a graduate of Alcee Fortier High School, where he played the tuba in the marching band. He was employed for many years as a commercial vehicle and tanker...
ANTOINETTE BRANDON BROWN
Jul 5, 2023
Antoinette “Toni” Brandon Brown entered into eternal rest at her residence on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at the age of 75. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Antoinette was a graduate of Scotlandville Magnet High School Class of 1966, and she also attended Southern University A&M. She was employed as...
RAVEN CARRIEL KITTS
Jul 3, 2023
Raven Carriel Kitts entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at the age of 28. She was a native and resident of Gretna, LA. Raven was a graduate of West Jefferson High School. She was currently enrolled at Nichols State University, majoring in Computer Science. Raven was an avid New Orleans Saints fan...
PHYLLIS WILLIAMS DUMAS
Jul 1, 2023
Phyllis Williams Dumas entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at the age of 67. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Bridge City, LA. Phyllis was a retired certified nursing assistant with Masion Deville Nursing Home. Beloved wife of Malcolm Dumas. Loving mother of Claudette (James), Yolanda, Catina (Terry),...
BOBBIE LEE BLACK
Jun 30, 2023
Bobbie Black transitioned to her heavenly home at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, June 30, 2023, at the age of 76. She was a native of Ferriday, LA and a longtime resident of Marrero, LA. She was a retired welder of Avondale Shipyard. Bobbie was a faithful member of New Zion Baptist Church, where she was president of the...
ELOISE JAMES MYRE
Jun 29, 2023
Eloise James Myre, a retired homemaker and caregiver, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at the age of 86, surrounded by her loved ones. She was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Eloise was a graduate of L. B Landry High School. She was a faithful member of St. Paul...
PAULETTE BRADFORD THOMPSON
Jun 29, 2023
Paulette B. Thompson entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at the age of 66. She was a native of Shreveport, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Paulette was a graduate of Grambling State University, where she received a B.S. Degree in Elementary Education. She was a retired Elementary School Teacher with the Jefferson Parish School...
LYDIA STEIB KELLER
Jun 28, 2023
Lydia Steib Keller, age 97, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, surrounded by her loving children and family. She was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Lydia was a retired cafeteria worker of Our Lady of Prompt Succor School in Westwego, LA. As a parishioner of St. Joseph...
DAVID JONES
Jun 26, 2023
David “DJ Big Daddy” Jones entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Monday, June 26, 2023, at the age of 61. He was a native of New Orleans, LA. David was a graduate of West Jefferson High School and employed as a carpet installer. Beloved son of Elouise Jones. Father of Jeremy Simoneux, Johvon Benjamin, Trovoh Benjamin;...
HERBERT ESKINDE, JR.
Jun 25, 2023
Herbert Eskinde, Jr. departed this life on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at the age of 83. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved husband of the late Doris Mae Richardson Eskinde. Loving father of Gwendolyn and Troy Eskinde, Petrice (Eddie) Reese, Kim (Keith) Bradley, Valerie Robinson, and the late Herbert Eskinde, III, and Jonnette...
JOAN SMITH RICKSON
Jun 25, 2023
Joan Avis Smith Rickson entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at the age of 52. She was a native of Chicago, IL and a resident of New Orleans, LA. She was a graduate of L.W. Higgins Class of 1989 and continued her education at Delgado Community College Practical Nursing Center of Excellence in 2011. She...
ISAIAH MATTHEW FIRVEN, JR.
Jun 24, 2023
Isaiah “Ike” Firven, Jr. entered eternal rest at Marrero Healthcare on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the age of 70. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Isaiah was employed as a barge cleaner until his health began to decline. Beloved husband of 26 years to the late Pamela Porter Firven. Loving stepfather...
TERRANCE NAPOLEON
Jun 24, 2023
Terrance “Birdie” Napoleon entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the age of 37. He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Loving father of Terrance Napoleon, Jr. Devoted and beloved son of Grindl Napoleon. Stepson of the late Ralph Jackson. Grandson of Velaria Burd and the late Isadore Willis, Sr.,...
LEO WILSON
Jun 24, 2023
Leo Wilson departed this life on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the age of 68. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Leo was educated in the Jefferson Parish Public School System, and he attended Delgado Community College. He served his country in the United States Army. Leo was a retired lead Custodial...
MARY MARGARETE JOSEPH PORTER
Jun 22, 2023
Mary Margarete Joseph Porter entered into eternal rest at her residence on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at the age of 74. She was a native of Breaux Bridge, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Mary was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Devoted wife of the late Willie Earl Porter. Beloved mother of Kristina Michell (Reginald) Ernest. Daughter...
JOSEPH RENE SOLANO
Jun 22, 2023
Joseph Solano peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 22, 2023, age of 73. He was a native of Guatemala City, GT, and a resident of Gretna, LA. “Joe”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends served his country in the United States Air Force. Beloved husband of Ana Myriam Solano. Father of Jennifer...
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