Obituaries
STEVE HELTON
Jan 12, 2023
Steve Helton entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at the age of 70. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Steve was educated in the Jefferson Parish Public School System and was a retired laborer with Celotex Corporation. Loving father of Earnell (Mary) Lemon, Shannon Cason (Shawn) Torrence, and Beverly...
CHEYANNE MARIE JONES
Jan 9, 2023
Cheyanne Marie Jones transitioned from labor to reward on Monday, January 9, 2023, at the age of 49. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and presently residing in Houston, TX. Cheyanne was employed with Burlington, Wal Mart, Houston Garden, and BMW Meat Market in Texas just to name a few. She was a member of Fallbrook Church under...
RODNEY JESSIE, SR.
Jan 9, 2023
Rodney Jessie, Sr., affectionately known as “Rocky”, was called to his eternal home on Monday, January 9, 2023, at the age of 61. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Rodney was employed with the Jefferson Parish Streets Department for 31 years, until his retirement in 2013. After retirement he continued his passion...
DENISE MARIE LEWIS
Jan 9, 2023
Denise Marie Lewis entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Monday, January 9, 2023, at the age of 56. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Loving mother of Joseph “Coodie” Lewis and the late Brian “B.J.” Lewis. Grandmother of Destiny DeSean Dews, Ja’Riyah Isaac, and Ja’Leah Lewis. Daughter of the...
BETTY JEAN BOWMAN SANDERS
Jan 8, 2023
Elder Betty “Bennie” Jean Bowman Sanders departed this earthly life on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at the age of 84. She was a native of Utica, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Betty graduated from Lincoln High School in Marrero, LA. She earned an Early Childhood Education Associate Degree at Southern University at New Orleans. Betty was a retired...
DEON VASHAWN HYMES
Jan 8, 2023
Deon VaShawn Hymes entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at the age of 33. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Deon was educated in the Jefferson Parish Public School System and was a floor assistant with Floor and Decor. Loving son of Alicia Hymes. Devoted grandson of Lawrence,...
ISADORE ALVIN BENN
Jan 8, 2023
Isadore Alvin Benn entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at the age of 80. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Isadore was a graduate of L.B. Landry Class of 1962 and attended Mississippi Valley State University. "Bocat" and "Poppie", as he was affectionately known by family and...
CLARENCE EDWARD FRANCOIS
Jan 7, 2023
Clarence “Clack” Edward Francois transitioned from this life on Saturday, January 7, 2023. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Loving father of Clarice Francois (O’Brice) Julian and Diamond Street. Grandfather of Shaniyah Wilson Julian, O’Brice, Ormand, and Ormani Julian. Great grandfather of Ivory Rose Wilson. Beloved son of the late Edward Clarence Johnson and Joyce Davis Francois...
ALFRED RAGAS, SR.
Jan 7, 2023
Alfred Ragas, Sr. age 77, was called home to eternal rest on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Alfred was a 1964 graduate of L. B. Landry Senior High School. He began his career as a Merchant Marine Seaman in 1964, as a part of the Seafarers...
Sarel Wiltz Birden
Jan 6, 2023
Sarel Ingrid Wiltz Birden, a retired Sales Representative, entered eternal rest on Friday, January 6, 2023, at the age of 61. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Sarel was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School, and she attended Xavier University of Louisiana. Beloved wife of Clarence Birden, Jr. Devoted mother...
DELORES MARIE HARRISON
Jan 6, 2023
Delores Marie Harrison passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, January 6, 2023, at the age of 72. She was surrounded by her family during this transition. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Houston, TX. Delores was employed at West Jefferson Hospital before moving to Houston, TX where she devoted her time to her...
GENEVA PETTIS
Jan 4, 2023
Geneva Pettis departed this life at her residence on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at 7:00p.m. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Geneva was a graduate of Walter L. Cohen High School and Meadows Draughon Business College. She was a retired employee with Eagan Insurance Company as an insurance policy underwriter....
DELORES ROBERTSON HILL
Jan 4, 2023
Delores Robertson Hill, age 90, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at University Medical Center. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Delores was a graduate of Joseph S. Clark High School and a retired private sitter. She was a parishioner of St. Raymond & St. Leo the Great Catholic Church and a...
KEVIN DWAYNE LEMON
Jan 2, 2023
Kevin Dwayne Lemon entered into eternal rest at Slidell Memorial Hospital on Monday, January 3, 2023 at the age of 65. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Kevin was a former employee with Avondale Shipyard as welder. Devoted father of Theresa Page, Nikita Page, Shannon Page, Kevin Page, and David Page. Grandfather...
LORRAINE WHITE
Jan 2, 2023
Lorraine White, a retired cook, transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home on Monday, January 2, 2023 at the age of 81. She was a native of Foules, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Lorraine was a graduate of Lincoln High School. She was a member of Dominion and Power Ministries. Devoted mother of Anthony White, Sandra White, and the...
HERBERT WHARTON
Jan 1, 2023
Herbert Wharton departed this life on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at the age of 64. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Herbert was a high school graduate and he attended one year of drafting school. He was a self-employed Master Carpenter. Beloved husband of Beverly Wharton. Loving father of Ayesha Brown, Crystal...
JERRY PHILLIPS
Jan 1, 2023
Jerry Phillips entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday January 1, 2023, at the age of 76. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Jerry was educated in the Jefferson Parish School System. Bow Legs, as he was affectionately called by family and friends was a retired employee with West Jefferson...
Josephine Jones Brown
Dec 31, 2022
Josephine Brown, age 78, departed this life on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Josephine was educated in Orleans Parish Public School System and was self-employed. Beloved wife of the late Terry Brown. Loving mother of Lisa (Robert) Jackson, Tarry (Quiana) Brown, Lastacia (Royce) Jackson, Derrick (Keiara)...
FREDRICK BOWMAN, JR.
Dec 31, 2022
Fredrick “Freddie” Bowman, Jr entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at the age of 78. He was a native of Vicksburg, MS and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Devoted husband of Karen Honora Bowman. Beloved father of Sharon Bowman (Keith) Zarders, Tracey Bowman Holbrook, and Dewaun Bowman. Stepfather of Cheenwah Honora, Reggie and Tyler...
KEISTON BRYANT DAVIS, JR.
Dec 30, 2022
Keiston “KJ” Bryant Davis departed this life at Children’s Hospital on Friday, December 30, 2022 at 7:25a.m. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Son Keiston Bryant Davis, Sr., and Breana Scott. Grandson Elaine Davis, Suttra Broyard, and Albert Scott. Great Grandson of Willie Lee Franklin, Bishop Leonard Franklin, Eola Turner, Albert Smith, and the late Rev....
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
Gretna
P. (504) 361-8649
F. (504) 368-0217
Marrero
P. (504) 348-1896
F. (504) 368-0217
Woodlawn Park Memorial Cemetery
About Us
Obituaries
Services
Planning Ahead
Grief Support
Resources