Obituaries
RITA RAGAS BROOKS
Apr 21, 2023
Rita Ragas Brooks, age 79, passed away peacefully at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, April 21, 2023. She was a native of Port Sulphur, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Rita was a 1962 graduate of Sunrise High School. She was employed for many years with Hancock Fabrics as a cashier and assistant manager. Rita truly enjoyed...
EDWIN M WALTER, SR.
Apr 20, 2023
Edwin M. Walter, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at the age of 76. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Edwin was a retired truck driver for 37 years. He served his country in the United States Air Force Edwin was a graduate of Lincoln High School...
TANYA DENEEN LEE
Apr 20, 2023
Tanya Deneen Lee, age 59, peacefully entered her heavenly home on Thursday, April 20, 2023, with her siblings by her side. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Houston, TX since 1988. Tanya was a 1982 graduate of O. Perry Walker Senior High School and continued her studies at Delgado Community College. In May of...
Irma Hunter
Apr 20, 2023
Irma Young Hunter entered into eternal rest on Thursday April 20, 2023, at the age of 93. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Beloved wife of the late Mason Hunter, Sr. Devoted mother of Mason (Adrian) Hunter, Jr., Cynthia (Arthur) Banks, Lear (Rickey) Owens, and the late Terry B. Hunter. Daughter of...
KHAMARI ZIARE BELLAMY
Apr 20, 2023
Khamari Ziare Bellamy passed on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at the age of 15. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Khamari was a student at Marrero Middle School where he played on the soccer and football teams. He enjoyed music and playing the drums. Beloved son of Kendall and Indiria Spriggs. Grandson...
JERMAINE AUBREY STARKS, SR
Apr 17, 2023
Jermaine Aubrey Starks, Sr. departed this life on Monday, April 17, 2023, at the age of 41. He was a native and resident of Harvey, LA. Jermaine attended West Jefferson High School, and was employed as a truck driver. He was a member of Da Brotherhood. Loving father of Jedidiah K. Starks and Jermaine A. Starks, Jr. Beloved son of...
MICHELLE MARIE MCGREW
Apr 16, 2023
Michelle “Shelly” McGrew entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at the age of 47. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. “Shelly”, as she was affectionately known by family and friends, was a graduate of L.B. Landry Senior High School. She was employed with worked at Deanie's Seafood New Orleans French Quarter location. Michelle enjoyed...
DARLENE WHITE
Apr 16, 2023
Darlene White entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 16, 2023at the age of 76. She was a native of Hazlehurst, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Darlene was a retired daycare worker. She attended Southern University at New Orleans, LA. Beloved mother of Annette (Ralph) Washington, and Jannette White (Irvin). Daughter of the late Alexander White and Essie...
TAMLA RENEE SPARKS
Apr 16, 2023
Tamla Renee Sparks entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at the age of 51. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Tamla was a graduate of L.W. Higgins High School and a faithful member of Temple of Truth Ministries. Loving mother of Iesha Watkins and Iriane Sparks. Beloved daughter of...
BILLY JOE RAINE
Apr 15, 2023
Billy Joe Raine entered into eternal rest at his residence on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the age of 70. He was a native of Stateline, MS and a resident of Avondale, LA. “BJ” and “Mr. Bill”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, was a graduate of Stateline High School. He was avid Pittsburgh Steeler...
ISAIAH JENKINS
Apr 15, 2023
Isaiah Jenkins passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at the age of 85. He was a native of Norway, S. C. and a resident of Harvey, LA. Isaiah was a retired employee for Tom Hicks, Whiteman Towing Company and E.N. Bisso & Son, INC. as a certified derrick operator. He was a member...
SALLIE PAULINE BURRAS
Apr 14, 2023
Sallie Pauline Burras entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at the age of 66. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Sallie was a graduate of Katie’s Beauty College, and was employed as a licensed cosmetologist for many years. She was also a former employee of Belle Chasse State School....
JOSEPH ANTHONY PERRILLOUX
Apr 13, 2023
Joseph Anthony Perrilloux entered eternal rest on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at the age of 18. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Joseph attended Young Audience Charter School and was employed as a forklift operator at a local shipyard. Beloved son of Michael Paul Perrilloux, Sr. and Apryl Perrilloux. Brother of Michael Paul...
LARRY JOSEPH MOLIERE, JR.
Apr 13, 2023
Larry Joseph Moliere, Jr., age 79, entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Thursday, April 13, 2023. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Waggaman, LA. He was a graduate of Joseph S. Clark Senior High School, and he enlisted in the United States Army after graduation. Larry served during the Vietnam...
GELANDA SMITH RIDDICK
Apr 11, 2023
Gelanda Venessa Smith Riddick entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at the age of 63. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Belle Chasse, LA. Gelanda graduated with honors from Dillard University in 1981 with a Batchelor of Science in Nursing and a minor in Psychology. She was...
Kyran Andrew Damien Christoph
Apr 10, 2023
Kyran Andrew Damien Christoph passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023, at the age of 17. He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Kyran was a student at John Ehret High School, where he played snare drums in the Patriots Marching Band and the JPSO Band of Excellence. With a passion for music, Kyran...
CHRISTOPHER EZELL ROBINSON
Apr 8, 2023
Christopher Ezell Robinson entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at the age of 50. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Christopher was a graduate of West Jefferson High School. “Jokie”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, enjoyed hanging out with family and friends and having a good time. Loving father...
WILLIE MERLE CAUSEY
Apr 7, 2023
Willie M. “Sarge” Causey entered into eternal rest at his residence on Friday, April 7, 2023, at the age of 78. He was a native of Tylertown, MS, and a resident of New Orleans, LA for over 40 years. Willie was a graduate of McDonogh 35 High School Class of 1962 and continued his studies at Dillard University. In 1987...
LLOYD L. BELLAIRE, JR.
Apr 5, 2023
Lloyd L. Bellaire, Jr. entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence of Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at the age of 60. He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Lloyd attended Southern University, and was a manager at Zabros Pizza. Loving father of Joshua Bellaire, Jordan Bellaire, and Jhase Bellaire. Devoted grandfather of...
GAIL PATRICIA SMITH COBB
Apr 5, 2023
Gail Patricia Smith Cobb entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at the age of 79. She was a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. Gail was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Marrero, LA and a retired employee of West Jefferson Medical Center. Devoted wife of the late Elbert A. “Sonny” Cobb, Sr. Beloved mother of Deon Treanice...