Obituaries
ESSIE LEE MATTHEWS
Apr 2, 2023
Essie Lee Matthews transitioned to her heavenly home at Touro Infirmary on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at the age of 94. She was a native of Jackson, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. She resided in Calliope Housing Development for 40 years. Essie was a faithful member of Pure Light Baptist Church for 67 years and was crowned...
MICKEY WILLIAMS
Apr 1, 2023
Mickey M. Daniels Williams entered eternal rest on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the age of 80. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Bridge City, LA. “Big Mic”, as she was affectionately known to family and friends, received her certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant from American School of Nursing. Mickey worked in the medical...
RICO AKEEM KELLER, SR.
Apr 1, 2023
Rico Akeem Jones Keller, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the age of 32. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Slidell, LA. Rico was a graduate of John Ehret High School, and he was the owner of R&L Event Rentals. Devoted father of London Keller and Rico Keller, Jr. Beloved...
LEONARD BLUE SMITH, SR
Apr 1, 2023
Leonard B. Smith, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at University Medical Center at the age of 45. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved husband of Benita Brewer-Smith. Devoted father of Leonard B. Smith, Jr., Amerie Joseph, Darion Cole, Christopher Cole, Christina Cole, Lenora Cole, and Lilnard...
EVANS PAGE, JR.
Apr 1, 2023
Evans Page, Jr., age 78, departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Saturday, April 1, 2023. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Evans was a retired Foreman and Winch Operator with Longshoreman Local 3000. Beloved husband of 44 years to Lola Durham Page. Devoted father of Marlon (Camaille) Page, Garland...
GLADYS JOHNSON ARMAND
Mar 31, 2023
Gladys Johnson Armand transitioned to her heavenly home on Friday, March 31, 2023, at the age of 94. She was a native of Edgard, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. She was a proud member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church for over 70 years where she served faithfully. Gladys was a retired beautician. Beloved wife...
JOSEPH ROBERTSON, III
Mar 30, 2023
Joseph “Daddy Boy” Robertson, III departed this life on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at the age of 78. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Beloved son of the late Joseph Robertson, Jr. and Lilly Thomas. Loving brother of Jackie (Ella) Thomas, Bernard Nelson, Edward (Yada) Robertson, Nathaniel Porterfield, Julia Robertson, Brenda Nelson,...
FELTON WILLIAMS
Mar 30, 2023
Felton Williams departed this life at his residence on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at the age of 70. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. Felton was educated at Lincoln High School, and later attended Job Corp. He was a former employee of Avondale Shipyard and Matrana Produce Company. In later years...
DOROTHY JONES WILLIAMS
Mar 29, 2023
Dorothy Mae Jones Williams entered peacefully into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at the age of 91. She was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Dorothy was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School class of 1951. She was a retired Cafeteria Coordinator from Los Angeles,...
BOBBIE EDGARD FRANCIS, SR.
Mar 28, 2023
Bobbie E. Francis, Sr., age 79, ascended into heaven’s gates on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Harvey, LA. Bobbie was a graduate of L. B High School, and after graduation he enlisted in the United States Army. He was employed with Exxon Oil Company in Grand Isle, LA,...
TRACEY FELO
Mar 28, 2023
Tracey Danyell Felo, age 39, entered into eternal rest at her home on Tuesday March 28, 2023. She was a native of New Orleans, La. and a resident of Gretna, La. Tracey was a graduate of O Perry Walker High School and formally employed with Padu House as a CNA prior to becoming disabled.
Devoted mother of Felicity Felo,...
BENNY TAYLOR, JR.
Mar 28, 2023
Benny Taylor, Jr. entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at the age of 46. He was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of River Ridge, LA. Benny was a 1994 graduate of St. Augustine High School and he attended Southern University at New Orleans. He was employed as an Independent Contractor...
DONALD TOWNSEND, SR.
Mar 27, 2023
Donald Townsend, Sr. departed life in San Antonio, TX on Monday, March 27, 2023, at the age of 30. He was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of San Antonio, TX He was a graduate of Helen Cox High School and Delgado Community College, where he received a certificate in welding. He was employed as a coach at...
AMANDA SUE BROWN-JACKSON
Mar 27, 2023
Amanda Sue Brown Jackson transitioned to her heavenly home at M. D. Anderson Medical Center in Houston, TX on Monday, March 27, 2023 at the age of 67. She was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Amanda was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and Phillips Junior College. She was a retired Payroll...
HENRY LEE CARTER, SR.
Mar 26, 2023
Henry Lee Carter, Sr. transitioned peacefully at Southeast Louisiana Veterans Hospital on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the age of 68. He was a native of Natchez, MS, a former resident of Ferriday, LA and resident of New Orleans, LA since 1969. Henry was a 1972 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. After graduating he enlisted in the United...
BARBARA S POWELL
Mar 25, 2023
Barbara Susonne Powell entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at the age of 65. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Barbara was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School. “Miss B”, was affectionately called by family and friends, was employed with the Marriott Hotel for over 26...
MICHELLE WILLIAMS TURNER
Mar 25, 2023
Michelle Williams Turner entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at the age of 51. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Michelle graduated from Southern University at New Orleans, with a double major in Business Administration and Economics. She was employed as an Analyst with the...
THAIS MAYFIELD
Mar 24, 2023
Thais “Mommie” Mayfield entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Friday, March 24, 2023, at the age of 75. She was a native of Belle Chasse, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Thais attended Scottville High School and a was a retired RST from Metropolitan Developmental Center, after 18 years of service. She was also employed for...
EDWARD CORNEILOUS RAGAS, SR.
Mar 22, 2023
Edward “Brock” Corneilous Ragas, Sr. entered peacefully into eternal rest surrounded by family at the age of 92. He was a native of Potash, LA (now Port Sulphur) and a resident of Harvey, LA. Edward was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving his country during the Korean War. For his bravery he was awarded the National Defense Service...
LEROY JACKSON, SR.
Mar 21, 2023
Leroy Jackson, Sr., age 86, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Leroy was a professional boxer and a former employee of Ozone Water Company. He was also an entrepreneur, who owned a pool hall and grocery store for many years. Leroy was a...
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