Obituaries
JAMES CRUMPTON, JR.
Mar 20, 2023
James Crumpton, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 20, 2023, at the age of 61, after a 5-year valiant battle with stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. James was a graduate of Alcee Fortier High School Class of 1979, and he attended Southern University and A&M College on a music scholarship before transferring to Southern University at New Orleans. “Cricket”, as...
EDWARD HARANG, JR.
Mar 18, 2023
Edward Harang, Jr. departed this life at Tulane Medical Center on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the age of 62. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Edward was a 1978 graduate of West Jefferson High School. He was a retired Jefferson Parish Technician. Beloved son of the late Edward Harang, Sr. and...
MICHAEL DEE PENTON
Mar 17, 2023
Michael Dee Penton entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 17, 2023, at the age of 65. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Harvey, LA. Michael attended Southern University of New Orleans for 2 years and served his country for 4 years in the United States Army receiving several commendations. He was a retired...
LISA MARIE MCPHERSON
Mar 16, 2023
Lisa “1/2 Pint” Marie McPherson departed this life at her residence on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at the age of 59. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Loving mother of Derek McPherson (Latasha Richardson). Devoted grandmother of Derek McPherson and Dekyren McPherson. Great grandmother of Dream McPherson. Beloved daughter of the late...
ELMA L. MARTIN
Mar 15, 2023
Elma Martin entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at the age of 72. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. She was a graduate of Carver High School and employed as a custodian. Loving mother of Julia Martin, Selena Martin, and the late Trishara...
VERNITA JOHNSON GAINES
Mar 13, 2023
Vernita Johnson Gaines, age 82, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Monday, March 13, 2023. She was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Vernita was a retired cook at Stumpf Luncheonette and a utility analyst at Gretna Senior Center. She loved singing and praising the Lord, which lead her to attend her...
LEISA VIRGINIA DORIS
Mar 10, 2023
Prophetess Leisa Virginia Doris transitioned peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, March 10, 2023, surrounded by love at her home in Marrero, LA at the age of 62. She was a native of Algiers, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Prophetess Leisa Doris was the co-founder and co-pastor of God Sent Ministries in Marrero, LA. She shared her gift with...
MICHAEL ANTHONY HARRY
Mar 10, 2023
Michael Anthony Harry entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 10, 2023, at the age of 70. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Marrero, LA. Michael was a graduated of West Jefferson High School. Loving son of the late Leander Harry and Olivia Harry. Brother of Leon Harry, and the late Mayola Gibson, Elizabeth Gaither,...
MARY LOUISE SMITH
Mar 9, 2023
Mary Louise Smith entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at the age of 68. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Beloved wife of Leroy Smith, Sr. Devoted mother of Brandon (Lintrell) Hall. Stepmother of Stephanie (Hyacinth) Anomneze of Woodlands, TX, Leah Bolds, Leroy (Kem) Smith of Philadelphia, PA, Leroy...
DELVIN TITUS PRINCE
Mar 8, 2023
Delvin T. Prince, age 40, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, after a lengthy battle with kidney and liver disease. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Delvin was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and was employed as a licensed truck driver for many years. Beloved son...
DARREL A. JOHNSON, SR.
Mar 6, 2023
Darrel A. Johnson, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 6, 2023, at the age of 80. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Darrel was a retired employee with H C Price as a laborer for over 20 years. Beloved husband of 65 years to Willie Mae Johnson. Loving father...
Raymond Bartholomew Ellison Sr.
Mar 5, 2023
Raymond Bartholomew Ellison, Sr., age 96, departed this life at his residence on Sunday, March 5, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved husband of the late Leontine Berry-Ellison. Loving father of Tina Marie Ellison, Raymond (Brenda) Ellison, Jr., Lafrance (Richard) Gremillion, and Shannon Aletha Ellison. Son of the late Rev....
SELENA MARIE PUGH
Mar 3, 2023
Selena Marie Shelvin Pugh entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, March 3, 2023, at the age of 77. She was a native of Port Barre, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. She attended Port Barre High School and was employed for over 45 years as a Private Household Manager. Selena was a member of...
VERIL KENNY PIKE
Mar 3, 2023
Veril Kenneth Pike entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 3, 2023, at the age of 60. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Kenneth was educated in the Jefferson Parish School System. “Kenny V”, “Ken”, and “Rabbit,” as he was affectionately called by family and friends was employed in the fast...
ROBERT BATILE JONES, JR.
Mar 2, 2023
Robert Batile Jones, Jr. entered peacefully into eternal rest at JoEllen Smith Living Center on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at the age of 93. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Robert served in the US Army from June 1947-December 1948 as a Private First Class. He was a retired Stevedore from Cooper...
HAROLD JOHNSON
Mar 2, 2023
Harold Johnson entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at the age of 77. He was a native of Paincourtville, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Harold was a graduate of Lincoln High School and a former employee of Sunbean Bakery. He will be remembered for his outgoing personality and love for others. Son of...
VELMA JUANITA YOUNG
Mar 1, 2023
Velma Juanita Young entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at the age of 73. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Marrero, LA. Velma was a graduate of Lincoln High School Class of 1969. She was a former employee of Belle Chasse State School as an RTS. Beloved daughter of the late Wallace...
RACHEL ALICE WESLEY
Feb 28, 2023
Rachel Alice Wesley entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at the age of 75. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Rachel was a retired cook for Menas Restaurant and pastry chef for Haydel Bakery. Companion of William Richardson. Loving mother of Tracy (Harold) Duncan, Yolanda (Willie) Rollins, Theodore Wesley,...
CARL RAY JORDAN, JR.
Feb 26, 2023
Carl “Mook” Ray Jordan, Jr. vanished from our view on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at the age 46. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. He was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and continued his studies at Delgado Community College Culinary School. Carl was employed as a Cook at Sun Ray Grill. He enjoyed...
SHEILA THORNTON LEE
Feb 26, 2023
Sheila Thornton Lee, age 75, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Sunday, February 26, 2023. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Missouri City, TX. Sheila received an Associates in Science Degree from Delgado Community College in 1981. She was employed as an accounting professional with Shell Oil Company for over 25...
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