Obituaries
LARRY G. DAYRIES
Feb 6, 2023
Larry G. Dayries departed this life on Monday, February 6, 2023 at the age of 21. He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Larry was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and employed as a stocker with Sam’s Club. Beloved son of Lee Dayries and Courtney Thomas. Grandson of the late Larry...
BUDDY DAVE FELO, SR.
Feb 6, 2023
Buddy Dave Felo, Sr. transitioned this life on Monday, February 6, 2023, at the age of 82. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Buddy, a friendly and hard worker in his community, was a retired cement mason. He was well known for selling his okra, mustard greens, and enjoyed the outdoors while fishing. Loving father...
FANNIE MAE DILLON
Feb 3, 2023
Fannie Mae Dillon departed this life at her residence on Friday, February 3, 2023, at the age of 64. She was a native of Brookhaven, MS and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Fannie was a graduate of John H. Martyn High School and employed as a cashier with Walmart. Loving mother of Jason Dillon and Jovan Dillon. Daughter of...
HERMAN MARTY COLLINS
Feb 2, 2023
Herman Marty Collins entered peacefully into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at the age of 66. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Herman was a graduate of Warren Eastern Senior High School. He was employed as a professional truck driver for over 40 years with...
CAROLYN BROWN ROBERTSON
Jan 31, 2023
Carolyn Brown Robertson entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at the age of 78. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Carolyn attended the Orleans Parish Public School System, and she was a former employee with the Orleans Parish School System as a Foster Grandparent. Devoted mother of the late Thedrow Lon Brown. Loving...
WILLIAM DAVID GREEN
Jan 30, 2023
William David Green entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 30, 2023 at the age of 79. He was a native of Monterey, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. William was a retired security company supervisor. He was an avid golfer and a member of Joseph M. Bartholomew Lakewood Golf Club. Beloved husband of Gwendolyn Jackson Green. Loving...
Ra'Ouan Tyrone Butcher
Jan 28, 2023
Ra'Quan Tyrone Butcher entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at the age of 24. He was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Ra'Quan was pursuing a career in the music industry and was preparing to publish his first book. Companion of Jaylynn Lewis and their unborn child. Son of Alvin Butcher, Jr.,...
HENRY WILLIAMS, SR.
Jan 27, 2023
Henry Williams, Sr, age 84, transitioned to his heavenly home on Friday, January 27, 2023, at his residence. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Henry retired from Sharp Construction after 45 years as a Construction Superintendent and Chateau Ames Apartment Complex after 10 years of service. Beloved husband of the late Florence Williams....
ETHEL MARY SAUL JOSEPH
Jan 27, 2023
Ethel Mary Joseph, age 96, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, January 27, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. She was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of the late Octave Anthony Joseph. Loving mother of Gary and Norman Joseph, Cynthia Joseph Johnson, Gail Jones (Joseph), Lesia Callens,...
MICHAEL JEROME CONNOR, I
Jan 25, 2023
Michael Jerome Connor, I entered into eternal rest at The Sanctuary at Passages Hospice on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at the age of 58. He was a native Utica, MS and a resident of Gretna, LA. Michael was a graduate of John Ehret High School, and he attended University of New Orleans. He was a former general manager for a...
ERNEST ANTHONY WHITE
Jan 23, 2023
Ernest Anthony White entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 23, 2023, at the age of 70. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a longtime resident of Tacoma, WA. Ernest attended East Jefferson High School and College of Alameda of Alameda, CA. He was an employee of The Art Institute of Washington. Ernest was the father of a son...
VERNON CHARLES ALLEN
Jan 23, 2023
Vernon Allen departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Monday, January 23, 2023 at the age of 60. He was a native of Houston, TX and a resident of Westwego, LA. Vernon was educated in the Houston Public School System. He was employed as a Plumber. Husband of the late Pam Allen. Companion of the late Brenda...
RUTHIE TILLMAN
Jan 21, 2023
Ruthie May Tillman entered eternal rest on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at the age of 84. She was a native of Franklin, LA and residence of New Orleans (Algiers), LA. Ruthie graduated from Willow Street High School. “Granny”, as she was affectionately called by family and friends, retired from Magnolia School and ResCare Respite services.
Devoted wife of the late...
GRETCHEN CRAFT JONES
Jan 21, 2023
Gretchen “Bushy” Mernica Craft Jones entered peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at the age of 64. She was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Loving mother of Shana (Wayne, Sr.) Sullivan, Sheena Jones, and Shanta Jones. Daughter of the late Lee Arthur Craft and Joy Alice Craft. Granddaughter of the late Albert and Bessie Gilson,...
KENNETH MAURICE THOMAS, SR.
Jan 20, 2023
Kenneth Maurice Thomas, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 20, 2023, at the age of 62. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Kenneth was a graduate of West Jefferson High School and he attended New York Community College. He was a self-employed chef and repairman. Companion of Cassandra...
SHIRLEY ROBINSON WILLIAMS
Jan 20, 2023
Shirley Ann Robinson-Williams entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Friday, January 20, 2023, at the age of 73. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Shirley was a graduate of Walter L. Cohen Senior High School. She was employed for many years with the City of New Orleans Criminal District...
ULYESSES EASTERLING
Jan 20, 2023
Ulyesses Easterling, age 88, entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Friday, January 20, 2023. He was a native of Hazelhurst, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Ulysses was a self-employed landscaper and gardener. He formerly worked for Winn Dixie Warehouse. Beloved husband of the late Mae Emma Daniels Easterling. Devoted father of Dennis (Lori) Easterling, Cheryl...
EASTER PONDS BUGGAGE
Jan 18, 2023
Easter Mae Buggage entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Jefferson Highway on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at the age of 70. She was a native of Lutcher, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Easter was employed as a retired cook. Loving mother of Danielle Buggage, Demetrice Taylor, and the late Albert Buggage, IV,...
DELINDA ANN FALKINS
Jan 18, 2023
Delinda Ann Falkins departed this life on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at the age of 61. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Delinda was educated in the Jefferson Parish School System, and a former employee with Popeye’s as a cashier. Loving mother of Lionel Falkins, and the late Lastasha Ann...
CURTIS JOSEPH THOMAS,JR.
Jan 17, 2023
Curtis Joseph Thomas, Jr. departed this life on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at the age of 52. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Bridge City, LA. Curtis was a graduate of East St. John High School, and he was employed as construction laborer. Beloved husband of Anika L. Thomas. Devoted father of Curtis Joseph...