Obituaries
JEFFREY EUGENE ANDREWS
Jan 17, 2023
Jeffrey Eugene Andrews entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at the age of 56. He was a native of Jackson, MS and a resident of Harvey, LA. Jeffrey was a graduate of Walter L. Cohen High School. Jazzy Jeff and Drew, as he was affectionately known by family and friends was a former employee with Hutco,...
ROBERT LOUIS WILSON
Jan 16, 2023
Robert Louis Wilson departed this life on Monday, January 16, 2023 at the age of 65. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Robert was a retired construction worker. Devoted son of the late Fred and Eloise Wilson. Brother of Nicky Wilson, Charlene Gordon of Greenburg, LA., Diane Clofer, Gloria Riley, Elaine Battles, Brenda Thornton, and...
ETHEL MAE JACKSON
Jan 16, 2023
Ethel Mae LeMay White Jackson entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 16, 2023, at the age of 91.she was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Bridge City, LA. Ethel was a High School graduate and she attended Seattle Central Community College. She was a licensed cosmetologist and seamstress. Beloved wife of the late Anthony...
PATRICIA CARMOUCHE JOHN
Jan 15, 2023
Patricia C. John, age 75, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at the residence. She was a native of Mansura, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. She was a graduate of Cardinal Cushion Christian School and a former cook with Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office. Loving mother of Joseph Cooper, Lester Cooper, Shell Cooper, Althea Cooper,...
JOSEPH PATRICK STEVENS, JR.
Jan 15, 2023
Joseph Patrick Stevens, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at the age of 39. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Joseph was a graduate from L..W. Higgins School and Delgado Community College. He served his country in the United States Marines and United States Army. Joseph was...
KEVIN JAMES MASSEY
Jan 13, 2023
Kevin J. Massey departed this life on Friday, January 13, 2023, at the age of 57. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Loving father Rashard Carter, Elicia (Leroy) Cage, Blake and Megan Perkins. Son of the late Willie Massey, Sr. and Martha B. Massey. Brother Willie, Jr. (Marjorie), and Frederick Massey, Terry (Matthew, Jr.) Wallace, Sarah (Leslie)...
ANDRE FUQUA
Jan 12, 2023
Andre “Fukee” Fuqua departed this life Passages Hospice on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at the age of 60. He was a native of Chicago, IL and a resident of Jefferson, LA. Andre attended West Jefferson High School and was employed as a cook. Loving father of Paul (Vanessa) Washington, Andre, Jazmin and Jamar Francis, Khadijah and Domanique Fuqua. Beloved son...
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...