Obituaries
LAWRENCE FRANCOIS
Sep 8, 2022
Lawrence “Sam” Francois entered eternal rest on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at the age of 37. He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Lawrence was educated in the Jefferson Parish School System. He was employed as a cook with Wing Zone. Fiancé of Shameka Poole. Loving father of Law’ryal Francois, Law’vonta, Law’drick, and the...
JOSEPH EDWARD BRUSTER, SR.
Sep 6, 2022
Joseph Edward Bruster Sr. departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at the age of 73. He was a native of Woodville, MS and a resident of Westwego, LA. Joseph was a retired truck driver with Dixie Produce Packing Company for over 30 years. Beloved husband of 40 years to the late Alfreda Bruster....
LARRY DAN GIPSON
Sep 6, 2022
Larry Dan Gipson, age 72, entered into eternal rest at USA Health University Hospital on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. He was a native of Tallulah, LA and a resident of Lucedale, MS. Larry was the owner of Slim and Sons Lawn Maintenance. Beloved husband of the late Lois Maria Gipson. Devoted father of Roslyn Robert, Julie Brown Bessie, David Brown,...
ULIS SAMUEL JONES, SR.
Sep 6, 2022
Ulis Samuel Jones, Sr., a retired railroad engineer, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at the age of 84. He was a native of Plaquemine Parish, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Ulis was a 1956 graduate of Sunrise High School. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force, and served his country...
DERRICK SMITH
Sep 2, 2022
Derrick Smith passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022, at the age of 60. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Son of the late David and Bernette Carter. Loving brother of Thaggand Smith, Lodoia Smith, Eartha Smith Grant, Tanina Smith Marshall, Charles Smith, Bernadine Carter-Herron, and the late Myrtis Fatina Smith, David...
LAURA BOLDS MONTGOMERY
Sep 2, 2022
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Laura Bolds Montgomery entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 2, 2022, at the age of 62. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Laura was a graduate of O. Perry Walker High School class of 1978. She was formerly employed as an assistant with Legg Mason...
MARION FRANCIS SIMMONS
Sep 1, 2022
Marion Francis Simmons, age 87, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at her residence. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Marion was a former employee of Cajun Pride in Marrero, LA, The Mist, Tchoupitoulas Plantation Restaurant, Dinner Stop and Penny’s Place all in Avondale, LA. Beloved wife of...
DOROTHY SMITH HARPER
Sep 1, 2022
Dorothy S. Harper entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at the age of 78. She was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Dorothy was a graduate of Lincoln High School. Beloved wife of the late L. J. Harper, Jr. Devoted mother of Danielle Harper (Dameion) Weber, and the late Myron Anthony (Tanya) Harper. Loving grandmother of...
ALBERDIA G. WASHINGTON
Aug 31, 2022
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Alberdia G. Washington transitioned peacefully on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at the age of 89. She was a native of New Orleans, LA, a former resident of Marrero, LA and presently a resident of Suwanee, GA. Prior to relocating to Georgia, Alberdia was an active member of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church of Marrero,...
KERRY SPEARS, JR.
Aug 30, 2022
Kerry Spears, Jr. closed the final chapter of his earthly life on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at the age of 31. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Kerry was a 2010 graduate of O. Perry Walker High School. He continued his studies at Delgado Community College, where he received an Associate Degree in General Studies. Beloved...
SANDRA BLACK PONSON
Aug 28, 2022
Sandra Black Ponson, age 73, transitioned to her heavenly home on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. She was a native and resident of Gretna, LA. Sandra was a graduate of Lincoln High School, and a retired Daycare Owner. She was an active member of Regular Baptist Church, where she served an usher and a member of...
BETTY HOWARD JOHNSON
Aug 27, 2022
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Betty Howard Johnson entered peacefully into eternal rest at her home on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at the age of 81. She was a native of Plaquemine, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Betty was educated in the Orleans Parish Public School System. She was employed as a CNA for numerous years prior...
JERRY SR. AND CONNIE HOLMES
Aug 26, 2022
Jerry Milton Holmes, Sr. gained his wings after a brief illness on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at the age of 72. He was a native of McComb, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Jerry was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. He retired from the Grain Elevator in St. John the Baptist Parish after over 30 years...
ALBERT JARON MORRIS
Aug 26, 2022
Albert Jaron Morris departed this life at University Medical Center on Friday, August 26, 2022, at the age of 25. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Albert was a 2015 graduate of L.B. Landry High School, and employed as a cleaning technician with Arts Janitorial Services. Loving father of Greyson Brooks and the late Isis Amber...
YVONNE STACK BEMISS
Aug 23, 2022
Yvonne Stack Bemiss entered into eternal rest at her home on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at the age of 67. She was a native and resident of Gretna, LA. Yvonne was a member of Joy in Harvest Baptist Church, and formerly employed as a cook at the Red Maple Restaurant. Loving mother of Kedrick Stack, and Damon Stack. Beloved daughter...
WILFRED MEREDITH, JR.
Aug 22, 2022
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Wilfred Meredith, Jr. transitioned from this life on Monday, August 22, 2022, at the age of 83. He was a native of Westwego, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Billy, as he was affectionately known to close family and friends, was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School. He continued his...
RENE' ZEIGLER
Aug 21, 2022
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Rene’ “Zeig” Zeigler passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at the age of 65. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Zeig, as he was affectionately known to family and friends, was a 1975 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. He was employed with...
EDITH MAE DIGGS
Aug 21, 2022
Edith Mae Diggs entered into eternal rest at Touro Infirmary Hospital on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at the age of 68. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Edith was a homemaker and caregiver to all, who never met a stranger, and she loved her family dearly. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Diggs. Devoted mother Felicia...
CHARLES HUGHES AGUILLARD
Aug 20, 2022
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Charles Hughes Aguillard passed away unexpectedly in Dallas, TX on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at the age of 38. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Dallas, TX. Loving father of Demond Smith. Beloved son of Charles Steadman and the late Wanda Aguillard-Brown. Stepson of Denise Steadman. Grandson of...
DELORES BOUDREAUX MARSHALL
Aug 19, 2022
Delores Boudreaux Marshall entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 19, 2022, at the age of 77. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School and attended Delgado Vocational Technical Junior College and Spencer College. Beloved wife of the late Harold Marshall, Sr. Devoted mother of...
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