Obituaries

JOSEPH ROBERTS, SR.

JOSEPH ROBERTS, SR.

Oct 16, 2022

 

Joseph Roberts, Sr ended his earthly journey on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at the age of 70. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Joseph was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, Delgado Community College, and he attended Union Baptist Theological Seminary. Elder Roberts, also he was affectionately known was...

MARTHA BUTLER MASSEY

MARTHA BUTLER MASSEY

Oct 16, 2022

 

Martha B. Massey departed this life on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at the age of 83.  He was a native of Flora, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved and devoted wife of the late Willie Massey, Sr. Loving mother and grandmother of Willie, Jr. (Marjorie), Fredrick, and Kevin Massey, Terry (Matthew, Jr.) Wallace, Sarah (Leslie) Jones, Taisha...

ATHENETTE NOBLE

ATHENETTE NOBLE

Oct 13, 2022

Athenette Noble, age 94, entered peacefully into eternal on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Loving mother of Wanda Noble Dennis, Carolyn Noble Taylor, Bernard and Charles Noble, and the late Clarence, Nathaniel, and Cheryl Ann Noble. Daughter of the late William...

SHARON ELAINE JOLLA

SHARON ELAINE JOLLA

Oct 12, 2022

 

Sharon Elaine Jolla entered into eternal rest at her residence on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at the age of 60.  She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Sharon was educated in the Jefferson Parish School System. Pee-Wee, as she was affectionately known by family and friends was a former employee at Avondale...

LARRY EDWARD WILLIAMS, SR.

LARRY EDWARD WILLIAMS, SR.

Oct 12, 2022

 



Larry Edward Williams entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at the age of 65 surrounded by his loving family. He was a native of Sunflower, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Larry was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and served his country in the United States Army and Army Reserve. He...

ALBERT COOPER

ALBERT COOPER

Oct 11, 2022

 

Albert Cooper departed this life on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at the age of 74. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Albert was a skilled fisherman for many years. Son of the late Edward Cooper, Sr., and Mildred W. Cooper. Grandson of the late Alice Hill Washington Johnson. Brother of Barbara...

EMMETT LOUIS WALLACE

EMMETT LOUIS WALLACE

Oct 10, 2022

Emmett Louis Wallace, age 66, entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 10, 2022, at his residence. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Emmett was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, and formerly employed as a cook. Beloved husband of Gloria Wallace. Loving father of Gloriadiedra M. and Moniquequa B. Wallace,...

PASTOR HELEN E. LEWIS

PASTOR HELEN E. LEWIS

Oct 6, 2022

 

Pastor Helen E. Lewis passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at the age of 79. Pastor Helen was licensed as a Pastor under Bishop Joan Powell, Lovetouch Ministries, where she served over 25 years, as Department Head of the altar workers and the ushers ministries. She also founded her own women’s ministry and was...

LUCELLA MCCALEBB

LUCELLA MCCALEBB

Oct 6, 2022

 

Lucella McCalebb entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at the age of 88. She was a native of Indianola, MS and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Lucille as she was affectionately known by family and friends was employed as a retired nurse. Devoted mother of Minnie Henderson, Patricia, Ruth, Latrice, Albert, Sr., Leo, and Lester...

RODNEY HARPER

RODNEY HARPER

Oct 5, 2022

Rodney Harper departed this life on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at the age of 63. He was a native of Jackson, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Rodney was educated in the Jefferson Parish Public School System. He was a self-employed laborer. Beloved son of the late Willie Christine Harper. Grandson of the late Willie Harper, Daisy Bell Harper,...

YOLANDA BROWN COLE

YOLANDA BROWN COLE

Oct 4, 2022

 

Yolanda Brown Cole entered into eternal rest on Tuesday October 4, 2022, at the age of 63. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Yolanda was retired employee with LAOPH Maternal Child Health as an Administrative Assistant. Beloved wife of Kevin Cole. Devoted mother of Shalanda Cole (Ryan, Sr.) Bibbins and Kivana...

ALCIDE SIMMONS, SR.

ALCIDE SIMMONS, SR.

Oct 3, 2022

 

Alcide Simmons, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 3, 2022, at the age of 76. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Alcide was a former employee with Avondale Shipyard as a certified galvanizer. Beloved husband of Darlyn Shorty Simmons. Devoted father of Alcide (Leslie) Simmons, Jr., Kendra Felicia (Gregory)...

ROSALIE MCGINNIS CLAYTON

ROSALIE MCGINNIS CLAYTON

Oct 3, 2022

 

Rosalie McGinnis Clayton, age 80, entered into eternal rest at JoEllen Smith Living Center on Monday, October 3, 2022. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA (Westbank). Rosalie attended L. B. High School and was a retired Domestic Housekeeper. Beloved wife of the late Charles C. Clayton. Loving mother of Linda (Dennis) Richards, Mary McGinnis (William),...

SEAN WILLIAM PETERS

SEAN WILLIAM PETERS

Oct 3, 2022

 

Sean William Peters transitioned on Monday, October 3, 2022, at the age 54.  He was a native of San Francisco, CA and resident of New Orleans, LA.  Sean graduated from O. Perry Walker High School, and he served his country as a reservist in the United States Army. Sean was employed with the United States Postal Service as a...

EDDIE D. BUNCH

EDDIE D. BUNCH

Oct 2, 2022

Eddie D. Bunch, age 82, entered peacefully into eternal rest at his daughter’s residence in Houston, TX on Sunday, October 2, 2022. He was a native of Heidelberg, MS and a resident of Avondale, LA. Eddie was the retired owner and operator of One Shot Tire Disposal, Inc. He was a former retread shop manger at Fleet Tire Service in...

DERRICK DONTE LAWLESS

DERRICK DONTE LAWLESS

Oct 2, 2022

 

Derrick Donte Lawless entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at the age of 43. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Loving father of Derrinisha Polk. Beloved son of Laurin Lynn Lawless, and the late Bobby Williams. Brother of Joy Jeanene Lawless-Jones. Grandson of Gene and Carolyn Young, and...

FRANK LANDRY, III

FRANK LANDRY, III

Oct 2, 2022

 

Frank Landry, III entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at the age of 68. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Frank was a graduate of John McDonogh Senior High School. He was a former Truck Driver with the Sewerage and Water Board. Beloved spouse of Delinda Johnson. Loving...

NATASHA RILEY

NATASHA RILEY

Oct 2, 2022

Natasha Monique Riley entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at the age of 44.She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Loving mother of TerrenceD. Riley, Juwan A. Riley, Titayana J. Riley, Jukolby M. Riley, Jukiara A. Riley, and Janiyah B.Riley. Grandmother of King Brackens, Faith Duplessis, Nevaeh Riley, Derrell Riley,...

MARTHA LLOYD CORLEY

MARTHA LLOYD CORLEY

Oct 1, 2022

 

Martha Lloyd Corley entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at the age of 90. She was a native of Waterproof, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Martha was a graduate of St. Joseph High School, and formerly employed as a housekeeper. Beloved wife of the late Bernell Corley. Loving mother of Joseph Lloyd, Gloria Starks,...

BARBARA BRILEY LEVY

BARBARA BRILEY LEVY

Sep 30, 2022

Barbara Briley Levy entered eternal rest on Friday, September 30, 2022, at the age of 66. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Barbara attended George Washington Carver High School. She was a member of William Chapel Baptist Church in Dublin, GA. Beloved wife of the late Rev. Otis Levy. Loving mother of Cherrell Robinson, and Gary...