Obituaries

JOYCE MARIE WILLIAMS

JOYCE MARIE WILLIAMS

Aug 5, 2022

Joyce Marie Williams entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 5, 2022, at the age of 67. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Metairie, LA. Joyce was a graduate of Walter L. Cohen High School. Beloved wife of the late Donald Ray Lee. Devoted mother of Michael Anthony Williams and Sonje Shandawn Lee. Loving...

ANTHONY JAMES STEWART

ANTHONY JAMES STEWART

Aug 5, 2022

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Anthony “Tony” James Stewart was born October 26, 1957, to the late Oliver, Sr. and Ethel Mae Stewart and he departed this life in his home on August 5, 2022.  He was the fourth child born behind Oliver, Sharon, and Debora. Tony as he was affectionately known was a lifelong resident of Algiers...

HERBERT JACK GIVENS

HERBERT JACK GIVENS

Aug 4, 2022

Herbert Jack Givens entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at the age of 82. He was a native of Natchez, MS and a resident of Avondale, LA. Herbert was a retired truck driver and, he was employed with several different companies Matlack, Airco, Chemical, and D&M Company. Beloved husband of Iris Edgerson Givens. Loving father of Herbert...

XEVION DAQUAN DAVIS

XEVION DAQUAN DAVIS

Aug 3, 2022

Xevion “Big Red” Davis departed this life on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at the age of 23. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Conroe, TX. Mr. Davis was a self-employed construction worker and was educated in the Jefferson Parish School System.  Devoted father of Khoi Xyea Davis and the late Xy’Ahir Davis. Beloved son of...

Terry Michael King

Terry Michael King

Aug 3, 2022

Terry Michael King departed this life on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, the age of 63. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Terry was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School Class of 1978, He attended Seminole States College on a basketball scholarship and received an Associate Degree. Teedy, as he was affectionately known by family...

ORIN D. GRANT, JR.

ORIN D. GRANT, JR.

Aug 2, 2022

Orin Devon Grant, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at the age of 20. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Orin was a graduate of New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy (NORMA) and attended Nunez Community College. He was employed as a percussionist at several local churches. Beloved...

LINDA REESE TAYLOR

LINDA REESE TAYLOR

Aug 2, 2022

Linda Reese Taylor, age 70, peacefully entered into eternal rest at her residence on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Linda was a 1969 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and continued her studies at Xavier University. She was a retired accountant of Sea-Land Services. Linda was a member of New...

LEONA MARIE COLEMAN

LEONA MARIE COLEMAN

Jul 31, 2022

Leona Marie Coleman entered into eternal rest at her residence on Sunday, July 31, 2022. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Terrytown, LA. Leona was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School. Devoted mother of Edward Barnes, Jr., and Keith Barnes. Daughter of the late Walter and Rosalie Coleman. Granddaughter of the late Ruben...

BRIAN KEITH TRIBBLE

BRIAN KEITH TRIBBLE

Jul 31, 2022

Brian Keith Tribble entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at the age of 39. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Brian was a graduate of Edna Karr Secondary High School. Devoted father of Terrius Tre’quez Tribble. Beloved son of Brian Broadus and the late Lily Felo Tribble. Grandson of the late Edward Felo,...

DARREN SHELDON TATUM

DARREN SHELDON TATUM

Jul 31, 2022

Darren S. Tatum entered into eternal rest at University Medical Center on Sunday July 31, 2022, at the age of 28. He was a native of New Orleans, LA, a former resident of Liberty, MS, a presently residing in Marrero, LA. Darren was employed with ACBL as a deckhand. Beloved husband of Celeste Tatum. Son of Ryan and Shanon Brady....

DEACON IRVIN WARREN SIMMS

DEACON IRVIN WARREN SIMMS

Jul 30, 2022

Irvin Warren Simms entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at the age of 75. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA.  Irvin was a graduate of L.B. Landry High School Class of 1965. He retired after more than 25 years as an operations engineer with LSU Health Sciences Center. Irvin...

ROBERT ANTHONY

ROBERT ANTHONY

Jul 29, 2022

Robert Anthony passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, at the age of 76. He was a native of Garyville, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Robert served his country as a Sergeant in the United State Army during the Vietnam War. He received numerous commendations, including the Purple Heart. Robert retired after 39 years as a clerk...

BURNETTE MARIE MILLS FRANKLIN

BURNETTE MARIE MILLS FRANKLIN

Jul 29, 2022

 

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Burnette Marie Mills Franklin entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Jefferson Highway on Friday, July 29, 2022, at the age of 59.  She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Burnette was a graduate of Walter L. Cohen High School, and owner of Bunny...

TERRIAN ARIEL BENN

TERRIAN ARIEL BENN

Jul 28, 2022

 

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Terrian Ariel “Tutt” Benn departed this life on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at the age of 20. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Terrian was a graduate of J.C.F.A., and she was employed with Waffle House as a cook. Daughter of Francis Benn and Teairra N. Hadley. Granddaughter...

HAROLNIQUE LATAVIA MCDONALD

HAROLNIQUE LATAVIA MCDONALD

Jul 28, 2022

Harolnique Latavia McDonald transitioned into eternal rest on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at the age of 21. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Harolinque attended Estelle Elementary and Harriet S. Truman Middle School. Beloved daughter of Harold and Willie Marie McDonald. Granddaughter of the late Harold, Sr. (Laura Mae) McDonald, and James,...

PAMELA PORTER FIRVEN

PAMELA PORTER FIRVEN

Jul 27, 2022

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Pamela Porter Firven entered into eternal rest at St. Joseph Hospice on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at the age of 67.  She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service at DAVIS MORTUARY SERVICE 6820...

DARREL LEE JOHNSON

DARREL LEE JOHNSON

Jul 27, 2022

Darrel Lee Johnson transitioned into eternity on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at the age of 71. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Darrell was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and, he continued his education obtaining a Doctorate Degree in Management from The University of Phoenix. He served his country in the Air National...

REV. LEON HANNIBAL, SR.

REV. LEON HANNIBAL, SR.

Jul 26, 2022

Rev. Leon Hannibal, Sr., age 94, transitioned to his heavenly home on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home. He was a native of Winterville, LA (West Baton Rouge) and a resident of Marrero, LA. Rev. Hannibal spent his formative years on a farm, learning the value of hard work and commitment to family. He enlisted in the...

ALFRED JENKINS

ALFRED JENKINS

Jul 25, 2022

Alfred “Pa” “Al” Jenkins entered into eternal on Monday, July 25, 2022, at the age of 76. He was a native of Plaquemine, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Alfred was a retired truck driver for BAH Express Transportation for over 20 years. Beloved husband of 55 years to Annette Smith-Jenkins. Loving father of Joycelyn (Bryan, Sr.) Singleton...

EMMETT ADAM BARNES, JR.

EMMETT ADAM BARNES, JR.

Jul 24, 2022

Emmett Adam Barnes, Jr. entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at the age of 71. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Emmett was a graduate of West Jefferson High School. He served his country in the United States Army as an Armory Unit Supply...