Obituaries
JOHN HENRY HARRISON, JR
Jan 27, 2022
John Henry Harrison, Jr., age 87, transitioned from this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Thursday, January 27, 2022. He was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School class of 1953. John was an Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict, and a retired Letter Carrier. He was a life member of VFW Post 2403, and a former member...
LAURANCE PHELPS
Jan 26, 2022
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Laurence Phelps entered into eternal rest at Marrero Health Care Center on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at the age of 60. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident Marrero, LA. Laurence was a graduate of Carver High School, and a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. He retired from...
JOHN SCOTT, JR.
Jan 25, 2022
John “Boo” Scott, Jr., transitioned to his heavenly home on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at the age of 48. He was a native of Harvey, LA and resident of Jefferson, LA. John was a graduate of John Ehret High School and members of Second Highway Baptist Church. Father Kaila Scott of Houston, TX and Khoi Scott of LaPlace, LA, and...
VERA FRANKLIN ADAMS
Jan 24, 2022
Vera Lee Adams entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 24, 2022, at the age of 92. She was a native of Lettsworth, LA and a resident of Dallas, TX. Vera was a retired employee of Henderson Restaurant. Beloved wife of the late Alfred Adams. Loving mother of Louis Banks, Jr. Daughter of the late Seamon Franklin and Mary Ida...
DAVID BIRDEN
Jan 24, 2022
David Birden, Jr., age 81, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, January 24, 2022. He was a native and resident of Avondale, LA. David was a former employee of International Tank Terminal. He was a member of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church in Avondale, LA. Loving husband of Dolly S. Birden. Father of David (Linda) Birden, III, Trachel B. Williams,...
MARILYN OVERSTREET WILTZ
Jan 24, 2022
Marilyn Overstreet Wiltz., age 76, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, January 24, 2022. She was a native of Lakeland, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Marilyn was a retired ward clerk/nurse assistant with Touro Infirmary. Devoted wife of the late Howard Wiltz. Beloved mother of Brenda M. Wiltz (Kendel, Sr.) Irvin. Grandmother of Kendel Irvin, Jr. Daughter...
JEREMIAH MIGUEL LEWIS
Jan 21, 2022
Jeremiah Miguel Lewis departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Friday, January 21, 2022, at the age of 31. He was a native and resident of New Orleans LA. Jeremiah was employed with National Water Infrastructure as an Operator. Devoted husband of Chelsea Michelle Lewis. Devoted father of Jayden Miquel Lewis, Heaven Michelle Lewis, Lelani Erin Lewis, Ryder...
MOLLY JOHNSON MCDONALD
Jan 21, 2022
Molly Johnson McDonald (born Mary Carlotta) passed away peacefully on Friday, January 21, 2022, at the beautiful age of 103. She was a native of Whiteville, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Molly was a 1939 graduate of McDonogh 35, and employed with the Orleans Parish School Board Cafeteria Service as a baker and assistant manager for 20...
HERBERT COREY BUTLER
Jan 20, 2022
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Herbert Corey Butler departed this life on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at the age of 44. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Herbert was a graduate of L. B Landry High School and employed as a construction worker with Boh Brothers. Loving husband of Shonda D. Butler. Devoted father of...
CLARENCE VANDARUGH
Jan 20, 2022
Clarence Vandarugh, transitioned to his heavenly home on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at the age of 94. He was a native of Waterproof, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Clarence was a retired groundskeeper with Orleans Parish Parkway. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Mae Vandarugh. Devoted of father of Linda Vandarugh, and the late Ernest (Margaret) Brooks, Alice...
PAMELA LOUISE HARRIS
Jan 20, 2022
Pamela L Harris entered into eternal rest on Thursday January 20, 2022, at the age of 59. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Pamela was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School, and she was employed with Pinnacle Security as a security guard. Beloved wife of the late Rickey Lee Harris,...
CAROLYN WHITE JACKSON
Jan 20, 2022
Carolyn White Jackson was called home at her residence on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at the age of 64. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Carolyn was employed as a supervisor in the hospitality industry. Beloved wife of the late Willis Lee Jackson. Devoted mother of Acquinette (Anthony) Levier, Ahrionne (Randy) Davis,...
CLEVELAND EDWARD SMITH, SR.
Jan 19, 2022
Cleveland Edward Smith, Sr. was called home to be with the Lord. on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at the age of 73. He was born in New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Cleveland was a graduate of L.B. Landry High School Class of 1966. Beloved husband of 23 years to Barbara Peoples-Smith. Loving father of Lucerne Smith,...
WILLIE LEE
Jan 19, 2022
Willie Lee entered into eternal rest at his residence on Wednesday January 19, 2022, at the age of 89. He was a native of Waterproof, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Bill as he was affectionately known by family and friends was a retired machinist with Gulf States Asphalt. Beloved husband of the late Mary Martin Lee. Son the...
MERLIN GRAY, SR
Jan 19, 2022
Merlin Gray, Sr., affectionally known as “Snow”, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at the age of 83. He was a native and resident of Gretna, LA. He was employed with Hunt Wesson Company for many years, and he also owned a shoeshine shop, that served customers from all over the metro area. He was an...
FRED DRAWSAND
Jan 18, 2022
Fred Drawsand departed this life at his residence on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at the age of 67. He was a native of Washington, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Fred was a graduate of Washington High School, and employed as a carpenter. Loving father of Yumeka Gallow (Landry), Effrem Drawsand (Aveia), Raven Roach, Retricia Miller (Darryel), Rashard Youngblood,...
VERA LEE HARRIS
Jan 18, 2022
Vera Lee Harris, a homemaker, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at the age of 89. She was a native of Marks, MS and a resident of Westwego, LA. Vera was a member of Greater Destiny Outreach, where she was the mother of the Church. Beloved wife of the late Hazel Harris, Sr. Loving mother of...
GARY MAGEE, SR.
Jan 17, 2022
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Gary Magee, Sr., entered eternal rest at his son’s residence on Monday, January 17, 2022, at the age of 87. He was a native of Tylertown, MS and a resident of Avondale, LA. Gary was educated in Walthall County School System, and he was a retired employee forklift operator with Stone Container. Beloved...
LEON JOSEPH DOUVILLE, JR.
Jan 16, 2022
Leon Joseph Douville, Jr., entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at the age of 64. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Marrero, LA Leon was employed with Jefferson Parish as drainage Operator. Devoted father of Leon Delanay, Keion Douville, Shawn (Lauren) Albert, Aristle (Trudi’s) Albert, Vanshawn Delanay, and Sabyre' Douville. Stepfather of...
DIANE LEWIS TAPLET
Jan 16, 2022
Diane Lewis Taplet entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Sunday January 16, 2022, at the age of 71. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Diane was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School Class of 1969, and she was employed with Orleans Parish School System as a...
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