Obituaries
LYNETTE PRICE WILLIAMS
Dec 14, 2024
Lynette Price Williams entered eternal rest on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the age of 69. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Lynette was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School. She was a retired employee of Bethany House Services in Cincinnati, Ohio as a social worker for 22 years. Beloved mother of Bryan Anthony...
CLARENCE ANTHONY WATKINS
Dec 14, 2024
Clarence Anthony “Tony” Watkins entered eternal rest on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the age of 65. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Clarence graduated from West Jefferson High School and worked many jobs while holding on to his dream of owning 18-wheelers and becoming wealthy beyond imagination. Clarence thought BIG, planned...
LAWRENCE DUMES
Dec 14, 2024
Lawrence Dumes entered into eternal rest at his residence surrounded by family on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the age of 81. He was a native of Palmetto, LA, a former resident of California, and presently a resident of Harvey, LA. Lawrence was educated in the St. Landry Parish School System. He was employed by several companies and retired from...
AMANDA MARIE RILEY
Dec 14, 2024
Amanda Marie Riley, age 68, departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Saturday, December 14, 2024, with her sister Laura by her side. She was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Amanda graduated from L. W. Higgins High as the class valedictorian. She furthered her education at the University of New Orleans (UNO), where she received both...
JAMES MOORE
Dec 14, 2024
James Moore, a beloved husband, father, mentor, and friend, was called home by God on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the age of 75. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. James was a 1968 graduate of Joseph S. Clark High School, where he excelled as a tight end for the Bulldogs. He continued his studies at...
KEONDRA ALISE PREVOST
Dec 14, 2024
Keondra Alise Prevost, age 34, a successful entrepreneur and fashionista, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Saturday, December 14, 2024. She was a native of Harvey, LA, a former resident of Hammond, LA and presently residing in Gretna, LA. Keondra attended St. Thomas Aquinas High, Hammond High...
JANNIE MAE STOKES MATTHEWS
Dec 14, 2024
Jannie Mae Stokes Matthews entered eternal rest on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the age of 63. She was a native Waterproof, LA and a resident of Algiers, LA. Jannie was a graduate of Alcee Fortier High School, and she was a former employee with McDonald’s as a cashier. Beloved wife of Kevin Matthews. Loving mother of Delaware (Alyshia), Elizabeth,...
MELVIN ADAMS
Dec 13, 2024
Melvin Adams, affectionately known as “Mel”, entered peacefully into eternal rest surrounded by his loving family on Friday, December 13, 2024, at the age of 44. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Harvey, LA. Melvin was a 1999 graduate of John Ehret High School. He was employed for 24 years with the Jefferson Parish Streets...
LIONEL BOUTON, JR.
Dec 9, 2024
Lionel Bouton, Jr. age 77, entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Monday, December 9, 2024. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Lionel was a graduate of George Washington Carver Senior High School, and he attended Sidney Collier Vocational School. He was a retired First Class Pipefitter of Avondale Shipyard....
YVONNE SYLVIA VINCENT
Dec 9, 2024
Yvonne Sylvia Vincent transitioned peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Monday, December 9, 2024, at the age of 64. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Yvonne was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and Delgado Community College. She was employed with the Office of Motor Vehicles as a...
ALBERT PRICE, JR.
Dec 7, 2024
Albert Price, Jr. was called to eternal rest on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the age of 70. He was a native of Ferriday, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Albert was a graduate of West Jefferson High School. He served his country in the United States Air Force. Albert was a retired truck driver. He was an...
HENRY MCGUFFEY
Dec 6, 2024
Henry McGuffey was called to be with the Lord on Friday, December 6, 2024, at the age of 89. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Henry was educated in the Orleans Parish School System, and he was a retired employee with Charity Hospital. He had many talents including lawn care, baking, and roofing. He was a dedicated...
KECHIA ANN PALMER
Dec 3, 2024
Kechia Ann Palmer passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at the at age of 52. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Kechia was a proud 1992 graduate of Walter L. Cohen Senior High School. While at Cohen, Kechia’s peers honored her by electing her Homecoming Queen. She...
EMILE JOSEPH DESSELLE
Dec 2, 2024
Emile Joseph Desselle, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 2, 2024, at the age of 79. He was a native of Mt. Airy, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Emile was a retired offshore deckhand. He served his country in the United States Army. Beloved husband of Helen Houston Desselle. Devoted father of Darryl Desselle, Sr., and...
AUGUSTINE WASHINGTON
Nov 30, 2024
Augustine Washington passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at the age of 76. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. “Tetiney”, as she was affectionately known, was a retired Paraprofessional. Beloved daughter of the late Alexander Washington, Jr. and Alberta Washington. Loving sister of Shirley (the late Alvarez) Phillips...
SHERMAN ROBINSON, SR.
Nov 27, 2024
Sherman Robinson, Sr. entered eternal rest on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at the age of 84. He was a native of Pineville, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Sherman was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and served his country in the United States Airforce. Sherman retired as a Technical Sergeant, after 20 years of service....
ESTELLE WELLS MILLS
Nov 26, 2024
Estelle Wells Mills departed this life at her residence on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at the age of 77. She was a native of Summit, MS and resident of Avondale, LA. Estelle was employed as a caregiver. Beloved wife of the late Sylvester Mills, Jr. Loving mother of Aaron Mills, Sr., Sylvester Mills, III, and the late Burnette Franklin and...
LUISA SAILE-CRUZ VEAL
Nov 25, 2024
Luisa Saile-Cruz Nunez Veal, age 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 25, 2024, at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank, surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of Negritos Distrito La Brea, Peru, raised in Guayaquil, Ecuador, and a resident of Marrero, LA. Lusia migrated to the United States in 1955, unable to speak the English language, she took...
SMOKEY ROBINSON, SR.
Nov 24, 2024
Smokey Robinson, Sr. entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at the age of 34. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Smokey was a graduate of Helen Cox High School. He was the owner and operator of Bounce Nation Party Rentals. Devoted father of Terrione...
ELAINE CATHERINE THOMAS LACY
Nov 24, 2024
Elaine Catherine Thomas Lacy passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at the age of 83 surrounded by loved ones. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Elaine was a graduate of Joseph S. Clark High School Class of 1959. Elaine enjoyed a 40-year career as a dedicated caregiver, beginning her work at...
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