Obituaries
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...
LOUISE SCOTT
Jan 15, 2022
Louise Scott, age 98, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Saturday, January 15, 2022. She was a native of White Castle, LA and a resident of Bridge City, LA. Louise was a retired cook, and an active member of Second Salvation Baptist Church, where she served as an usher. Beloved mother of Ola Mae (Clarence)...
OSCAR LEE CARTER, SR.
Jan 14, 2022
Oscar Lee Carter, Sr., entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 14, 2022, at the age of 81. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Oscar was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, and he attended Southern University. He was a retired Mechanical Engineer with Shell Oil Company. Beloved husband of...
DELESTE ELISE WHITE
Jan 14, 2022
Deleste Elise White entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, January 14, 2022, at the age of 56. She was a native of Gulfport, MS and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Deleste obtained an associate degree in phlebotomy. She retired from Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus after many years of service, as a phlebotomist and physician’s assistant for Dr....
PARNELL MICHAEL DORIS, III
Jan 13, 2022
Parnell Michael Doris, III entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at the age of 20. He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Parnell was employed as a music engineer. Beloved son of Trezzle Landry (Kevin) Alexander and Parnell Doris, Jr. Grandson of Leisa Doris, Darrell and Connie Richardson, Joseph Morris, and...
FLORENCE ANN MAE VICTOR
Jan 13, 2022
Florence Annie Mae Trosclair Victor entered into eternal rest peacefully on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at the age of 76. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Florence was a retired employee with New Orleans Parish School Board and Ochsner Medical Center. Beloved wife of the late Clifton Victor, Jr. Devoted mother of Sherrie Trosclair (Garfield) Caston,...
CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH BURNS, JR.
Jan 13, 2022
Christopher Joseph Burns, Jr., a contractor with Pintail Construction, departed this life on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at the age of 37. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Loving father of Mariah, Christiana, Mya, Annabella, Trinity, Aliyah, Aria, Christopher, III and Myron. Beloved son of Constance Lumar Varmall and the late Christopher...
NORMA STEWART PRICE
Jan 11, 2022
Norma Stewart Price, age 83, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. She was a native of Thibodaux, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Norma was a retired cook. Beloved wife of the late Charlie Price. Devoted mother of Loyce and Gerald (Shenita) Stewart, Donald and Annette Price, Jeannette Gross, Terry, Jacqueline, and Tim Price, and the...
WENTRELL MARIE GARCIA
Jan 10, 2022
Wentrell “Winnie” Garcia departed this earthly life and entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 10, 2022, at the age of 25. She was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Wentrell developed her love for dance at the tender age of 5 years old, and she began showcasing her talent on Sylves Starlight Dance...
LARRY ODELL HOWARD
Jan 10, 2022
Larry Odell Howard departed this life on Monday, January 10, 2022 at the age of 71. He was a native of Paris, TN and a resident of Harvey, LA.
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JANICE GEORGE HOLLINS
Jan 7, 2022
Janice George Hollins entered peacefully into eternal rest at West Houston Medical Center on Friday, January 7, 2022, at the age of 70. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Houston, TX. Beloved wife of the late Earl Hollins, Sr. Devoted mother of Earl Hollins, Jr., Trinice Hollins (Reginald) Hunt, Royalle Lazard, Derrick, Randy, and...
AZARIAH DAVION HENSLEY
Jan 6, 2022
Azariah Davion “Maw” Hensley transitioned into eternal rest on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 19. She was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Azariah was a graduate of John Ehret High School, and was planning to pursue a degree in nursing. Her plans were to become a...
URSULA CUILLIER JOHNSON
Jan 6, 2022
Ursula Cuillier Johnson was called home by the Lord on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at the age of 61. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Houston, TX. Ursula graduated from Immaculata High School class of 1977. She earned a Bachelor of Science from Xavier University of Louisiana, class of 1986. Ursula earned a master’s in...