Obituaries

WILLIE LEE

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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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JEFFREY G. SMITH

JEFFREY G. SMITH

Jan 8, 2022

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JANICE GEORGE HOLLINS

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

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

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...