Obituaries
SIM G. NELLON
Jan 5, 2022
Sim Grayson "Duke" Nellon departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at the age of 66. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Loving father of Diane Lampkin, Crystal Antoine, Nicole Lampkin, and Donell Morgan. Son of the late Williams Nellon, Sr., and Jessie Lee Jordan Nellon. Beloved brother of William Nellon,...
RUFUS ANTHONY WRIGHT, SR.
Jan 5, 2022
Rufus Anthony Wright, Sr entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at the age of 45. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Lafayette, LA. Rufus was employed with Stone Water Solutions, LLC as a Heavy Equipment Operator. Beloved husband of Joella Kennosha Wright. Devoted father of Tiffany Ann Douglas, Reneisha Rene...
WESLEY LEON WILLIAMS
Jan 5, 2022
Wesley Leon Williams entered eternal rest on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at the age of 65. He was a native of St. Joseph, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Wesley was a graduate of Sicily Island High School. Leon, as he was affectionately known by family and friends worked as a longshoreman before going into business for himself owning...
LEROY GREEN
Jan 4, 2022
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Leroy Green entered into eternal rest at his residence on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at the age of 72. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Leroy was employed as a longshoreman. Beloved husband of the late Ethelyn V. Hayes. Devoted father of Leroy Brock, Ceiona...
CALVIN LEWIS
Jan 3, 2022
Calvin Lewis entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 3, 2022, at the age of 65. He was a native of Avondale, LA and resident Waggaman, LA. Calvin was employed with a fabrication company as a laborer. Devoted father of Calvin Reynard. Son of the late Albert Lewis, Sr., and Catherine Simmons. Stepson of the late Walter Simmons. Brother of...
BENNIE LEWIS
Jan 3, 2022
Bennie “PeeWee” Lewis entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 3, 2022, at the age of 78. He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA since Hurricane Katrina. Bennie was a retired construction and oil field worker. He was a former member of New Hope Baptist Church of Gretna, and presently a member of...
GLADYS VALENTINE PIERRE
Jan 2, 2022
Gladys Valentine Pierre entered into eternal rest on Sunday January 2, 2022, at the age of 61. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Charlotte, NC. Gladys was a 1978 graduate of John Ehret High School and employed as a Personal Assistant and Caregiver. She was a member of International House of Intercession in Charlotte, NC,...
BLAIR AUSTIN GUSMAS
Jan 1, 2022
Blair Austin Gusmas entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Saturday, January 1, 2022. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Loving husband of 30 years to Ineather G. Gusman. Devoted father of Christopher (Roxie) Kenard, Blair Gusmas, Jr., Willie (Cynthia) Conner, Rickey (Paulette) Conner, and Joshua (Taylor) Morris. Son...
PETER ROY WALTER
Jan 1, 2022
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Peter Roy Walter, age 49, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 31, 2021, at his residence. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Loving father of Shaunquell Coleman, Fredrick Watkins, and Peter Bryant. Loving grandfather of Daliyah and Mekhi Coleman. Beloved son of Mildred Walter and the...
JOSEPH MORRIS, JR,
Dec 31, 2021
Joseph “Lil Joe” Morris, Jr., entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 31, 2021, at the age of 75. He was a native of White Castle, LA and resident Marrero, LA. Lil Joe, as he was affectionately called by family and friends was a retired truck driver with McJunkin Red Man Corporation and Sunbeam Bakery. Beloved husband of the late...
RICKY CHRISTOPHER CHRISTOFF
Dec 31, 2021
Ricky Christoff entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, December 31, 2021, at the age of 62. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Ricky was a former employee with Avondale Shipyard for 30 years. Father of Cornelius. Beloved son of Thelma Christoff and the late Norman Christoff. Loving brother of Norman Christoff,...
MELVIN ANTHONY MEREDITH
Dec 30, 2021
Melvin Anthony Meredith entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at the age of 19. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Melvin was serving his country in the United States Marine Corp. Beloved son of Latasha Marie Meredith and the late Melvin Brooks. Grandson of Ruthie Perry, Carolyn Robinson, and the late Herman Perry....
YVONNE DEWAR WASSO
Dec 30, 2021
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Yvonne Marie Dewar Wasso entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at the age of 81. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Yvonne was a graduate of Jack Yates High School. She was a retired bookkeeper with F.W. Woolworth and a Bridal Shop. Beloved wife of the late...
REV. JAMES CAMERON, SR.
Dec 29, 2021
Rev. James “Chip” Cameron, Sr. peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at the age of 67. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. James was a graduate of George Washington Carver High School, where he played drums in the marching band. He also attended Southern University at New Orleans, where he studied Accounting. James...
LEROY DABNEY, JR.
Dec 28, 2021
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Leroy Dabney, Jr. transitioned on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at the age of 87. He was a native of Crystal Springs, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Leroy was employed with Avondale Shipyard as a truck driver for over 30 years. Beloved husband of the late Emelda Dabney. Loving father of...
ALBERT FLEMING
Dec 28, 2021
Albert “A. J.” Fleming departed this life in Rocklin, CA on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at the age of 46. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Oroville, CA. Albert was employed as a sales associate. Devoted father of Sakyra and Juwelz Lewis of Atlanta, GA. Beloved on of Patricia Scott and the late Albert Smith,...
PAMALA THOMPSON WHEELER
Dec 26, 2021
Pamala Thompson Wheeler, age 55, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, December 26, 2021, at 4:30 am. She was a native of Transylvania, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. She was a former employee of Mike Anderson’s, and Boomtown Casino. Pamela was also owner of Bright Beginnings Day Care. Beloved wife of Vencent Wheeler. Loving mother of Alexandria...
PAULINE GILMORE MORGAN
Dec 26, 2021
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Pauline Gilmore Morgan entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 26, 2021, at the age of 77. She was a native of Hazelhurst, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Pauline was a graduate of Lincoln High School, and she was a retired CNA with 43 years of service at Heritage...
DIANE HAYES
Dec 26, 2021
Diane Hayes, age 73, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, December 26, 2021, at 5:35a.m. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Diane was a retired Nurses Aid from Baptist Hospital. Beloved daughter of the late Robert Haze and Eva Parker Haze. Loving sister of Robert Hayes, Jr., Murphy Hayes, Davis Hayes,...
ELIZABETH WASHINGTON PIERCE
Dec 25, 2021
Elizabeth Washington Pierce entered peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday, December 25, 2021, at the blessed age of 109. She was a native of Thibodaux, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Elizabeth was a retired housekeeper. She was an active member of Beautiful Zion Baptist Church, where she served as Mother of the Church, and was a member...
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