Obituaries
WILLIE DERIC HOLMES
Nov 5, 2021
Willie Deric Holmes entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 5, 2021, at the age of 52. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Willie was employed as a construction worker. Devoted father of Deric Livas, Donald Franklin, Damitriell Thomas, and Akeirah Holmes. Beloved son of Clarence Holmes, Jr., and Earnestine Reed. Stepson of Larry G. Reed....
LEOLA WINCHESTER
Nov 5, 2021
Leola Thomas Winchester, age 89, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, November 5, 2021. She was a native of Houma, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Leola was educated in Terrebonne Parish Public School System. She was a homemaker and seamstress. Leola was an active member of Little Zion Baptist Church #3, where she severed faithfully as a...
JOSEPHINE VAUGHN DAVIS
Nov 4, 2021
Josephine Vaughn Davis transitioned tranquilly in her sleep on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at the age of 87. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Ms. Josie, as she was affectionately known to family and friends, was a 1952 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and extended her educational pursuits at the Dryades Street YMCA in...
JOHN WILLIS SMITH
Nov 2, 2021
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John Willis Smith entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at the age of 76. He was a native of Utica, MS and a resident of Harvey, LA. John was a retired welder and tacker with Geosource Shipyard. Beloved husband of the late Laura Smith. Loving father of John C. Smith,...
LEROY LEWIS
Nov 2, 2021
Leroy Lewis, age 89, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. He was a native and resident of Gretna, LA. Leroy was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and Straight Business School. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Leroy was the owner of Lewis and Son LLC...
WANDRA FAY BOLDEN HARDY
Nov 1, 2021
Minister Wandra Faye Bolden Hardy transitioned peacefully into her eternal home on Monday, November 1, 2021, at the age of 66. She was a native of Luling, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Wandra was a graduate of Hahnville High School Class of 1973, and she received a bachelor’s degree at Grambling State University in Education. She later earned...
LILLIE MAE HOGAN GILSON
Nov 1, 2021
Lillie Mae Hogan Gilson departed this life on Monday, November 1, 2021at the age of 82. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Lillie was a graduate Lord Beaconfield Landry Senior High School Class of 1957. She continued her studies at Straight Business School, where she received her certification in Business Studies. She...
CYNTHIA WILLIAMS MITCHELL
Oct 31, 2021
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Cynthia Marie Williams Mitchell entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at the age of 65. She was a native of New Orleans, LA And a resident of Avondale, LA. Cynthia was a graduate of Booker T. Washington class of 1975. She served her country in the U. S. Air...
CORNELIUS BULLOCK
Oct 31, 2021
Cornelius “Tank” Bullock, Jr. departed this life on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at the age of 20. He was a native New Orleans, LA and resident of Marrero, LA. Cornelius was a graduate of John Ehret High School. He was employed as a sales associate at Hashtag Clothing Store. Cornelius was a member of Jesus the Light Ministry. He was...
JAQUAN JAMARKELL BENN
Oct 30, 2021
Ja’Quan Jamarkell Benn entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at the age of 19. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved son of Shawn Henderson and Telesha Benn Henderson. Grandson of Linda Motley, Michele Henderson, Leroy and Linda Benn. Brother of Ron’Ja Benn, JaRon Benn, Brandon King, Tityan Benn,...
MINISTER ERIC ROYCE JOHNSON
Oct 28, 2021
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Minister Eric Royce Johnson, age 61, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Sanctuary at Passages Hospice. He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Minister Johnson was a graduate of West Jefferson High School and Southern University of New Orleans, where...
QUINTRICE HENRIETTE HANKTON
Oct 28, 2021
Quintrice “Tricey” Hankton departed this earthly life and entered eternal glory on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at the age of 35. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Houston, TX. Quintrice was a graduate of L. E. Rabouin High School and continued her education to become a Certified Medical Assistant. She years later she pursued...
SHIRLEY S. HOWARD
Oct 28, 2021
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Shirley Steptore Howard entered into her eternal home at JoEllen Smith Convalescent Home on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at the age of 83. She was a native of Convent, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Loving mother of Lloyd Howard, Linda Howard (David) White, Sheila Howard LaFrance, and Christopher (Alefia) Howard, Sr....
CHARLES LAVARRE BRIDGEWATER
Oct 27, 2021
Charles Lavarre Bridgewater entered into eternal rest on Wednesday October 27, 2021, at the age of 40. He was a native of New Orleans, La and a resident of Westwego, LA. Charles was employed as a professional installer and truck driver. Beloved husband of Tornisha Wilson Bridgewater. Devoted father of Trey Bridgewater, Toren Bridgewater, Charde’ Bridgewater, and Tylin Bridgewater. Son...
KRISINDA ADAMS HARRIS
Oct 26, 2021
Krisinda Jeamett Adams Harris entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at the age of 47. She was a native of Chicago, IL and a resident of Marrero, LA. Krisinda was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, and she was employed in the Hospitality Industry. Beloved wife of Percy Harris. Devoted mother...
LULA ANN HARRIS
Oct 25, 2021
Lula Ann Harris entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 25, 2021, at the age of 74. She was a native of Clayton, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Devoted mother of Demetria Videau, Chris Videau, Willie Procter, and Albert Lloyd. Daughter of the late Willie and Lucille Procter. Grandmother of the late Moses Lloyd, Jr., and Tre Johnson....
MAXINE NEAL STOKES
Oct 25, 2021
Maxine Neal Stokes entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 25, 2021, at the age of 74. She was a native of Hazelhurst, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Maxine was a retired school bus driver with Jefferson Parish School Board and Archdiocese of New Orleans. Beloved wife of the late David Stokes, Jr. Devoted mother of Tammy D....
JOYA QUINETE JUNIOR
Oct 24, 2021
Joya Quinete Junior transitioned to her heavenly home on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at the age of 47. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Joya attended Percy Julian Elementary and Truman Middle School and she loved music, singing and good food. Beloved daughter of the late Jerry, Sr., and Jeanette Jasmin Junior....
Bobby Lorrell Johnson
Oct 23, 2021
Bobby “BJ” Lorrell Johnson entered into eternal rest Saturday, October 23, 2021, at the age of 70. He was a native of Pensacola, FL and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Bobby was a graduate of Xavier University of New Orleans. BJ, as he was affectionately known by family and friends was employed as a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative. Devoted father...
EPHRIAM PERRY, SR.
Oct 22, 2021
Ephriam Perry, Sr., entered eternal rest at his residence on Friday, October 22, 2021, at the age of 68. He was a native New Orleans, LA and resident of Gretna LA. Ephriam was employed as a tractor trailer operator. He was employed with F. Christiana, TSAP, Exhibit Transfer System, Judge Israel Augustine Law Office, and Mr. Perry’s World-Famous BBQ Shrimp....