Obituaries

MAXINE JAMES BIRDEN

MAXINE JAMES BIRDEN

Sep 8, 2021

Maxine Birden departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at the age of 73. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Maxine was a retired sales associate with Dillard’s.  Beloved wife of the late Willie Birden, Sr.  Devoted mother of Willie Birden, Jr., Bryant (Tracy) Birden, Carmen...

PRISCILLA ALVIS LEWIS

PRISCILLA ALVIS LEWIS

Sep 6, 2021

Priscilla Alvis Lewis, age 79, transitioned on Monday, September 6, 2021 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Priscilla attended Valena C. Jones School and was formerly employed as Steamer at Deansgate Men’s Suit. She enjoyed shopping, dining out, and spending time with family...

TRAVIS LEON STEWART

TRAVIS LEON STEWART

Sep 6, 2021

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Travis Leon Stewart entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 6, 2021, at the age of 41. He was a native of Raceland, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Travis was a graduate of Central Lafourche High School, and he was employed as a cook with Center Plate New Orleans Convention Center....

CLARENCE COTTON

CLARENCE COTTON

Sep 4, 2021

Clarence was born April 6, 1961, to the union of the late Alton Cotton and Ruth Cotton-Martin. Clarence entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 4, 2021. He was a loving and caring son to his mother the late Ruth Martin. “G” or G-Man as he was affectionately known by his family and friends. Clarence was baptized at an early...

MUHAMMED NDA ALI

MUHAMMED NDA ALI

Sep 4, 2021

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Muhammad Nda Ali departed this life on Wednesday, September 4, 2021 at the age of 41. He was a native of St. Louis, MO and a resident of Marrero, LA. Muhammad was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Lincoln, NB. He severed his country as a member of the United States Marines. Beloved...

WILLIE WELLS, SR.

WILLIE WELLS, SR.

Sep 4, 2021

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Willie Wells, Sr., age 82, departed his earthly vessel and entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Ochsner Baptist Medical Center. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Willie was a retired Merchant Marine; he also worked at Charity Hospital as a morgue technician. While working at...

ARTHUR LAWRENCE BROWN, SR.

ARTHUR LAWRENCE BROWN, SR.

Sep 2, 2021

Arthur Lawrence Brown, Sr., a resident of Algiers, LA, transitioned into eternal rest on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at the age 88. Arthur was a 1955 graduate of Dawson High School, and enlisted in the United Sates Army, where he faithfully served for 8 years. He was an avid New Orleans Saints fan, and a former member of the Old...

JONATHAN BLACK

JONATHAN BLACK

Sep 1, 2021

Jonathan Black transitioned to his heavenly home at Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at the age of 39. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA.  Jonathan was a graduate of John Ehret High School and was a employed with Wal Mart and a former employee of New Orleans Superdome and Arena...

KAYDEN JARVON NICHOLS

KAYDEN JARVON NICHOLS

Aug 30, 2021

Kayden Jarvon Nichols entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Jefferson Highway. He was a native of Jefferson, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Beloved son of Keirsten Nichols. Grandson of Schwanell Wilson and Kevin Nichols. Brother of Kyan Jarvon Nichols, also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are...

LIONEL JACKSON, SR.

LIONEL JACKSON, SR.

Aug 29, 2021

Lionel Jackson, Sr. departed this life at Touro Hospital Hospitalon Sunday, August 29, 2021, at the age of 76. He was a native of Crown Point, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Chief as he was affectionately called by family and friends was educated in the Jefferson Parish School System and was a former employee of Chevron Oil Company....

WILLIE BELL, JR.

WILLIE BELL, JR.

Aug 29, 2021

Willie Bell, Jr entered eternal rest on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at the age of 74. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Arabi, LA. Willie served his country in the U. S. Army, and he was employed as a longshoreman. Devoted father of Willie Bell, III, Willie Bell, IV, Kutaka Johnson, Reni Guillory, Chanelle...

PAUL JOSEPH BARRIERE

PAUL JOSEPH BARRIERE

Aug 26, 2021

Paul Joseph Barriere, Jr., entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at the age of 91. He was a longtime resident of New Orleans, LA. Paul was a retired veteran, avid hunter, fisherman, and a self-employed bricklayer. Paw Paw as he was affectionately known by family and friends owned Barriere Brick Laying Blocks, LLC for over 60 years....

GEORGIA MAE HILL

GEORGIA MAE HILL

Aug 24, 2021

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Georgia Mae Williams Hill, age 70, departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. She was a native and resident for Marrero, LA. Georgia was a 1969 graduate of Lincoln High School. She was a retired Head Cosmetician of Walgreens Drug Store. Georgia was an active member of Morning...

THERON DAYTON HUREL

THERON DAYTON HUREL

Aug 24, 2021

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Theron Dayton Hurel departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at the age of 48. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Beloved husband of LaKeisha T. Hurel. Loving father of Theron D. Hurel, Jr., Terran E. Hurel, Geomisha P. Short, Patrick Summers, and...

WAYNE MICHAEL WHITE

WAYNE MICHAEL WHITE

Aug 23, 2021

Wayne Michael White entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, August 23, 2021 at the age of 64. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident for Gretna, LA. Wayne was employed as a Truck Driver and Newspaper Distributor with the Times Picayune/Advocate. Beloved husband of Mildred Powell White. Devoted father of Darlika (Michael) Boines, Shaquille Crawford, Shaneka...

THADDEUS JACKSON

THADDEUS JACKSON

Aug 23, 2021

 

Thaddeus Jackson entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 23, 2021, at the age of 64. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Thaddeus was a graduate of O Perry Walker High School and attended Dillard University. He served his country in the US Marine Corp and retired after 23 years of...

ROBERT JOHNSON, JR.

ROBERT JOHNSON, JR.

Aug 22, 2021

Robert Johnson, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 22, 2021, at the age of 55. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Robert was employed with Parc Fontaine Apartment as a Security Guard. Beloved father of Robert Martin, Andrew Martin, Quinton Martin, Shaquill Martin, Natasha Martin, and Jeremika Martin. Son of the late Robert Johnson,...

Rev. Anthony Harris Williams

Rev. Anthony Harris Williams

Aug 22, 2021

Rev. Anthony Harris Williams, age 73, transitioned from this life peacefully on Sunday, August 22, 2021, surrounded by his children. He was a native of Edgard, LA and a lifelong resident of the Westbank of Jefferson Parish. Rev. Williams was a retired Supervisor of Jefferson Community Action Program (JeffCAP). He was a graduate of A. P. Clay Bible College, where...

CARL JOSEPH PRICE

CARL JOSEPH PRICE

Aug 21, 2021

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Carl Joseph Price, age 67, transitioned unexpectedly to his heavenly home on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at the home of his brother Herman, surrounded by his loving family. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Loving father of Dana Price, Carlene Coats, and Carl Joseph Coats. Son...

LAWRENCE ANTHONY MARTIN, JR.

LAWRENCE ANTHONY MARTIN, JR.

Aug 21, 2021

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Lawrence Anthony Martin Jr. departed this life at the V. A. Medical Center on Saturday August 21, 2021, at the age of 71. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Lawrence was a graduate of Joseph S. Clark High School and Delgado Community College. He was a veteran of the United...