Obituaries

LISA AIESHA PEOPLES

LISA AIESHA PEOPLES

Mar 3, 2021

Lisa Aiesha Peoples entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at the age of 47. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Lisa was employed in retail sales as a cashier. Devoted mother of Seaera Cole-Baltazar. Grandmother of Tyson Balthazar. Beloved daughter of Cleveland E. Smith,...

BOBBY S. JEFFERSON

BOBBY S. JEFFERSON

Mar 3, 2021

Bobby S. Jefferson, Sr. entered into eternal rest at his resident on Friday, February 26, 2021 at the age of 73. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Bobby was a retired truck driver. Devoted companion of Alice D. Sullivan. Beloved father of Ryan Keith Jefferson, Salvadore Jefferson, and the late Bobby S. Jefferson, Jr. Grandson of...

MARY ANN BARTHOLOMEW LOVE

MARY ANN BARTHOLOMEW LOVE

Mar 3, 2021

Mary Ann Bartholomew Love entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at the age of 75. She was a native of Vacherie, LA and resident of Marrero, LA. Mary was a graduate of Lincoln High School, and a retired Westside Transit Operator. Loving mother of Duane P. Love, Melissa Love Johnson, Deondria Love,...

JAMES FARROW

JAMES FARROW

Mar 3, 2021

James Farrow, age 73, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at his residence. He was a native of Algiers, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. James was a retired Longshoreman Crane Operator. Loving father of James Austin, Damion Farrow, Claressa Farrow, and Ka’Letha Farrow.  Son of the late Ernest and Gloria Farrow. Brother of Gilda...

CHANTELLE TIESE PORTER SIMON

CHANTELLE TIESE PORTER SIMON

Mar 2, 2021

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Chantelle Tiese Porter Simon entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at the age of 44. She was a native of Avondale, LA and a resident of Beaumont, TX. Chantelle was employed as a certified nurse assistant supervisor. Beloved wife of Reginald Simon. Devoted mother of Rashad Porter, Tyson McPherson, Samyra...

CHARELLE DONSEREAUX

CHARELLE DONSEREAUX

Mar 2, 2021

Charelle Donsereaux, age 37, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Emory University Hospital. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Union City, GA. Cherallle is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Family and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Second Zion Baptist Church 6520 Second...

TOM BROWN JR.

TOM BROWN JR.

Mar 2, 2021

Tom Brown, Jr., age 73, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Algiers, LA. Tom was educated in the Orleans Parish Public School System. He worked as a deckhand offshore and construction worker. Loving father of Julie Brown-Bessie (McDonald), Roslyn...

VELMA JEAN SHARP

VELMA JEAN SHARP

Mar 1, 2021

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Velma Jean Sharp, age 74, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 1, 2021. She was a native of Lismore, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Velma Jean was a retired employee of  Katz and Besthoff  (K&B), now known as Rite Aid. Jean, as she affectionally known by...

DOROTHY PICKETT CROOKS

DOROTHY PICKETT CROOKS

Feb 26, 2021

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Dorothy Pickett Shropshire Crooks transitioned to eternal life Friday, February 26, 2021. She was born in St. Francisville, LA  on July 18, 1935 to the late Daniel Pickett and the late Julia Bell. She attended Booker T. Washington High School in New Orleans, LA where she graduated in the class of 1951. At...

DORIS PAYTON DAVIS

DORIS PAYTON DAVIS

Feb 25, 2021

Doris Payton Davis departed this life on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at the age of 66. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Spring, TX. Doris was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and Phillips Jr. College. She was a retired employee of the Jefferson Parish Public School System. Beloved wife of the late...

ROMALIOUS SKINNER

ROMALIOUS SKINNER

Feb 25, 2021

Romalious Skinner entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at the age 80.  He was a native of Hohen Solms, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Romalious was a retired Bellman with LePavillon Hotel. He was a graduate from Booker T. Washington High School and served his country in the US Army for 6 years. Beloved husband...

OSMUND SMITH

OSMUND SMITH

Feb 25, 2021

Osmund Smith was called home at his residence on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at the age of 63. He was a native of Chicago, IL and a resident of Algiers, LA. Osmund was a graduate of McDonogh # 35 Senior High School. Ice, as he was affectionately known by family and friends was employed with Nu Look Walls as a...

JASON ANTHONY RUE, SR.

JASON ANTHONY RUE, SR.

Feb 23, 2021

Jason Anthony Rue, Sr. transition peacefully on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at the age of 42. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Bridge City, LA. Jason was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School. He was an employee of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home and worked for Laitraim Machinery, LLC for many years....

DOLORES CARTER BURNS

DOLORES CARTER BURNS

Feb 23, 2021

Dolores Burns Passed Away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at the age of 68. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Dolores is survived by a host of relatives and friends. The family would like to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers, and condolences during this difficult time. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to...

FRED JONES, JR.

FRED JONES, JR.

Feb 22, 2021

Fred Jones, Jr., age 63, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 22, 2021. He was a native of Prairieville, LA and a resident of Kenner, LA. Fred was employed with Barriere Construction Company as a truck driver; he was also the owner of Fred Jones Trucking Company. Fred was a very generous, kindhearted, loving and selfless person, who will be...

KENNETH WAYNE JACKSON

KENNETH WAYNE JACKSON

Feb 21, 2021

Kenneth Wayne Jackson, Jr., departed this life on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at the age of 49. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a native of Houston, TX. Wild Weezy as he was affectionately known by family and friends, was a graduate from West Jefferson High School. Beloved husband of Troylynn Proctor-Jackson. Devoted father of Kenneth, Jr.,...

HAROLD BUTLER, SR.

HAROLD BUTLER, SR.

Feb 19, 2021

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Harold Butler, Sr entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 19, 2021 at the age of 87. He was a native and resident of Algiers, LA.  Harold was a retired truck with Mickey O’Connor General Contractor. Beloved husband of the late Annie M. Butler. Devoted father Harold Butler, Jr. Sharolyn Turner, Pamela Butler,...

BOBBIE NELL HARRIS-KING

BOBBIE NELL HARRIS-KING

Feb 19, 2021

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Bobbie Nell Harris King, age 69, made her transition from this life on Friday, February 19, 2021 at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge. She was a native of Utica, MS, and a former resident of Marrero, LA and Toledo, OH. Bobbie was a 1969 graduate of Lincoln High School. She...

MARILYN MARIE BENSON WALKER

MARILYN MARIE BENSON WALKER

Feb 18, 2021

Marilyn Marie Benson Walker (aka Maryna Walker) entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at the age of 64. She was a native of Oma, MS and a resident of Bridge City, LA. Marilyn retired after more than 15 years of employment with LSU School of Nursing Environmental Service. Wife of the late Tommy Lee Walker. Former wife...

CLAYTON LAMONT FRUGE'

CLAYTON LAMONT FRUGE'

Feb 18, 2021

Clayton Lamont Fruge’ entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at the age of 41. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a former resident of Avondale, LA, and presently residing in McKinney, TX since relocating after Hurricane Katrina. He was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School. Clayton...