Obituaries
MELVIN ARBUTHNOT, SR.
Oct 17, 2024
Melvin Arbuthnot, Sr. entered eternal rest at his residence on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the age of 72. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Melvin was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School, Delgado Vocation Trade Institute, Government Security Training, and various military specialty schools throughout his military career. He...
BRYANT BYES, SR.
Oct 13, 2024
Bryant Byes, Sr. departed this life in Dallas, TX, on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at the age of 46. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Bryant was educated in the Orleans Parish School System, and he was employed as a truck driver. Devoted father of Bryant Byes, Jr. Beloved son of Judith Benn Byes and the...
EDWARD XAVIER HILL
Oct 13, 2024
Edward Xavier Hill, 61, departed this earthly life peacefully at his residence on Sunday October 13, 2024, with his loving family by his side. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a lifelong resident of Bridge City, LA. “Sugar Hill”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends was educated in the Jefferson Parish School System. Loving son...
CEOLA RICHARDSON RUE
Oct 13, 2024
Ceola Richardson Rue, age 77, departed this life on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of Shrewsbury, LA and a resident of Mansfield, TX. Ceola was a 1968 graduate of Lincoln High School. She later attend Delgado Community College, earning her degree in 2001. Ceola was a dedicated employee of...
LOUIS BANKS
Oct 13, 2024
Louis Banks entered eternal rest on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at the age of 79. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Louis attended Lincoln High School, and he was formerly employed as a field technician with Avondale Shipyard. Father of Shawaine Banks, Charlotte Harris, Marlon Harris, Craig Harris, Randy Harris, Damien Harris,...
PATRICIA ANN WILLIAMS HOCKINS
Oct 13, 2024
Patricia Ann Williams Hockins departed this life at her residence on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at the age of 73. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Patrica was a graduate of Lincoln High School. She was a retired cashier of Casey Jones Grocery and Rouses. Beloved mother of Cherie Ashley and Kacie...
CELESTINE MASON
Oct 13, 2024
Celestine Mason entered eternal rest on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at her residence, at the age of 65. Celestine was a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. She was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and Meadows Draughon Business College. As a member of White Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, she served as Financial Secretary and Choir member. She was...
GLYNN WINN JAMES, SR.
Oct 12, 2024
Glynn W. James, Sr. departed this life at his residence on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the age of 72. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Glynn was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School, and he was a retired personal care worker with Belle Chasse State School. Beloved father of...
KAREN THERESE BANKS LEWIS
Oct 12, 2024
Karen Banks-Lewis made her heavenly transition to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the age of 69. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. Karen was a graduate of L.W. Higgins High School. “K-Do”, as she was affectionately known to family and friends, was...
CHARITY WILLIAMS
Oct 11, 2024
Charity Mae Williams entered eternal rest on Friday, October 11, 2024, at the age of 49. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Charity was a graduate of West Jefferson High School. Beloved mother of Jasmine Williams, Keyana Williams, Nicholas Williams, Kevin Williams, Jessica Williams, and Kelly Williams. Daughter of the late Matthew Alexander and Rose Lee...
KATHELENE CARR BRYANT
Oct 9, 2024
Kathelene Carr Bryant entered eternal rest at her residence on Wednesday October 9, 2024, at the age of 90. She was a native of McComb, MS, and a resident of Westwego, LA. Kathelene was a retired central supply technician with East Jefferson Medical Center. Devoted mother of Andrea Nell Bryant, Wilbert Bryant, Darryl Bryant, Creasenia Bryant -Martin, Sedrick Bryant, Gregmann...
CORNELL WAYNE DAVIS, SR.
Oct 8, 2024
Cornell Wayne Davis, Sr. entered eternal rest at Ochnser Medical Center Westbank on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at the age of 65. He was a native of New Orleans, LA, and a resident of Harvey, LA. Cornell was a graduate of L. B. Landry Senior High School. He was a former employee of Command Construction LLC as a foreman. Devoted...
DIANE WILKERSON MILES
Oct 8, 2024
Diane Wilkerson Miles, age 63, transitioned into eternal life on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Diane was educated in the Jefferson Parish Public School System. She was a floral designer, and a former employee of Jefferson Parish Sewerage and Water Board, and...
CHARLES FREDDIE ELLISON
Oct 7, 2024
Charles Freddie Ellison entered eternal rest on Monday, October 7, 2024, at the age of 78. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Harvey LA. Charles was a retired pipe fitter with Witco Chemical Corporation. After retirement he was employed for a short time with Sodexho Environmental Services at West Jefferson Medical Center. Beloved father of...
MADELINE JOHNSON SLACK
Oct 7, 2024
Madeline J. Slack, age 61, entered peacefully into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Monday, October 7, 2024. She was a native of Avondale, LA and a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA (Walkertown Community). Madeline was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School, Southern University at New Orleans, and the University of New Orleans, where she...
LARRY REYNOLDS, SR.
Oct 7, 2024
Larry Reynolds, Sr. gained his heavenly wings on Monday, October 7, 2024, at the age of 73. He was a native of New Orleans, LA, and a resident of Marrero, LA. Larry was a graduate of Lincoln High School class of 1969 where he played on the football team. After graduation he continued his studies at the University of New...
CENOVIA HILLS KELSON
Oct 6, 2024
Cenovia Hills Brady Kelson, age 77, transitioned into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Kenner on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at the age of 77. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Laplace, LA. Cenovia was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and West Jefferson Vo-Tech, where she received certification in Respiratory Therapy. She...
RON ONEAL TATE
Oct 5, 2024
Ron Oneal Tate entered eternal rest on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the age of 50. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Laplace, LA. Ron was a graduate of Higgins High School and owner and operator of the trucking company Ronyal Father’s Transportation. He was also employed with Slay Transportation. Ron was a member of...
SA'MIYA KASH'MONEY LEE MCCLAIN
Oct 4, 2024
Sa’Miya Kash’Money Lee McClain departed this life on Friday, October 4, 2024, at the age of 11. She was a native of Kenner, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Sa’Miya attended Langston Hughes Academy where she played in the band, and she also played on the MLB softball team. Beloved daughter of Kelly Lee and Sa’Mel McClain, Sr....
GUS M. SEXTION
Oct 2, 2024
Gus M. Sextion, Jr. departed this life at St. Jude’s Nursing Home on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at the age of 91. He was a native of St. Joseph, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. “Buddy”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends was a retired longshoreman with the Port of New Orleans. Beloved husband of...
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