Obituaries
KENDRICK KENTRELL ALLISON, SR.
Jul 29, 2025
Kendrick Allison, Sr. entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at the age of 42. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Kendrick was employed as a construction worker. Beloved father of Kendrick Allison, Jr., Kayla Howard, Kaley Howard, Kai Williams, and My’Drick Mercier. Loving son of Debbie Turner and the late Albert Turner. Grandson...
CHARLOTTE SMALL MASON
Jul 31, 2025
Charlotte Small Mason entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the age of 77. She was a native of St. Joseph, LA and a resident of Waggaman, LA. Charlotte was a graduate of Tensas Parish School System, and she attended Phillips Jr. College in Business Management. She was a formerly employed as a...
SHAWN ALEXANDER TOUSSAINT
Aug 2, 2025
Shawn “Big Tweet” Toussaint, age 57, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Shawn was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School, and he attended South University of New Orleans. “Tweet”, as he was known to family and friends,...
I'YLA BATISTE
Jul 6, 2025
I’yla Batiste, infant daughter of Bryant Batiste and Yondra Batiste, was born on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at 6:14a.m. and returned to the arms of Jesus on the same day. She was the treasured granddaughter of Bridgette Batiste, Willie Godwin, Shaketha Brown and the late Yon Smith and Sandra Lee LaFrance Smith. Cherished niece of Jamia LaFrance, Jamal LaFrance, Yoneisha...
EDDIE SMITH, JR.
Jul 30, 2025
Eddie “Eddie Cool” Smith, Jr., age 83, departed this life at his residence on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. He was a native of Donaldsonville, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA for 65 years. Eddie attended Magnolia High School in Donaldsonville and was a retired pipefitter. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing baseball. Eddie played and traveled with the Brown...
RONALD JACKSON
Aug 2, 2025
Ronald Jackson entered eternal rest at Ferncrest Manor on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the age of 62. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Ronald was educated in the Jefferson Parish School System, and he was employed as a carpenter. “Sweet”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, he enjoyed...
CAROLYN DELORES REED
Jul 31, 2025
Carolyn Delores Reed entered into eternal rest at JoEllen Smith Convalescent Center on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the age of 75. She was a native of Tampa FL and a resident of Marrero, LA. Carolyn was employed as a certified nursing assistant. Beloved daughter of the late David Austin and Lula Austin. Loving sister of Andrew (Claudia) Austin, and...
GLORIA JEAN BATISTE
Jul 20, 2025
Gloria Jean Batiste transitioned peacefully to be with the Lord at JoEllen Smith Living Center on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the age of 69. She was a native of Pineville, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. She was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, SUNO and UNO where she received a bachelor’s and a master’s...
JAMES MELANCON, JR.
Jul 25, 2025
James Melancon, Jr. departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the age of 62. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident to Harvey, LA. James was a graduate of West Jefferson High School and continued his studies at Louisiana State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial...
BETTIE LOU POWELL
Aug 4, 2025
Missionary Bettie Lou Powell entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Monday, August 4, 2025, at the age of 78. She was a native of Hazelhurst, MS and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Bettie was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School. She was employed at Charity Hospital for many years as a Phlebotomist/Nurse Tech, prior...
FLOYD TURNER, JR.
Jul 28, 2025
Floyd Turner, Jr., age 81, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, July 28, 2025, at his residence. He was a native and resident of Westwego, LA. Floyd was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a retired owner and operator of his own lawn care service. Floyd was an active and faithful member of Household of Faith...
WANDA CHILONE SMITH EMERY
Jul 26, 2025
Wanda Chilone Smith Emery departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the age of 47. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Wanda attended John Ehret High School and was employed as a food server at Lambeth House. Beloved wife of Donald Emery. Devoted mother...
CLYDE MCHENRY
Aug 3, 2025
Clyde McHenry entered eternal rest on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the age of 67. He was a native and resident of Gretna, LA. Clyde was educated in the Jefferson Parish School System. He was a retired maintenance worker for Laquinta Inn for 30 years and a former employee of Hydrill for many years. Clyde enjoyed listening to music and...
GLORIA GEASON SIMMONS
Jul 29, 2025
Gloria Geason Simmons, age 86, entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. She was a native of Ama, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Gloria was a graduate of Carver High School in Hahnville, LA. She was a retired school bus driver (Bus #280) with the Jefferson Parish Public School System. Beloved...
ROOSEVELT ESTER
Jul 20, 2025
Roosevelt Ester entered eternal rest at his residence on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the age of 80. He was a native of Rayville, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Roosevelt was a graduate of Alto High School Class of 1964. He was a retired cement finisher. Beloved father of Keith Bryant Ester, Sarayia Ester Dorsey, and adopted father...
MICHELLE HATEN
Jul 16, 2025
Michelle Haten, age 57, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Michelle was a graduate of John Ehret High School and formerly employed as a Patient Care Advocate with Volunteers of America, where her compassion and commitment touched the lives of many. She was a faithful and...
KENT HENDERSON
Jul 22, 2025
Kent Henderson, a self-employed landscaper, departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at the age of 54. He was a native of New Orleans, LA, a former resident of Kenner, LA, and a longtime resident of Avondale, LA. Kent was a graduate of Alfred Bonnabel High School. Beloved husband of the late Sheree W....
LARON RENEE SHIELDS
Jul 20, 2025
LaRon Shields was called to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the age of 39. He was a native of New Orleans, La. and resident of Austell, Ga. Laron was educated in the Orleans Parish School System, and he was employed as a Sub- Contractor for Global Trucking-Flagger in Ga., and a delivery driver for Williamson...
ELIZABETH LOIS BROOKS MITCHELL
Jul 20, 2025
Elizabeth Lois Brooks Mitchell, a devout Christian and longtime Avondale, Louisiana resident, passed away at the age of 93. She was a faithful member of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church for 85 years and served as a substitute teacher in Jefferson Parish Schools until her retirement. Elizabeth was the daughter of the late Rev. Clarence Ellis Brooks, Sr. and the late...
CHAD A. SYLVA
Jul 24, 2025
Chad Alan Sylva passed away at his residence on Thursday, July 24, 2025. He was a native of San Jose, CA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Private Services Will Be Held. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.
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