Obituaries

Apr 18, 2025

Annie Smith Paul, age 83, a retired nurse, entered peacefully into eternal rest at Chateau Living Center. She was a native of Pineville, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. She was a 1958 graduate of McDonogh 35 High School and furthered her education at Straight’s Business College in Business Administration in 1959. Annie also attended Orleans Parish LPN Program...

Apr 15, 2025

Ashley Nicole Weber Zeno, an educator with the Jefferson Parish Public School System, departed this life and entered eternal rest on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the age of 39. She was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Ashley was a 2003 graduate of Archbishop Blenk High School, and she continued her academic journey by...

Apr 10, 2025

Apr 15, 2025

Willie Burton III, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Willie was a 1954 graduate of L. B. Landry High School, and he attended Southern University of Baton Rouge, where he was a member of the concert, dancing and marching bands. He served his...

Mar 28, 2025

Nikita Washington entered into eternal rest at Baylor St. Luke Medical Center in Houston, TX on Friday, March 28, 2025, at the age of 41. She was a native of Avondale, LA and a resident of Houston, TX. Nikita was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and employed as a Customer Service Rep. with AAA Roadside Assistance. She...

Apr 11, 2025

Joel Gaines, a retired Construction Worker, departed this life at Marreo Healthcare on Friday, April 11, 2025, at the age of 88. He was a native of Choctaw County, AL and a resident of Westwego, LA. Beloved husband of Marylee Thomas Gaines. Devoted father Phyllis Y. Gaines, Pamela G. (James) Brown, Paula M. (Dionell) Johnson, and the late Marvin L....

Apr 9, 2025

Danielle Joy Raines was called home by God to eternal rest on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the age of 40. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. “Dannie Do” or “Sassy”, as she was affectionately known by to her family and friends, was a proud 2002 graduate of O. Perry Walker Senior High School and she...

Apr 5, 2025

Charles L. Sumler entered eternal rest on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the age of 63. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Charles was employed as a warehouse supervisor with Republic National Distribution Company. Beloved husband of Malenda Thompson Sumler. Loving father of Leslie Lawrence, Keionne Sumler Thompson, Christian Washington, Charles Doyle,...

Apr 11, 2025

James Martin entered into eternal rest at his residence on Friday, April 11, 2025, at the age of 69. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. James was a former employee with Avondale Shipyard as a pipefitter. Loving father of Ashley M. Daniels and James M. Daniels. Devoted grandfather of Kerry Daniels and...

Apr 4, 2025

Otis Walter Jordan, Sr., age 96, entered into eternal rest at Touro Infirmary on Friday, April 4, 2025. He was a native of Hickory, MS, a former resident of Harvey, LA, and presently residing in New Orleans, LA. Otis attended Harris High School in Hickory, MS. He was a retired Pipe Fabricator with Pipe Distributors of Houston, TX. Beloved husband...

Mar 27, 2025

Madeline Ann Paul-Hunter entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the age of 71. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Madeline attended L. W. Higgins High School and was employed as a Paint Foreman with Avondale Shipyard, prior to retirement. She was a faithful member of...

Apr 6, 2025

James Eugene Johnson transitioned peacefully at Wynhoven Health Care Center on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the age of 66. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. James was formerly employed as a deckhand. Proud father of Geneva Johnson, James E. Johnson, Jr., James Benn, Jamie Benn, and the late Fredrick Benn, Sr....

Mar 26, 2025

Debra Gougisha Smith entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at the age of 66. She was a native of Westwego, LA and a resident of Slidell, LA. Debra was a 1976 graduate of L. W. Higgins High School, and a retired employee of West Jefferson Medical Center billing and coding department. Beloved wife...

Mar 21, 2025

Delores Johnson, age 88, passed away peacefully at Touro Infirmary on Friday, March 21, 2025. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Delores was a faithful member of Grace and Glory Family Worship Church International. She was also an active member of Central City Community Center, where she participated in various activities that kept her mind and...

Mar 26, 2025

Betty Murray, age 72, entered into eternal rest at Piedmont Fayette Hospital on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. She was a native of New Orleans, LA, a former resident of Saginaw, MI, and presently residing in Fayetteville, GA. She was a faithful member of Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Saginaw, MI, where she sang in the choir and cooked for many...

Mar 22, 2025

Terrance Lendell Salvant entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the age of 45. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Terrance was a graduate of O Perry Walker Senior High School, and he attended Delgado Community College. “DJ Silver”, as he was affectionately known by family and...

Mar 24, 2025

Felton Joseph Coleman entered eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Monday, March 24, 2025, at the age of 67. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Felton was educated in the Jefferson Parish School System. He was a former employee with Avondale Shipyard as a welder, and he later became a...

Mar 19, 2025

Kenneth Michael Coleman, Sr. entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the age of 67. He was a native and resident of Kenner, LA. Kenneth was a graduate of John H. Martyn High School and employed with the Jefferson Parish Coroners Office as a Body Transport Specialist. Loving father of Judith...

Mar 19, 2025

Cordine Steven Williams entered peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the age of 53. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Cordine attended DeLaSalle High School and was a graduate of West Jefferson High School. Cordine attended Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA and Xavier University of Louisiana. He served...

Mar 10, 2025

Rosa Mary Bradley entered eternal rest on Monday, March 10, 2025, at the age of 92. She was a native of Houma, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Rosa attended Rosen Wall High School. After her schooling she was employed as a cleaning professional at several hotels and homes. She was a former employee with Ed Martin Seafood...