Obituaries
JOSEPH ROBERT MCKINNIES, SR.
Sep 19, 2026
Joseph Robert McKinnies peacefully departed this life on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the age of 98. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Joseph proudly served his country in the the United States Army during World War II. He was a former business owner of J & J’s Nightclub and Motel. Later...
ANNIE JEWEL MEREDITH
Sep 17, 2026
Annie Holton Jewel Meredith entered into eternal rest at Brightpointe in Conroe, TX on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the age of 80. She was a native of Carthage, MS and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved wife of Samuel Meredith, Jr. Devoted mother of Samuel Craig Meredith, Zachary Trent Meredith, Kim Monique Meredith, Timothy Troy Meredith, and Krystal...
ROOSEVELT JESSIE, III
Sep 25, 2026
Roosevelt “June” Jessie, III, entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 25, 2026, at the age of 70. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Beloved father of Roosevelt (Ashley) Jessie, IV, Jaquetta Jessie, and Shardey (David) Wilkins. Devoted son of Alena C. Jessie and the late Roosevelt Jessie, Jr. Brother of Donald...
JOANN ADELE ANDERSON
Sep 22, 2026
Joann Adele “Jo” Anderson answered the call on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at the age of 67. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Joann was a proud graduate of O. Perry Walker High School. She was formerly employed at Woodland Village and Harahan Guest House before becoming a full-time homemaker. Joann was...
MARILYN PICOU JOHNSON
Sep 21, 2026
Marilyn Picou Johnson entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center on Monday, September 21, 2026, at the age of 64. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Marilyn was educated in the Orleans Parish School System, and she was a retired cook. Beloved wife of Steven Johnson. Devoted mother of Iriyan Henderson,...
VERNA MAE BROWN
Sep 20, 2026
Verna Mae Brown, a retired retail manger of JC Penney Department Store, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at the age of 75. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Devoted mother of Dwayne K. Benjamin and Erik L. Brown. Loving grandmother of Dejon Harden and Sage Williams. Daughter of the...
POLLYANA YATES BROOKS
Sep 15, 2026
Pollyana Yates Brooks entered eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Jeff Highway on Wednesday September 16, 2026, at the age of 65. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Pollyana was a graduate of McDonogh 35 High School, and she received her Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from SUNO. She was...
WALTER JOHNSON, SR.
Sep 11, 2026
Walter Johnson, Sr. entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the age of 74. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Cypress, TX. Walter was educated in the Jefferson Parish Public School System and later attended Delgado Community College. He proud veteran of United States Army. Following his military service, Walter...
KIMBERLY ANN DUKES
Sep 20, 2026
Kimberly Ann Scott Dukes, age 69, succumbed to her illness and passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026, with her loving husband by her side. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Kimberly was a 1975 graduate of John McDonogh High School and later completed studies in Business Administration at Delgado Community College...
KELLEE VICTORIA JACKSON
Sep 15, 2026
Kellee Victoria Jackson, age 21, entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. She was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Kellee was a 2023 graduate of St. Katherine Drexel Preparatory, graduating with honors as the class salutatorian. She continued her studies at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette...
SANDRA LEE ZERANGUE
Aug 9, 2026
Sandra Lee Zerangue entered eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Sunday August 9, 2026, at the age of 77. She was a native and a resident of Gretna, LA. Sandra was educated in the Jefferson Parish School System, and she was a retired employee with 31 years of dedicated service with Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority. Devoted mother...
THERESA R. PAYNE
Sep 14, 2026
Theresa Payne, a homemaker, entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Monday, September 14, 2026, at the age of 71. She was a native of Toledo, OH and a resident of Marrero, LA. Theresa was a high school graduate that was formerly employed as a clerk, salesperson and manager. Beloved wife of Paul Payne. Devoted mother of...
GIL MUSE
Sep 12, 2026
Gil Muse, a retired merchant seaman, entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the age of 73. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Gil was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergent and received...
STERLING JOSEPH BRIGNAC
Sep 1, 2026
Sterling Joseph Brignac, age 56, departed this life on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at North Oaks Medical Center. He was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Ponchatoula, LA. Sterling was employed in the construction industry. Forever love of Michele W. Brignac. Proud father of Kohi Brignac (Keshon) Leonard. Cherished grandfather of Prince S. Leonard. Beloved son of...
DEBBIE ANN COLLINS
Aug 28, 2026
Debbie Ann Collins entered eternal rest on Friday, August 28, 2026, at the age of 69. She was native of Beaumont, TX and a resident of Marrero, LA. She was a graduate of Charlton Pollard High School. Debbie served her country in the United States Air Force and retired as a sergeant. She received numerous commendations for her bravery including...
HAZEL ANN ROUSSELL
Sep 4, 2026
Hazel Ann Roussell peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 4, 2026, at the age of 84. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Harvey, LA. Hazel was a graduate of L.B. Landry High School Class of 1961. “Ann”, as she was affectionately known to family and friends was a retired employee of...
ALTHEA PRICE SWIFT
Sep 3, 2026
Althea Emelda Price Swift passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at the age of 84. She was a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA. Althea dedicated much of her life to caring for her home and family. She was generous by nature, feisty in spirit, and blessed with a wonderful sense of humor. Those who knew her knew...
LOUIS MEALANCON
Aug 29, 2026
Louis Mealancon departed this life at his residence on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the age of 67. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Louis was a graduate of West Jefferson High School and Los Angeles Bible College in Los Angeles, CA, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in theology. He was...
CALLINE EAST WICKER
Sep 2, 2026
Calline Wicker, a homemaker, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at the age of 89. She was a native of St. Francisville, LA, a former resident of Marrero, LA and presently residing in Harvey, LA. Calline was a graduate of Dawson High School. She was a gifted seamstress who created beautiful garments for...
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