Obituaries

PATSY MAE BOWMAN

PATSY MAE BOWMAN

Jan 26, 2025

Patsy Bowman entered eternal rest on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at the age of 82. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Patsy attended Delta Jr College, and she was a former housekeeper with the President Boat. Beloved wife of the late Sidney Bowman. Loving mother of the late Debbie Dunn and Dale...

GLORIA ANN ALLEN

GLORIA ANN ALLEN

Jan 26, 2025

Gloria Ann Allen, age 75, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Sunday, January 26, 2025. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Gloria was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and Southern University. She was a retired Educator with the Orleans Parish Public School System. Beloved daughter of...

JANIE SHANNON YOUNG

JANIE SHANNON YOUNG

Jan 25, 2025

Janie Ruth Shannon Young entered eternal rest on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the age of 69. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Janie was a graduate of Walter L. Cohen High School. Janie was a retired case manager with The First Evangelist Housing Dev Corp. Beloved mother of Rodney and Griselda...

DAVID ANTHONY BROWN, SR.

DAVID ANTHONY BROWN, SR.

Jan 23, 2025

David Anthony Brown, Sr. entered eternal rest at Marrero Healthcare Center on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the age of 57. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. David was a graduate of West Jefferson High School. He was a former intermodal truck driver with F&T Trucking. David was a community leader, and he assisted with the...

KENNETH WAYNE JOHNSON

KENNETH WAYNE JOHNSON

Jan 23, 2025



 

Kenneth Wayne Johnson entered eternal rest on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the age of 66. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Kenneth was educated in the Jefferson Parish School System, and he was employed as a construction worker. Son of the late Theodore Johnson, Sr. and Mattie Spears Johnson. Brother of...

GERALD FOUCHA, SR.

GERALD FOUCHA, SR.

Jan 23, 2025

Gerald (Jug) Foucha entered eternal rest on Thursday January 23, 2025, at the age of 85. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Gerald was employed for over 30 years as an RTA Operator. Loving husband of Cynthia Foucha. Devoted father of Gerald Foucha, Jr., Demetra Foucha (Clearance) Condall, Gary (Tonisha) Foucha, Shawonne...

LEOLA FLORENCE MEDICE MCBRIDE

LEOLA FLORENCE MEDICE MCBRIDE

Jan 22, 2025

Leola Florence Medice McBride, age 96, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Leola was a graduate of Xavier University Preparatory High School and Southern University of Baton Rouge, LA, where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree. While...

CHAE' THERESE DAVIS

CHAE' THERESE DAVIS

Jan 21, 2025

Chae’ Therese Davis entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the age of 36. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Chae’ was a graduate of Metro Outreach Christian Academy and Crescent City School of Gaming. She was a faithful member of Fischer Community Church. Beloved daughter of Kevin Wise and Joyce Davis Gaines...

DARRYL FAIRMON GRAY

DARRYL FAIRMON GRAY

Jan 20, 2025

Darryl Fairmon Gray life’s purpose was fulfilled, and his journey was completed at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Monday, January 20, 2025, at the age 57. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Darryl was a graduate of John Ehret High School and continued his studies at Diesel Driving Academy in Baton...

TRENICE ANN ALLEN

TRENICE ANN ALLEN

Jan 18, 2025

Trenice Ann Allen entered eternal rest on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the age of 60. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Trenice was a graduate of Oliver Perry Walker High School Class of 1983. She was a former employee with Clear Head Learning Center as a childcare specialist. Beloved mother of Shayon Phoenix (Travis) Gaines,...

JOE JACKSON, JR.

JOE JACKSON, JR.

Jan 17, 2025

Joe Jackson, Jr. entered eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Friday, January 17. 2025 at the age of 87. He was a native of Church Hill, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. “Bo”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, served his country in the United States Navy. He was stationed on the U.S.S. Essex,...

MARTHA LEE RABY

MARTHA LEE RABY

Jan 17, 2025

Martha “Mot” L. Raby, age 83, entered peacefully into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, January 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of St. Francisville, LA, a former resident of New Orleans, LA and presently resided in Harvey, LA. She was a 1961 graduate of Dawson High School. Martha was employed as...

JOSEPH OLIVER BURKE

JOSEPH OLIVER BURKE

Jan 16, 2025

Joseph Oliver Burke entered eternal rest on Thursday January 16, 2025, at the age of 83. He was a native of Havre de Grace, MD and a resident of Gretna, LA. Joseph was a graduate of Havre de Grace Consolidated School. He served his country as a member of the United States Navy, retiring as Master Chief Petty Officer, after...

JAMAL EMILE JULIEN

JAMAL EMILE JULIEN

Jan 16, 2025

Jamal Emile Julien departed his earthly life to enter eternal rest on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the age of 29. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. “Mal”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, and was educated in the Orleans Parish and Texas School Systems. Jamal was employed as a carpenter working with...

PATRICIA RUFFIN MCCULLUM

PATRICIA RUFFIN MCCULLUM

Jan 16, 2025

Patricia Ann Ruffin McCullum, a homemaker, departed this life at her residence on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the age of 69. She was a native of Avondale, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Patricia was a graduate of Lincoln High School. Wife of Issac McCullum. Devoted mother of Barbara (Joseph) Sterling, Gerald, Elaine, Kevin, and Alexander Ruffin,...

RUTH CONWAY STEVENS

RUTH CONWAY STEVENS

Jan 16, 2025

Ruth Conway Stevens was called to eternal rest on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the age of 90. She was a native of Gretna, LA (McDonogville Community) and a resident of Marrero, LA for the past 60 years with the same landline telephone number. Ruth retired after 35 years as a Custodian from Jefferson Parish School Board, with most of...

ETHEL JARROW JOHNSON

ETHEL JARROW JOHNSON

Jan 14, 2025

Ethel Mae Johnson passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at the age of 93. She was a native of Edgard, LA and a resident of Bridge City, LA. Beloved wife of the late Clarence Johnson. Devoted mother of the late Larry Jarrow, Anthony Jarrow, and Susan Carey. Great grandmother of the late Christian Culverson. Daughter...

DOMANI ARMONTE JONES

DOMANI ARMONTE JONES

Jan 8, 2025

Domani Armonte Jones departed this life at his residence on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at the age of 9 months. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Beloved son of Quantrel Jones and Davio'n Matthews. Loving grandson of Suttra Broyard (Larry), Davion Matthews, Danielle Boudreaux, and Anthony Jackson. Great grandson of Eola Roy, Alice...

LEONARD THOMAS WEEMS, SR.

LEONARD THOMAS WEEMS, SR.

Jan 7, 2025

Leonard Thomas Weems, Sr. entered eternal rest on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the age of 75. He was a native of Detroit, MI and a resident of Thibodaux, LA. Leonard served his country in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged. He was a former employee with Chalmette Medical Center of Chalmette, LA and McAllen Medical Center of...

RUTH BROWN MCKINNIES

RUTH BROWN MCKINNIES

Jan 6, 2025

Ruth May Brown McKinnies, a homemaker, entered eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus, on Monday, January 6, 2025, at the age of 70. She was a native of Kenner, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Ruth was a graduate of Grace King High School. She attended Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and International Shrine of St....