Obituaries
EARLINE DENISE CRAFT
May 25, 2025
Earline “Ricka” Denise Craft entered eternal rest on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at the age of 57. She was a native and a resident of Marrero, LA. Earline was a graduate of John Ehret High School, and she was employed as a home health aide. Beloved mother of Prentiss Craft, Eurica Craft (Dwayne) Johnson. Devoted grandmother of Andre, Danyla, Prentiss,...
ALEX WALLACE, JR.
Jun 2, 2025
Alex Wallace, Jr. departed this life on Monday, June 2, 2025, at the age of 88. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Menomonee Falls, WI. Alex was a graduate from Walter L. Cohen Senior High School in New Orleans. He served his country in the United States Air Force from 1954 to 1958. He...
BETTY JEAN BARTHOLEMEW
May 23, 2025
Betty Bartholemew, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 23, 2025, at the age of 73. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Betty was a retired chef, who had a passion for cooking and was known for her delicious gumbo. A dish she took pride in preparing for...
CAROLYN MARIE TUGGERSON
May 25, 2025
Carolyn Oliver Tuggerson entered eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Jefferson Highway on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at the age of 69. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Carolyn was formerly employed as a vault security, personal care attendant, cook, and custodian. Beloved mother of Vonshella Gibson and Russell Mason. Bonus mother of Charles Boutin. Grandmother...
HENRY MARTIN, SR.
May 19, 2025
Henry Martin, Sr. entered eternal rest on Monday, May 19, 2025, at the age of 83. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Henry served his country in the United States Army for 10 years as a PVTE2 (P), from which he received the Army Occupation Medal (Berlin) Marksman (Rifle M-14) commendations. He was a former employee with...
GLORIOUS WILSON MENINA
May 21, 2025
Glorious Wilson Menina, age 87, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Wynhoven Community Care Center. She was a native of Thibodaux, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Glorious was a 1957 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. She was employed as a Licensed Cosmetologist and as a Home Health Aide with Supra Home...
LEE'LANI TRE'CHELLE BROOKS
May 16, 2025
Lee’Lani Tre’Chelle Brooks entered eternal rest at University Medical Center on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the age of 9. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Lee’Lani was a student at Dorothy Height Charter School. Devoted daughter of Letisha Johnson and the late Louis Brooks. Stepdaughter of Tyron Depron. Granddaughter of Max and Trina Johnson. Great...
JAMES OLIVER JOHNSON, JR.
May 15, 2025
James Oliver Johnson Jr, “Mingo James,” entered eternal rest at his residence on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the age of 78. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. James was a graduate of John H. Martyn Senior High School of Shrewsbury, Louisiana, Class of 1965 and he also attended Delgado Community College....
MICHAEL JUSTIN THOMAS
May 15, 2025
Michael J. Thomas entered eternal rest on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the age of 44. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Beloved father of Rajustin Ousley. Loving son of Gregory Thomas, Sr. and Beverly Thomas. Grandson of the late Andrew Thomas, Sr., Lucille Thomas, JT Roberts, and Maggarine Roberts. Step grandson...
BENNIE JEROME JOHNSON, JR.
May 10, 2025
Bennie Johnson, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the age of 37. He was a native of Winston Salem, NC and a resident of Gretna, LA. Bennie was a graduate of Southview High School in Fayetteville, NC and served his county as a member of the United States Air Force. He was formerly employed as...
ROY A. DAVIS
May 9, 2025
Roy Anthony Davis departed this life at his residence of Friday, May 9, 2025, at the age of 72. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Roy was a graduate of L.B. Landry High School class of 1970. He was employed with the Doubletree Hotel by Hilton and Embassy Suites in hospitality as a bartender. Beloved husband...
TIMOTHY GEORGE BRISCOE, JR.
May 12, 2025
Rev. Timothy George Briscoe Jr. departed this life at his residence on Monday, May 12, 2025, at the age of 59. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Timothy was employed as a cement finisher. He was also an ordained minister. Devoted father of Timberly Georgia Briscoe, Tiffany Briscoe, and Timothy George Briscoe,...
THERESA BRENDA POWELL WARE
May 7, 2025
Theresa Brenda Powell Ware entered eternal rest at her residence on Friday, April 18, 2025, at the age of 82. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Theresa was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School. She was a retired cook with Visko’s Restaurant, a former nurse assistant with Charity Hospital, and she was also employed...
LORRAINE GERALDINE PETTY
May 10, 2025
Lorraine Geraldine Petty, age 73, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Saturday, May 10, 2025. She was a native of Barataria, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Lorraine attended Lincoln High School and was a former cook at Boutte’s Restaurant. Beloved companion of the late Lionel Jackson, Sr. Devoted mother of Elton Holmes, Jr., Lionel Jackson,...
MARY ANN WASHINGTON NARCISSE
May 4, 2025
Mary Ann Washington Narcisse entered eternal rest on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the age of 75. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Mary was a homemaker. Devoted mother of Kevin, Randy, Kedrick, and Joseph Narcisse. Daughter of the late Warren Washington, Sr. and Hilda King. Granddaughter of the late Rev. Dr. Dan (Frances) King, Jr....
GEORGE RUSSELL
May 6, 2025
George Russell entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the age of 75. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. He was formerly employed as a Supervisor with National Furniture Warehouse. Loving father of Zelika Russell, Christopher Russell, Everette Russell, and the late Erica “Onnie’ Russell. Devoted grandfather of Zoe...
BETTY JEAN VEDOL ALLEN
May 5, 2025
Betty Jean Vedol Allen, age 82, transitioned at her residence from labor to reward in glory on Monday, May 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Betty was a 1962 graduate of Magnolia High School. She will be remembered for her kindhearted spirit and her radiant smile...
Charlie Simmons
Apr 23, 2025
Charlie Simmons entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the age of 79. He was a native of Hazel, Alabama and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Charlie was employed as a mechanic for Ford Motor Company in Detroit, MI for many years. He had a deep love for fast cars, boxing, blues music, and a big...
TRACY WHITLEY
May 2, 2025
Tracy Whitley departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, May 2, 2025, at the age of 56. He was a native of Ferriday, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Tracy always had a smile on his face and loved to go fishing. He will be remembered for his peaceful humble spirit, who lit up a room...
MELVIN COLLINS, JR.
Apr 27, 2025
Melvin Collins, Jr., affectionately known as “Poppy” or “Melly Mel”, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the age of 79. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Melvin was a proud graduate of George Washington Carver High School and honorably served his country in the United States Army. Melvin...
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