Obituaries
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...
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...
INEZ CULLIER PAYADUE
Apr 25, 2025
Inez Cullier Payadue, age 92, transitioned from her earthly life at her residence on Friday, April 26, 2025. She was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. “Nez”, as she was affectionately known to family and friends, was educated at Blessed Sacrament Elementary School. She entered the workforce and was employed at Martin’s Seafood in Westwego, and as a housekeeper...
JOE SMITH
Apr 29, 2025
Joe Smith entered eternal rest at his residence on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the age of 85. He was a native of Orrville, AL and a resident of Avondale, LA. Joe was a retired pipefitter and welder. Beloved husband of Mayola Smith. Loving father of Minnie Smith and the late Michael Anthony Smith. Son of the late Willie P....
JERRY D. GOFF, JR.
Apr 26, 2025
Jerry D. Goff, Jr., age 77, entered peacefully into eternal rest at V. A. Medical Center on Saturday, April 26, 2025. He was a native of Lecompte, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Jerry retired after many years as an Operator/Trainer at several oil and gas refineries. He was formerly employed with Alliance Refinery, Conoco and Phillips 66. Jerry...
PATRICIA ANN BORDEN
Apr 26, 2025
Patricia Phipps Borden entered eternal rest on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the age of 61. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Marrero, LA. Patricia was a graduate of Carver Senior High School, and she was employed as a certified nurse assistant for 35 years. Devoted wife of Emanuel Borden. Loving mother of Patrice Phipps,...
JENISIS ELAINE HOLMES
Apr 28, 2025
Jenisis Elaine Holmes peacefully passed away on Monday April 28, 2025. Beloved daughter of Jordan Holmes and Quiara Willis. Granddaughter of Quiatra Lucas, Michael Willis, Rochellen Holmes, and Jessie Holmes, Jr. Great granddaughter of the late Barbara Ann Jackson. Great great granddaughter of Gloria Jones, also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the...
RUBY COOK FORGES
Apr 22, 2025
Ruby Cook Forges, a retired educator, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at the age of 90. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Ruby was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and Southern University Baton Rouge. She retired from the Jefferson Parish Public School System after many...
LIONEL GODFREY CHRISTOPHE, III
Apr 23, 2025
Lionel Godfrey Christophe, III departed this life at Slidell Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the age of 57. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Slidell, LA. Lionel was a graduate of West Jefferson High School and attended Southern University. He was the owner and CEO of Louisiana's Contractor LLC. Son of...
DEANN TRENESE WILLIAMS
Feb 26, 2026
Deann Trenese Williams entered eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the age of 65. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Bridge City, LA. Deann was educated in the Orleans Parish School System. She is a member of Good Samaritan Ministries, and a former member of Westbank Christian...
BEVERLY JOYCE WILSON
Feb 20, 2026
Beverly Joyce Williams Tribbit Wilson entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Monday, February 20, 2026, at, at the blessed age of 86. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. She was educated in the Jefferson Parish Public School System and was a proud graduate from Lincoln High School Class...
JEROME PAUL KELLER, JR.
Feb 7, 2026
Jerome Paul Keller, Jr., entered eternal rest on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 59. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Jerome formerly resided in Pasadena, CA at Kings Manor and was a 1985 graduate of Pasadena High School. He was employed as a driver for Brown Medical, Comeaux Furniture,...
WILLIE LEE WATTS
Feb 6, 2026
Willie Watts entered into eternal rest at East Jefferson Hospital on Friday, February 6, 2026, at the age of 77. He was a native of Utica, MS, and a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. Willie was a graduate of Lincoln High School Class of 1965, and he attended Grambling State University. He later served his country in the U.S. Army,...
BARBARA JEAN REECE
Feb 6, 2026
Barbara Jean Kent Reece, age 79, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Friday, February 6, 2026. She was a native of Gretna, LA (McDonoghville Community) and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Barbara was a graduate of Lincoln High School, and the owner of A&D Adult Residential Care an Assisted Living Facility. She was formerly employed as...
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