Obituaries
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...
ORLANDEZ L. PIERRE, SR
Nov 22, 2025
Orlandez Lawrence “Troy” Pierre, Sr., age 63, entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Saturday, November 22, 2025. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Orlandez was a proud 1980 graduate of L. B. Landry High School. He attend Southern University Baton Rouge, where he was a member of the “Human...
ELAINE CARTER COOK
Nov 19, 2025
Elaine Carter Cook entered into Heaven’s Gates on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the age of 84. She was a native of New Orleans, LA, a resident of Gretna, LA for 60 years, and presently residing in Harvey, LA for the past 7 years. Elaine was employed for over 30 years with Katz and Besthoff Drug Store (K&B). She retired...
BERTRAND LEO EUGENE, SR.
Nov 13, 2025
Bertrand Leo Eugene entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the age of 88. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Bertrand was a graduate of Joseph S. Clark High School. He served his country in the United States Air Force for 4 years. Bertrand was a former employee with...
ZION AMIR SMITH (ROBERT)
Nov 3, 2025
Zion Amir Robert, infant son of Myeisha Smith and James Bankhead, was stillborn on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Ochsner Baptist Hospital. Though he never spent any time with us, he touched many hearts. Zion was deeply loved by his parents, grandparents, Natosha Douse, Morris Smith, Chris and Cheryl Robert. He was also the cherished nephew of Monique Smith, Morris...
MARVIN CHARLES JONES, JR.
Oct 21, 2025
Marvin Charles Jones, Jr. entered eternal rest on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the ageof 80. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Marvin was a graduate of G.W. Carver High School and Southern University. He served his country in the United States Army for 3 years. Marvin retired after 23 years as a service employee with...
CHARLES BERNARD GAUNICHAUX, SR.
Oct 6, 2025
Charles Bernard Gaunichaux, Sr. life journey came to an end on Monday October 6, 2025, at the age of 87. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Charles was educated in the New Orleans Public School System. He served his country in the United States Army. “Gator”, as he was affectionately known by...
JAMES BRAZLEY
Sep 30, 2025
James Brazley passed away peacefully at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at the age of 65. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. James was a graduate of O. Perry Walker High School, and he was employed as a laborer for many years. Devoted husband of Regina Brazley. Beloved father of Miesha Alexis...
MERCEDES FAVORITE LEMIEUX
Sep 29, 2025
Mercedes Favorite Lemieux entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Monday, September 29, 2025, at the age of 80. She was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Mercedes was an entrepreneur and a former caregiver. Beloved wife of the late Norman David Lemieux. Loving mother of Bruce David (Raynetta), Kenneth Joseph (Regina),...
HESTER MAE SPEED
Sep 29, 2025
Hester Mae Speed entered eternal rest at her residence on Monday, September 29, 2025, at the age of 94. She was a native of Amite, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Hester was a former cook with Tucker’s Grocery. Beloved wife of the late Walter Speed. Devoted mother of Tyrone Prevost, Stanley Speed, Vincenne Speed, Emanuel Speed, Tegre Lemon,...
ALBERTA HARRIS CASTON
Sep 26, 2025
Alberta Harris Caston, age 72, entered into eternal rest at St. Margaret’s Nursing Home on Friday, September 26, 2025. She was a native of Utica, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Alberta was a graduate of Hinds County Agricultural High School and was a former warehouse worker. Beloved partner of 31 years to David Abadie. Devoted mother of Angela...
MARILYN ANN BAZZLE WASHINGTON
Sep 26, 2025
Marilyn Ann Bazzle Washington, age 84, passed away peacefully at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, September 26, 2025. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Marilyn was a 1959 graduate of Xavier Prep High School and Southern University at New Orleans, earning a degree in Political Science and English in 1977. She...
VINEY DAVENPORT
Sep 24, 2025
Viney M. Davenport passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus, at the age of 83. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. She attended Booker T. Washington High School. Viney began her professional journey as a line cook with Rendezvous at Maison Blanche and later found her true calling as...
ANGELA ANDREWS CANSELO
Sep 24, 2025
Angela Andrews Canselo entered eternal rest on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the age of 60. She was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Angela was a former patient care assistant with West Jefferson Medical Center. Beloved wife of Hebert Canselo, Sr. Loving mother of Latoya N. Armand, Emanuel Andrews, and Lance L. Andrews. Daughter of Betty Turner Ben...
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