Obituaries
ALINE JOHNSON WILLIAMS
Feb 19, 2020
Aline “Leenie” Leona Johnson Williams departed this life on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at the age of 76. She was a native and resident of Ama, LA. Aline was a retired cook with Luling Nursing Home. Devoted mother of Sherry, Sybil, and Joseph “Jody” Williams, and the late Maurice Williams. Daughter of the late Emette and Leona Johnson. Sister of...
Darryl Duntrell-Lee Holmes
Feb 18, 2020
Darryl Duntrell-Lee Holmes departed this life on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at the age of 33. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Darryl was a graduate of Joseph S. Clark High School. He was a member of Tamborine and Fan and various Second Line Bands. Beloved son of Russell Francis, Melissa Francis, and the late Darryl...
PERCIE ROSE
Feb 18, 2020
Percie Rose departed this life on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at the age of 97. He was a native and resident of Algiers (Cutoff), LA. Percie was educated in the New Orleans Public Schools System. He was a WWII Army Veteran who served as a Military Policeman, and was a civic leader in the community. Percie retired from Amstar Sugar...
MARTHA ANN CASMERE
Feb 18, 2020
Martha Ann Casmere entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at the age of 66. She was a native of Bridge City, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Wife of the late Isaac Casmere, Jr. Daughter of the late Melvin, Sr. and Geniva Jackson. Granddaughter of the late James and Ellivue Jackson. Sister of Manuel J....
Marc Anthony Addison
Feb 16, 2020
Marc Addison, a laborer and self employed painter, departed this life on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at the age of 43. He was a native and resident of Avondale, LA. Devoted father of Jwan Boudreaux and Marne Addison. Beloved son of Joseph Birden and Everhelina Addison Dickerson. Grandson of Mildred Birden and the late James Sr. and Octavia Addison, and...
Mildred Coleman Brown
Feb 13, 2020
Mildred “Maybe” Coleman Brown entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank at the age of 72. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Loving mother of Cynthia (late Charles, Jr.) Campbell, Cathy (Fleming) Magee, Andre Brown, Sr., Rosalind Brown, Alonzo Brown, and the late Clarence J....
DORIS CHARLES FORGES
Feb 13, 2020
Doris Charles “Cutie Pie” Forges entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the age of 84. She was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Barataria, LA. Beloved wife of the late James Herbert Forges, Sr. Devoted mother of Karen L. Lawson, Michael (Terry) Forges, Kenneth (Somonia) W. Forges, Sr., Janith Beth (Ray)...
Norma K. Hilliard
Feb 11, 2020
Norma “Kathy” Henry Hilliard passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at the age of 68. She was a native and resident of Algiers, LA. Daughter of the late Robert Henry, Sr. and Stella Johnson Henry. Devoted godmother of Cheryl H. Spears, whom she reared and loved as a daughter. Grandmother figure to Terris and Tyrus...
Vivian Marie Chopin Bailey
Feb 10, 2020
Vivian Marie Chopin Bailey, a homemaker, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, February 10, 2020 at the age of 84. She was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Marie, as she was affectionately known to family and friends was formerly employed as a Nanny/Housekeeper. Beloved wife of the late Herman “JB” Bailey. Devoted mother...
Joyce Marie Tyler
Feb 10, 2020
Joyce Marie Tyler departed this life on Monday, February 10, 2020 at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, TX at the age of 60. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Dallas, TX. Marie, as she was affectionately known to family and friends attended L. B. Landry High School and was employed with Parkland Hospital in Dallas,...
Terry D'Quan Landry
Feb 8, 2020
Terry D’Quan Landry departed this life on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at the age of 24. He was a native and resident of Gretna, LA. Terry attended L. W. Higgins High School and was a former employee of Wendy’s. Beloved son of Terry Jupiter and Trenice M. Landry. Loving brother of Michael Landry, Joshua Landry, and Kamren Gilmore. Grandson of...
LaVonda Janet Hollins
Feb 5, 2020
LaVonda Janet Hollins, age 45, departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. She was a native of Los Angeles, CA and a resident of Harvey, LA. LaVonda was a graduate of Prairie High School and a veteran of the United States Navy. She was employed as a Supervisor with Floor & Decor. Beloved daughter...
Geraldine Lewis Mansion
Feb 4, 2020
Geraldine Lewis Mansion, age 86, entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Geraldine was a retired Health Care Worker of Belle Chasse State School. Beloved wife of the late Sidney Mansion, Jr. Loving mother of Sidney, Monica, Bruce, Byron,...
Alona Fortune
Feb 3, 2020
Alona Fortune departed this life on Monday February 3,2020 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Funeral Service will be held at Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, La. on Thursday February 20, 2020 at 11:00a.m.. Visitation from 8:00 a.m. until Service time at the above named parlor. Interment: Woodlawn Park Memorial Cemetery- Avondale, La. Arrangements By Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe...
Gregory Bolden
Feb 2, 2020
Gregory Bolden departed this life at East Jefferson Hospital on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at the age of 57. He was a native and resident of Kenner, LA. Beloved son of Lawrence Bolden, Sr. and Lottie Bolden. Loving brother of Joseph Robertson, Lawrence Bolden, Jr., Lee Bolden, Eugene Bolden, Joann King, Chanquell Michel, Chantell Bolden, and the late Wayne Powell....
KERMES LIONEL LANE, SR.
Feb 2, 2020
Kermes Lionel Lane, Sr. entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at the age of 71. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Kermes was a retired Circulation Supervisor with the Times Picayune. Beloved husband of the late Patsy Sprinkle Lane. Devoted father of Kermes Lionel...
Dolores Williams Narcisse
Feb 1, 2020
Dolores W. Narcisse, a retired Healthcare Worker, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the age of 87. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Dolores was a graduate of Gilbert Academy and attend Xavier University of New Orleans. Loving mother of Gisele Norton, Deirdre Narcisse Parker, Edwin Grant...
WILLIE PREATTO, IV
Feb 1, 2020
Willie Preatto IV, 44, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 in Marrero, LA. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Willie was employed as an Able Seaman with Global Towing Service.Beloved husband of Latasha Preatto. Devoted father of Shauntreal Preatto, Elbrielle Cowart, Tashontay Preatto, Tashanti Preatto, Tia Preatto, Willasia Preatto, and Anies...
MARIA OLIVARES MENDEZ
Feb 1, 2020
Maria Socorro Olivares Mendez departed this life at Marrero Healthcare Center on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the age 77. She was a native of Matamoros, Tamaulipas and a resident of Harvey, LA. Beloved wife of the late Melquiadez Mendez. Mother of Marisela “Marci” (Ted) Chiasson, Magdalena “Maggie” (Robert) LeBlanc, Meliza (Honorio) Pin̕a, Myrtala “Mattie” (Kevin) Ausbrooks, and Melquiadez “Mike”...
Edward Charles III and Carlos Edward Ford
Jan 28, 2020
Edward Charles Ford, III and Carlos Edward Ford, precious twin boys of Edward C. Ford, Jr. and Danisha Willliams Ford, were stillborn on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. Born into the arms of the angels at Tulane-Lakeside Hospital in Metairie, LA. Although Edward and Carlos never spent any time on earth with us they were much loved. Loving little brothers of...