Obituaries
Brent Anthony Jenkins
Jan 26, 2020
Brent “G Buug” Jenkins on Sunday, January 26, 2020 God wrapped him in his arms and called him home at the age of 19. Brent was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. He was a student at Landry-Walker High School, who loved to sing and rap. Loving father of Armani Marie Jenkins. Son of Gregoriann Jenkins. Adopted son...
Bobby Salvadore Jefferson, Jr.
Jan 25, 2020
Bobby Salvadore Jefferson, Jr. was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the age of 52. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Bobby was a graduate of O. P. Walker High School and employed as a welder with Associated Terminals & Turn Services. He was also a noted disc jockey...
ZELLA MAE TILLMAN
Jan 25, 2020
Zella Mae Tillman entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the age 72. She was a native of Hazelhurst, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Daughter of the late Tommy and Mary Ann Williams Tillman. Granddaughter of the late Garfield and Ethel Lee Williams. Sister of the late Ethel Mae Broome....
Derione Roneisha London
Jan 24, 2020
Derione Roneisha London departed this life on Friday, January 24, 2020 at the age of 22. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Devoted mother of Isis Malayla London. Loving daughter of Derrick D. Evans and Rhonda London-Alonzo. Granddaughter of Betty Jean Connor, Richard London, Hilda Young, and the late Brenda Evans. Great-granddaughter...
EMMA MAE CARTER
Jan 24, 2020
Emma Mae Coleman Carter departed this life at her residence on Friday, January 24, 2020 at the age of 74. She was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Emma was a retired Administrative Assistant with Xavier University for 45 years.Beloved with of the late Alvin Carter. Devoted mother of Jason M. Carter and Larry...
REV. EDMOND WALKER, SR.
Jan 23, 2020
Rev. Edmond Walker, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 87. He was a native of Eva, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Rev. Walker the was former owner of Walker’s Gulf Service Station and retired Pastor of First New Testament Missionary Educational Baptist Church. He...
Jamal Joseph Dawson
Jan 22, 2020
Jamal Joseph Dawson entered peacefully into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at the age of 44. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. He attended Fortier High School and was a former employee of Avondale Shipyard. He was presently employed as an Entrepreneur. Loving husband of...
FLOYD SMITH, JR.
Jan 22, 2020
Floyd “D Last Floyd” Smith, Jr., departed this life on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at the age of 76. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Houston, TX. Floyd was a former employee of Kraft’s Food Store in New Orleans, LA. Beloved husband of Brenda Smith. Devoted father of Deborah Smith, Pamela Smith, Kim Smith,...
Ertha Mitchell Beach
Jan 21, 2020
Ertha Mitchell Beach entered into eternal rest at her residence on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at the age of 84. She was a native of Labadieville, LA and resident of Westwego, LA. She was a retired employee of Suda Savage. Loving mother of Prince Albert Williams, Ken Williams, Tara Reed, Louis Williams, Jr., Donald Williams, Sr., and the late Valerie...
Charles Edward Taylor
Jan 21, 2020
Charles Edward Taylor, a retired technician for Bell South, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at the age of 73. He was a native of Alabama and a resident of Marrero, LA. Charles was a veteran of the United States Army. Loving father of Rodesia Frazier Porter and Nicole Taylor. Grandfather of the late Harold Frazier....
LEVORN SIMMONS, SR.
Jan 21, 2020
Levorn Simmons, Sr., departed this life at his residence on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at the age of 63. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Levorn was a self employed contractor. Devoted father of Levorn Simmons, Jr. and Carl Simmons. Son of the late John and Hilda Simmons. Grandson of the late...
SIMON PETER BENNETT
Jan 19, 2020
Simon Peter Bennett entered into eternal rest at Wynhoven Healthcare Facility on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at the age 82. He was a native of Gonzales, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Simon was a retired Truck Driver. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Canselo Bennett. Father of Lydia C. (Johnel) Lewis, Cherylynn “Denise” Errand, Rolland, Shelita, Tara, Cherelle,...
EVELYN STOKES
Jan 19, 2020
Eveline “Evelyn” Stokes entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at the age of 78. She was a native of Natchez, MS and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved mother of Diane (Errol) Muse, Jannie Mae (Kevin) Matthew, and the late Lester James Stokes, and Melanie Denise Stokes. Lewis Stokes whom she raised. Grandmother of Delaware...
Darrily Poole
Jan 18, 2020
Darrily “Scrap” Poole departed this life on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the age of 60. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident f Westwego, LA. Loving mother of Walia Poole and Aaron Poole. Grandmother of the late Jottrell Poole. Daughter of the late Percy and Eddie V. Poole. Sister of Juanita (Marvin) Gaines, Denise (Archie)...
DOROTHY ANN TOBIAS
Jan 17, 2020
Dorothy Ann Tobias entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Friday, January 17, 2020 at the age of 63. She was a native Memphis, TN and a resident of Bridge City, LA. Dorothy was a child care provider and former employee with West Jefferson Medical Center as a Certified Nurse Assistant. Devoted mother of Patrina Tobias, Doretha ...
Edwin Jackson, Jr.
Jan 15, 2020
Edwin Jackson, Jr., age 72, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Southeast Louisiana Veterans Hospital. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Avondale, LA. He was a retired Industrial Painter. Edwin was a veteran of the United States Army. Beloved husband of Karen Jackson. Loving father of Latasha Jackson (Mac) Hilliard, Ron...
Nellie Ann Coleman
Jan 14, 2020
Nellie Ann Coleman departed this life on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at the age of 72. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Devoted mother of Sabrina Coleman and Keith Coleman. Loving grandmother of Darrieal (Mitchell), Darryl, Ronnie, Shane, Sabre’ah, Jo’Ryll, and Jo’Ron. Great grandmother of Promise, Mitchell, Maci, Ryeon, and Major. Daughter of the late William...
Brian T. McKay
Jan 13, 2020
Brian Terrance McKay, age 55, entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Monday, January 13, 2020. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Brian was an employee of Kencoil in Belle Chasse, LA. Loving father of Brianna T. McKay. Beloved son of Harris McKay and the late Mildred McKay-Jordan. Brother...
Romalice Ellis, Jr.
Jan 13, 2020
Romalice Ellis Jr. entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday January 13, 2020 at the age of 87. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Romalice served his country for 13 years as a member of the United Sates Marines and received an honorable discharge as a Master Sergeant. He was Owner/President of Ecilamor Drayage, an Import...
Lenora Leona Royal
Jan 12, 2020
Lenora Leona Royal, a Business Owner, departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at the age of 44. She was a native New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Loving mother of Lequal Darnell Royal, Kedreion Kieion Royal and NicKeya I’esha Royal; also survived by 2 grandchildren and a host of other...