Obituaries
VIRGINIA FRUGE KELLY
Sep 18, 2024
Virginia Fruge Kelly entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at the age of 65. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. She was employed as a housekeeper with the Archdiocese of New Orleans at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Algiers, LA. Virginia was full of life, always laughing...
JULIA MAE DOBBINS
Sep 18, 2024
Julia Mae Dobbins, age 80, passed away peacefully at Wynhoven Nursing Home on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was a native of Natchez, MS and a resident of Westwego, LA. Julia was a graduate of Sadie B. Thomas High School and Natchez Community College. She retired from the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office after 15 years of...
NICHELL YVETTE ROBINSON LANDRY
Sep 16, 2024
Nichell Yvette Robinson Landry passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024, at the age of 55. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Nichell was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School. Beloved wife of Gerald Landry. Loving mother of Devin (Dentria) and Travon Robinson. Daughter of Leon Robinson and the late...
BRETT K. JACKSON
Sep 15, 2024
Brett Keith Jackson found solace in the arms of our Lord on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the age of 45. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Plano, TX. Brett was a graduate of Archbishop Shaw High School, where he was a member of the basketball team, and received numerous awards for his performance on...
PROPHET THOMAS CALVIN RHODES
Sep 15, 2024
Prophet Thomas C. Rhodes, Jr., age 74, was called home to his eternal resting place on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Southeast Veterans Hospital. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. He was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, and he attended Delgado Community College. He was drafted in the military during...
DARREN JOHN YOUNG
Sep 15, 2024
Darren John Young departed this life at residence on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the age of 60. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Darren was a graduate of John Ehret High School. He was employed as a cook with Golden Corral. Beloved husband of Evelyn Williams Young. Father of Darren Hilliard,...
DESHAWN MICHAEL WILLIAMS
Sep 14, 2024
Deshawn "Coach Dee" Michael Williams a devoted husband, father and son passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at the age of 40. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Celebration of Life at Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe Street, Gretna, LA on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:00a.m.Visitation will begin at 8:30a.m. Interment: Woodlawn Park...
GILBERT WILLIS
Sep 14, 2024
Gilbert “Gill” Willis, age 51, entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Saturday, September 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Hampton, GA. “Gill”, as he was affectionately known to family and friends, was educated in the Jefferson Parish Public School System. He was employed with...
GLORIA PAYNE JONES
Sep 14, 2024
Gloria Payne Jones departed this life at St. Joseph Hospice on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the age of 72. She was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Gloria was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School. She was a retired Resident Specialist with the State of LA. Gloria was a member of Emmanuel Cooper Temple # 912,...
LA'DAWN NICHELLE PAUL
Sep 13, 2024
La’Dawn Nichelle Paul departed this life on Friday, September 13, 2024, at the age of 43. She was a native Marrero, LA and resident of Gretna, LA. La’Dawn was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School. Beloved mother of Dawn’Yea Paul, Darn’Yel Paul, and Si’Yea Paul. Devoted daughter of Madeline Hunter, Cliff Dixon and the late Agnes Paul. Stepdaughter...
JUDY LONDON NICHOLAS
Sep 13, 2024
Judy London Nicholas, a homemaker, departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Friday, September 13, 2024 at the age of 74. She was a native of Donaldsonville, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Loving wife of Hilton Nicholas, Sr. Devoted mother of Hilton Nicholas, Jr. and Ethan Nicholas; also survived by a host of other relatives and...
ROBERT EUGENE CAGLE, SR.
Sep 13, 2024
Robert Eugene Cagle, Sr. passed away at his residence on Friday, September 13, 2024, at the age of 54 surrounded by his family. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. “Bobby”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, was full of life, loved hunting, and enjoyed spending time with his family....
PAMELA RENA BATISTE-HULBERT
Sep 12, 2024
Pamela Rena Batiste-Hulbert peacefully departed this life at her residence on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the age of 54. She was a native of Waterproof, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Pamela was a graduate of Waterproof High School and employed with Coca-Cola Bottling Company as a stocker. Wife of Aaron Hulbert, Sr. Devoted mother of Aaronisha Hulbert...
MICHAEL BUSH, SR.
Sep 11, 2024
Michael “Cigar” Bush, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at the age of 71. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Michael was a 1972 graduate of L. B. Landry High School, where he was a member of the varsity basketball team. He was an avid sports fan, whether playing or watching, Michael...
KAREN JENISE DAVIS
Sep 9, 2024
Karen Jenise Davis, age 61, passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, September 9, 2024, at the age of 61. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Karen was a 1981 graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and was employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She was a former employee of...
ANNIE LAURA GRANT
Sep 7, 2024
Annie Laura Grant entered eternal rest at her residence on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the age of 73. She was a native of Marks, MS and a resident of Waggaman, LA. Annie was a retired factory worker with Southern Shell. Devoted mother of Dorothy (Andrew) Davis, Theeurthur (Shannon) Harris, MaryAnn (David) Bunch, Patrisha Grant, and Katherine Grant. Daughter of...
JA'KIAH CHRISTINE SINGLETON
Sep 4, 2024
Baby girl Ja’Kiah Christine Singleton was stillborn on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 9:37a.m. to parents Javon Singelton and Faithlynn Bolding at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. Ja’Kiah will always be in the hearts of her parents, grandparents Clarence Maddie, Annistine Claiborne, JC and Roslyn Singleton, and a host of other relatives and friends. Private Funeral Service was held.
OTHA LEE TERRELL III
Sep 4, 2024
Otha Lee Terrell III, age 42, entered into eternal rest at his residence on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Slidell, LA. Otha was a graduate of John Ehret High School, Class of 2000. He served his country as a Flight Deckhand with the United States Navy. Beloved husband of...
CHASSIDY TROYLYNN ROUSSELL
Sep 1, 2024
Chassidy Roussell entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at the age of 46. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Cypress, TX. Chassidy was a proud 1996 graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and continued her studies at Grambling State University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology with the...
LAVINIA DIXON LOMBARD
Sep 1, 2024
Lavinia Dixon Lombard, age 101, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Sunday, September 1, 2024. She was a native of St. James, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Lavinia was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. She continued her studies at Southern University in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, where she received her BA...