Obituaries
RONISHA LIASHA HAWTHORNE
Dec 17, 2024
Ronisha Liasha Hawthorne, age 20, departed this life on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. She was a native of Gulfport, MS and a resident of Gretna, LA. Loving daughter of Ronald and Lisa Hawthorne. Ronisha is also survived by a host of other loving family and friends. Private Services were held. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA...
DE'SHAWN JEROME VARNADO
Dec 17, 2024
De’Shawn Jerome Varnado departed this life on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at the age of 22. He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Slidell, LA. De’Shawn was a graduate of John Ehret High School. Loving son of Shawn Jerome Varnado and Catina Ann Hodges. Stepson of Christohnya Ross. Grandson of Tyronne Hodges, Richard Varnado, Ruth N....
FERDINAND HENRY, JR.
Dec 16, 2024
Ferdinand Henry, Jr. entered eternal rest on Monday, December 16, 2024, at the age of 57. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Ferdinand was a graduate from West Jefferson High School and was employed as a truck driver. Beloved husband of Karen G. Henry. Stepfather of Darilyn Banks and Corey Banks. Son...
NATHAN COLEMAN, JR.
Dec 15, 2024
Nathan Coleman Jr. departed this life on Saturday December 15, 2024, at the age of 21. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Nathan’s education started with Head Start and continued at McDonough City Park Academy. Later, he attended the New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy, where he built strong discipline and a drive to succeed. Nathan...
LYNETTE PRICE WILLIAMS
Dec 14, 2024
Lynette Price Williams entered eternal rest on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the age of 69. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Lynette was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School. She was a retired employee of Bethany House Services in Cincinnati, Ohio as a social worker for 22 years. Beloved mother of Bryan Anthony...
CLARENCE ANTHONY WATKINS
Dec 14, 2024
Clarence Anthony “Tony” Watkins entered eternal rest on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the age of 65. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Clarence graduated from West Jefferson High School and worked many jobs while holding on to his dream of owning 18-wheelers and becoming wealthy beyond imagination. Clarence thought BIG, planned...
LAWRENCE DUMES
Dec 14, 2024
Lawrence Dumes entered into eternal rest at his residence surrounded by family on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the age of 81. He was a native of Palmetto, LA, a former resident of California, and presently a resident of Harvey, LA. Lawrence was educated in the St. Landry Parish School System. He was employed by several companies and retired from...
AMANDA MARIE RILEY
Dec 14, 2024
Amanda Marie Riley, age 68, departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Saturday, December 14, 2024, with her sister Laura by her side. She was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Amanda graduated from L. W. Higgins High as the class valedictorian. She furthered her education at the University of New Orleans (UNO), where she received both...
JAMES MOORE
Dec 14, 2024
James Moore, a beloved husband, father, mentor, and friend, was called home by God on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the age of 75. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. James was a 1968 graduate of Joseph S. Clark High School, where he excelled as a tight end for the Bulldogs. He continued his studies at...
KEONDRA ALISE PREVOST
Dec 14, 2024
Keondra Alise Prevost, age 34, a successful entrepreneur and fashionista, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Saturday, December 14, 2024. She was a native of Harvey, LA, a former resident of Hammond, LA and presently residing in Gretna, LA. Keondra attended St. Thomas Aquinas High, Hammond High...
JANNIE MAE STOKES MATTHEWS
Dec 14, 2024
Jannie Mae Stokes Matthews entered eternal rest on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the age of 63. She was a native Waterproof, LA and a resident of Algiers, LA. Jannie was a graduate of Alcee Fortier High School, and she was a former employee with McDonald’s as a cashier. Beloved wife of Kevin Matthews. Loving mother of Delaware (Alyshia), Elizabeth,...
MELVIN ADAMS
Dec 13, 2024
Melvin Adams, affectionately known as “Mel”, entered peacefully into eternal rest surrounded by his loving family on Friday, December 13, 2024, at the age of 44. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Harvey, LA. Melvin was a 1999 graduate of John Ehret High School. He was employed for 24 years with the Jefferson Parish Streets...
LIONEL BOUTON, JR.
Dec 9, 2024
Lionel Bouton, Jr. age 77, entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Monday, December 9, 2024. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Lionel was a graduate of George Washington Carver Senior High School, and he attended Sidney Collier Vocational School. He was a retired First Class Pipefitter of Avondale Shipyard....
YVONNE SYLVIA VINCENT
Dec 9, 2024
Yvonne Sylvia Vincent transitioned peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Monday, December 9, 2024, at the age of 64. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Yvonne was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and Delgado Community College. She was employed with the Office of Motor Vehicles as a...
ALBERT PRICE, JR.
Dec 7, 2024
Albert Price, Jr. was called to eternal rest on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the age of 70. He was a native of Ferriday, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Albert was a graduate of West Jefferson High School. He served his country in the United States Air Force. Albert was a retired truck driver. He was an...
HENRY MCGUFFEY
Dec 6, 2024
Henry McGuffey was called to be with the Lord on Friday, December 6, 2024, at the age of 89. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Henry was educated in the Orleans Parish School System, and he was a retired employee with Charity Hospital. He had many talents including lawn care, baking, and roofing. He was a dedicated...
KECHIA ANN PALMER
Dec 3, 2024
Kechia Ann Palmer passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at the at age of 52. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Kechia was a proud 1992 graduate of Walter L. Cohen Senior High School. While at Cohen, Kechia’s peers honored her by electing her Homecoming Queen. She...
EMILE JOSEPH DESSELLE
Dec 2, 2024
Emile Joseph Desselle, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 2, 2024, at the age of 79. He was a native of Mt. Airy, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Emile was a retired offshore deckhand. He served his country in the United States Army. Beloved husband of Helen Houston Desselle. Devoted father of Darryl Desselle, Sr., and...
AUGUSTINE WASHINGTON
Nov 30, 2024
Augustine Washington passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at the age of 76. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. “Tetiney”, as she was affectionately known, was a retired Paraprofessional. Beloved daughter of the late Alexander Washington, Jr. and Alberta Washington. Loving sister of Shirley (the late Alvarez) Phillips...
SHERMAN ROBINSON, SR.
Nov 27, 2024
Sherman Robinson, Sr. entered eternal rest on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at the age of 84. He was a native of Pineville, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Sherman was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and served his country in the United States Airforce. Sherman retired as a Technical Sergeant, after 20 years of service....
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