Obituaries

DEBORAH ANN MCDANIEL

DEBORAH ANN MCDANIEL

Sep 23, 2025

Deborah Ann McDaniel entered eternal life on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at the age of 70. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Deborah was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School. She was a retired paraprofessional with Jefferson Parish Public Schools. Beloved mother of Brannon K. McDaniel, Ellanese S. McDaniel, and Carde’...

JOHNNY OLIVER, JR.

JOHNNY OLIVER, JR.

Sep 23, 2025

Johnny Oliver entered eternal rest on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at the age of 79. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Johnny was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School Class of 1965, where he played football as a tight end and ran track and field. He was a retired employee...

RONALD JOHNSON

RONALD JOHNSON

Sep 19, 2025

Ronald Johnson entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the age of 61. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Houston, TX for the past 10 years. Ronald was a proud graduate of O. Perry Walker Senior High School Class of 1982. After high school, he attended SUNO and completed certifications to...

DAMITA JO NELSON

DAMITA JO NELSON

Sep 19, 2025

Damita Jo Nelson entered eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the age of 69. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Damita attended L. W. Higgins High School, and she was a former employee with West Jefferson Medical Center as a patient service worker. Beloved wife...

SHAMARIE BARNETT-COMEAUX

SHAMARIE BARNETT-COMEAUX

Sep 19, 2025

Shamarie Barnett-Comeaux, age 61, entered into eternal rest at Slidell Memorial Hospital on Friday, September 19, 2025. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Slidell, LA. Shamarie was a proud graduate of L. W. Higgins High School. She was employed as a bus driver in New Orleans, and adored by her students, because her smile...

VICTOR LEO KELLER

VICTOR LEO KELLER

Sep 17, 2025

Victor Leo Keller entered eternal rest at his residence on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at age 89. He was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Victor was a supervisor with Visko’s Seafood for over 30 years and Perez Janitorial before retiring. Loving husband of Barbara C. Keller. Devoted father of Michael, Judy, Ricky, Benjamin, Paul...

TIMOTHY  ALEXANDER MASSENBURG

TIMOTHY ALEXANDER MASSENBURG

Sep 16, 2025

Timothy Alexander Massenburg entered eternal rest on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at the age of 68. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Timothy was a graduate of Joseph S. Clark High School. He served his country in the United States Air Force and United States Air Force Reserve for 42 years. Timothy...

CIERRA JINEA SMALL

CIERRA JINEA SMALL

Sep 15, 2025

Cierra Jinea Small, affectionately known as “Cece” passed away surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy of joy, warmth, and unforgettable memories on Monday, September 15, 2025, at the age of 37. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Waggaman, LA. Cierra graduated from YCP in 2005 and Hope Center in 2008, earning an OSHA...

ETHEL LEE THOMPSON HENDERSON

ETHEL LEE THOMPSON HENDERSON

Sep 15, 2025

Ethel T. Henderson, a retired educator, transitioned to her heavenly home on Monday, September 15, 2025, at the age of 95. She was a native of Modeste, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Ethel received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education and her Master of Arts in Counseling and Guidance from Southern University of Baton Rouge. She...

JUDER EDOUARD

JUDER EDOUARD

Sep 14, 2025

Juder Edouard entered eternal rest at his residence on Sunday September 14, 2025, at the age of 34. He was a native of Haiti, and a resident of Terrytown, LA. Juder was employed as a transportation driver. Beloved husband of Loudianie Sanon Edouard. Loving father of Valencia Edouard, Cassie Edouard, Jhounicsha Edouard, Jucas Jhouvensky Edouard, and Liaih Edouard. Son of...

GRACY JOHNSON HICKS

GRACY JOHNSON HICKS

Sep 14, 2025

Gracy Johnson Hicks quietly departed this life at her residence on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at the age of 84. She was a native of Lakeland, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Gracy was a retired EKG Technician at Sara Mayo Hospital and later she was a manager of senior citizen nursing home for many years. She was...

JOSEPH WEBSTER SMITH, JR.

JOSEPH WEBSTER SMITH, JR.

Sep 14, 2025

Joseph W. Smith, Jr., transitioned into God’s eternal presence on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at the age of 84. He was a native of Plaquemine, LA and a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. “Joe”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, was a graduate of Iberville High School. He was a retired employee with Gretna Machine and Iron...

DIANE ROSS RANDLE

DIANE ROSS RANDLE

Sep 13, 2025

Diane Ross Randle entered eternal rest on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the age of 79. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Marrero, LA. Diane was a graduate of Walter L Cohen High School Class of 1963. She was a H R Manager with D H Holmes / Dillard ‘s for 18 years. Beloved wife...

JUANITA HAYES

JUANITA HAYES

Sep 12, 2025

Juanita Hayes, age 79, entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, September 12, 2025. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Juanita was a retired employee of LaQuinta Inn, and she was a former employee of Best Western and Jani King. Juanita was a member of House of Judah...

HARRISON KAYWOOD III

HARRISON KAYWOOD III

Sep 11, 2025

Harrison “Harry” Kaywood III, age 53, entered into eternal rest at the home of his cousins Sean and Michelle Gasper in Prairieville, LA on Thursday, September 11, 2025. He was a native of Algiers, LA and a resident of Darrow, LA. Harry was a 1990 graduate of O. Perry Walker High School and was member of the Louisiana National Guard...

CHARLES WESTLEY ELLIS, JR.

CHARLES WESTLEY ELLIS, JR.

Sep 11, 2025

Charles Wesley Ellis, Jr. transitioned peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at the age of 86, surrounded by his loving family. He was a native of Claiborne County, MS, and a resident of Marrero, LA. Charles was a retired truck driver. Beloved husband of 57 years to Shelby Jean Ellis. Devoted father of Annette...

BRENDA ROBINSON DUPLESSIS

BRENDA ROBINSON DUPLESSIS

Sep 8, 2025

Brenda Duplessis peacefully transitioned from this life of Monday September 8, 2025, at the age of 71. She was native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Brenda was an amazing cook whose meals brought family and friends together, creating memories filled with warmth and joy. Beloved mother of Sheric Robinson, Sr. and Latasha Robinson; she was...

INEZ TRIBBIT LEWIS

INEZ TRIBBIT LEWIS

Sep 6, 2025

Inez Lewis entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the age of 83. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Inez was a graduate of Lincoln High School. She was a retired police officer with Westwego Police Department and Gretna Courthouse. Devoted wife of the late Arthur Lewis. Beloved mother...

JANET PORTER ROBINSON

JANET PORTER ROBINSON

Sep 5, 2025

Janet Marie Porter Robinson, age 84, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 5, 2025, at her residence. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Janet was employed with Loyola University School of Law and was recognized for her dedication by the Dean of the School of Law with...

ANNA FEAST CARTER

ANNA FEAST CARTER

Aug 30, 2025

Anna Louise Feast Carter, a homemaker, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest at her daughter’s residence on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the age of 87. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Anna enjoyed shopping, cooking and exercising. She will be remembered for her feisty courageous demeanor. Beloved wife of the late John Carter, Sr. Devoted mother...