Obituaries
BRYAN KEITH HOOPER
Feb 10, 2026
Bryan Keith Hooper, age 65, departed this life on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at University Medical Center He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Bryan attended John Ehret High School and had a passion for cooking and celebrating. He was a faithful member of St. Rock Baptist Church. Bryan will be remembered for...
EDRIC SMITH ALEXANDER
Feb 15, 2026
Edric Smith Alexander departed this life at her residence on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the age of 76. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Edric was a proud 1967 graduate of Joseph S. Clark High School and Delgado Community College, where she earned an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice. She was...
BOBBY HENRY
Feb 16, 2026
Bobby Henry was called home by the Lord at Riverbend Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Monday, February 16, 2026, at the age of 70. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. “Bothy, “as he was affectionately known to family and friends, was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School. He was a vibrant, loving and compassionate...
TEMEKA RACHEL PATTERSON
Feb 6, 2026
Temeka Patterson, age 45, was called to eternal home with the Lord on Friday, February 6, 2026, surrounded by her cherished family and friends. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Hammond, LA. Temeka was a 1999 graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and continued her studies at McNeese University in Lake Charles, LA...
CLARA WEBB KNAPPER
Feb 17, 2026
Clara Mae Webb-Knapper, age 90, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of Waterproof, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Clara will be remembered for her loving spirit, home-cooked meals, cakes made from scratch, and infectious humor that warmed everyone around her. Beloved wife of 50 years to the...
ROSELLA MCCLURE
Feb 7, 2026
Rosella McClure passed away at West Jefferson Medical Center on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the age of 61. She was a native of Utica, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Loving mother of Renada (Nickol) Bush, Ricky McClure, Diamond McClure, Ruby McClure, Direll McClure, Jeremiah McClure, Ashley McClure, and Crystal McClure. Grandmother of the late Chalsey “Shay” McClure....
FLORENCE ELLIS
Feb 10, 2026
Florence Ellis, age 100, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. She was a native of Plaquemine, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. For a remarkable century, Florence embodied the virtues of faith, creativity, devotion, resilience, and an unwavering transformative love for family. She had a generous spirit and found beauty in everyday...
TRAVIS LAMONT BENARD
Feb 12, 2026
Travis Lamont Benard entered eternal rest on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the age of 48. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Travis was educated in the Jefferson Parish School System, and he was employed as a roofer. Beloved father of Trashonda Henry and Tra’ona (Jeremy) Sylve. Son of Robert Fields, Jr....
CHANTI OMEGA BATISTE
Jan 31, 2026
Chanti Omega Batiste entered eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the age of 29. She was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Chanti lived life in her own beautiful way, with a vibrant spirit that could light up any room. She loved music, getting dressed up, and sharing...
KIM DAY LEWIS
Feb 10, 2026
Kim Day Lewis entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the age of 67. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. She was a graduate of John Ehret High School and Meadows-Draughon Business College. Kim retired from Avondale Shipyard after over 30 years as an Executive...
IRMA LEE RUFFIN MARTIN
Feb 4, 2026
Irma Lee Ruffin Martin, age 80, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. She was a native of White Castle, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Irma was a graduate of Lincoln High School. She was a former member of St. Mark Baptist Church of White Castle, LA and White Chapel Baptist Church....
ALVIN OTIS RUFFIN
Feb 5, 2026
Alvin Otis Ruffin, age 65, entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Thursday, February 5, 2026. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Alvin was employed for 31 years a Supervisor with Atmos Entergy. Loving father of Alvin Cotwright, Alisa Cotright, Alvieyle Moore, Alvin Moore, and Johnell Ross. Son of the late Hannah Ruffin Prince,...
JASON JAVON BUTLER
Feb 4, 2026
Jason Javon Butler, departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the age of 46. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Jason was educated in the New Orleans Parish School System, and he continued his education with the Culinary Institute of New Orleans. He was employed as a District Manager...
MARIUS AMBROSE
Dec 26, 2025
Marius Ambrose departed this life at his residence on Friday, December 26, 2025, at the age of 59. He was a native of St. Lucia, and a resident of Harvey, LA. Marius was a graduate of La Ressource, Vieux Fort, St. Lucia. “Dick”, Uncle Dicka, and “Sauce Powl”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, was employed with...
LANEY MOSES
Nov 7, 2025
Laney M. Moses entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Friday, November 7, 2025, at the age of 65. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Laney was a 1977 graduate of John Ehret High School and she attended UNO. She graduated in 1979 with a certification in business from Delta...
THERESA IRVING FRANKLIN
Oct 31, 2025
Theresa Irving Franklin entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 31, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 78. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Theresa was educated in the New Orleans Parish School System. She was a retired Food Service Manager with Ochsner Meadowcrest Hospital in Gretna, LA for...
CHARLIE LOUIS BROWN, JR.
Oct 28, 2025
Charlie L Brown, Jr. entered eternal rest on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the age of 70. He was a native of Bradenton FL and a resident of Marrero, LA. Charlie was a graduate of Manatee High School. He was the owner of U. S. Coating Inc. Beloved husband of Catrina M. Brown. Loving father of Lakeydra Brown and Nika...
JEANETTE MARIE HOUSTON
Oct 26, 2025
Jeanette M. Houston departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the age of 62. She was a native of Westwego, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Jeanette was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and employed as a restaurant cook. Devoted mother of Antoinette Allen (Derrick) and Jeanetta Houston (Miesha)....
MICHAEL LEON HUNTER
Oct 22, 2025
Michael Leon Hunter entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at the age of 68. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Michael was a graduate of John McDonogh Senior High School and attended Southern University of New Orleans. He was a retired truck driver with United Parcel Service. Beloved husband...
ONEATA ELAINE STEWART JONES
Oct 24, 2025
Oneata Elaine Stewart Jones entered eternal rest at Slidell Memorial Hospital on Friday October 24, 2025, at the age of 73. She was a native of Vacherie, LA and resident of Westwego, LA. Oneata was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School Class of 1970. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing from Dillard University and a...
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