Obituaries

Senecia Elda Williams

Senecia Elda Williams

Oct 16, 2019

Senecia Elda Williams entered into the gates of heaven on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at the age of 59. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Senecia was a graduated of O. Perry Walker High School and attended Delgado Community College and Southern University of New Orleans where she obtained an associate’s degree in Business Management; she...

LOUIS TULLI BETZ

LOUIS TULLI BETZ

Oct 16, 2019

Louis Tulli Betz entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at the age of 65. He was a native of Newport News, VA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Louis was a former employee of Marriott Hotel and Westbank Marrero Cab Company. Beloved husband of the  late Cheryl Betz. Devoted  father of Michelle (Roderick) Daniels and Damon (Gail)...

ETHEL WATSON THOMPSON

ETHEL WATSON THOMPSON

Oct 15, 2019

Ethel Layle “Eppy” Watson Thompson, entered into eternal rest  at her residence on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at the age of 83. She was a native of Vacherie, LA and resident of Marrero, LA. Ethel was a retiree from Jefferson Parish Department of Parks & Recreation after 13 years of service. Beloved wife of  the late Mike Thompson. Devoted mother...

VIRGINIA ANTOINE MANSHACK

VIRGINIA ANTOINE MANSHACK

Oct 14, 2019

 

 

Virginia Antoine Manshack departed this earthly life at her residence on Monday, October 14, 2019 at the age of 77. She was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Virginia hobbies were gardening  and selling Avon. Beloved wife of James Manshack, Jr. Devoted mother of James  (Eletha) Manshack III. Daughter of the late Thomas Antoine, Sr. and Emma...

ALVIN PETER PIPER

ALVIN PETER PIPER

Oct 14, 2019

Alvin P. Piper entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 14, 2019 at the age of 84. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Alvin was retired  laborer with Avondale Shipyard for 34 years. Beloved husband of the late Bessie  Jones Piper.  Devoted father of Alvin Gerard Piper,  and Dana Piper McClondon. Grandfather...

LLOYD HERMAN DEVORE

LLOYD HERMAN DEVORE

Oct 13, 2019

Lloyd “RED” Herman DeVore transitioned peacefully to his heavenly home on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at the age  of 80. He was  a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Lloyd was a retired maintenance worker with Louisiana Training Institute. Husband of Brenda S. DeVore. Devoted father  Byron Keith DeVore, Sr . Adopted father of Anastasia Francis. Grandfather of Byron...

Ethelrine Turner Thomas

Ethelrine Turner Thomas

Oct 10, 2019

Ethelrine Turner Thomas, age 75, entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Thursday, October 10, 2019. She was a native of Utica, Ms and a resident Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of Alex Thomas, Jr. Loving mother of Brenda (Anthony) Rousell, Branette Turner, Nicole Thomas, and the late Alex Thomas III. Daughter of the late Henry Turner and...

ANDERSON SIMMONS, JR.

ANDERSON SIMMONS, JR.

Oct 9, 2019

 

Anderson “Bubby” Simmons Jr., entered into eternal rest at University Medical on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA.   Anderson graduated from L. B. Landry High School in 1958 and attended Grambling State University for two years after high school.  He served his country in the United States Air Force and was...

EMEL G. HUNTER

EMEL G. HUNTER

Oct 9, 2019

Emel G. Hunter entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at the age of 67. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Emel retired from Dow Chemical as a laborer. Beloved husband of Anna  Adams Hunter. Devoted father of Craig Adams, Linda Gayle, Trevis Adams, and Sasha Hunter.  Grandfather of the...

ERNEST HENDERSON

ERNEST HENDERSON

Oct 9, 2019

 

Ernest “Drummer Boy” Henderson entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 60. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Waggaman LA. Ernest was a graduate of L.B. Landry High School. Beloved husband of Bonnie R. Henderson. Devoted father of Victoria  Henderson and Van Allen (Tamara) Rodney. Grandfather  of Van Allen Rodney,...

STEVEN LEROY YOUNG

STEVEN LEROY YOUNG

Oct 7, 2019

Steven Leroy Young entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 7, 2019 at the age of 43. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of New Iberia, LA. He was a graduate of O. Perry Walker High School Class of 1996 and worked in the oilfield for 16 years as a shop hand.Beloved  husband of LaToya...

THADDEUS WILSON JACKSON

THADDEUS WILSON JACKSON

Oct 7, 2019

Thaddeus “LA” Wilson Jackson departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Monday, October 7, 2019 at the age of 39. He was a native  of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Devoted father of Kamron Jackson. Beloved son of Thaddeus Jackson and the late Rose Marie Moore Jackson. Grandson of Charlotte Jackson and the late...

Stanford Paul Keller

Stanford Paul Keller

Oct 7, 2019

Stanford Paul Keller, Sr. departed this life on Monday, October 7, 2019 at the age of 63. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Stanford attended John H. Martyn High School and was a former employee of McDermott Offshore Company and Avondale Shipyard Janitorial Services. Loving father of Stanford P. Kelly, Jr. Son...

LOUIS EDWARD DIVINITY, JR.

LOUIS EDWARD DIVINITY, JR.

Oct 5, 2019

Louis “Mannie” Edward Divinity, Jr. entered into eternal rest at his residence on Saturday, October  5, 2019 at the age of 57. He was a native of New Orleans, LA  and a resident of Harvey, LA.  Louis attended West Jefferson High School and was a retired school bus driver. Devoted father of Alexis Renee (Ingrid) Divinity and Amanda Marie Divinity....

Lucille Henry Edwards

Lucille Henry Edwards

Oct 4, 2019

Lucille Henry Edwards entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Friday, October 4, 2019 at the age of 93. She was a native of Lake Charles, LA a former resident of Algiers, LA and presently residing in Gretna, LA since Hurricane Katrina. Lucille was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and a retired custodian. Loving mother...

Viosca Washington

Viosca Washington

Oct 3, 2019

Viosca ”Spud” Washington departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at the age of 50. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Allen, TX. Viosca was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and employed as a cook. Beloved fiancé of Precious Wyatt. Devoted father of Tiarald Washington,...

REV. BURNELL WHITNEY DARENSBURG, III

REV. BURNELL WHITNEY DARENSBURG, III

Oct 1, 2019

Rev. Burnell “Mannie”  Whitney Darensburg, III entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at the age of 57. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA.  Burnell  was a graduate of L. B. Landry Sr. High School, and attended Prairie View A and M University, and a 2019 graduate of The Dr....

Lillie Rose Hogan

Lillie Rose Hogan

Oct 1, 2019

Lillie Rose Francois Hogan entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at the age of 85. She was a native and resident of Algiers, LA. Lillie was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and a retired Bank Teller. She was a former office clerk at Mount Sinai Baptist Church and Christ the...

LAWRENCE BECNEL, JR.

LAWRENCE BECNEL, JR.

Sep 30, 2019

Deacon Lawrence “Toby” Becnel, Jr., another saint found his way home at his residence on Monday, September 30, 2019. He was a native of Gonzales, LA and a resident of Bridge City, LA. Devoted husband of the late Allee Vicks Becnel. Father of Beverly Becnel- (Glenn) Taylor, Denise Y. Becnel- (William) Warren, Lynette E. Becnel-Dorsey, Scottie "Redd" Becnel and the...

Mary Alice Jason

Mary Alice Jason

Sep 29, 2019

Mary Alice Daniel Jason entered into eternal rest at Tulane Medical Center on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at the age of 56. She was a native and resident of Gretna, LA. Mary was a graduate of John Ehret High School and attended Delgado Community College where she studied Hospitality Management. She was a retired Supervisor of the Jefferson Parish Water...