Obituaries

Nellie Mae Givens

Nellie Mae Givens

Mar 2, 2020

Nellie Mae Davis Givens, a homemaker, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, March 2, 2020 at the age of 80.  She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA.  Nellie was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School.  Beloved wife of Charles Lee Givens. Loving mother of Shelia Givens, Andre Givens, Eric Givens, Troy Givens, Damian Givens,...

Nick Lawson

Nick Lawson

Mar 2, 2020

Nick Lawson, Sr. departed this life on Monday, March 2, 2020 at his residence at the age of 67. He was a native of Carpenter, MS and a resident of Harvey, LA.  Nick was a former employee of Avondale Shipyard.  Loving father of Nick Lawson, Jr., Regina Lawson, Tori Lawson, Crystal Singleton, Jamaal Lawson, Ivory Banks, LaNick Knight, and Jermonde...

Errol M Brower

Errol M Brower

Feb 29, 2020

Errol “Trill” Kenneth Michael Brower departed this life on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the age of 26. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Trill, as he is affectionately known to family and friends was an aspiring recording artist. Loving father of Paris, Errol, Jr., Harlem,and Azai Brower. Beloved son of Donisa Brown and Cleveland Lindsey....

LOUCILLE MAGGIE LEE JORDAN SIMMONS

LOUCILLE MAGGIE LEE JORDAN SIMMONS

Feb 28, 2020

Loucille Maggie Lee Jordan Simmons entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 28, 2020 at the age of 70 surrounded by her loving family.  She was a native of St. Joseph, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA.  Beloved wife of  the late Anthony J. Simmons. Devoted  mother of Cynthia Jordan, Toriano Jordan, Lakita Simmons, Shawn Simmons, Dawn Simmons, and...

CHERYL ANN HINES

CHERYL ANN HINES

Feb 28, 2020

Cheryl “Ann” Hines departed this life at Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas TX on Friday, February 28, 2020 at the age of 60. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Dallas, TX. Beloved daughter of  Samuel Hines Jr. and the late Delores Young Hines. Sister of Kevin, Eric, Gregory Hines Sr., Rev. Toris Young,...

Joseph Quandell Snyder, jr.

Joseph Quandell Snyder, jr.

Feb 28, 2020

Joseph Q. “Joe Black” Snyder, Jr. entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, February 28, 2020 at the age of 67.  He was a native of Reserve, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA.  Joseph was an employee of Lofton Security.  Loving father of Kendell Snyder, Shaun Snyder, and Xavier Snyder.  Son of the late Joseph Snyder, Sr. and Ella...

ROYAL ROBINS, JR.

ROYAL ROBINS, JR.

Feb 28, 2020

Royal “RJ” Robins Jr. entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 28, 2020 surrounded by family and friends at Ochsner Medical Center in Jefferson, LA. He was a native of Norwood, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Royal earned his associate degree from Delgado Community College in Business Administration. Royal went on to open his own business “Contour...

Darren Phillip Coler, Sr.

Darren Phillip Coler, Sr.

Feb 28, 2020

Darren Phillip Coler, Sr. departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, February 28, 2020 at the age of 56, surrounded by loved ones. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Darren was a 1982 graduate of West Jefferson high School. He was a former employee of Jefferson Parish Sheriff Office,...

CONSTANCE WILLIAMS CARROLL

CONSTANCE WILLIAMS CARROLL

Feb 27, 2020

Constance Williams Carroll, her song was finally completed as Mother Carroll exhaled her last note on Thursday, February 27, 2020. She was a native of Arkansas City, AR and resident of Avondale, LA. Constance was affectionately known as Connie and was accomplished pianist and organist. She was loved and respected in the music community for contributions as a musician, mentor...

MELVIN ALTON GROSS

MELVIN ALTON GROSS

Feb 27, 2020

Melvin Alton Gross entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at the age of 77. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Melvin was employed as a Certified Electrician. Beloved husband of  Edna Gross. Devoted father of Charlene Gross,  Della Gross, Robert (Tamekia) Gross, and Ann Marie Campbell.  Brother of...

Rosetta Jones

Rosetta Jones

Feb 27, 2020

Rosetta Jones, a homemaker, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at the age of 75. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Loving mother of Wanda (Willie) Golsby, Joseph (Kimberly) Bright, Edmond (Julia) Jones, and Tyrone (Tamela) Jones. Daughter of the late Charles Jones and Louise Harris Jones. Beloved...

CHARLES ALEXANDER HUNTER

CHARLES ALEXANDER HUNTER

Feb 26, 2020

Charles Alexander Hunter, age 76, peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 with his loving family by his side. He was a native of Independence, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Charles was a retired construction worker,  and active member with Marrero-Harvey Senior Center participating in numerous activities. He also enjoyed spending time with his family during...

EDWARD RAY JOHNSON

EDWARD RAY JOHNSON

Feb 26, 2020

Edward Ray Johnson entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at the age of 60. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Edward was a graduate of Walter L Cohen and a retired employee with Pascal’s Manale as a cook. Beloved husband  of Deborah Landry Johnson. Stepfather of Myron Thibodeaux, Sr.,...

Louis Gray,Jr.

Louis Gray,Jr.

Feb 26, 2020

Louis Gray, Jr., age 70, entered peacefully into eternal rest at his son’s residence on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Louis was a graduate of Lincoln High School and a former employee of Avondale Shipyard and Jefferson Parish Water Department. Beloved husband of the late Madelyn Mahoney...

STELLA MAE HARRIS

STELLA MAE HARRIS

Feb 24, 2020

Stella Mae Mitchell Harris entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, February 24, 2020 at the age of 85. She was a native of Crown Pointe, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Stella was a retired Certified Nurse Assistant with West Jefferson Medical Center. Loving mother of Charles (Elenor) Harris, Joseph, Gerald, Anthony, Cornell, Arnell, and  Randall Harris, Shelia...

Helen Boseman Edinburgh

Helen Boseman Edinburgh

Feb 24, 2020

Helen M. Edinburgh, age 77, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, February 24, 2020. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Helen was a 1960 graduate of L. B. Landry High School where she was affectionately known as “Red”. She was a former employee of the Louisiana Superdome Security, United States Naval Support Activity in the...

Philip Joseph Davis,Jr.

Philip Joseph Davis,Jr.

Feb 24, 2020

Philip Joseph Davis, Jr.  entered into eternal rest on Monday,  February 24, 2020 at the age of 55. He was a native and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Philip was a graduate of O. Perry Walker Sr. High School. Beloved husband  of Letitia Quinn Davis. Devote father of Philip Joseph Davis, III, Jermaine C. Quinn, Sr., and Stephen M....

Clarence Jessie Fultz

Clarence Jessie Fultz

Feb 23, 2020

Clarence Jessie Fultz entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at the age of 53. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. He was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School, and employed as a Sandblaster with Coastal Cargo. Beloved husband of Sonya Fultz. Loving father of Dominique Thompson, Jessie Fultz,...

Winnie Elizabeth Patterson

Winnie Elizabeth Patterson

Feb 21, 2020

Winnie E. Patterson entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Friday, February 21, 2020 at the age of 68. She was a native of Fayette, MS and a resident of Terrytown, LA. Winnie was employed as a custodian with the Jefferson Parish Public School System. Devoted mother of Gedric Smith, William Patterson, Tracy Patterson, and the late Eric...

ALMA FRAZIER LESTRICK

ALMA FRAZIER LESTRICK

Feb 20, 2020

Alma Frazier Lestrick entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at the age of 75. She was a native of Waterproof, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA for over 40 years. Alma was a retired employee with over 33 years of service with Whiteside and Red Maple Restaurant. Devoted mother of Verna Lestrick, Charles “Bookie”  Lestrick, Jr.,...