Obituaries

Dec 23, 2025

Dorothy Jean Evans Wire-Turner, a homemaker, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the age of 74. She was a native of Martinez, CA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Dorothy was a graduate of Garfield High School in Berkeley, CA. She was employed with St. Joseph the Worker Catholic School as a...

Dec 21, 2025

Marion Anita Ringo transitioned peacefully at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on December 21, 2025, surrounded by the warmth of her loving family. She was 79 years old. A native New Orleanian, Marion was born in 1946 to Emmett and Irene Sammons. At McDonogh 35 High School, her outgoing spirit and natural charm made her a standout student. As a proud...

Dec 20, 2025

Dianne Christina Jacobs DeBose passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her residence on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the age of 62. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Dianne was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School, and she attended Phillips Junior College. She was employed as an Independent...

Dec 19, 2025

Donald "Duck Boy" Jones departed this life on Friday, December 19, 2025, at the age of 67. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Beloved fiancée of Deatra Joseph. Loving father of Donald Jones, Jr. and Donisha Jones. Bonus father of Kent and Sharond Joseph. Donald is survived by his grandchildren, great...

Dec 18, 2025

Bennie Lee Patterson entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at the age of 74. He was a native of Lorman, MS, and a former resident of Shrewsbury, LA and presently residing in Marrero, LA. Bennie was a retired welder with National Maintenance and Repair of LA and Ingalls Avondale Shipyard. Beloved father of Gedric Smith, Tracy Patterson,...

Dec 17, 2025

Daymon Yorel Jackson, Sr. entered into eternal peace on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the age of 50. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey,LA. “Action Jackson” and “DJ Action”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, was a graduate of both L.W. Higgins High School in Marrero and Southern University at...

Dec 16, 2025

Doris Ann Simon entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the age of 70. She was a native of New Orleans, LA, a former resident of Vacherie, LA and currently residing in Harvey, LA. Doris was a graduate of Alcee Fortier High School and a retired receptionist with RTA. She served her country...

Dec 15, 2025

Bennie Frank Epps, age 60, transitioned peacefully from this life on Monday, December 15, 2025, at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was a native of Utica, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Bennie was educated in the Utica School System. He was employed as a professional painter, who was respected for his skills, dedication, and strong work ethics. Bennie’s...

Dec 14, 2025

Ronald Carter entered eternal rest at Passages Hospice on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at the age of 66. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Ronald was educated in the Jefferson Parish School System and was a former landscaper. “Ronnie”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, appreciated life from boiling to barbequing, drinking to dancing,...

Dec 14, 2025

Daniel Camese, Jr., age 87, was called home to glory on Sunday, December 14, 2025.He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. “Junior”, as he was affectionately known to family and friends, was educated in the Orleans Parish Public School System. He was employed for many years as a cement Finisher with Barriers Construction. He was formerly employed...

Dec 14, 2025

Eula Mae Dewitt Barice entered eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at the age of 90. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego and Marrero. Eula was a graduate of Lincoln High School Class of 1953, and she was a retired cashier with Schwegmann Brothers Giant Supermarket for...

Dec 14, 2025

Dec 13, 2025

Bishop Jerry Jackson Henry, Sr, age 74, transitioned peacefully from this earthly life into eternal rest on Saturday, December 13, 2025. He was native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Answering God’s call at an early age, he dedicated his life to Jesus Christ and to the faithful service of God’s people. He was ordained in...

Dec 13, 2025

Herbert Bessie Jr. transitioned to his heavenly home on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the age of 65. He was a native of Port Allen, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. “Pone”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends was laborer in the construction industry. He had a radiant smile that could brighten any room, a...

Dec 13, 2025

Erica “Woody” Woodfork, age 88, gained his wings as he was peacefully escorted to his eternal home on Saturday, December 13, 2025. He was a native of Edgard, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Erica was a 1955 graduate of Second Ward High School. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Army, receiving an honorable discharge in 1957.He...

Dec 13, 2025

Ganell J. Bell entered eternal rest on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the age of 63. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Ganell was a graduate of L B Landry High School, and she received an associate degree from Delgado Community College in business administration. She was employed as a police tech with the New Orleans...

Dec 12, 2025

Lidia Del Carmen Salmeron Gomez entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Friday, December 12, 2025, at the age of 52. Se was a native of San Salvador, El Salvador and a resident of Harvey, LA. Lidia was a graduate of Immaculata High School, and she attended the University of New Orleans. She was formerly employed with Pupuseria...

Dec 12, 2025

Gregory Lee Hamilton departed this life om Friday, December 12, 2025, at the age of 54. He was a native of Vicksburg, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Gregory was a retired Machine Operator with Evan Cooperage. Beloved father of Bianca Epherson, Devin Walker, and Carter Scott. Loving son of Willie B. McPherson and the late Eddie Green, Sr....

Dec 11, 2025

Stella Nicholas Johnson transitioned peacefully at her residence on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the age of 94. She was a native of St. James, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Stella was a graduate of Southern University Baton Rouge, where she obtained a bachelors degree in Elementary Education. She was a retired educator with the California State School...

Dec 9, 2025

Sharon Lynette Coler Dixon passed away peacefully at University Medical Center on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the age of 62. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Sharon was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and had an extensive background in cosmetology and medical assistance. She was employed as a...