Obituaries

KERMES LIONEL LANE, SR.

KERMES LIONEL LANE, SR.

Feb 2, 2020

Kermes Lionel Lane, Sr. entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at the age of 71. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Kermes was a retired Circulation Supervisor with the Times Picayune. Beloved husband  of the late Patsy Sprinkle Lane. Devoted father of Kermes Lionel...

Dolores Williams Narcisse

Dolores Williams Narcisse

Feb 1, 2020

Dolores W. Narcisse, a retired Healthcare Worker, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the age of 87. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Dolores was a graduate of Gilbert Academy and attend Xavier University of New Orleans. Loving mother of Gisele Norton, Deirdre Narcisse Parker, Edwin Grant...

WILLIE PREATTO, IV

WILLIE PREATTO, IV

Feb 1, 2020

Willie Preatto IV, 44, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 in Marrero, LA. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Willie was employed as an Able Seaman with Global Towing Service.Beloved husband of  Latasha Preatto. Devoted father of  Shauntreal Preatto, Elbrielle Cowart, Tashontay Preatto, Tashanti Preatto, Tia Preatto, Willasia Preatto, and Anies...

MARIA OLIVARES MENDEZ

MARIA OLIVARES MENDEZ

Feb 1, 2020

Maria Socorro Olivares Mendez departed this life at Marrero Healthcare Center on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the age 77. She was a native of Matamoros, Tamaulipas and a resident of Harvey, LA. Beloved wife of the late Melquiadez Mendez. Mother of Marisela “Marci”  (Ted) Chiasson, Magdalena “Maggie” (Robert) LeBlanc, Meliza (Honorio) Pin̕a, Myrtala “Mattie” (Kevin) Ausbrooks, and Melquiadez “Mike”...

Edward Charles III and Carlos Edward Ford

Edward Charles III and Carlos Edward Ford

Jan 28, 2020

Edward Charles Ford, III and Carlos Edward Ford, precious twin boys of Edward C. Ford, Jr. and Danisha Willliams Ford, were stillborn on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. Born into the arms of the angels at Tulane-Lakeside Hospital in Metairie, LA. Although Edward and Carlos never spent any time on earth with us they were much loved. Loving little brothers of...

Brent Anthony Jenkins

Brent Anthony Jenkins

Jan 26, 2020

Brent “G Buug” Jenkins on Sunday, January 26, 2020 God wrapped him in his arms and called him home at the age of 19. Brent was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. He was a student at Landry-Walker High School, who loved to sing and rap. Loving father of Armani Marie Jenkins. Son of Gregoriann Jenkins. Adopted son...

Bobby Salvadore Jefferson, Jr.

Bobby Salvadore Jefferson, Jr.

Jan 25, 2020

Bobby Salvadore Jefferson, Jr. was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the age of 52. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Bobby was a graduate of O. P. Walker High School and employed as a welder with Associated Terminals & Turn Services. He was also a noted disc jockey...

ZELLA MAE TILLMAN

ZELLA MAE TILLMAN

Jan 25, 2020

Zella Mae Tillman entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the age 72. She was a native of Hazelhurst, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Daughter  of the late Tommy and Mary Ann Williams Tillman. Granddaughter of the late Garfield and Ethel Lee Williams. Sister of  the late Ethel Mae Broome....

Derione Roneisha London

Derione Roneisha London

Jan 24, 2020

Derione Roneisha London departed this life on Friday, January 24, 2020 at the age of 22. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Devoted mother of Isis Malayla London. Loving daughter of Derrick D. Evans and Rhonda London-Alonzo. Granddaughter of Betty Jean Connor, Richard London, Hilda Young, and the late Brenda Evans. Great-granddaughter...

EMMA MAE CARTER

EMMA MAE CARTER

Jan 24, 2020

 

Emma Mae Coleman Carter departed this life at her residence on Friday, January 24, 2020 at the age of 74. She was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Emma was a retired Administrative Assistant with Xavier University for 45 years.Beloved with of the late Alvin Carter. Devoted mother of Jason M. Carter and Larry...

REV. EDMOND WALKER, SR.

REV. EDMOND WALKER, SR.

Jan 23, 2020

Rev. Edmond Walker, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 87. He was a native of Eva, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Rev. Walker the was former owner of Walker’s Gulf Service Station and retired Pastor of First New Testament Missionary Educational Baptist Church. He...

Jamal Joseph Dawson

Jamal Joseph Dawson

Jan 22, 2020

Jamal Joseph Dawson entered peacefully into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at the age of 44. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. He attended Fortier High School and was a former employee of Avondale Shipyard. He was presently employed as an Entrepreneur. Loving husband of...

FLOYD SMITH, JR.

FLOYD SMITH, JR.

Jan 22, 2020

Floyd “D Last Floyd” Smith, Jr., departed this life on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at the age of 76. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Houston, TX. Floyd was a former employee of Kraft’s Food Store in New Orleans, LA. Beloved husband of Brenda Smith. Devoted father of Deborah Smith,  Pamela Smith, Kim Smith,...

Ertha Mitchell Beach

Ertha Mitchell Beach

Jan 21, 2020

Ertha Mitchell Beach entered into eternal rest at her residence on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at the age of 84. She was a native of Labadieville, LA and resident of Westwego, LA. She was a retired employee of Suda Savage. Loving mother of Prince Albert Williams, Ken Williams, Tara Reed, Louis Williams, Jr., Donald Williams, Sr., and the late Valerie...

Charles Edward Taylor

Charles Edward Taylor

Jan 21, 2020

Charles Edward Taylor, a retired technician for Bell South, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at the age of 73. He was a native of Alabama and a resident of Marrero, LA. Charles was a veteran of the United States Army. Loving father of Rodesia Frazier Porter and Nicole Taylor. Grandfather of the late Harold Frazier....

LEVORN SIMMONS, SR.

LEVORN SIMMONS, SR.

Jan 21, 2020

Levorn Simmons, Sr., departed this life at his residence on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at the age of 63.  He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Levorn was a self employed contractor. Devoted father of  Levorn Simmons, Jr. and Carl Simmons.  Son of the late John and Hilda Simmons. Grandson of the late...

SIMON PETER BENNETT

SIMON PETER BENNETT

Jan 19, 2020

Simon Peter Bennett entered into eternal rest at Wynhoven Healthcare Facility on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at the age 82.   He was a native of Gonzales, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Simon was a retired Truck Driver. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Canselo Bennett.  Father  of Lydia C. (Johnel) Lewis, Cherylynn “Denise” Errand, Rolland, Shelita, Tara, Cherelle,...

EVELYN STOKES

EVELYN STOKES

Jan 19, 2020

Eveline “Evelyn” Stokes entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at the age of 78. She was a native of Natchez, MS and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved mother of  Diane (Errol) Muse, Jannie Mae (Kevin) Matthew, and the late Lester James Stokes, and Melanie Denise Stokes. Lewis Stokes  whom she raised. Grandmother of Delaware...

Darrily Poole

Darrily Poole

Jan 18, 2020

Darrily “Scrap” Poole departed this life on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the age of 60. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident f Westwego, LA. Loving mother of Walia Poole and Aaron Poole. Grandmother of the late Jottrell Poole. Daughter of the late Percy and Eddie V. Poole. Sister of Juanita (Marvin) Gaines, Denise (Archie)...

DOROTHY ANN TOBIAS

DOROTHY ANN TOBIAS

Jan 17, 2020

Dorothy Ann Tobias entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank  on Friday, January 17, 2020 at the age of 63. She was a native Memphis, TN and a resident of Bridge City, LA. Dorothy was a child care provider and former employee with West Jefferson Medical Center as a Certified Nurse Assistant. Devoted mother of Patrina Tobias, Doretha ...