Obituaries
Temitope Ademola Babatunde
Jan 9, 2019
Temitope Ademola Babatunde departed this life on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at the age of 21. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA Temitope was a graduate of Sophie B. Wright High School, where he was a member of the band. He continued his education at LSU and Delgado Community College. Loving son...
Jackie W. White
Jan 8, 2019
Jackie Willie White departed this life at University Medical Center on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at the age of 62. Jackie was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Jackie received a Master’s Degree from Southern University.
Son of the late Willie “Biffy” White, Sr. and Grace Helen White. Devoted brother of Shirley B. Mason, Betty A. Butler,...
Claudel Senette
Jan 8, 2019
Claudel Senette entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Passages Hospice at the age of 72. He was native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA.Husband of Brenda Smith. Father of Chevelle Smith, Steven Wright, Lilly Wright, Donyell Barela, Troy Smith and the late Keith Roussell. Son of the late William and Eloise Senette....
Willie Mae Brocks
Jan 7, 2019
Mrs. Willie Mae Woodard Brocks was born on May 4, 1945 to the late Mr. Curtis and Mrs. Laura Woodard in Ruleville, Mississippi. She later moved to the New Orleans area and resided in Marrero for over 40 years. Sis. Brocks accepted Christ as her Personal Savior and in November, 2011 she united with the New Hope Baptist Church family under the leadership...
Pearl Gaines
Jan 7, 2019
Pearl Roussell Gaines, age 96, entered peacefully into eternal rest at Wynhoven Health Care Center on Monday, January 7, 2019. She was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of the late Frank Gaines. Loving mother of Janie Smith Elizabeth Wingo, Willamenia G. Gaither, Victoria G. Scott, Edith Jupiter, and Herbert Gaines. Daughter of...
Gloria mahoney Tyler
Jan 7, 2019
Gloria Mahoney Tyler entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Foundation Hospital on Monday, January 7, 2019 at the age of 81. She was a native of Oakville, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA
Devoted mother of Patricia Hart, Diane Griffin, Deborah Mahoney, James Mahoney, and the late Lisa Johnson, Majesta Bickham, Gaynell Lenoir, Bobby Mahoney, and Melvin Mahoney. Daughter...
Warren Smith
Jan 6, 2019
Warren “Poncho” Smith entered into eternal rest at his residence on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at the age of 77 surrounded by his family. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Warren was a retired maintenance supervisor with Varco (Tuboscope).Beloved husband of Malonia Simeon Johnson Smith. Devoted father of Warren, Jr. (Pamela), Darren...
Kendrell Monique Batiste
Jan 5, 2019
Kendrell Monique Batiste entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 5 2019 at the age of 32. Funeral Service will be held at DAVIS MORTUARY SERVICE, 6820 WESTBANK EXPRESSWAY MARRERO, LA Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at 10:00a.m. Visitation will begin at 8:30a.m. at the above named parlor. Interment: Will be Private.To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com....
Anthony Lionel Margin, Jr.
Jan 3, 2019
Anthony “Tony” Lionel Margin, Jr., age 57, departed this life on Wednesday, January 3, 2019 at Tulane University Medical Center. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. He was a graduate of O. Perry Walker High School. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Army and served his country for 18 years. Anthony was employed with...
Estella Davis Poston
Jan 3, 2019
Estella Davis Poston entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at the age of 85. She was a native of St. Joseph, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Beloved wife of the late Robert Lee Poston. Devoted mother of Marilyn (Johnny) Scott, Sandra (Solomon) Knoten, Ryan O’Neal Poston, Edward Lewis, and the late Carolyn and Sherman Poston....
Joseph Stamps
Jan 3, 2019
Joseph “Joe” Louis Stamps (aka Jozef), age 80, departed this life on Thursday, January 3, 2019. He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Newark, New Jersey. Loving father of Elder Pamela Stamps-Brooks, Michael Stamps, Ellis Brown, Gregory Duckworth, Anita Duckworth, Marilyn Duckworth, Sherell Stamps-Conde, Shuntrelle Stamps, Damon Stamps, Lucian Stamps, Dalton Stamps, Nicole Stamps, Theo Stamps,...
Celeste Scott Jefferson
Jan 2, 2019
Celeste “Madea” Scott Jefferson walked into the Pearly Gates of Heaven on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at the blessed age of 87. She was a native of Ferriday, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Celeste was a retired nurse from People’s Home Health. Beloved wife of the late Douglas Jefferson, Sr. Loving mother of Douglas Jefferson, and the late...
Sharon Poree Craig
Jan 2, 2019
Sharon Denise Poree Craig entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at her residence at the age of 56 surrounded by family and close friends. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Denise was employed with Louisiana Continue Care for 8 years and she was known for her Joyous smile...
Willie Junius McCall, Sr.
Jan 1, 2019
Willie Junius McCall, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 85. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Willie was a retired maintenance worker with Avondale Shipyard for over 25 years and Cutcher Canning Company for over 30 plus years.
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Ronald Harrison
Jan 1, 2019
Ronald Harrison entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at the age of 59. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Dallas TX. Ronald was a graduate of Booker T. Washington high School and Delta Community College. He was an employee of Best Press Printing Company. Ronald enjoyed traveling, laughing, participating in trivia...
Ernest Jackson, Jr.
Jan 1, 2019
Ernest “Pat” Jackson, Jr., departed this life on Passages Hospice on Tuesday, January, 1, 2019 at the age of 92. He was a native of Bridge City, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Ernest served his country in the U.S. Navy and he retired from Avondale Shipyard.
Husband of the late Clara West Jackson. Companion of the Josephine Veal...
Charles Edward Broome, Jr.
Jan 1, 2019
Charles “Chucky” Edward Broome Jr., age 54, was granted his angel wings on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 surrounded by his loving family and devoted friends. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident Harvey, LA. Son of the late Charles Broome, Sr. and Lillian Turner Broome Mitchell. Stepson of the late Wesley Mitchell Sr. Beloved partner, best friend,...
Anna Belle Christian
Dec 30, 2018
Anna Belle Mitchell Christian entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at the age of 91. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA.
Beloved wife of the late Warren Christian, Sr. Devoted mother of Theresa Maria Christian, and the late Warren Christian, Jr., and Connie Ann Christian Weber. Daughter of the...
Carla Ellison Clayton
Dec 27, 2018
Carla Dedra “Edie” Ellison Clayton departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Thursday, December 27, 2018. She was a native of New Orleans, LA, former resident of Harvey, LA, and a presently residing in Marrero, LA. Edie, as she was affectionately known to family and friends will be remembered by all who knew her and loved her.
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John L. Carter, Sr.
Dec 26, 2018
John L. Carter, Sr., was called from earth to glory on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at Touro Infirmary Hospital at the age of 82. He was a native of Magnolia MS, and a resident of Westwego, LA.
John was a retired owner of Carter’s Television and Appliance Repair, driver for Customs Bus Service and also a volunteer at Magnolia...