Obituaries
ALFRED G. MATTHEWS, SR.
Mar 7, 2024
Alfred “AJ” Matthews, Sr., entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the age of 82. He was a native of Minden, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Alfred was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School Class of 1960, and a retired employee of Plaquemines Parish Government. He was a faithful member of...
WILLIE RAYMOND COOPER
Mar 6, 2024
Willie Raymond Cooper entered eternal rest at The Sanctuary at Passage Hospice on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at the age of 82. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Willie was a retired foreman with US Maritime Administration. Beloved wife of Elouise Marie Cooper. Devoted father of Latrice Cooper, Willie Cooper, Jr., Clinton...
PAULA L. POCHE
Mar 6, 2024
Paula L. Poche’ entered into eternal rest at her residence on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at the age of 62, surrounded by her loved ones. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Paula was a graduate of John Ehret High School, Grambling State University, and LSU in Baton Rouge, LA. She was a...
JOSIE FAYE MARK SIMPSON
Mar 5, 2024
Josie Faye Mark Simpson departed this life on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at the age of 81. She was a native of Tylertown, MS and a resident of Avondale, LA. Josie was the first black female fire fighter with W.K. B., and she was the first black female deputy clerk with Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court for 22 years. Beloved...
LINDA ANN PRITCHETT
Mar 5, 2024
Linda Ann Pritchett entered eternal rest at her residence on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at the age of 63. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Linda was a 1979 graduate of John Ehret High School. She retired from The Sunshine Pages as an Office Administrator. Beloved daughter of the late Rev. Alex...
ALICE JEAN LANDRY
Mar 4, 2024
Alice O. Landry, age 74, entered peacefully into eternal rest at Wyhoven Health Care Center on Monday, March 4, 2024. She was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Alice was a retired employee of the Landmark Hotel. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Landry, Jr. Loving mother of Olivia M. Landry, Joann McKnight, Joseph Landry,...
BRENDA A. DUMAS
Mar 4, 2024
Brenda A. Dumas entered eternal rest on Monday March 4, 2024, at the age of 73. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Brenda was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School, and she attended Nicholls State University. She was a retired employee with the State of Louisiana as a Social Worker. Beloved...
OLLIE JEAN DILLON BURRIS
Mar 3, 2024
Ollie Jean Burras entered eternal rest on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at the age of 79. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Ollie was a graduate of Franklinton High School. She was a retired pharmacy technician with Ochsner Foundation Hospital Main Campus. Ollie enjoyed cooking, music, dancing, and spending time with her children and grandchild, whom...
JOSEPH ANDERSON, JR.
Mar 3, 2024
Joseph Anderson, Jr. departed this life on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at the age of 71. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Marrero, LA. Joseph was a graduate of Fisher High School, and he was a former employee with AJ Shrimp Boat. Beloved son of the late Joseph Anderson and Virleen Green Anderson. Brother of...
MARY WILLIAMS YOUNG
Mar 3, 2024
Mary Angeline Williams Young, age 84, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Mary was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, and she attended Southern University. She retired from the State of Louisiana Department of Health,...
SHADELL MARKELL ROBERT MARKEE
Mar 1, 2024
Shadell Markell Robert Markee, our beloved son, departed this life on Friday, March 1, 2024, at the age of 28. He was a native of Beaufort, SC and a resident of Marrero, LA. Shadell was a graduate of West Mecklenburg High School in Charlotte, NC, and Delgado Community College, where he received a certificate in Hospitality Management. Shadell was employed...
MICHAEL JEROME CONNER
Mar 1, 2024
Michael Jerome Conner entered eternal rest on Friday, March 1, 2024, at the age of 52. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Michael was an alumnus of L. B. Landry High School Class of 1989, and he attended Gadsden State in Gadsden, AL. He was a retired valet supervisor from The Pontchartrain...
MARIAN J. HUBERT
Feb 29, 2024
Marian E. Jackson Hubert, age 79, transition to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, February 29, 2024. She was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Marian was a 1961 graduate of Lincoln High School and continued her studies at Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, LA, where she earned a Bachelor of Science...
LARRY MCELVEEN, SR.
Feb 27, 2024
Larry McElveen, Sr. entered eternal rest on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at the age of 68. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Larry attended Marion Abramson High School. He was a retired Truck Driver and Welder. He was formerly employed with J. B. Hunt, CT Transport, and Avondale Shipyard. Beloved husband of...
SHELIA MARIE SENTINO
Feb 26, 2024
Shelia “Shee” Marie Sentino departed this earthly life on Monday, February 26, 2024, at the age of 74. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Houston, TX. Shelia was a 1967 graduate of L. B. Landry High School, she continued her studies at Southern University at New Orleans, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science...
EDWIN HEREDIA ORTIZ
Feb 25, 2024
Edwin Ortiz Heredia was called home on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at the age of 69. He was a native of Bayamon P. R., and raised in Jamaica Queens, N.Y. Edwin was a graduate of Forest Hills High School and after graduation he served his country in the United States Army. He was employed as a certified HVAC Engineer with...
DEMOND LAGO
Feb 24, 2024
Demond William Lago, Sr. entered eternal rest on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at the age of 48. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Houston, TX. Demond attended Edna Karr Senior High School in New Orleans, LA and Great Mills High School in Lexington Park, MD. He was a former employee with Mauser Corporation Houston...
EDWARD RAY SCOTT, JR.
Feb 21, 2024
Edward R. Scott, Jr. (Lil Eddie) entered eternal rest at his residence on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at the age of 70. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Marrero, LA. Edward was a graduate of Holy Rosary Institute in Lafayette, LA, and he attended SOWELA Technical Community College (Bunch Village Vocational Center) and Delagado Community College....
PATRICIA R. THOMAS
Feb 17, 2024
Patricia R. Thomas entered eternal rest on Saturday February 17, 2024, at the age of 76. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Patricia was a graduate of L B Landry High School and was employed as a certified nurse assistant. She ended her career as a private duty nurse working for varies hospital on the Westbank....
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