Obituaries

ALONZO LOVE

ALONZO LOVE

Dec 9, 2025

Alonzo Love departed this life at his residence  on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at the age of 65. He was a native of Meridian, MS and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Alonzo is survived by a host of loving family and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Celebration of Life at Davis Mortuary Service,...

TERRENCE TAMAR HENRY

TERRENCE TAMAR HENRY

Dec 8, 2025

Terrence Tamar Henry departed this life at his residence on Monday, December 8, 2025, at the age of 27. He was a native of Westwego, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Terrence was a graduate of Helen Cox High School and he attend Talladega College. Terrence was a tuba player and a member of Nu Phi Omicron Fraternity. He...

ROY EDWARD TAYLOR

ROY EDWARD TAYLOR

Dec 7, 2025

Roy Edward Taylor entered eternal rest on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at the age of 73. He was a native of Waterproof, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Roy was employed as a sandblaster. Private Service Will Be Held. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.

STANLEY WALTER SPEED, SR.

STANLEY WALTER SPEED, SR.

Dec 6, 2025

Stanley Walter Speed, Sr., age 71, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday, December 6, 2025. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Stanley was a 1972 graduate of West Jefferson High School and was a retired Crane Operator. Stanley was also employed with NOLA Motor Sports. Beloved husband of the late Linda...

SHERRE THERESA BAPTISTE

SHERRE THERESA BAPTISTE

Dec 6, 2025

Sherre Theresa Cadres Baptiste entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the age of 61. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Sherre was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and was as a Retail Cashier. She was formerly employed with Walmart #1163, Marshall’s...

MARCEL CALVIN JACKSON SR

MARCEL CALVIN JACKSON SR

Dec 6, 2025

Marcel Calvin Jackson, Sr. peacefully entered eternal rest on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the age of 78. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Marcel was a 1959 graduate of George Washington Carver High School and a retired employee of Avondale Shipyard. He was formerly employed with Poole Offshore Company. Marcel was...

KATHERINE ANN COLE

KATHERINE ANN COLE

Dec 3, 2025

Katherine Ann Cole entered eternal rest on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at the age of 52. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Katherine was a graduate of John Ehret High School Class of 1991, and she attended Delgado Community College and Dillard University. “Pip,” as she was affectionately known by family and friends,...

CHARLES DENNIS, SR.

CHARLES DENNIS, SR.

Dec 2, 2025

Charles “Kenny” Dennis, Sr. entered into eternal rest at his residence on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the age of 74. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Charles was co-founder of Dent Construction Company where he provided carpentry services throughout the New Orleans metropolitan area. “Dennis the Menace”, as he was affectionately...

MICHAEL DEGREE

MICHAEL DEGREE

Dec 1, 2025

Michael Degree, affectionately known as “Muffin” or “Cat”, entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Monday, December 1, 2025, at the age of 63. He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Algiers, LA. Michael was a celebrated New Orleans chef and a gifted culinary artist, whose cakes, meals, and desserts brough joy to...

ROBERT J PHILLIP

ROBERT J PHILLIP

Dec 1, 2025

Robert J. Phillip, age 85, entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Monday, December 1, 2025. He was a native of Shrewsbury, LA and a resident of Bridge City, LA. Robert retired from Jefferson Parish Streets Department, after 30 years of dedicated service. Beloved husband of Diana S. Phillip. Loving son the late Joseph and Lucille Phillip....

FLOY AMETHYST BATISTE

FLOY AMETHYST BATISTE

Nov 30, 2025

Floy A. Batiste departed this life at her residence on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the age of 97. She was a native and residence of New Orleans, LA. Floy was a graduate of Gilbert Academy. She was a retired postal worker. Floy was a parishioner of St. Maria Goretti Church for 35 years. Beloved wife of the late Joseph...

SAM BAILEY, III

SAM BAILEY, III

Nov 30, 2025

Sam Bailey III, entered eternal rest on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the age of 62. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Sam was a graduate of West Jefferson High School (Class of 1981) and Eastern Kentucky University (Class of 1985). He was employed in a variety of industries and positions during his 40-year career. Proud father...

PATRICK DASHAWN HAMILTON

PATRICK DASHAWN HAMILTON

Nov 29, 2025



Patrick Deshawn Hamilton entered eternal rest on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the age of 26. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Patrick attended West Jefferson High School, and he was employed with C&C Marine Repair in Belle Chasse, LA as a pipe cleaner. Devoted father of Angel Lang Hamilton, and the late...

JERMAINE LEE STEVENSON, JR.

JERMAINE LEE STEVENSON, JR.

Nov 29, 2025

Jermaine Lee Stevenson, Jr., age 18, passed away at North Oak Medial Center on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Jermaine was a native of Covington, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. He was a 2025 graduate of George Washington Carver High School, and continued his studies at University of Louisiana Lafayette, where he was majoring in Electrical Engineering. Beloved son...

AFFREMAI GEARY, SR.

AFFREMAI GEARY, SR.

Nov 29, 2025

Affremai Geary, Sr. passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the age of 46. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Affremai was employed as a barber. He was a loyal, spirited, and deeply devoted family man whose presence brought strength and laughter to all who knew him. His legacy will live...

JULIUS  DONALD THOMAS

JULIUS DONALD THOMAS

Nov 25, 2025

Julius Donald Thomas entered into eternal rest at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the age of 81. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Houston, TX. Julius was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and later enlisted in the United States Army proudly...

CYNTHIA ANN PETERSON

CYNTHIA ANN PETERSON

Nov 25, 2025

Cynthia Ann Peterson entered eternal rest on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the age of 70. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Cynthia was a graduate of L.B. Landry High School and a former employee of the New Orleans Naval Base. Loving companion Joesia Wilson, Jr. Beloved daughter of the late Charles...

BEVERLY SHORT JOLLY

BEVERLY SHORT JOLLY

Nov 23, 2025

Beverly Short Jolly, a homemaker, entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at the age of 69. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. “Bev”, as she was affectionately known to family and friends, was educated in the Orleans and Jefferson Parish School Systems. She was...

ORLANDEZ L. PIERRE, SR

ORLANDEZ L. PIERRE, SR

Nov 22, 2025

Orlandez Lawrence “Troy” Pierre, Sr., age 63, entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Saturday, November 22, 2025. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Orlandez was a proud 1980 graduate of L. B. Landry High School. He attend Southern University Baton Rouge, where he was a member of the “Human...

GENEVIEVE MCKINNIS DAVISON

GENEVIEVE MCKINNIS DAVISON

Nov 22, 2025

Genevieve McKinnies Davison, age 84, peacefully slept away into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, November 22, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. “Jenny”, as she was affectionately known to family and friends, was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School class of 1958. She continued...