Obituaries
BOBBY CARLOS HOUSTON
Aug 15, 2024
Bobby Carlos Houston departed this life on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at the age of 37. He was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Bobby was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, and he was a former employee with West Jefferson Medical Center as a porter. Beloved son of the late John Houston and...
RICHARD WILLIAM MARTIN
Aug 15, 2024
Richard William Martin entered eternal rest on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at the age of 92. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Richard was a graduate of L.B. Landry High School and Nebraska College of Business. He served his country in the United State Airforce for 26 years receiving various commendations, AFCM,...
EDWARD LAWRENCE DYSON
Aug 14, 2024
Edward Lawrence Dyson entered eternal rest on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at the age of 79. He was a native of Kentwood, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Edward was a graduate of O. W. Dillion High School. He was a retired truck driver with Zatarains for over 30 years. Loving father of Ron Dyson, Edward Hobbs, Pansy Dyson,...
LANCE ORLANDO MARSHALL
Aug 13, 2024
Lance Orlando Marshall, Sr. departed this life on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at the age of 36. He was a native of Kenner, LA and a lifelong resident of Waggaman, LA. Lance was a graduate of Christ First Christian Academy. He was employed as a Mechanical Engineer with the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board. He was a former employee...
HELEN GEAN CLARK
Aug 12, 2024
Helen Gean Clark, age 73, entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 12, 2024, at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. She was a native of Waterproof, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. She was a graduate of Jefferson High School, and a retired cook of the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center. Beloved companion of David Walker. Devoted daughter of the late...
LOREN EDWARD JOHNSON
Aug 11, 2024
Loren “Polo” Edward Johnson was called home to be with the Lord at Ochsner Medical Center on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at the age of 58. Loren was a native of Milwaukee, WI and a longtime resident of Westwego, LA. Loren was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, and he attended Delgado Community College. Loren joined the United States...
ANDRE KARNELL PRESTON
Aug 10, 2024
Andre Karnell Preston transitioned from this life to his heavenly home on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the age of 26. Andre was a native and a resident of Gretna, LA. Son of Karnell and Andrea Preston. Grandson of Arron and Deloris Gatlin, Gary and Lisa Pickins, and Hervon Preston. Great grandson of the late Delta Southern, Leon Davis, Alfred...
ANITA LYNN HAMPTON
Aug 10, 2024
Anita Lynn Hampton, age 61, entered eternal rest on Saturday August 10, 2024, at St. Joseph Hospice, Harahan, LA. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Anite was educated in the Jefferson Parish Public School System. Devoted mother of Kelly Hampton (Yuri) and Shavona Hampton (Joseph), Tanisha “Tee” (Damien) Jones and the late...
JOY LYNN HOUSTON
Aug 8, 2024
Joy Lynn Houston entered peacefully into eternal rest at Ferncrest Manor Living Center on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at the age of 41. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Joy attended West Jefferson High School and held positions at several businesses including Walmart (Manhattan), West Jefferson Hospital, and Raising Canes. Wife of...
JAMES VINCENT, JR.
Aug 8, 2024
James Vincent, Jr., age 72, entered peacefully into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Thursday, August 8, 2024. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. James was a graduate of the University of New Orleans. He was employed for 46 years as an Electrical Engineer with the New Orleans Sewerage...
LINZY ALOU ANTOINE
Aug 5, 2024
Linzy Alou Antoine, affectionately known as Linzy Boo, was peacefully called home on Monday, August 5, 2024, after a long battle with heart disease, at the age of 56. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Linzy was formerly employed with the Port of New Orleans. He was passionate about family, boiling seafood,...
THELMA GRAY JOHNSON
Aug 5, 2024
Thelma Gray Johnson entered eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Monday, August 5, 2024, at the age of 96. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Harvey, LA. Thelma obtained her GED through the Jefferson Parish Public School System and received her diploma with the graduates of John Ehret High School; she later attended...
TOMMIE LEE WILLIAMS, JR.
Aug 3, 2024
Tommie Lee “Junnie” Williams, Jr., age 56, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday, August 3, 2024. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Tommie was a 1986 graduate of John Ehret High School, and formerly employed as a mechanical technician. He was an avid Pittsburg Steelers fan, who proudly claimed the title of being the most loyal...
MARY WILLIAMS HILL-WYNNE
Aug 2, 2024
Mary Lee Williams Hill-Wynne, age 95, departed this life on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Northwest Hospital in Randallstown, MD, surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of Waterproof, LA, a former resident of Marrero, LA, and a resident of Pikesville, MD since 2004. Mary was educated in the Tensas Parish School System, and years later completed training...
ISABELLE MELVINA JOHNSON SIAS
Aug 2, 2024
Isabelle “Melvina” Johnson Sias earned her wings on Friday, August 2, 2024, at the age of 82. She was a native and resident of Oakville, LA. Melvina’s educational journey began in the Plaquemines Parish school system. She graduated Valedictorian from Scottville High School and went on to earn her undergraduate degree from Grambling State University. She later received a master’s...
MABLE LEE HAYES BRUCE
Aug 2, 2024
Mable Lee Bruce entered eternal rest at Vitas Inpatient Hospice in Dallas, TX on Friday, August 2, 2024, at the age of 85, surrounded by her eldest son. She was a native of Woodville, MS, a former resident of Bridge City, LA and presently residing in Irving, TX. After relocating to Texas, Mable became a member of Ben Washington Baptist...
HALVAN DANIELS
Aug 1, 2024
Halvan “Keeda Man “Daniels entered eternal rest on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at the age of 65. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Halvan was educated in the Jefferson Parish Public School System, and was a former employee of GDI Integrated Facility Services. Beloved son of the late Hosea Harvey and Shirley Mae Daniels. Stepson of Bernard...
JOHN CONNER, JR.
Jul 31, 2024
John Conner, Jr. entered eternal rest on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the age of 68. He was a native of Natchez, MS and a resident of Westwego, LA. John was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, and he served his country in the United States Army. He was a retired roofer working in the construction industry. Beloved husband...
JOSEPH CHARLES GOODWIN, SR.
Jul 29, 2024
Joseph Charles Goodwin, Sr., age 71, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 29, 2024. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Austin, TX. A proud Navy Veteran, Joseph served his country with honor and continued to service his community as a skilled electrical technician. His hands-on expertise and dedication to his craft were matched only...
ETHEN A. CRAWFORD, JR.
Jul 27, 2024
Ethen Allen Crawford Jr. entered eternal rest on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 75 years of age. He was a native of New Orleans and resident of Marrero LA. Ethen attended Corpus Christi Catholic School and graduated from Joseph S. Clark Sr. High School in 1967. On April 16, 1969, Ethen enlisted in the United States Army and served honorably,...