Obituaries

NORA LEE SORELLS

NORA LEE SORELLS

Nov 9, 2024

Nora Lee Sorells entered eternal rest on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the age of 86. She was a native of Carlisle, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. “Kitty,” as she was affectionately known to family and friends, was a retired laborer of Local 689 Union, and formerly worked at Celotex Refinery. She also worked for many years as...

JULIA ANN ANDERSON BOUDREAUX

JULIA ANN ANDERSON BOUDREAUX

Nov 8, 2024

Julia Ann Anderson Boudreaux transitioned peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Friday, November 8, 2024, at the age of 77. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Julia was a 1966 graduate of Lincoln High School, and a former employee of Charity Hospital and Schwegmann’s Pharmacy. She was previously a member...

ANGELA MICHELLE DANIELS FULLER

ANGELA MICHELLE DANIELS FULLER

Nov 7, 2024

Angela “Angie” Michelle Daniels Fuller entered into eternal rest at Sentara Leigh Hospital on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at the age of 57. She was a native of Houston, TX and a resident of Virginia Beach, VA. Angela was a graduate of Cohen High School in New Orleans, and she attended Grambling State University. As the wife of a Navy...

JAMES EDWARD PIERCE

JAMES EDWARD PIERCE

Nov 5, 2024

James Edward Pierce, Jr. entered eternal rest on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the age of 62. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. James was a former employee with Frey Laundry Service as a cleaner assistant. Devoted father of Ja’Cola and Devacee Wickem, Javon, James, John, and Josh McMillon. Beloved son of Ruby Pierce and the...

FREDDIE WILLIS, JR.

FREDDIE WILLIS, JR.

Nov 5, 2024

Freddie Willis, Jr entered eternal rest on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the age of 80. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Freddie was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. Her served his country in the United States Army for 3 years. Freddie was the owner and operator of an...

ROSALIE CUILLIER WILLIAMS

ROSALIE CUILLIER WILLIAMS

Nov 5, 2024

Rosalie Cuillier Williams entered eternal rest on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at the age of 84. She was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Rosalie was a homemaker and school cafeteria monitor with Ames Elementary School. Beloved wife of 51 years to the late George J. Williams, Sr. Devoted mother of Bryan J. Williams, Sr., Dwayne A. Williams, Paula...

TRAVELLE JOSEPH BROOKS

TRAVELLE JOSEPH BROOKS

Nov 5, 2024

Travelle Joseph Brooks entered eternal rest on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at the age of 38. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Travelle attended St Ville Elementary, Miller Wall Elementary, and Marrero Middle School where he played football, and he attended John Ehret High School. “Lil Joe or Duke”, as he was affectionately known by family and...

RUTH MARIE THIBODEAUX

RUTH MARIE THIBODEAUX

Nov 4, 2024

Ruth Marie Johnson-Thibodeaux entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Monday, November 4, 2024, at the age of 78. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Ruth was a 1964 graduate of George Washington Carver High School and a 1966 graduate of Jefferson Parish Trade School. After graduation she...

LEROY SMITH, SR.

LEROY SMITH, SR.

Nov 4, 2024

Leroy Smith, Sr. entered eternal rest on Monday, November 4, 2024, at the age of 88. He was a native of Natchez, MS and a resident of Avondale, LA. Leroy was a graduate of Sade’ B. Thomas High School in Natchez, MS, and he continued his studies at Delgado Community College earning a degree in Engineering. He was a retired...

ERNEST ROUSSELL, SR.

ERNEST ROUSSELL, SR.

Nov 4, 2024

Ernest Rousell, Sr., age 76, entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 4, 2024, at West Jefferson Medical Center, with his loving wife by his side. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. “Skinny” or “Ernie Roo”, as he was affectionately known to family and friends, was educated in the Jefferson Parish...

SHANTRECE ALACIA DEGREE PARKER

SHANTRECE ALACIA DEGREE PARKER

Nov 2, 2024

Shantrece Alacia Degree Parker transitioned to her heavenly home on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at the age of 52. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Shantrece graduated from West Jefferson High School and received her Certified Nursing Assistant License from New Orleans Job Corp. “Shank”, as she was affectionately known by family...

RAMONA RICHARD LEWIS

RAMONA RICHARD LEWIS

Nov 1, 2024

Ramona Faye Richard Lewis entered into eternal rest at her residence on Friday, November 1, 2024, at the age of 68. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Ramona was educated in the Jefferson Parish Public School System and graduated from L. W. Higgins High School in 1974. She also earned a Bachelor...

SHIRLEY MAE WILSON SMITH

SHIRLEY MAE WILSON SMITH

Oct 30, 2024

Shirley Mae Wilson Smith entered eternal rest at Bayside Health Care Center on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at the age of 91. She was a resident of Gretna (McDonoghville), LA and a resident of Algiers, LA. Shirley was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School Class of 1951, and she attended Xavier University of New Orleans. She retired after...

ANTHONY ANDREW CHARLES

ANTHONY ANDREW CHARLES

Oct 28, 2024

Anthony “Tony” Andrew Charles entered eternal rest on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at the age of 71. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Gretna, LA. Anthony was a graduate of Southern School for the Deaf in Baton Rouge, LA Class of 1975. “Tony”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, was employed with...

RICHARD JONES, SR.

RICHARD JONES, SR.

Oct 27, 2024

Richard Jones, Sr. entered eternal rest on Friday, October 27, 2024, at the age of 68. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Richard was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, and he served his country in the United States Marine Corps for 6 years. He received his love for cooking in...

AUGUST TAYLOR, III

AUGUST TAYLOR, III

Oct 27, 2024

August “Peanut” Taylor III, age 57, entered peacefully into eternal rest at Passages Hospice on Sunday, October 27, 2024. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. August retired from Boh Bros Construction after 35 years as an operator. Beloved husband of Shelia Taylor. Loving father of Albert Jones, Michael Harden, August (Larisa) Jones,...

AKEEM JAMEL DORSEY

AKEEM JAMEL DORSEY

Oct 27, 2024

Akeem Jamel Dorsey, affectionately known as Keemie, transitioned to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 33. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Akeem was a 2011 graduate of Helen Cox High School and continued his studies at Delgado Community College. He...

MALCOLM J. SOLOMON

MALCOLM J. SOLOMON

Oct 26, 2024

Malcolm Solomon departed this life on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the age of 22. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Malcolm attended McDonogh 35 and Landry/Walker High School. He was employed as a Forklift Driver. Loving father of Malcolm Solomon, Jr. Beloved son of Melvin Prater and Wanda Solomon. Grandson of Deborah Solomon and the...

WILLIE SMITH, SR.

WILLIE SMITH, SR.

Oct 25, 2024

Willie Smith, Sr., age 75, entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Friday, October 25, 2024. He was a Native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Willie was a 1967 graduate of L. B. Landry High School, and he attended Delgado Community College and Southern University at New Orleans. He served his country...

ALICIA KISEAN WALKER-JACKSON

ALICIA KISEAN WALKER-JACKSON

Oct 24, 2024

Alicia Kisean Walker-Jackson, Certified Nursing Assistant, departed this life in Slidell, LA on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at the age of 42. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Thibodaux, LA. Alicia was a graduate of John Ehret High School and she attended Dillard University. She was a former employee of Kelly Services, Ochsner Hospital and...