Obituaries

ERNEST HENDERSON

ERNEST HENDERSON

Oct 9, 2019

 

Ernest “Drummer Boy” Henderson entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 60. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Waggaman LA. Ernest was a graduate of L.B. Landry High School. Beloved husband of Bonnie R. Henderson. Devoted father of Victoria  Henderson and Van Allen (Tamara) Rodney. Grandfather  of Van Allen Rodney,...

STEVEN LEROY YOUNG

STEVEN LEROY YOUNG

Oct 7, 2019

Steven Leroy Young entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 7, 2019 at the age of 43. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of New Iberia, LA. He was a graduate of O. Perry Walker High School Class of 1996 and worked in the oilfield for 16 years as a shop hand.Beloved  husband of LaToya...

THADDEUS WILSON JACKSON

THADDEUS WILSON JACKSON

Oct 7, 2019

Thaddeus “LA” Wilson Jackson departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Monday, October 7, 2019 at the age of 39. He was a native  of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Devoted father of Kamron Jackson. Beloved son of Thaddeus Jackson and the late Rose Marie Moore Jackson. Grandson of Charlotte Jackson and the late...

Stanford Paul Keller

Stanford Paul Keller

Oct 7, 2019

Stanford Paul Keller, Sr. departed this life on Monday, October 7, 2019 at the age of 63. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Stanford attended John H. Martyn High School and was a former employee of McDermott Offshore Company and Avondale Shipyard Janitorial Services. Loving father of Stanford P. Kelly, Jr. Son...

LOUIS EDWARD DIVINITY, JR.

LOUIS EDWARD DIVINITY, JR.

Oct 5, 2019

Louis “Mannie” Edward Divinity, Jr. entered into eternal rest at his residence on Saturday, October  5, 2019 at the age of 57. He was a native of New Orleans, LA  and a resident of Harvey, LA.  Louis attended West Jefferson High School and was a retired school bus driver. Devoted father of Alexis Renee (Ingrid) Divinity and Amanda Marie Divinity....

Lucille Henry Edwards

Lucille Henry Edwards

Oct 4, 2019

Lucille Henry Edwards entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Friday, October 4, 2019 at the age of 93. She was a native of Lake Charles, LA a former resident of Algiers, LA and presently residing in Gretna, LA since Hurricane Katrina. Lucille was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and a retired custodian. Loving mother...

Viosca Washington

Viosca Washington

Oct 3, 2019

Viosca ”Spud” Washington departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at the age of 50. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Allen, TX. Viosca was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and employed as a cook. Beloved fiancé of Precious Wyatt. Devoted father of Tiarald Washington,...

REV. BURNELL WHITNEY DARENSBURG, III

REV. BURNELL WHITNEY DARENSBURG, III

Oct 1, 2019

Rev. Burnell “Mannie”  Whitney Darensburg, III entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at the age of 57. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA.  Burnell  was a graduate of L. B. Landry Sr. High School, and attended Prairie View A and M University, and a 2019 graduate of The Dr....

Lillie Rose Hogan

Lillie Rose Hogan

Oct 1, 2019

Lillie Rose Francois Hogan entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at the age of 85. She was a native and resident of Algiers, LA. Lillie was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and a retired Bank Teller. She was a former office clerk at Mount Sinai Baptist Church and Christ the...

LAWRENCE BECNEL, JR.

LAWRENCE BECNEL, JR.

Sep 30, 2019

Deacon Lawrence “Toby” Becnel, Jr., another saint found his way home at his residence on Monday, September 30, 2019. He was a native of Gonzales, LA and a resident of Bridge City, LA. Devoted husband of the late Allee Vicks Becnel. Father of Beverly Becnel- (Glenn) Taylor, Denise Y. Becnel- (William) Warren, Lynette E. Becnel-Dorsey, Scottie "Redd" Becnel and the...

Mary Alice Jason

Mary Alice Jason

Sep 29, 2019

Mary Alice Daniel Jason entered into eternal rest at Tulane Medical Center on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at the age of 56. She was a native and resident of Gretna, LA. Mary was a graduate of John Ehret High School and attended Delgado Community College where she studied Hospitality Management. She was a retired Supervisor of the Jefferson Parish Water...

SAMUEL WALLACE

SAMUEL WALLACE

Sep 29, 2019

Samuel Wallace departed this life at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital on Sunday September 29, 2019 at the age of 51.  He was a native of New Orleans, LA and  a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Chuck as he was affectionately known by family and friends was employed as a landscaper. Devoted husband of Faye Brown Wallace. Beloved father ...

Albert Berry, Jr.

Albert Berry, Jr.

Sep 28, 2019

Albert Berry, Jr., age 76, entered into paradise on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Faith Presbyterian Hospice in Dallas, TX. He was a native of Harvey, LA, a former resident of Algiers, LA and presently residing in Allen, TX since Hurricane Katrina. Albert was a graduate of Lincoln High School and a retired employee of Belle Chasse State School after...

Lori Ann Bunch

Lori Ann Bunch

Sep 28, 2019

Lori Ann Bunch entered peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the age of 56. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Lori attended Loyola University and was formerly employed as a Manager at Lafayette St. Medical Center and a Medical Assistant at Barataria Chiropractor. Loving mother of Lauren Bunch. Devoted godmother of Semaj...

Cassandra Fatima Weston

Cassandra Fatima Weston

Sep 28, 2019

Cassandra Fatima Jones Weston departed this life on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the age of 61. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Devoted mother of Tamara Weston and Fatima Weston Jeanpierre. Daughter of the late Leslie Jones Sr. and Annabell Batts Jones. Granddaughter of the late James and Ruth Batts. Sister of Leslie, Cedric, Ira,...

DELORES LIVAS PIERCE

DELORES LIVAS PIERCE

Sep 27, 2019

Delores L. Pierce entered into eternal rest at her residence on Friday, September 27, 2019 at the age of 80. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Delores was a retired custodian with the Orleans Parish School System as a custodian. Wife of the late Alfred Pierce and Henry Nellon. Devoted mother of  Shiela, Brenda, and Sandra...

THORNTON BROWN, JR.

THORNTON BROWN, JR.

Sep 27, 2019

Thornton Brown, Jr. departed this life on Friday, September 27, 2019 at the age of 65. He was a native of Sunflower, MS and a resident of Phoenix, AZ. Thornton served his country in the United States Air Force and worked in Military Security. Devoted father of Tanja Brook-Brown,  Feandrell Brown- Brown, and Wesley Brown. Son of the late Thornton...

Sarah Brandon Smith

Sarah Brandon Smith

Sep 26, 2019

Sarah Lee Brandon Smith, age 89, gained her heavenly wings at Passages Hospice on Thursday, September 26, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Mama Sarah, Maw Maw, Sarah Lee and Queen, as she is affectionately known to family and friends, was a native of Wakefield, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA for 50 years. She was educated in the...

ALEXIS MIA SCOTT LARRY

ALEXIS MIA SCOTT LARRY

Sep 26, 2019

Alexis Mia Scott Larry entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at her residence at the age of 34.  She was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA.  Alexis served her country in the United States  Air Force for 3 years and was employed with Naw’lins Realty Boutique, LLC as a Realtor.  Devoted wife...

Wayne Alexander Griffin

Wayne Alexander Griffin

Sep 19, 2019

Wayne Alexander Griffin departed this life on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at the age of 63. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Wayne was employed as a groundskeeper and landscaper with Good Works, Inc. Beloved companion of 18 years to Claudia Smith. Loving father of Astra Venus Peterson. Stepfather of Deber Tennessee,...