Obituaries

CHARLES LEE MAR

CHARLES LEE MAR

Sep 7, 2019

Charles Lee Mar entered into eternal rest at his residence on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at the age 85. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Charles served his country in the Unites States Army, and he retired after 27 years as a letter carrier with the Gretna Post Office. Beloved husband of...

Michelle Audrey Kennedy

Michelle Audrey Kennedy

Sep 7, 2019

Michelle Audrey Kennedy earned her earthly wings on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at the age of 35. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Meedy, as she was affectionately known to family and friends was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School, and continued her education at Gretna Career College earning a certification...

Jessie Mae Smith Munson

Jessie Mae Smith Munson

Sep 6, 2019

Jessie Mae Smith Munson, age 77, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, September 6, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of Minter City, MS and a resident of Gretna, LA. Jessie was a former Medical Secretary of South Jefferson, and retired employee of Exceed Their Needs, where she worked with children with disabilities. She was...

Olivia Moses Bailey

Olivia Moses Bailey

Sep 5, 2019

Olivia Moses Bailey, age 88, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. She was a native and resident of Gretna, LA. Olivia was a graduate of L. B. High School and Jefferson Parish Westbank Vocational Center. She was employed at Mt. Zion Baptist Church for 50 years, as the church secretary. Loving...

Ella Mae Vinette Smothers

Ella Mae Vinette Smothers

Sep 4, 2019

Ella Mae Vinette Smothers entered peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at the age of 92. She was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of the late Leon Smother, Sr. Loving mother of Leon (Kathleen) Smothers, Jr., Leona Carter, Beatrice Vincent, Angel (Randy) Hill, and the late Leo Smothers. Daughter...

Samuel C. Edinburgh

Samuel C. Edinburgh

Sep 3, 2019

Samuel C. “Bird” Edinburgh departed his earthly life to his heavenly home on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at the age of 77. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Bird, as he was affectionately known to family and friends, was a 1961 graduate of L. B. Landry Class of 1961. He retired after 20 years of service...

Marrian Powell Evans

Marrian Powell Evans

Sep 2, 2019

Marrian Joyce Powell Evans entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, September 2, 2019 at the age of 65. She was a native of Greenville, Ms, a former resident of Algiers, LA and a presently residing in Marrero, LA. Marrian was a graduate of O. Perry Walker High School and Isaac Delgado Community College. She was a retired employee of...

Prosper Hugh Videau, Sr.

Prosper Hugh Videau, Sr.

Sep 1, 2019

Prosper Hugh Videau, a retired pipefitter, departed this life on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at the age of 79. He was a native and resident of Gretna, LA. Beloved husband of the late Barbara Videau. Loving father of Jeanine (Arnold) Brown, Angelette (Joseph) Jones, Christopher (Doris) Videau, Prosper Videau, Jr., Kimberly (Kentron) Reid, and Byron Videau. Son of the late...

MARGARET JACKSON FLEMINGS

MARGARET JACKSON FLEMINGS

Sep 1, 2019

Margaret “Ret” Jackson-Flemings was called home to be with her Lord and Savior at her residence on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at the age of 74. She was a native of St. James, LA and resident of Marrero, LA . Former wife the of the late Roland Flemings, Sr. Devoted mother of Robert, Ryan, and Roland, Jr. (A’Llana) Flemings, and...

ALFRED DEGREE, IV

ALFRED DEGREE, IV

Aug 31, 2019

Alfred Degree, IV, departed this life on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at the age of 49. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a residence of Marrero, LA. Alfred was a graduate of West Jefferson High School. Beloved husband of Rakendra Watson. Devoted father of Alfred Degree, V,  Alfred Jeanpierre Degree, Christene DeGree, Malayasia Quinn DeGree, and, Kaiden...

DEVON CORNELIUS MASICO SMITH

DEVON CORNELIUS MASICO SMITH

Aug 31, 2019

Devon Cornelius Masico Smith, a Tower Tech II for Midwest Underground Technology, Inc. peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at University Medical Center of New Orleans, LA at the age of 35. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Devon was educated in the Jefferson Parish Public Schools. Devoted...

Elnora S. Birden

Elnora S. Birden

Aug 31, 2019

Elenora S. Birden, a homemaker, entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at the age of 84. She was a native of New Orleans, LA a former resident of Avondale, LA and presently a resident of Waggaman, LA. Beloved wife of the late Clarence Willie Birden, Sr. Devoted mother of Aurolyn “Karen” Harrell...

ROBERT LOUIS HATEN

ROBERT LOUIS HATEN

Aug 30, 2019

 

Robert Louis Haten entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, August 30, 2019 at the age of 82. He was a native of Boyle, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Robert was employed as a longshoreman. Husband of the late Willie Ann Haten. Devoted father of Dorothy Ann (Rev. John) Brown, Minnie (the late...

ALBERT JOHN FEAZELL, JR.

ALBERT JOHN FEAZELL, JR.

Aug 30, 2019

 

Albert John Feazell, Jr. entered into eternal rest at University Medical Center on Friday, August 30, 2019 at the age of 39. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Bridge City, LA. Albert  was employed as laborer  in construction. Devoted father of Latrell Williams, Albert Feazell, III and the late Skye Feazell . Stepfather...

Andrew Jones, Jr.

Andrew Jones, Jr.

Aug 29, 2019

Andrew “Poppa” Jones, Jr., age 71, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.  He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA.  Andrew was a graduate of Lincoln High School and attended Southern University New Orleans. While at Lincoln High School, he was a popular football player...

Tommie Jones, Sr.

Tommie Jones, Sr.

Aug 29, 2019

Celebration of Life is scheduled for Tommie "Tony" Jones Sr. Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Pleasant Valley M.B. Church, 260 Hwy 27 Vicksburg.

There will be a Celebration of Life at St. Peters Baptist Church in New Orleans, La., Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 at 11 a.m. with a public viewing at the church from 9 a.m. until...

THEROPES CAMBLE

THEROPES CAMBLE

Aug 28, 2019

Theropes Camble entered into eternal rest at his residence  on Wednesday, August 28,  2019 at the age of 92. He was a native of Parkville, AR  and a resident of Bridge City,  LA. Theropes was a retired truck driver  with Saia Freight Line. Husband of the late Mary Camble. Devoted father of Betty Dicks, Hazel Fox, John Camble, and the...

LARRY ALEX HUGHES, JR.

LARRY ALEX HUGHES, JR.

Aug 27, 2019

Larry Alex Hughes, Jr. departed this life on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at the age of 20. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a residence of Marrero, LA. Larry was a graduate of Landry / Walker High School and, he was employed as a cashier at Popeye’s Restaurant.

Beloved son of Keouka J. Hughes and the late...

Charmain Lynn Landix

Charmain Lynn Landix

Aug 27, 2019

Charmain Taylor Williams Landix departed this life on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at the age of 65. She was a native of Spokane, WA, a former resident of Avondale, LA and presently residing in Terrytown, LA. Charmaine was a retired Legal Clerk of West Jefferson Medical Center. Devoted mother of Keysia Williams (Tremone Sr.) Perry and Niesha Williams (Danyell) Collor....