Obituaries

Glen Powell

Glen Powell

Oct 3, 2018

Glen Powell departed this life at his residence on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at the age of 62. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Waggaman, LA. He was an honorary member of Table 1 Social and Pleasure Club.

Son of the late Joseph Powell and Edwina Harper Powell. Brother of Coty (Wanda) Harper, Nelson (Rosa)...

Betty Ann Lawrence

Betty Ann Lawrence

Oct 2, 2018

Betty Ann Lawrence entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 1, 2018 at the age of 75.  Beloved mother of Dwayne M. Lawrence.  Future mother-in-law of Marissa Garcia. Future grandmother of DeAndre Williams.  Daughter of the late Mary B. Gardener and Willie Lawrence.  Sister of Paulette Derkins, Beverly Lewis, Gwen Christmas, Ashton Lawrence, Tyrone Lawrence, Darryl Lawrence, Kenneth Derkins, and...

Charsie McCoy Jefferson

Charsie McCoy Jefferson

Oct 2, 2018

Charsie Mae McCoy Jefferson entered ito eternal rest on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at her residence at the age of 80.

Beloved wife of the late Johnnie Jefferson. Daughter of the late Henry David and Marie Brown McCoy. Sister of Mamie Cushion of Ashburn, GA., Raymond McCoy of Carrollton, GA, and the late Coretha McCoy, Mary Lee McCoy, Willard McCoy,...

Jane Wallace Jackson

Jane Wallace Jackson

Oct 1, 2018

Jane Mildred Wallace Jackson entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Monday, October 1, 2018 at the age of 69.  She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA.  Mildred, as she was affectionately known to family and friends was employed as a Caregiver.  Loving mother of Ann Marie Jackson.  Daughter of...

Louise W. Conner

Louise W. Conner

Sep 29, 2018

Louise Williams Conner departed this life peacefully on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at University Medical Center at the age of 83.  She was a native of Brusly, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA.  Louise was a faithful member of the Deaconess Board at True Vine Baptist Church. Beloved wife of the late Willie Conner, Sr.   Loving mother of...

James Williams, Sr.

James Williams, Sr.

Sep 27, 2018

James Williams, a retired truck driver, entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank at the age of 63. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA.

Husband of Hilda Ann Patterson Williams. Father of James (Monique), Byron, Dominic, and Stephanie Williams. Son of Sarah Sergent Williams and the late Willie Williams, Jr. Brother of Will...

Ruby Mae Cheatteam

Ruby Mae Cheatteam

Sep 26, 2018

Ruby Mae Cheatteam passed from earth to eternity on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at the age of 65. Loving mother of Rachel C. (Daward) Jones, Tanya Cheatteam, and Larry Cheatteam.  Daughter of the late Adolph Cheatteam, Sr. and Beatrice Frye Cheatteam.  Sister of Alvin Cheatteam, Betty Duplessis, Rev. James (the late Shannon) Cheatteam, and the late Adolph (Leona) Cheatteam, Jr., ...

Mitchell Lee Tyler

Mitchell Lee Tyler

Sep 26, 2018

Mitchell Lee Tyler (Steadman) passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at the age of 56.  He was a native of Cleveland, MS and a resident of Gretna, LA. Mitchell attended L. B. Landry High School and was employed with Louisiana Landscaping. Beloved son of Blondie Steadman.  Husband of Monica Noil Tyler. Fatherof Markisha Rayfield.  Stepfather of Lechelle and Rachelle...

Isaac James Bazile, Jr.

Isaac James Bazile, Jr.

Sep 24, 2018

Isaac James Bazile, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 24, 2018 at Tulane Medical Center at the age of 78.He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA.

Devoted father of Isaac James (Jackie) Bazile, III, James Jones, Cecil Jones, Mark Jones, James Chancy, Demetrea Bazile, Tina (Robert) Bushnell, Antoinette Jones, Angela Jones,...

Ellis Allen, Jr.

Ellis Allen, Jr.

Sep 24, 2018

Ellis Allen, Jr. was welcomed into God’s loving arms on Monday, September 24, 2018 at the age of 76.  He was a native of White Castle, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA.  Bluegoose or Blue, as he was affectionately known to family and friends, was a retired employee of the Jefferson Parish Drainage Department.  He also was a gardener...

Elliott Byes

Elliott Byes

Sep 23, 2018

Elliott Eldridge Byes departed this life on Sunday, September 23, 2018 in Dallas, TX at the age of 45.  He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Dallas, TX.  Elliott attended O. Perry Walker High School.  Loving father of Treshunna E. Byes.  Grandfather of Paiton Sam, Patrick Delaney, Teleh Byes and True Byes.  Beloved son of...

Valerie Rene Guilford

Valerie Rene Guilford

Sep 23, 2018



Valerie Rene Walker Guilford departed this life at her residence on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at the age of 57. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Ama, LA. Valerie was a graduate of Walter L Cohen High School Class of 1979 and attended Louisiana State University. She was employed at Ochsner Hospital for...

Stephanie Magee Myles

Stephanie Magee Myles

Sep 20, 2018

Stephanie Nicole Magee Myles, age 43, departed this life on Thursday, September 20, 2018.  She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA.  Nicki, as she was affectionately known to family and friends, was a graduate of John Ehret High School and Southern University of New Orleans.  After obtaining a Degree in Accounting, she became...

Sammy Lee Merrick

Sammy Lee Merrick

Sep 20, 2018

Sammy Lee Merrick entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Foundation Hospital on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at the age of 59. He was a native of Boothville-Venice, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Sammy was a certified crane operator LBC, TLL and a heavy machine operator for James Marine INC.

Beloved husband of Wanda M. Merrick. Devoted father...

Mary Louise Mitchell

Mary Louise Mitchell

Sep 17, 2018

Mary Louise (Maggie) Mitchell, a homemaker passed away at her residence on Monday, September 17, 2018 at the age of 76. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA, but she also lived in Detroit, MI, Vallejo, CA, and Austin TX.

Devoted mother of Rosalyn (Calvin) Favors, Darlene (Rodney) Wall, David Mitchell, James...

Albert Christopher Jones

Albert Christopher Jones

Sep 17, 2018

Albert Christopher Jones departed this life on Monday, September 17, 2018 @ his residence.Devoted father of Scarett  Jones,  Jordan A. Jones  and Micheal Colon. Devoted son of Shirley A. Jones and the late Elbert Jones. Grandson of the late Jake and Rosie Jones, Less  and Helen Anthony.  Brother of Frederick Jones,  Floyd Jones, Howard Jones, Durell Jones , Johnny Tubbs,...

Clarence Williams

Clarence Williams

Sep 16, 2018

Clarence Williams, age 89, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at his residence.  He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA.  Clarence was a graduate of McDonogh 35 Senior High School Class of 1943. After graduation he served his country as a member of the United States Air Force.  He was...

Olivia Mae F. Walker

Olivia Mae F. Walker

Sep 16, 2018

Olivia Mae Ferdinand Walker, age 99, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday September 16, 2018 at her residence.  She was a native of Donaldsonville, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA (Walkertown Community). She was a graduate of Xavier Preparatory High School and was employed with the Jefferson Parish School System for 30 years. Mae, as she was affectionately...

Lois Williams Vaughn

Lois Williams Vaughn

Sep 15, 2018

Lois Ann Williams Vaughn departed this life at Touro Infirmary Hospital on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at the age of 70. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Lois was a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy and a retired employee of Conoco Inc. / CAGA. Beloved wife of Louis Vaughn, Jr. Devoted mother...

Norman Phillip Cola, Sr.

Norman Phillip Cola, Sr.

Sep 14, 2018

Norman Phillip Cola, Sr. departed this life on Friday, September 14, 2018 at the age of 68.  He was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Algiers, LA.  He was a graduate of Lincoln High School, and a retired pipefitter of Belle Chasse Naval Base.  He served his country as a member of the United States Air Force. ...