Obituaries
Gregory Williams
Apr 16, 2019
Gregory Williams, age 51, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday April 16, 2019. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Gregory was employed for the past 31 years with the Jefferson Parish Streets Department as a Road Maintenance Foreman. Loving husband of Lisa Williams. Devoted father of Jasmine Williams and the late Brandon L. Byes. Beloved son of...
Dorothy Howard Batiste
Apr 15, 2019
Dorothy “Penny” Howard Batiste, a homemaker, entered peacefully into eternal rest in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving children and family on Monday, April 15, 2019 at the age of 87. She was a native of Vacherie, LA and a longtime resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of 69 years to the late Nelson Batiste, Sr., Loving...
Louise Marie Wilkinson
Apr 15, 2019
Louise Marie Wilkinson entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, April 15, 2019 at her residence at the age of 75. She was a native of Cottonport, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Louise retired from NASA as a data entry specialist. Loving mother of Joannie Wilkerson and the late Tammy and Christopher Wilkinson. Grandmother of the late Derrick...
Mary Louise Wilson Washington
Apr 13, 2019
Mary Louise Wilson Washington departed this life on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at the age of 70. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a former resident of Gonzales, LA and presently residing in Avondale, LA. Mary was a retired employee with Pinkerton Security at Avondale Shipyard. Devoted mother of Marcus Archelle Washington, twin girls Nikita Denise Washington,...
Herbert Larks, Sr.
Apr 12, 2019
Herbert Larks, Sr. departed this life at his residence on Friday, April 12, 2019 at the age of 86. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Herbert was a retired forklift operator of National Foods Warehouse. Beloved husband of the late Esther Larks. Loving father of Nadine Hughes, Vanessa Burse, Stanley Larks, Rodney Larks, Sherise Larks Swayne,...
Easton Kaide Philip
Apr 11, 2019
Matthew 19:14 “But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” Easton Kaide Philip was born Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 10:37.p.m. to parents Cathleen Philip and Natalie Ambrose Philip at Ochsner Baptist Hospital. He weighed 1 pound, 1 ounce and was 18 inches long. Grandson of...
Ivory Charles James
Apr 10, 2019
Ivory “Nuck” Charles James, age 66, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. He was a native of Avondale, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. He was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, and a retired truck driver of McKenzie Tank Line. Ivory served his country as a member of the United States Air Force. Beloved...
Carlton Reeves
Apr 10, 2019
Carlton Reeves, age 76, entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. He was a native of Jersey City, New Jersey and a resident of Metairie, LA. Carlton was a graduate of Lincoln High School, and was employed with the United States Postal Service in Jersey City, where he retired after 36 years. He later...
Wanda Monique Westerfield
Apr 8, 2019
Wanda Monique Westerfield entered into eternal rest at University Medical Center of on Monday, April 8, 2019 at the age of 57. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Wanda was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School, and employed as a baker and caregiver. Loving mother of Wanika Westerfield, Alexis (Christopher)...
Earl Ray Pike
Apr 7, 2019
Earl Ray Pike entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at the age of 73. He was a native of Westwego, LA and a resident of Algiers, LA. Earl was a graduate of Lincoln High School and a retired employee of Hunts and Wesson Oil Company. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Loving father of...
Martin Fitzgerald Hatten
Apr 5, 2019
Martin “Russell” Fitzgerald Hatten entered into eternal rest at University Medical Center on Friday, April 5, 2019 at the age of 50. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Martin was employed with NOLA Construction, and a member of Big Brothers Organization of Allen. Devoted father of Andrew Christoph. Son of Ruth H. Martin and the late...
LaKunta Kente Williams
Apr 3, 2019
LaKunta Kente Williams entered into eternal rest at her residence on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at the age of 41. She was a native of Baton Rouge, LA and resident of Marrero, LA, and presently residing in Harvey, LA. La’Kunta was a graduate of John Ehret High School. Beloved wife of Morris “Wolfe” Williams. Devoted mother of Deondre Williams, Jamaaj...
Janie Mae Gaines Smith
Apr 3, 2019
Janie Mae Gaines Smith entered into eternal rest at Wynhoven Health Care Center on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at the age 76. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA Beloved wife of Eddie Smith, Jr. Devoted mother of Evie (Kenneth) Walker, Aaron Smith, Clayton (Lisa) Smith, and Lowanda Smith. Daughter of the late...
Devon Christopher Lee
Apr 3, 2019
Devon C. Lee departed this life on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at his residence at the age of 26. He was a native and lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. Devoted son of Troy Russell and Akasia Lee (Paul). Grandson of Levon Lee, Myrtle Lee, Joan Earls, and the late Rickey Russell. Brother of Nia Nyree Lee. Nephew of Queban (Jackie)...
Lawrence Hensley, Jr.
Apr 2, 2019
Lawrence Hensley, Jr. departed this life on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at University Medical Center at the age or 55. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Lawrence attended John Ehret High School and was employed as a cook. Loving fatherof Ashley Carter, Keshaun Francois, Lawrence Dana, Kendrick Francois, Jonathan, Jonieshia, and Torrence...
Eliza Ruth Smoot Cole
Apr 2, 2019
Eliza “Elisa” Ruth Smoot Cole entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at the age of 74. She was a native of Scooba, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Elisa was affectionately known as Lisa and Momma Cole by her family and friends attended Tuskegee University. Beloved wife of the late Morris...
Debra Carter
Mar 31, 2019
Debra Carter entered into eternal rest at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at the age of 63. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Wife of the Late Willie L. Carter Sr. Beloved mother of Deion Walker of San Antonio, TX Fabieyoun Walker of Lake Charles, LA, Lawrence (Estephania) Walker of San Antonio,...
Shelby Wilson, Sr.
Mar 31, 2019
Shelby Wilson Sr. was called home on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at his residence at the age of 84. He was a native and resident of Gretna, LA. Shelby was a graduate of L.B. Landry High School Class of 1955, and he retired from Entergy (formerly Louisiana Power and Light) in 1991 after more than 33 years of service. Beloved...
Larry James Brown
Mar 30, 2019
Larry James Brown departed this life on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at the age of 74. He was a native of Westwego, LA and a resident of Opelousas, LA. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School and a retired heavy equipment operator. Beloved husband of Sybil Williams Brown. Loving father of Charles Mosby, Angela Landry, Réal Brown, Tarase Carter,...
John Earl Young
Mar 30, 2019
John Earl Young entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at the age of 63. He was a native of Batesville, MS and a resident of Gretna, LA. John attended West Jefferson High School, Phillips Junior College and Seminary School. He was a self-employed landscaper. Devoted father of John “Juggie” Earl Young, Jr....



