Obituaries

Robert Lesley Jordan

Robert Lesley Jordan

Feb 2, 2018

Robert Lesley Jordan, age 79, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, February 2, 2018.  He was a native of White Castle, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA.  Robert served his country as a member of the United States Army.  He was employed as a Chief Engineer with E.N. Bisso, before retiring in December 2015.  Beloved husband of the...

Michael Anthony Odoms, Jr.

Michael Anthony Odoms, Jr.

Feb 1, 2018

Michael Odoms, Jr., entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the age of 23. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Michael was a cook for Flamingo A-Go-Go- Restaurant.

Son of Michael (Erica) Odoms, Sr. and the late Shondanell Lewis. Grandson of Ulyesses, Jr. and Murdlia Odoms, Rudolph and Phyllis Pelrean Brother of Raheem Scott,...

Forstina Williams

Forstina Williams

Jan 31, 2018

Forstina “Tina” Williams entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Texas Health Resources Hospital in Arlington, TX at the of 62. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Arlington, TX since Hurricane Katrina. Tina received a degree in Early Childhood Education from Isaac Delgado Community College.

Devoted mother of Rena Williams. Daughter...

Jackie Jones Lemon

Jackie Jones Lemon

Jan 31, 2018

Jackie Lee Jones Lemon departed this life at her residence on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at the age of 52. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Loving mother of Keshawn Jones, Antonio Jones, John Lemon, Jr. and the late Timothy Oshreen Lemon. Daughter of the late Carolann Robertson McPherson and Lee Jones....

Toinisha Rose Bright

Toinisha Rose Bright

Jan 29, 2018

Toinisha Rose Bright entered into eternal rest at Ochnser Medical Center Westbank on Monday, January 29, 2018 at the age of 32. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA.

Toinisha was a a former employee for Eisenhower Academy Of Global Studies as a Para Professional. Devoted mother of Kyla Bright. Daughter of...

Joycelyn Marie Barthelemy

Joycelyn Marie Barthelemy

Jan 28, 2018

Joycelyn Barthelemy entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at the age of 62. She was a native of Plaquemines Parish and a resident of Caddo Parish.

Loving wife of 45 years to Leo Barthelemy, Sr. Devoted mother of Yonett Bartholomew, Donyell B. (Earl) Minor, Alicia B. (Tommy) Lewis, and Leo Barthelemy, Jr. Grandmother of Darrell, Jr.,...

Rhonda Fay Allen

Rhonda Fay Allen

Jan 28, 2018

Rhonda Fay Allen entered into eternal rest at Canon Hospice on Sunday, January 28, 2018. She was a retired Administrative Coordinator III at the Department of Transportation and Development.

Devoted mother of Rose Lee Allen. Beloved daughter of Rose Allen Harris and the late Albert Allen, Sr. Granddaughter of the late Alfred and Elizabeth Baloney. Sister of Albert, Donovan,...

Ellen Taylor Ruffin

Ellen Taylor Ruffin

Jan 28, 2018

Ellen “Lil Ellen” Taylor Ruffin entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 28, 218 at the age of 39.  She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA.  Loving wife of Ronald Ruffin, Sr. Devoted mother of Ronelle Ruffin and Ronald Ruffin, Jr.  Daughter of Thomas Taylor, Sr. and Ellen Batiste Taylor.  Sister of Thomas...

Ethel Mae Williams

Ethel Mae Williams

Jan 26, 2018

Missionary Ethel “Ester Mae” Williams entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, January 26, 2018 at the age of 84.  She was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA.  Missionary Ethel was a retired head cook of the Jefferson Parish Public School System.  Loving mother of Renard (Bernadette) Joseph, Clenton (Mary) Joseph, Pastor Valerie (Dwayne) Hooks...

Kedrick Davis

Kedrick Davis

Jan 23, 2018



Kedrick Davis entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at the age of 57. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Kedrick was affectionately known as a Head, to his family, friends, and the Marrero Community.

Devoted father of Renada (Jermaine) Antoine, Kedrieka (Kenneth) Roberson, and Kedrick Washngton. Loving son of Lois Davis and...

Albert Combre, Jr.

Albert Combre, Jr.

Jan 23, 2018

Albert Combre, Jr. peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Passages Hospice at the age of 88. He was a native and a resident of New Orleans, LA. He was a retired Taxi Cab driver for over 50 years.

Husband of the late Arlean Combre McKay, Yvonne H. Combre and Fannie L. W. Combre . Devoted father...

Alicia C. Sylvester

Alicia C. Sylvester

Jan 22, 2018

Alicia C. Sylvester, age 38, entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 22, 2018 at West Jefferson Medical Center.  She was a native of Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies and a resident of Harvey, LA.  Alicia was a 1998 graduate of L. B. Landry High School.  She was employed as a Phlebotomist with LabCorp of America.  Loving and devoted mother...

Eva Thomas

Eva Thomas

Jan 21, 2018

Eva G. Thomas entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at the age of 65.  She was a native of Houston, TX and a resident of Marrero, LA.  She was a graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School. Eva was employed with the Jefferson Parish School Board as a bus attendant, which she was...

Emma Lee Santos

Emma Lee Santos

Jan 20, 2018

Emma Lee Briggs Santos departed this life of Saturday, January 20, 2018 @ University Hospital. Mrs. Santos was a member of Second True Love Baptist Church Senior Choir and Pastor Aide Club.

Devoted mother of Delores Fleming, Allen Fleming and the late Henry Lee Briggs and Debra Fleming. Daughter of the late Seymour, Sr. and Ethel Drew Briggs. Sister...

Sterling Foster, Jr.

Sterling Foster, Jr.

Jan 18, 2018

Sterling Foster departed this life on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Mr. Foster was a faithful deacon of St. Mark M B C of Gretna, LA. and a retired Heavy Machine Operator of Jefferson Parish Roads and Bridges.

Beloved husband of Maxine Cannon Foster. Devoted father of Jacquelin Foster, Olanda Foster, Cheryl Foster, Sterling Foster, III,...

L'Oreal Brook Mason

L'Oreal Brook Mason

Jan 18, 2018

L’Oréal “Lori” Brook Mason entered into her heavenly home at Children’s Hospital on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at the age of 9.  She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA.  Lori, as she was affectionately known by family and friends was a 4th grade student at McDonough #32 School, where she was a stellar...

Nancy Lee Pierre

Nancy Lee Pierre

Jan 18, 2018

Nancy Lee Pierre entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank at the age of 89. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA.

Beloved wife of the late Samuel Pierre. Devoted mother of Rev. Alvin Pierre and Samuel Pierre. Daughter of the late Moses and Emma...

Flora Garrison

Flora Garrison

Jan 17, 2018

Flora “Amazing Grace” Garrison entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at the age of 81.  She was native of Orville, AL and a resident of Marrero, LA.  She was a graduate of Keith High School of Orville, AL.  Loving mother of Craig (Darleen) Garrison, Wilfred D. Garrison, and Kim Garrison.  Daughter of the late Sidney Hayes I...

James Louis, Jr.

James Louis, Jr.

Jan 17, 2018

James Louis, Jr., entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 in Austin, Texas. He was a retired truck driver.Beloved husband of the late Ethel Louis. Devoted father of Craig, Marilyn, Roslyn, Deadoria, Schenell, and Rodney (Nicole) Louis, and Darlene (Glenn) Davis. Son of the late James Louis, Sr. and Marie Russell. Brother of Shirley Lumar and the late...

Betty Washington Dean

Betty Washington Dean

Jan 15, 2018

Betty Washington Dean was welcomed into her heavenly home on Monday, January 15, 2018 at the age of 83.  She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA.  Beloved wife of 56 years to the late Clarence Adam Dean.  Loving mother of LeJune Dean Green, Cameron Michael (Kathy) Dean, and the late Aaron Paul...