Obituaries
Larry Williams
Oct 21, 2017
Larry Williams entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at the age of 44. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA.
Companion of Quanika Nash. Devoted father of Larryell Lemon, Larrinesha Harris, Urshland Harris, Larry Williams, Jr., Kendell Lestrick, and Jordan Nash. Son of Roy Walker, Jr and Marilyn Williams Brown....
Travis Cartez Thomas
Oct 21, 2017
Travis “Taz” Cartez Thomas departed this life on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at University Medical Center at the age of 35. Loving faher of Ashanti Washington, Cortez Washington Tramia Kelly, Travis Thomas, Jr., Trinity Thomas, Travon Kelly, and Traashuad Thomas. Beloved son of Sharon Lockett (Willie) and Darrell Peterson (Shirley). Grandson of the late Joseph Thomas, Sr., Rosemary Jackson, Phillip...
Lutricia Wells
Oct 21, 2017
Lutricia Wells entered in to eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at the age of 66 years. She was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Lutricia graduated from L. W. Higgins High School and was an employee of Bayside Health Center dietary department.
Devoted mother of Chanell Bell...
Dwayne Keith Jones
Oct 19, 2017
Dwayne Keith Jones departed this life at Ochsner Baptist Hospital on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at ate age of 26. He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Dwayne was employed as a Sanitation Worker. Loving father of Demi Jones and DeJuan Julien. Beloved son of Trudy Jones. Fiancé of Jasmin Picheon. Grandson of Edward...
Geraldine Lee Quinn
Oct 17, 2017
Geraldine Lee Quinn entered peacefully into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at the age of 66. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Loving mother of Terry Lee, Penny Lee, Tracy Lee and Jessica Lee. Beloved daughter of the late James Spurlock and Earstine Burse. Sister...
Mable Byas Martin
Oct 17, 2017
Mable Byas Martin departed this life on Tuesday October 17, 2017 @ Passages Hospice. She was a retired Baker Supervisor of Tulane University and Orleans Parish Prison.
Beloved wife of the late George Martin. Devoted mother of Eugene Martin Sr. Grandmother of Eugene S. Martin, Jr. Great grandmother of Lavell Hutton,tamia Sterling, Christopher Evans, Javion Sterling, and Damonta Dixson. Daughter...
Leona Smith Warmington
Oct 16, 2017
Leona Smith Warmington entered into eternal rest at her residence on Monday, October 16, 2017.
Wife of the late Johnny Warmington, Sr. by second marriage and the late Alfred Dubois, Sr. by first marriage. Loving and caring mother of Leanna Dubois (Louis E., Sr.) Brown and the late Alfred Dubois, Jr., and Alvin Dubois. Stepmother of Johnny Warmington, Jr.,...
Loretta Ann Dawson
Oct 16, 2017
Loretta Ann Dawson departed this life on Monday, October 16, 2017 at University Medical Center at the age of 63. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Dawson Jr. Devoted mother of Hebert Dawson III, Raven Dawson, Reagan Dawson and Logan Dawson, Sr. Daughter of the late Logan and Josephine Jackson...
Eugene Matthews, III
Oct 16, 2017
Eugene “Big U” Matthews, III departed this life at University Medical Center on Monday, October 16, 2017 at the age of 46. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved son of Levern Hayes Matthews and the late Eugene Matthews, Jr. Fiancé of Shantrell Parker. Stepfather of Troymika Woolridge. Brother of Precious Hayes and the late Jesus...
Mildred McKay Jordan
Oct 15, 2017
Mildred McKay Jordan entered into eternal rest at her residence on Sunday October 15, 2017 at the age of 72. She was a native and New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Devoted mother of Brian McKay, Alvrez McKay, and Lisa McKay Bridges. Daughter of the late R. B. Adams and Bertha Chase. Sister of Billy Chase, Henry...
Glenda Marie Isaac
Oct 14, 2017
Glenda M. Isaac departed this life Saturday October 14, 2017 at Tulane Hospital.
Wife of Frank Jones, Jr. Devoted mother of Marlon & Travis Green and Ashley Jones.
Daughter of the late Monroe Green and Delores Shorty. Stepdaughter of the late James Isaac. Granddaughter of the late Lawrence and Beulah Smith. Sister of Kevin, Eric, Jonathan, and Shelly Isaac, Charlie...
Marvin Cecil Peel
Oct 14, 2017
SPC Marvin “Sarge” Peel passed away peacefully at West Jefferson Medical Center on Saturday, October 14, 2017. He was a native of Mt Pleasant , TX. and a longtime resident of New Orleans, LA. Marvin served his country admirably during the Vietnam War and retired with honors after serving 21 years.
Loving husband of 50 years to the late Doris...
Julius Charles Divens, Jr.
Oct 12, 2017
Julius Charles Divens, Jr., departed this life at his residence on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at the age of 76 . He was a a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Julius was a 1959 graduate of Xavier Prep High School and retired after 40 years of service from F. Strauss Bros/Glazer’s Companies of Louisiana. Beloved...
Seola Crenshaw
Oct 12, 2017
Seola Crenshaw, a homemaker, entered into eternal rest at her residence on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at the age of 89. She was a native of Gainesville, MS and a resident of Algiers, LA. Seola was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and attended Xavier University. She was a retired housekeeping supervisor from the Roosevelt Hotel. Beloved wife...
John W. Allen, Jr.
Oct 11, 2017
John W. (Big John) Allen, Jr. entered into eternal rest at his residence on Wednesday , October 11, 2017 at the age of 78. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. John retired from Avondale Shipyard as a pipefitter.
Beloved husband of Angel Jones Allen. Devoted father of John-El Stevenson, Johnisha Allen and...
Vanessa Marie Nellon
Oct 10, 2017
Vanessa Marie Nellon, age 56, departed this life on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at her residence. She was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Vanessa was employed by Sodexo at West Jefferson Medical Center. Beloved wife of Keith Champ. Loving mother of Derrick Nellon, Vernon Nellon, Keindill Nellon, Sr. and Quincy Nellon. Daughter of the late William Nellon,Sr. and...
Rev. Nelson H. Waits, Sr.
Oct 10, 2017
Rev. Nelson H. Waits, Sr., completed his earthly journey and entered eternity with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at the age of 88. He was native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Rev. Waits was the pastor of Little Zion Baptist Church of Avondale, LA and retired after 18 years of preaching...
Permilla Carter Weber
Oct 9, 2017
Permilla Carter Weber, age 93, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday October 9, 2017 at her daughter’s residence. She was a native of St. James Parish, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of the late Sidney J. Weber. Loving mother of Rev. Joseph Sidney (Audrey) Weber, Larry (Debra) Weber, Melvin (Mary) Weber, Michael Weber, Elaine W....
Dr.Joseph B. Smith
Oct 9, 2017
Honorable Dr. Joseph B. “Joe B” Smith, age 85, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, October 9, 2017 surrounded by loved ones. He was a native of St. John the Baptist Parish and a resident of Marrero, LA. Dr. Smith was the first in his family to attend and graduate college, earning his Bachelor’s, Masters, and Doctorate Degrees. He...
Diane M Dillon
Oct 8, 2017
Diane M. Dillon departed this life on Sunday October 8, 2017 at Lacombe Health Care Center at the age of 67. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Diane was a retired employee of the Federal Government. Beloved mother of Earl (Pamela) Jones, Jr., and Richelle (Orlandez Sr.) Donaldson- Pierre. Daughter of Rosalie...