Obituaries
MARY ANN WASHINGTON NARCISSE
May 4, 2025
Mary Ann Washington Narcisse entered eternal rest on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the age of 75. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Mary was a homemaker. Devoted mother of Kevin, Randy, Kedrick, and Joseph Narcisse. Daughter of the late Warren Washington, Sr. and Hilda King. Granddaughter of the late Rev. Dr. Dan (Frances) King, Jr....
TRACY WHITLEY
May 2, 2025
Tracy Whitley departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, May 2, 2025, at the age of 56. He was a native of Ferriday, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Tracy always had a smile on his face and loved to go fishing. He will be remembered for his peaceful humble spirit, who lit up a room...
MELVIN COLLINS, JR.
Apr 27, 2025
Melvin Collins, Jr., affectionately known as “Poppy” or “Melly Mel”, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the age of 79. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Melvin was a proud graduate of George Washington Carver High School and honorably served his country in the United States Army. Melvin...
INEZ CULLIER PAYADUE
Apr 25, 2025
Inez Cullier Payadue, age 92, transitioned from her earthly life at her residence on Friday, April 26, 2025. She was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. “Nez”, as she was affectionately known to family and friends, was educated at Blessed Sacrament Elementary School. She entered the workforce and was employed at Martin’s Seafood in Westwego, and as a housekeeper...
JOE SMITH
Apr 29, 2025
Joe Smith entered eternal rest at his residence on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the age of 85. He was a native of Orrville, AL and a resident of Avondale, LA. Joe was a retired pipefitter and welder. Beloved husband of Mayola Smith. Loving father of Minnie Smith and the late Michael Anthony Smith. Son of the late Willie P....
JERRY D. GOFF, JR.
Apr 26, 2025
Jerry D. Goff, Jr., age 77, entered peacefully into eternal rest at V. A. Medical Center on Saturday, April 26, 2025. He was a native of Lecompte, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Jerry retired after many years as an Operator/Trainer at several oil and gas refineries. He was formerly employed with Alliance Refinery, Conoco and Phillips 66. Jerry...
PATRICIA ANN BORDEN
Apr 26, 2025
Patricia Phipps Borden entered eternal rest on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the age of 61. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Marrero, LA. Patricia was a graduate of Carver Senior High School, and she was employed as a certified nurse assistant for 35 years. Devoted wife of Emanuel Borden. Loving mother of Patrice Phipps,...
JENISIS ELAINE HOLMES
Apr 28, 2025
Jenisis Elaine Holmes peacefully passed away on Monday April 28, 2025. Beloved daughter of Jordan Holmes and Quiara Willis. Granddaughter of Quiatra Lucas, Michael Willis, Rochellen Holmes, and Jessie Holmes, Jr. Great granddaughter of the late Barbara Ann Jackson. Great great granddaughter of Gloria Jones, also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the...
RUBY COOK FORGES
Apr 22, 2025
Ruby Cook Forges, a retired educator, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at the age of 90. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Ruby was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and Southern University Baton Rouge. She retired from the Jefferson Parish Public School System after many...
LIONEL GODFREY CHRISTOPHE, III
Apr 23, 2025
Lionel Godfrey Christophe, III departed this life at Slidell Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the age of 57. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Slidell, LA. Lionel was a graduate of West Jefferson High School and attended Southern University. He was the owner and CEO of Louisiana's Contractor LLC. Son of...
EUGENE STERLING MARTIN, SR.
Jul 22, 2026
Eugene Sterling Martin, Sr., age 71, entered into eternal rest at Southeast Louisiana Veterans Hospital on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Eugene was a graduate of Alcee Fortier High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, from which he retired after many years...
MALINDA HILLS HOLMES
Jul 4, 2026
Malinda Hills-Holmes entered eternal rest on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the age of 84. She was a native of Zachary, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Malinda attended Chaneyville High School and was a graduate of Northwestern High School. She continued her studies at Southern University Baton Rouge, obtaining both her undergraduate and law degrees. Malinda was...
STEVEN TYRONE GRIFFIN
Jun 19, 2026
Steven “Steve” Tyrone Griffin departed this life at St. Joseph Skilled Nursing on Friday, June 19, 2026, at the age of 61. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Steve was a 1982 graduate of John Ehret High School and was employed as an Offshore Oil Rigger. Beloved husband of Suzanne Hudson Griffin....
WILLIE CLARKS, JR.
May 31, 2026
Willie "Bill" Clarks Jr. entered eternal rest at his residence, surrounded by his loving family and friends, on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the age of 73. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Bill was a proud graduate of West Jefferson High School. A skilled carpenter by trade, he dedicated many years to his craft, working throughout...
IOLA BRENDA EUGENE ONEZINE
May 27, 2026
Iola “The Chief” Brenda Eugene Onezine, age 83, answered the call of the Heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Ochsner Medical Center Kenner, surrounded by her love ones. She was a native and resident of Westwego. Loving wife of late Joseph Onezine, Sr. Beloved mother of Debra Eugene Walker, Myra Simmons Weatherspoon, Deirdre Onezine Simmons (Milton), and the...
DAVID S. STANFORD
May 20, 2026
David Sharrson Stanford transitioned to his heavenly home at Touro Infirmary on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the age of 73. He was a native of Panama City, FL and a resident of Marrero, LA. David was a graduate of Lincoln High School Class of 1970. He later enlisted in the United States Army and fought in the Vietnam War....
EMANUEL BABINO
Apr 20, 2026
Emanuel Babino entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the age of 46. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Emanuel attended John Ehret High School and was the owner and operator of a car washing service. Beloved son of Johnny Warmington and Brenda Babino. Stepson...
GEORGIANA GAINES
Mar 23, 2026
Georgiana Gaines entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 23, 2026, at the age of 85. She was a native of St. Martinville, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Georgiana was a proud graduate of Carver High School Class of 1957. She was employed as a dedicated Nursing Assistant, serving her community with compassion for over 30 years...
DAVID WALKER, JR.
Mar 5, 2026
David Walker, Jr., age 90, entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Thursday, March 5, 2026. He was a native and resident of Gretna, LA He was a retired Delivery Driver for Carlo Ditta Concrete and Technical Engineering Consultants, Inc. Devoted father of Yolanda W. (Joseph) Ledet, David C. Walker, and Steven M. Walker. Loving grandfather of Iuyana...
DEANN TRENESE WILLIAMS
Feb 26, 2026
Deann Trenese Williams entered eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the age of 65. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Bridge City, LA. Deann was educated in the Orleans Parish School System. She is a member of Good Samaritan Ministries, and a former member of Westbank Christian...
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