Obituaries
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...
LESHAWN DIONNE CHAPPEL
Aug 24, 2026
LeShawn Dionne Chappel entered eternal rest on Monday August 24, 2026, at the age of 35. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved mother of Leah, Remi, and Rome Chappel. Daughter of Parker Chappel and the late Camille Chappel. Stepdaughter of Charlene Hines. Granddaughter of the late Lucilla Gustave, Naomi Kitts, and Parker Thomas. Sister of...
CLARENCE EDWARD ROBINSON
Jul 26, 2026
Clarence Edward Robinson, a retired machinist and truck driver, departed this life on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., at the age of 75. He was a native of Huntsville, AL and a longtime resident of Westwego, LA. Beloved husband of Cynthia D. Robinson. Devoted father of Keyshorn (Daniel) Parker, Lisa Mitchell, Eric (Chekita) Jones, Clarence Robinson Jr., Clarence...
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...
ELLA CECELIA SANDERS
Jun 28, 2026
Ella Cecelia Sanders entered eternal rest at Slidell Memorial Hospital on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the age of 78. She was a native of Decatur, AL, former resident of New Orleans, LA and presently residing in Slidell, LA. Ella was a retired hairstylist. Devoted wife of the late Wayne Calvin Sanders, Sr. Beloved mother of Waynette Sanders, and the...
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....
OLIVIA GILMORE LEWIS
Jun 13, 2026
Olivia Dempsey Gilmore Lewis entered peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the age of 80, surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of Hazlehurst, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Olivia was a graduate of Lincoln High School. A devoted homemaker, she dedicated her life to her faith, family, and community. She enjoyed...
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...
KEVIN DION PORTER
May 25, 2026
Kevin Porter departed this life on Monday, May 25, 2026, at the age of 29. He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Kevin was a graduate of Helen Cox High School Class of 2016. He served his country in the Army National Guard, and he was employed with Supreme Offshore Service and Specialty, Inc....
RAYVIN AKILE KENNEDY
May 24, 2026
Rayvin Akile “Kila” Kennedy, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the age of 58. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Rayvin was employed as a security officer with NOLA Protection Group. Beloved husband of Takita Nickerson Kennedy. Loving father of Shenica and Shedrick Hamilton, Marquise Lewis, Laniqua,...
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