Obituaries

DAVID S. STANFORD

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....

DOLORES RUFFIN PAYNE

DOLORES RUFFIN PAYNE

May 17, 2026

Dolores Ruffin Payne, age 92, peacefully transitioned on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at her residence surrounded by close family. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved wife of 41 years to the late Warren Albert Payne, Sr. Loving mother of Gilda Payne (Kenneth) Malarchar, Chester Carl (Veronica) Payne, Sr., Harold Ruben Payne, Sr., and the late...

BRANDON DION WILLIAMS

BRANDON DION WILLIAMS

May 1, 2026

Brandon Dion Williams, age 64, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Friday, May 1, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Brandon was a 1979 graduate of West Jefferson High School and continued his studies at Louisiana State University and Xavier University of Louisiana, where he...

CLARENCE MITCHELL WILLIAMS, JR.

CLARENCE MITCHELL WILLIAMS, JR.

Apr 26, 2026

Clarence Mitchell Williams, Jr., a welder, departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the age of 53. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a lifelong resident of Avondale, LA. Loving father of Elijah Williams. Beloved son of JoAnn Joyce and the late Clarence Williams, Sr. Grandson of the late Joseph and...

GREGORY ALLEN SMITH

GREGORY ALLEN SMITH

Apr 20, 2026

Gregory Allen Smith departed this life on Monday, April 20, 2026, at the age of 56. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Gregory served his country in the Unites States Army and attended Delgaldo Community College. He was employed in the security industries. Husband of Tiesha Smith. Father of Alayah M. Smith, and A’nori A. Smith....

EMANUEL BABINO

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...

COREY PAUL KELLER

COREY PAUL KELLER

Apr 9, 2026

Corey Paul Keller entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the age of 44. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Corey attended John Ehret High School and was self-employed in the construction industry. He will be remembered for his hardworking spirit and the love...

GEORGIANA GAINES

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...

DONALD MURPHY, SR.

DONALD MURPHY, SR.

Mar 20, 2026

Donald Murphy, Sr., entered eternal rest on Monday, March 30, 2026, at the age of 81. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Marrero, LA. Donald was a retired crane operator. Beloved husband of the late Aloma Murphy. Devoted father of Herion Murphy, Lee Murphy, Criss Murphy, Donald Murphy, and Lillie Murphy. Son of the late...

CAROL GILMORE CLARK

CAROL GILMORE CLARK

Mar 13, 2026

Carol “Carrie Ann” Louise Gilmore Clark, a homemaker, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Friday, March 13, 2026, at the age of 72. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Carol was a 1972 graduate of L. W. Higgins High School. She was formerly employed as a substitute teacher and nurse’s...

BERNICE ALLEN

BERNICE ALLEN

Mar 7, 2026

Bernice Allen, age 101, entered peacefully into eternal rest at Passages Hospice on Saturday, March 7, 2026. She was a native of Waggaman, LA and resident of Avondale, LA. Bernice received her Bachelor of Arts in Social Science from Leland College in 1948 and continued advance studies at the University of Chicago and the University of Southern California (USC). She...

DAVID WALKER, JR.

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

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...

BEVERLY JOYCE WILSON

BEVERLY JOYCE WILSON

Feb 20, 2026

Beverly Joyce Williams Tribbit Wilson entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Monday, February 20, 2026, at, at the blessed age of 86. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. She was educated in the Jefferson Parish Public School System and was a proud graduate from Lincoln High School Class...

SHARRON DAVIS

SHARRON DAVIS

Feb 16, 2026

Sharron Davis was called home on Monday, February 16, 2026, at the age of 72. She was native of Sorrento, LA and a resident of Kenner. Sharron was educated in the Ascension Parish School System. “Mable” as she was affectionately known by family and friends, was a chef with Messina’s Restaurant for over 40 years. Sharron was a member of...

JEROME  PAUL KELLER, JR.

JEROME PAUL KELLER, JR.

Feb 7, 2026

Jerome Paul Keller, Jr., entered eternal rest on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 59. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Jerome formerly resided in Pasadena, CA at Kings Manor and was a 1985 graduate of Pasadena High School. He was employed as a driver for Brown Medical, Comeaux Furniture,...

WILLIE LEE WATTS

WILLIE LEE WATTS

Feb 6, 2026

Willie Watts entered into eternal rest at East Jefferson Hospital on Friday, February 6, 2026, at the age of 77. He was a native of Utica, MS, and a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. Willie was a graduate of Lincoln High School Class of 1965, and he attended Grambling State University. He later served his country in the U.S. Army,...

BARBARA JEAN REECE

BARBARA JEAN REECE

Feb 6, 2026

Barbara Jean Kent Reece, age 79, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Friday, February 6, 2026. She was a native of Gretna, LA (McDonoghville Community) and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Barbara was a graduate of Lincoln High School, and the owner of A&D Adult Residential Care an Assisted Living Facility. She was formerly employed as...

KIM JENELL JACKSON

KIM JENELL JACKSON

Feb 5, 2026

Kim Jenell Jackson entered into eternal rest at Slidell Memorial Hospital on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at the age of 63. She was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Slidell, LA. Kim was employed at Copeland of New Orleans as a Head Cook and also as a Personal Care Attendant. Devoted mother of Danielle Jackson (Ronnie), Ranata...

BARBARA LORRAINE WILLIAMS

BARBARA LORRAINE WILLIAMS

Feb 4, 2026

Barbara Lorraine Williams, a homemaker, departed this life at her residence on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the age of 67. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Loving wife of Gregory Williams. Beloved daughter of the late Etienne Williams, Sr. and Virgin Mary Brown Williams. Devoted sister of Larry Williams, Sr., Barbara Ann Williams, and the...