Obituaries

May 13, 2025

Adrienne C. Williams transitioned to her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the age of 71. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Terrytown, LA. Adrienne graduated of L.B. Landry High School, Class of 1972, and she attended Loyola University. She began her career in cosmetology and data entry before discovering her true...

May 10, 2025

Cynthia Terry Davis, age 81, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest at Bridgepoint Continuing Care Hospital (West Jefferson Medical Center) surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Cynthia was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse, who was formerly employed with West Jefferson Hospital, Touro Shakespear Nursing Home, Jefferson Parish Public...

May 6, 2025

Alberta Martin Brooks, age 93, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. She was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Alberta was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School. She retired from Charity Hospital after over 40 years as a Nutritionist and Dietary Supervisor. Beloved wife of...

May 1, 2025

Orelia J. Williams, affectionately known as “Rita”, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the age of 82. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Orelia was educated in the New Orleans Public School System. She was employed for over 40 years as a Direct Support Professional. Rita was an active...

Apr 26, 2025

Shavella Zenobia Williams was born on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 1:41p.m. to parents Lovella Thomas Willis, Sr. and Shavonne Lee at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. Her family was blessed for almost 2 months, before Shavella went to her heavenly home on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at West Jefferson Medical Center. Shavella was deeply loved by her mommy and daddy,...

Apr 23, 2025

Charlie Simmons entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the age of 79. He was a native of Hazel, Alabama and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Charlie was employed as a mechanic for Ford Motor Company in Detroit, MI for many years. He had a deep love for fast cars, boxing, blues music, and a big...

Apr 21, 2025

Doral Hester entered eternal rest on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 51. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. He was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School. Loving father of Rinesha Mayfield, Dorai’yal Reynolds, Tonya Reynolds, Doral Smith and the late D’Ral A’zjon Hester. Grandfather of the late Forever Maxwell. Son of...

Apr 20, 2025

Steven Williams departed this life peacefully at Piedmont Hospital on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the age of 60. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Atlanta, GA. Steven was a graduate of Francis T. Nicholls High Class of 1984. Steve, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, was employed with DeKalb County...

Apr 18, 2025

Joyce Charles Carter entered eternal rest at her residence on Friday, April 18, 2025, at the age of 87. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Joyce was a former employee with the Metropolitan Development Center (Belle Chasse State School) for many years. She was a faithful member of the usher board. Joyce had a passion for...

Apr 18, 2025

Annie Smith Paul, age 83, a retired nurse, entered peacefully into eternal rest at Chateau Living Center. She was a native of Pineville, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. She was a 1958 graduate of McDonogh 35 High School and furthered her education at Straight’s Business College in Business Administration in 1959. Annie also attended Orleans Parish LPN Program...

Apr 15, 2025

Ashley Nicole Weber Zeno, an educator with the Jefferson Parish Public School System, departed this life and entered eternal rest on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the age of 39. She was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Ashley was a 2003 graduate of Archbishop Blenk High School, and she continued her academic journey by...

Apr 15, 2025

Willie Burton III, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Willie was a 1954 graduate of L. B. Landry High School, and he attended Southern University of Baton Rouge, where he was a member of the concert, dancing and marching bands. He served his...

Apr 12, 2025

Earl Jackson, Jr., age 91, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Kindred Hospital Houston. He was a native of Vacherie, LA and resident of Cypress, TX. Earl was a retired Longshoreman and a member of Knights of Peter Claver #125 John A. Daily. Beloved husband of the late Gussie Lee Jackson. Devoted father of Isadore...

Apr 11, 2025

Joel Gaines, a retired Construction Worker, departed this life at Marreo Healthcare on Friday, April 11, 2025, at the age of 88. He was a native of Choctaw County, AL and a resident of Westwego, LA. Beloved husband of Marylee Thomas Gaines. Devoted father Phyllis Y. Gaines, Pamela G. (James) Brown, Paula M. (Dionell) Johnson, and the late Marvin L....

Apr 11, 2025

James Martin entered into eternal rest at his residence on Friday, April 11, 2025, at the age of 69. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. James was a former employee with Avondale Shipyard as a pipefitter. Loving father of Ashley M. Daniels and James M. Daniels. Devoted grandfather of Kerry Daniels and...

Apr 10, 2025

Apr 9, 2025

Kehlani Chanel Fisher peacefully passed away on Wednesday April 9, 2025. She was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved daughter of Kevin Matthew Fisher and Dachanel Taylor. Granddaughter of Verna Taylor, Betty Fisher, and Matthew Fisher, Jr. Sister of Kevin Matthew Anderson, Tevin J. Robert, Shantrice Anderson, and Kavyn Robert. Cousin of the late Tyran Taylor, also survived...

Apr 9, 2025

Danielle Joy Raines was called home by God to eternal rest on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the age of 40. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. “Dannie Do” or “Sassy”, as she was affectionately known by to her family and friends, was a proud 2002 graduate of O. Perry Walker Senior High School and she...

Apr 6, 2025

James Eugene Johnson transitioned peacefully at Wynhoven Health Care Center on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the age of 66. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. James was formerly employed as a deckhand. Proud father of Geneva Johnson, James E. Johnson, Jr., James Benn, Jamie Benn, and the late Fredrick Benn, Sr....

Apr 5, 2025

Charles L. Sumler entered eternal rest on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the age of 63. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Charles was employed as a warehouse supervisor with Republic National Distribution Company. Beloved husband of Malenda Thompson Sumler. Loving father of Leslie Lawrence, Keionne Sumler Thompson, Christian Washington, Charles Doyle,...