Obituaries
Michael Antoine Cooper
Nov 20, 2017
Michael A. Cooper entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 20, 2017 at the age of 40. Devoted father of Michael Breaud and Makiya Hunter. Beloved son of Josie Cooper and the late Alvin Hobbs. Grandson of the late Willie Byrd and Easter Byrd-Elmore. Brother of Jimmy, Anthony, and Tonya Cooper, Sharon Cooper-Coleman, Alvin Payne, Lisa Bowman-Henry, Cagerial Bowman-Mendes, Yvette...
Wilhelmenia Dillon Howard
Nov 19, 2017
Wilhelmenia Howard, age 79, entered into eternal rest at Canon Hospice on Sunday, November 19, 2017. She was a native of Magnolia, MS and a resident of Convent, LA. Wilhelmenia was a retired Custodial Manager of Ursuline Academy of New Orleans, LA. Beloved wife of the late Rev. Nolan Howard. Loving mother of Luther Ray (Diane) McClain, Anthony (Michelle) McClain,...
Barbara Williams Cain
Nov 17, 2017
Barbara “Bobby” Williams Cain was called home to be with the Lord at her residence on Friday, November 17, 2017 at the age of 72. She was a native of Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA.
Devoted mother of Donna Mitchell and Denise George. Grandmother of Lashondra, Adrianne, Nicole, and Donald Jones, Treasure and Faith George....
Shelia Jacks Henry
Nov 16, 2017
Sheila Ann Jacks Henry, a homemaker, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at her residence. Wife of Eric Henry, Sr. Loving mother of Eric, Jr., Robert and the late Joshua Henry. Grandmother of Eric Henry III, Eranay Henry and K’Hai Bell. Daughter of Roy Jacks, Sr. and the late Minister Annie Mae Stewart Jacks. Granddaughter of...
Sarah Green
Nov 15, 2017
Sarah Lee Vincent Green, age 67, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Marrero, LA. Sarah was a retired LPN of Belle Chasse State School. Loving mother of Alana Danielle Green. Devoted grandmother of Terionne C. Anderson, Tevin J. Anderson. Great grandmother...
Donald Smiley
Nov 15, 2017
Donald “Smiley” Smiley entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at the age of 58. He was a native of New Orleans, LA, a former resident of Marrero, LA, and presently a resident of Crystal Springs, MS. Donald was a graduate of John Martyn Technical High School. Beloved son of the late David and Catherine Smiley. Loving brother...
Lennie Lee Caston
Nov 11, 2017
Lennie Lee Caston passed away in her sleep at her home on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at the age of 85. She was a native of Foxworth, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA for many years. Loving mother of John H. (Roslyn) Perry, Jr., also survived by 8 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandson, and a...
Joyce Robinson McFarland
Nov 8, 2017
Joyce Robinson McFarland entered into eternal rest at Tulane Medical Center on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at the age of 79. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA.
Wife of the late Edward McFarland, Sr. Beloved mother of Pearline Weathers, Christy McFarland, Noreen Matthews, and the late Edward and George McFarland. Daughter of the late Victor and...
Elvira Barnes
Nov 8, 2017
Elvira Barnes entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. She was a carpenter with Union Carpenter Local # 1846.
Devoted mother of Darrick (Antoinette) Barnes and Tonika Barnes. Stepmother of Jeremiah Hampton, Derrick (Christiana) Hood, and the late Krystal L. Myers and Jewell Devonte Jones. Daughter of the late Leon, Sr. and Elvira...
Christopher Michael Bordere, Sr.
Nov 6, 2017
Christopher Michael Bordere, Sr. departed this life on Monday, November 6, 2017 at the age of 44. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Christopher was employed as a First Class Welder. Beloved husband of Tahitian Jones Bordere. Loving father of Christi, Christian, Christopher, Jr., and Jerald Bordere. Son of Ira Bordere, Sr. and Barbara Burthlong. Grandson...
Tyrone Herman Johnson, Sr.
Nov 2, 2017
Tyrone Herman Johnson, Sr., a bus driver, departed this life on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at his residence at the age of 51. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Tyrone graduated from John Ehret High School.
Loving companion of 27 years to Gail McKnight Johnson, Devoted father of Teion Rena-Pheolia Johnson and...
Leatha Ann Green
Nov 1, 2017
Leatha Ann Green embarked on a trip of a lifetime on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at Canon Hospice.
She graduated from Desoto High School in Mansfield, LA. Leatha was a retired cafeteria manager for the Jefferson Parish School Board.
Wife of the late Roy Green. Daughter of the late Rev. Charles H. Hayes, Sr. and Luella W. Hayes.
Sister of...
Oretha Whittington Helire
Nov 1, 2017
Dr. Oretha Whittington Helire entered into eternal rest on Wednesday November 1, 2017 at Ochsner Foundation Hospital Jefferson, LA. Evangelist Oretha Helire was Co-Pastor of Word of Faith Temple Baptist Church. She earned a Doctorate Degree in Theology.
Beloved wife of Pastor John Helire, Sr. Devoted mother of Joy (Joseph) Jones, Joyce Lemieux, John (Ilka) Helire, Jr., Julie (Martin) Ferland,...
Patricia Ann Davis
Oct 31, 2017
?Patricia Ann Williams Davis, age 63, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. Patricia graduated from Archbishop Blenk High School and was a retired nurse from West Jefferson Medical Center. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Wife of the late Tyrone J. Davis, Sr. Devoted mother of Byron Montgomery, Jr.,...
Carole Polk Alexander
Oct 31, 2017
Carole “Chat” Polk Alexander entered into the heavenly gates on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at her residence.
Wife of the late Anthony Alexander, Sr. Mother of Anthony Alexander and the late Lawrence Allen. Daughter of the late Samuel, Sr. and Althea C. Polk. Sister of Alfredia P. (Joseph) Bruster, Daisy P. (Michael) Woods, Donna Polk, Denise S. (Michael) Ramey, Calvin...
Cheryl Henry Betz
Oct 30, 2017
Cheryl Ann Henry Betz departed this life at her residence on Monday, October 30, 2017.
Beloved wife of Louis T. Betz. Devoted mother of Michelle (Roderick) Daniels of Newton, GA and Damon (Gail) Cook. Daughter of the late Sam and Emelda Green Brown. Sister of Glen (Rose) Henry, Wanderlyn Henry, and the late Carey B. Henry and Joseph B. Henry,...
Mae D. Easterling
Oct 30, 2017
Mae D. Easterling entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 30, 2017 at Canon Hospice at the age of 82. She was a native of Hazelhurst, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Mae was a self employed seamstress. Beloved wife of Ulyesses Easterling. Devoted mother of Dennis Easterling, Cheryl E. Poole, Renda Easterling, Angie Easterling, and Zina Easterling. Daughter...
Joyce Jackson Joseph
Oct 29, 2017
Joyce Jackson Joseph, age 83, took on her heavenly wings on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Joyce was a graduate of Xavier University of New Orleans and a retired educator of the Orleans Parish School Board after more than 38 years of...
GayAnn Petty Palmer
Oct 28, 2017
GayAnn Petty Palmer entered eternal rest on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the age of 61.
She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Barataria, LA. GayAnn was an employee of Wal Mart Industries Store # 911, Commercial Fisherman, and Owner of Capt. Regis Seafood Barataria, LA
Devoted wife of John Wayne Palmer, Sr. Loving mother...
Jessie Bell Green Simon
Oct 28, 2017
Jessie Bell Green Simon peacefully transitioned her earthly life on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Loving mother of Anthony (Rhonda) Green, Wayne (Sharon) Green, Rose Green, Yolanda (Keith) Victor, Antoinette (Clyde) Matthews, Nicole (Henry) Austin, David (Lois) Mayho, and the late Jacqueline Green. Daughter of the late David...



