Obituaries
Angel Brialle Williams
May 16, 2016
Angel Brialle Williams passed away at her residence on Monday, May 16, 2016 at the age of 15. She was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved daughter of the late April Collins Williams and Brison Christopher Williams. Sister of Amhad H. Williams. Granddaughter of Linda Williams. Great granddaughter of Alvin and Doretha Collins;...
Mildred Young Patterson
May 15, 2016
Mildred Rose Young Patterson entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 15, 2016. She was a retired employee of Charity Hospital, where she worked as a nurse for over 20 years. Beloved mother of Nathaniel Patterson, Jr., Sonja P. Tate, Rodney Patterson, Karen Y. Jones, Lisa Patterson, Byron Stipe, Sr. and Detra P. Morris. Daughter of the late Oliver Young,...
Aletha Hills
May 15, 2016
Aletha West Allen Hills peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 98. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Gretna, LA. Beloved wife by 1st marriage to the late Pastor Henry A. Allen, Sr. and by 2nd marriage to the late Louis Hills. Devoted...
Joseph Reginald Onezine, Sr.
May 14, 2016
Joseph “Joe” Reginald Onezine, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at his residence at the age of 83. He was a native of Donaldsonville, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA for 50 years. Devoted husband of Iola Eugene Onezine. Beloved father of Deirdre Onezine (Milton) Simmons, Michael (Trina) Joseph, Gwendolyn, Lionel and Melvin Dillion, and...
Lenora Divinity Conner
May 11, 2016
Leonora “Dear” Conner, age 88, entered into eternal rest at Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice on Thursday, May 11, 2017. She was a native of Utica, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of the late George Conner, Sr. Loving mother of Betty Jones, George Conner, Jr., Sarah Evans, Shelly Goff, Dorothy Beauregard, Rebecca Alegria, Enice Conner,...
Daron Keith Forbes
May 9, 2016
Daron Keith Forbes entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 9, 2016 at Washington Adventist Hospital in Tacoma Park, MD at the age of 39. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Silver Springs, MD. Daron was a graduate of John Ehret High School, U. S. Navy Surgical Technology and INOVA Nuclear Medicine Technology. He served...
Orelia Henry Anderson
May 7, 2016
Orelia Henry Anderson departed this life on Saturday, May 7, 2016. Wife of the late Elton Anderson, Sr. Beloved mother of Elton, Jr. (Delores), Bernell (Gail) and Robert (Cynthia) Anderson, and Gay Henderson. She also reared her sister Geraldine H. (Charles) Robinson and her niece Valicia Henry. Daughter of the late Robert, Sr. and Stella Johnson Henry. Sister of Nancy...
Lorraine Swatt Walker
May 4, 2016
Lorraine Swatt Walker entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at her residence.
Mother of Denise and Earl (Melissa) Gilson. Grandmother of Victoria, James, Shelby, and Myles. Daughter of James Swatt and Dorothy Swatt White. Sister of Uris (Charlene), Deborah “Deedy” (Isaiah) Johnson, James (Ethel) Swatt, Alvin, Gregory, Chris, Veronica, Theresa, and Ethel, also survived by a...
Ronja'Li LaMea Valentine
May 2, 2016
Ronja’Li LaMea Valentine entered into eternal rest at Tulane Medical Center on Monday, May 2, 2016 at the age of 23. She was a native of Jefferson Parish and a resident of Avondale, LA. Ronja’Li was employed with Westbank Truck Stop as an Assistant Manager. Loving mother of Armaan Gabriel Rawles and Kameron Joseph Rawles. Daughter of Ronald Lee, Sr....
Rosie Lee McClure
May 1, 2016
Rosie Lee McClure, a retired nursing assistant, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday May 1, 2016 at the age of 72. She was a native of Utica, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Loving mother of Bishop Issac McClure, Jr., Harold, JoeAnn, Brenda, Rosella, Yvette, Emma Jean, Keisha, and Latoya McClure, Sharon Sylvester and LeKeritha Alleyne. Daughter of...
Darrell Brown
Apr 30, 2016
Darrell Brown, age 68, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Vitas Healthcare in Stockbridge, GA. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Union City, GA. Darrell was a retired self employed truck driver. He was a member of Crossroads Church in Fairburn, GA. Loving and devoted father of Darrell Keith...
Derryl Corey Smith, Jr.
Apr 29, 2016
Derryl Corey Smith, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 29, 2016 at his residence.
Husband of the late Carolyn Hubbard Smith. Father of Derryl Corey Smith, III. Son of Derryl Corey Smith, Sr. and Lisa Smith, also survived by a host of other relatives and friends.
Age: 35 years a native of Kankakee, IL and a...
Saniya Alexis Preston
Apr 29, 2016
Saniya Alexis Preston entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 29, 2016 at West Jefferson Medical Center.
Daughter of Sean Preston and Trena Jones. Granddaughter of Charles and Terry Jones and Lillian Preston.Great granddaughter of Delores Preston, Elouise Jones, and Erron Preston. Sister of Jeremiah Naylor, also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Relatives and friends...
Molly Ann Davis
Apr 29, 2016
Molly Ann Davis, age 78, departed this life on Friday, April 29, 2016 at her residence. She was a native of New Orleans, LA a resident of Jefferson Parish. Molly was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and was employed as a sales associate with Walmart. Loving mother of Ahmed Davis, Darran T. Davis, Sr., and Suzette M....
Eddie Joseph Saul
Apr 28, 2016
Eddie Joseph Saul, Sr., age 96, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016. He was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Eddie served his country as a member of the United Stated Navy and was a retired Grain Elevator Operator. Devoted husband of 70 years to the late Marina Steib Saul, who preceded him in...
Julia Ella Roy
Apr 28, 2016
Julia Ella Joseph Jackson-Roy, a homemaker, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at the age of 91. She was a native and resident of Gretna, LA. She was a Deaconess and member of the Feeding Ministry at Mt Sinai Baptist Church. Julia was a past Matron of Pride of Gretna #60 Order of Eastern Star and...
Gloria White Benjamin
Apr 25, 2016
Gloria White Benjamin, age 68, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 25, 2016 at Canon Hospice. She was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Beloved wife of the late Alexander Benjamin. Daughter of the late Willis White, Sr. and Alberta Brown White. Sister of Calvin White of Harvey, LA, Denise White of CA...
Altravia Demerice Anderson
Apr 25, 2016
Altravia “Neety Red” Demetrice Anderson departed this life on Monday, April 25, 2016 at the age 41. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Waggaman, LA. Altravia was a graduate of O. Perry Walker High School and a former employee of Cytec Industries. Beloved wife of Keith Rivers. Devoted mother of Sierra and Tierra Anderson, Ja’Mya...
Terry Ann Pearley
Apr 24, 2016
Terry Ann Pearley peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at the age of 60. She was a native of Belle Rose, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Loving mother of Charlotte Pearley. Grandmother of Cameron Stewart and the late Glen Stewart. Daughter of Loril Rodrigue and the late Timothy Bell. Stepdaughter of Stanford Rodrigue. Granddaughter...
LaKeya Blakes Every
Apr 24, 2016
LaKeya Tamika Blakes Every entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at the age of 34. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. LaKeya was employed with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff Office as a Medical Assistant in the intake and booking division. Loving wife of Ken Every. Stepmother of Kenbriane Mayfield. Grandmother of Jeremy and...