Obituaries
GRINDL NAPOLEON
Dec 31, 2025
Grindl Napoleon departed this life on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the age of 61. She was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of New Orlean, LA. Grindl was a graduate of John Ehret High School. She was the owner of Westbank Educator Daycare and Academy. Beloved mother of Cobey Napoleon, Corey Napoleon, Itoyna Napoleon, and the late...
DOROTHY MAE COLER
Jan 7, 2026
Dorothy Mae Coler, age 84, transitioned to her heavenly home at West Jefferson Medical Center on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. She was a native of Thibodaux, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Dorothy was a retired CNA. She was a faithful member and deaconess of Macedonia Baptist Church in Marrero, LA. Loving mother of Houston (Terese), Patrick (Jean), and...
PAULA DENISE ROBINSON
Dec 28, 2025
Paula Robinson entered eternal rest on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at the age of 68. She was native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Marrero, LA. She attended Lincoln High School. Paula was employed with the Jefferson Parish School Board as a custodian for over 15 years. Beloved mother of Anthony Robinson, and Amari Champ. Daughter of the late...
DAYMON YOREL JACKSON
Dec 17, 2025
Daymon Yorel Jackson, Sr. entered into eternal peace on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the age of 50. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey,LA. “Action Jackson” and “DJ Action”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, was a graduate of both L.W. Higgins High School in Marrero and Southern University at...
MELVIN STREET, SR.
Dec 31, 2025
Melvin Street, Sr., entered eternal rest at his residence on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the age of 69. He was a native of Simsboro, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. He was employed as a pipefitter with Hydril. Devoted father of Melvin Street, Jr. Beloved son of the late Robert Street, Sr. and Estelle Street. Brother of Patricia...
MARION ANITA RINGO
Dec 21, 2025
Marion Anita Ringo transitioned peacefully at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on December 21, 2025, surrounded by the warmth of her loving family. She was 79 years old. A native New Orleanian, Marion was born in 1946 to Emmett and Irene Sammons. At McDonogh 35 High School, her outgoing spirit and natural charm made her a standout student. As a proud...
VERNON JONES
Dec 30, 2025
Vernon Jones entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the age of 83. He was a native of Norco, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Vernon was a graduate of Bethune High School, and he was a retired laborer with St Charles Grain Elevator. He served his country in the United...
DOROTHY JEAN EVANS WIRE-TURNER
Dec 23, 2025
Dorothy Jean Evans Wire-Turner, a homemaker, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the age of 74. She was a native of Martinez, CA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Dorothy was a graduate of Garfield High School in Berkeley, CA. She was employed with St. Joseph the Worker Catholic School as a...
RONALD CARTER
Dec 14, 2025
Ronald Carter entered eternal rest at Passages Hospice on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at the age of 66. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Ronald was educated in the Jefferson Parish School System and was a former landscaper. “Ronnie”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, appreciated life from boiling to barbequing, drinking to dancing,...
BISHOP JERRY JACKSON HENRY, SR.
Dec 13, 2025
Bishop Jerry Jackson Henry, Sr, age 74, transitioned peacefully from this earthly life into eternal rest on Saturday, December 13, 2025. He was native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Answering God’s call at an early age, he dedicated his life to Jesus Christ and to the faithful service of God’s people. He was ordained in...
BENNIE LEE PATTERSON
Dec 18, 2025
Bennie Lee Patterson entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at the age of 74. He was a native of Lorman, MS, and a former resident of Shrewsbury, LA and presently residing in Marrero, LA. Bennie was a retired welder with National Maintenance and Repair of LA and Ingalls Avondale Shipyard. Beloved father of Gedric Smith, Tracy Patterson,...
DIANNE JACOBS DEBOSE
Dec 20, 2025
Dianne Christina Jacobs DeBose passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her residence on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the age of 62. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Dianne was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School, and she attended Phillips Junior College. She was employed as an Independent...
DONALD JONES
Dec 19, 2025
Donald "Duck Boy" Jones departed this life on Friday, December 19, 2025, at the age of 67. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Beloved fiancée of Deatra Joseph. Loving father of Donald Jones, Jr. and Donisha Jones. Bonus father of Kent and Sharond Joseph. Donald is survived by his grandchildren, great...
VERSACE AREA DAVIS
Dec 28, 2025
Versace A. Davis entered into eternal rest on Sunday December 28, 2025, at the age of 28. She was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. “Sashie, ” as she was affectionately known to family and friend and “Vee” to her customers was a graduate of John Ehret High School Class of 2017.Versace was employed with...
BENNIE FRANK EPPS
Dec 15, 2025
Bennie Frank Epps, age 60, transitioned peacefully from this life on Monday, December 15, 2025, at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was a native of Utica, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Bennie was educated in the Utica School System. He was employed as a professional painter, who was respected for his skills, dedication, and strong work ethics. Bennie’s...
TERRENCE TAMAR HENRY
Dec 8, 2025
Terrence Tamar Henry departed this life at his residence on Monday, December 8, 2025, at the age of 27. He was a native of Westwego, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Terrence was a graduate of Helen Cox High School and he attend Talladega College. Terrence was a tuba player and a member of Nu Phi Omicron Fraternity. He...
DANIEL CAMESE, JR.
Dec 14, 2025
Daniel Camese, Jr., age 87, was called home to glory on Sunday, December 14, 2025.He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. “Junior”, as he was affectionately known to family and friends, was educated in the Orleans Parish Public School System. He was employed for many years as a cement Finisher with Barriers Construction. He was formerly employed...
CHARLES DENNIS, SR.
Dec 2, 2025
Charles “Kenny” Dennis, Sr. entered into eternal rest at his residence on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the age of 74. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Charles was co-founder of Dent Construction Company where he provided carpentry services throughout the New Orleans metropolitan area. “Dennis the Menace”, as he was affectionately...
SHARON C DIXON
Dec 9, 2025
Sharon Lynette Coler Dixon passed away peacefully at University Medical Center on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the age of 62. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Sharon was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and had an extensive background in cosmetology and medical assistance. She was employed as a...
HERBERT BESSIE, JR.
Dec 13, 2025
Herbert Bessie Jr. transitioned to his heavenly home on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the age of 65. He was a native of Port Allen, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. “Pone”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends was laborer in the construction industry. He had a radiant smile that could brighten any room, a...



