Obituaries
Courtni Edna Allen
Jun 5, 2015
Courtni Edna Allen, a Microbiologist with the FDA, transitioned to her heavenly home on Friday, June 5, 2015 at the age of 36. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Silver Spring, MD. Courtni was an honor graduate of Archbishop Blenk High School and continued her studies at Tuskegee University, graduating Magna Cum Laude in May...
Louise J Campbell
Jun 4, 2015
Louise Jean Campbell, a retired employee of Sears Roebuck, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at the age of 94. She was a native of Canton, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA most of her adult life. Beloved wife of the late James A. Campbell. Loving mother of Dolores Scott and Pearl Delahoussaye. Grandmother of...
Clayona Althea Jamison
Jun 4, 2015
Clayona Althea Calvin Jamison entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Passages Hospice surrounded by her family at the age of 91. She was a native of Baker, LA and resident of New Orleans, LA. Althea was employed for many years as a secretary for Murray Henderson Funeral Home. Beloved wife of 70 years to Robert Jamison,...
Matthew Vaughan
Jun 2, 2015
Matthew Vaughan departed this life at his residence on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at the age of 66. He was a native of Yazoo City, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Matthew was a graduate of Lincoln High School and Holy Cross College. He was employed as a Project Manager at the Jefferson Parish Courthouse until his health began...
Jacquez Deondra Young
Jun 1, 2015
Jacquez Deondra Young, age 24, departed this life on Monday, June 1, 2015. He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Jacquez was a 2009 graduate of West Jefferson High School and attend Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA. Loving father of Journie J'adore Young and Tau' Heed Aguillard. Beloved son of Frank Hawkins and...
Carol Jean Boatner
May 30, 2015
Carol Jean Boatner, a security officer, entered into eternal rest on Saturday May 30, 2015 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. Wife of Andrew Boatner. Mother o f Shaun Davis, Saundra Mason, Windy Mason, Amber Mason Merricks, and Adam Hyams. Stepmother of Andrew Boatner, Jr. Daughter of Joyce Davis and the late Jessie Davis. Sister of Jessie Davis and Roslyn Veal....
Clara Dennis Batiste
May 28, 2015
Clara Dennis Batiste, a retired Jefferson Parish School Cafeteria Worker, departed this life on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at her daughter's home. She was a native of St. James, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Beloved wife of the late James Batiste, Sr. Devoted mother of Luester Blair and the late Stella Jefferson, James Batiste, Jr., Russell Batieste and...
Daniel Ervin Smith, Jr.
May 28, 2015
Daniel "Skinny Man" "June" Erwin Smith, Jr., age 65 entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 28, 2015. He was a native of New Orleans, La. and a resident of Barataria, La. Former husband and devoted friend of Eunice Gaines Mason. Father of Danyell Smith McHardy. Grandfather of Victoria and Darnell McHardy and Diamond Paige. Son of the late Daniel...
Kevin Paul Laurent
May 28, 2015
Kevin "Toonie" Paul Laurent peacefully entered into eternal rest at his residence on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at the age of 59. He was a native and lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved son of the late Olton Laurent and Nellie Favorite Laurent. Loving brother of Keith and Darnell (Danielle) Laurent, Sherolyn (Francis) Dumas, Cathy (Leonard, Sr.) Woodard, Donna Laurent...
Stanley Albert Dew
May 25, 2015
Stanley Albert Dew, a retired employee of the Railroad, entered into eternal rest at Canon Hospice on Monday, May 25, 2015. Son of the late John Dew and Jane Rosemond Dew. Brother of the late Oscar John Dew and Alvina Dew, also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Age: 101 years a native and a resident of...
Nikki Katie Watson
May 25, 2015
Nikki Katie Watson, age 24 departed this life at Ochsner Foundation Hospital Monday, May 25, 2015. She was a native of East Baton Rouge, La. and a resident of Jefferson, La. Nikki was a graduate of West Jefferson High School class of 2008 Daughter of Brian Keith Ackerson and Ronda Watson Ackerson. Granddaughter of Alice Skinner and Jimmie Johnson. Sister...
James Earl Turner
May 25, 2015
James Earl Turner, a retired truck driver, departed this life on Monday, May 25, 2015. He was employed for Weebar Brokerage, Inc. and owner of J. T. Trucking for over 24 years. Devoted and loving husband of Marguerite Green Turner and former husband of the late Argie Turner. Father of the late Shelley Ann Bowers. Son of the late Johnnie...
Magnolia Roussell
May 25, 2015
Magnolia Garrison Roussell, age 79, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 25, 2015 at her residence. She was a native of Lemonville, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Magnolia was a former employee of Charity and Touro Hospitals. Beloved wife of the late August Roussell. Loving mother of Joyce Roussell-Ero, Adrienne L. Roussell, Kevin Roussell, Sr. and...
Robert Louis Love, Jr.
May 23, 2015
Robert Louis Love, Jr. departed this life on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at the age of 65. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Robert was a retired employee of the U. S. Postal Service and served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps Reserve. Loving father of Robert...
Camilla Beata Chappel
May 23, 2015
Camilla "Dion" Beata Chappel, age 49, a cook, departed this life on Saturday, May 23, 2015 in Bethesda, Maryland. She was a native of St. Lucia, West Indies and a resident of Marrero, La. Camilla was a graduate of West Jefferson High School. Loving mother of Leshawn Chappel , Brianna Chappel, and the late Parker Thomas Chappel, III. Grandmother of...
Ernestine Perkins Johnson
May 21, 2015
Ernestine Perkins Johnson, a homemaker and seamstress, departed this life at The Carpenter House on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at the age of 65. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Des Allemends, LA. Beloved daughter of the late Ruby Lockhart and Ernest Perkins. Loving sister of Marlon Perkins, Malcom T. Perkins, Pamela P. Reed...
Samuel Ruth, Sr.
May 20, 2015
Samuel Ruth, Sr., a retired Police Officer for New Orleans Parks and Recreations, entered into eternal rest at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Ville Platte, LA at the age of 75. He was a native of St. Francisville, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Loving father of Larry (Adrienne) Ruth, Denise Ruth Lampton, Rose Ruth (Etheridge) Hart, Catherine Ruth...
Asia Ray Cole
May 19, 2015
Asia Ray Cole, age 25, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 peacefully at home. Mother of Duston D. Soraparu, Jr., Harold Cole, Armanii Faye Cole Porche and Harlem Cole. Daughter of Darlene Cole and Lawrence Fleming, II. Sister of Terrol (Naome) Cole, Lawrence Fleming, III, Angel C. (Camaon) Brown, Tamara and Raven Cole, Cindy, Cheryl, and Debbie Fleming. Frangdaughter...
Charles Morris Green
May 15, 2015
Charles "Charlie" Morris Green, age 80, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 15, 2015 at his residence. He was a native and resident of Algiers, LA. Charles was employed as a Social Studies teacher with the Orleans Parish School Board from which he retired after 34 years of service. He served his country as a Master Sergeant in...
Cynthia Patterson-Perrilliat
May 15, 2015
Cynthia "Boo Boo" Patterson-Perrilliat , age 46, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 15, 2015 surrounded by her loved ones. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Loving wife of Marvin Perrilliat, Sr. Devoted mother of Nadia and Cyrus Perrilliat. Stepmother of Marvin Perrilliat, Jr. Grandmother of Mahalia Perrilliat. Daughter of...