Obituaries

Marquis Arnez Thomas

Marquis Arnez Thomas

Oct 9, 2014

Marquis Arnez Thomas departed this life on Thursday October 9, 2014 at the age of 26. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Marquis attended John Ehret High School. Beloved son Timmy Thomas and Toni Favorite. Brother of Arthur Thomas, Monterio Thomas, and Tempestt Thomas. Uncle of Ty'Jae Conner. Grandson of Ester Chess,...

Oliver James Glenn, Jr

Oliver James Glenn, Jr

Oct 6, 2014

Oliver "Buddy" Glenn, Jr., a self employed cement finisher, departed this life on Monday, October 6, 2014 at 2:33p.m. Husband of Nancy Henry Glenn. Fatherof Aleria Zohy, Oliver J. Glenn, Jr., Valerie Smith, Sheila Foster, Gregory Glenn, Carol Myre, Sophia Doakes, Brenda Major and Brandon Glenn and the late Loria Leonard. Son of the late Mamie Glenn and Oliver Glenn,...

Alonzo Odoms Jr.

Alonzo Odoms Jr.

Oct 6, 2014

Alonzo "Bud" Odoms Jr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 6, 2014 at the age of 45. Beloved husband of Tiffany Sylvester Odoms. Father of Alonzo III, Taja, Secdian, JaKobe', Amare', A'loni, Ashley, U'mekia, and Kevin Odoms, Ky'Juan Walker and the late Aaliyah and Alijah Odoms. Son of Alonzo Odoms Sr. and Rosie Odoms. Brother of Sandra, James and...

Mishikea Trochina Brathwaite

Mishikea Trochina Brathwaite

Oct 5, 2014

Mishikea "Meme" Trochina Davis Brathwaite, age 35, entered into heavens pearly gates on Sunday, October 5, 2014 at 5:38a.m. Mishikea was an honor graduate of West Jefferson High School and attended Loyola University in New Orleans and Columbia University in Chicago, IL where she studied Business and Theatre Arts. She worked in television production in Los Angeles, CA with renowned...

Linda Douville Washington

Linda Douville Washington

Oct 5, 2014

Linda Douville Washington, age 59, departed this life on Sunday, October 5, 2014 at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of Gussie Lee Washington, Jr. Loving mother of Michael (Yolanda) Lewis, Jr., Lorenzo Taylor and the late Nicole Washington. Daughter of Rosalee Douville and the late...

Patricia Ann Lenoir

Patricia Ann Lenoir

Oct 5, 2014

Patricia "Pat" Ann Lenoir, a retired nursing assistant, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2014 at Ochsner Main Campus in Jefferson, LA. Mother of Eric "Zeb" Lenoir. Grandmother of Cortez Lenoir. Daughter of the late Isaac Williams and Emma Williams. Sister of Lenard (Jean) Howard, Jr., Bobby (Linda) Lenoir, JoAnn Gordon, Sandra (Bobby) Harrison, and the late Willie Jean Davis...

Katie M. Johnson

Katie M. Johnson

Oct 4, 2014

Katie Mae Singleton Johnson, age 73, entered into eternal rest at Belle Vie Living Center on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 8:00a.m. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Johnson, Jr. Loving mother of David (Gaynell) Johnson, Sr. of Laplace, LA, Alvin (Tonya) Johnson of Dallas, TX and the late Calvin Johnson. Stepmother of David Compton of Gonzales, LA, Jolene Compton...

Henry Leon Bryant

Henry Leon Bryant

Oct 2, 2014

Henry Leon Bryant, age 93, the last surviving family member of his generation was peacefully called to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, October 2, 2014. He was a native of Palestine, TX and a resident of Westwego, LA. Henry was employed as a Merchant Marine for 41 years and was known as "Slim" to his...

Ray Robertson

Ray Robertson

Oct 1, 2014

Ray "Suga" Robertson departed this life on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 surrounded by family. Loving father of Tremell Condoll, Kenneth "Pumpkin" Simmons and Rayshonda McLeod. Grandfather of Tyreiron Segue, Keyonna Conley, Kenyonna Conley, Kentrell Scott and Kentrica Wilson. Beloved son of Victorine Robertson (LeeWill) Gilmore. Brother of Leon Robertson, Elma Clark, Glenda Randall, Elain (Isaac) Smith, Jacqueline Robertson, LaSandra (Philip)...

Terreion Ja'Kari Watkins

Terreion Ja'Kari Watkins

Sep 30, 2014

Princess Terreion Ja'Kari Watkins, a precious bundle of joy, departed this life on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 3 months. Loving baby girl of Courtney Jones and Terrance Joseph Watkins. Sister of Zyreion Jones, Kennedy Watkins and Da'Quan Jones. Granddaughter of Cheyanne Jones of Houston, TX, James Andres of Harvey, LA, Jerome...

Almeda Jordan Williams

Almeda Jordan Williams

Sep 30, 2014

Almeda "Gussie" J. Williams, age 94, departed this life on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was a native of Waggaman, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA for the past 70 years. Gussie as she was affectionately called by family and friends was a retired cafeteria worker with the Jefferson Parish School System. Beloved wife...

Willie Thomas Broome, Jr

Willie Thomas Broome, Jr

Sep 30, 2014

Willie T. Broome, Jr., a retired laborer for Intercostal Pipeline, Inc. entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at 4:30p.m. Beloved husband of the late Ethel Mae Tillman Broome. Father of Willie L. (Gloria) Broome. Grandfather of Aaron Wilson and BR McGuile .Son of the late Willie T. Broome, Sr. and Valiree Williams...

Karlton Stanley Ireanous Charles

Karlton Stanley Ireanous Charles

Sep 30, 2014

Karlton Stanley Ireanous Charles entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 30, 2014. Loving son of Carrie Knoten and Carlton Ireneaus Isidore Charles. Father of Isaiah Cann and Karton Jones. Brother of Carla Marie Charles(Jon) Haddorff, Gabrielle Charles (Jiman) Sanders, Dominique and Emmitt Charles. Companion of Ashley Robinson. Godson of Willie Lee Franklin, also survived by a host of aunts,...

Alexander Lewis

Alexander Lewis

Sep 28, 2014

Alexander Lewis, affectionately known as "Xa" "Unc" and "Paw Paw", entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 74. He was a native of Wallace, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Alexander was employed with Carrollton Lumber Company and Boh Brother Construction Company for 37 years. After retirement from...

Denzel Marcel Tarrence Jr.

Denzel Marcel Tarrence Jr.

Sep 26, 2014

Baby Denzel Marcel Tarrence, Jr. passed away on Friday, September 26, 2014. Son of Denzel Tarrence, Sr. and Reandra Williams. Brother of London Williams. Grandson of Ernie Tarrence, Sr., Cheryl Tarrence, Tyrone Berry, Sr., and Sabrina Berry. Relatives and friends of the family also pastors, officers, and members of St. Luke Baptist Church, Ecclesia of Christ Fellowship Center, and neighboring...

Jeary Mackie Henderson

Jeary Mackie Henderson

Sep 26, 2014

Jeary Mackie Henderson, age 70, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2014. Mrs. Henderson was a native of Slaughter, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Wife of the late Dan Henderson. Mother of Pamela, Paula, Evelyn, and Lisa Mackie. Stepmother of Darrell Felix. Daughter of the late Robert Mackie and Selena Bailey Mackie. Sister of Kenneth (Deadra) Mackie, Charlotte...

Sheryl Annette Harris

Sheryl Annette Harris

Sep 25, 2014

Sheryl "Nettie" Annette Harris, a registered nurse, peacefully entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Thursday, September 25, 2014 at the age of 53. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Sheryl was a graduate of William Carey College. Beloved mother of Tromane (Derricka) Harris. Loving grandmother of Tromane "TJ",...

Alfred L. Pierce

Alfred L. Pierce

Sep 25, 2014

Alfred L. Pierce, a retired cement truck driver, departed this life at JoEllen Smith Living Center on Thursday, September 25, 2014. Beloved husband of Delores L. Pierce. Loving father of Leonard Pierce, and Angela Christoff. Stepfather of Shiela and Sandra Nellon. Grandfather of the late Chiquita Kent. Son of the late Arthur and Pearlie B. Pierce. Brother of Deatha Harrison...

Albertha Ruffin

Albertha Ruffin

Sep 24, 2014

Alberta Ruffin departed this earthly life and entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 24, 2014. Mother of Elouise R. Hogan. Daughter of the late Elijah and Mary Ruffin. Grandmother of La'Shandra Gullage and Robert Hogan. Great grandmother of Tajia and R'mani. Sister of the late Clarence Ruffin, Isaiah Ruffin, Ethel Camp, Elouise Wilson and Missie Ruffin; also survived by...

Lionel Glenn, Jr.

Lionel Glenn, Jr.

Sep 24, 2014

Lionel "Sugar" Glenn, Jr., a retired maintenance MR1 with HANO, entered into eternal rest at Tulane Medical Center on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at the age of 71. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Loving father of Lionel III, Phillip, Kevin, Troy and Clarence Glenn, Pamela G. Ferdinand, Rekisha Glenn and the late Marcell and Leon...