Obituaries
Olivia Shannon Jackson
Sep 5, 2014
Olivia Shannon Jackson, a retired health service provider, departed this life at Sanctuary at Passages Hospice on Friday, September 5, 2014 at the age of 73. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Olivia was a graduate of Charity School of Nursing. Loving mother of Rhonda Lambert, Glenn Carr, Michael Shannon, Carol Shannon...
Mercedes Howard Hart
Sep 3, 2014
Mercedes Howard Hart, age 90, a native of Franklin, LA. and a resident of New Orleans, LA., passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Hart. Devoted mother of Dianne (Roy) Scott, Betty (the late Leroy, Jr.) Joseph, Pamela (Russell) Young, and the late Ina (Calvin) Stevenson. Daughter of the late Joseph and Mildred Howard....
Loretta Phillips Ussin
Sep 2, 2014
Loretta Phillips Ussin entered in eternal rest on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Loving wife of Sylvester Ussin. Devoted mother of Selton and Syretta Ussin. Adopted mother of Jules (Renee) Washington. Daughter of the late Walter Jr. and Zenola Jones Phillips. Grandmother of Selton Jr. and Sharon Ussin. Sister of Donald (Aubernell) Phillips, Vincent Phillips, James...
Denise Lewis
Sep 1, 2014
Denise Lewis, age 52, entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 1, 2014 at her residence. She was a native of Avondale, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Devoted mother of Aldaro Russell and Kaylien Lewis. Loving grandmother of Ava Russell. Daughter of Catherine Simmons and the late Edward Jones. Stepdaughter of Walter Simmons. Sister of Albert Lewis, Ulysses...
Cloretha Harkless Boyd-Row
Aug 27, 2014
Cloretha Harkless Boyd Row departed this life at Wynhoven Healthcare Center on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at 9:00a.m. She was a member of the Deaconess Board at Second Zion B.C. Wife of the late Timothy Boyd, Sr. by first marriage and Butler Row by second marriage. Mother of Sherril J. McFadden, Timothy (Shirley) Boyd, Charles (Marlene) Boyd, Daryl (Ronald) Duplessie,...
Johnal Walker, Sr.
Aug 27, 2014
Johnal Walker, Sr. peacefully entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at the age of 76. He was a native of Morgan City, LA. and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Johnal was an active member of St. Raymond and St. Leo the Great Catholic Church. Loving father of Johnal (Karla) Walker, Jr., Chalantha (Norman) Adams and Sylvia...
Darren Morris Ogden, Sr.
Aug 27, 2014
Darren Morris Ogden, Sr., a retired Merchant Marine Officer, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at Ochsner Hospital Kenner at the age of 49. He was a native of Algiers, LA and a resident of Houma, LA. Father of Dominique Cain, Darren Ogden, Damorris Ogden and India Cain. Son of the late Viola Massey and Willie Guy....
Kaiema Shawna Kennedy
Aug 26, 2014
Kaiema Shawna Kennedy, a graduate of J.F. Kennedy, a student at Delgado Community College, and an employee of Winn Dixie, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at LSU Hospital. Daughter of Douglas (Jet) Jones and Marlene Kennedy. Stepdaughter of Wanda Edwards. Sister of Steven, Douglas, Hasan, Hakim, Kareem, Ashley, Malika, April and Asia Kennedy, Azoria Brown, Douglas...
Shelia Wells Davis
Aug 25, 2014
Shelia Wells Davis, born March 17th, 1956, departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center Monday, August 25th, 2014 at age 58. Beloved wife of Clarence Davis, Sr., mother of Clarence Davis, Jr. (Alexandra), and Christopher Jared Davis (Lauren), daughter of King Solomon Wells, Sr. and Helen Wallace Wells, sister of The Honorable Judge Karen Wells Roby, King Solomon Wells,...
Dion Antraneice Williams
Aug 25, 2014
Dion Antraneice Williams, a claims manager, entered into eternal rest on Monday August 25, 2014 at 4:46p.m. at Tulane Medical Center. Mother of Lawrence Anthony Williams, Jr. Shankinah Donnice Williams, and Camry Dayon Williams. Daughter of Carl Leo Robertson, Jr. and Donnice Thomas Roberston. Granddaughter of Rosetta Sorina Robertson. Sister of Kwan Keith (Adrena) Robertson and Delainey Michelle Robertson Bouie,...
Lavor Cavalier Smith
Aug 25, 2014
Lavor C. Smith departed this life on Monday, August 25, 2014 at Dayton Community Hospital in Houston, TX after a long battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) at the age of 37. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Houston, TX. Lavor was an avid Saints fan that remained loyal to his team no matter...
Mary Ann Bonner
Aug 24, 2014
Mary Ann Bonner, age 68, departed this life on Saturday, August 24, 2014. She was a native of Bridge City, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Mary was a graduate of West Jefferson High School and a retired anesthesiologist technician. Beloved mother of Dion Terry, Juan Anthony (Bridget), Danielle Michelle, and Trupania William (Collette) Bonner, Jermaine and Travis Custard....
Lee Maurice Nevil
Aug 24, 2014
Lee "Leodis" Maurice Nevil , age 37, departed this life on Sunday, August 24, 2014 in Chicago, IL. Devoted and loving husband of Leigha Nevil. Father of Zahria Nevil, Lei'Aira Nevil, and Luke Nevil. Son of the late Phillip Webb and Sylvia Elaine Nevil. Beloved grandson of Coretha Nevil and the late Joseph Nevil, George and Marie Webb. Great grandson...
Rondell Martinez McPherson
Aug 24, 2014
Rondell Martinez McPherson, age 33, departed this life on Sunday, August 24, 2014 in Barataria, LA. Rondell was the beloved son of Clarene Madison and Antoine McPherson Sr. Stepson of Jimmie Lee Madison Jr., Charles Roussell and Agnes Gaines. Fiancee' of Jennifer Gaulden. Adopted son of Darlene and Kelvin Jackson. Grandson of Clarence Sr. and Brenda Lee Johnson. Brother of...
Marlon De'Wayne Bennett
Aug 22, 2014
Marlon De'Wayne Bennett departed this life at his residence on Friday, August 22, 2014. Son of Donald and Ramona Bennett. Grandson of the late John and Edna Bennett, Clyde and Louella Rushing . Brother of Monica (Derrick) Brown, and DoMone Bennett. Companion of 10 years to Sabrina Ratliff. Father of Penny Reed, Briane Grant, and Carver Grant, III. Grandfather of...
Cayler Jefferson Ponder
Aug 21, 2014
Cayler Jefferson Ponder, age 72, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 21, 2014. Jeff was a native of Savannah, GA and resided in New Orleans, LA. He was employed as a Charter Bus Driver for 33 years. Loving and devoted Husband of Donna Ponder. Father of Melissa, Author, and Felicia Ponder, Danielle Ponder (Damon Sr.)...
Ida Jenkins Green
Aug 20, 2014
Ida Jenkins Green, a retired Dialysis Technician departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at 1:25p.m. Beloved mother of Lavon Jenkins, Sr., David Green, and Erica Green. Stepmother of Lawrence Green, Jr. and Derrick Green. Grandmother of Laci Ellis, Murisha Ellis, Lavon Jenkins, II, Juwan Ellis, Kohl Green, Logan Green, and Asire Washington. Great...
Sandra Mae Jones
Aug 19, 2014
Sandra M. Jones, a certified nurse assistant departed this life at Passages Hospice on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. Wife of the late Ernest Jones, Jr. Mother of Lashonda Sergent-Harper, Riynell Jackson, Clarence Sergent, and Micheal Sergent. Daughter of the late Roy Sergent, Sr. and Elizabeth Banks. Sister of Tyrone Sergent, Roy Sergent, Jr., Deborah Spigner, Lynette Sergent, Donna Sparrow, and...
Charles Thomas
Aug 18, 2014
Charles (Big Red) Thomas went home to be with the God on Monday, August 18, 2014 at his residence. Devoted husband of Betty Williams Thomas. Stepfather of Jack Darren and the late Michael D. Thomas. Grandfather of Jamar Amos, Darraine and Mykah Thomas. Son of the late Wallace Foucher, Jr. and Elvira Thomas. Reared by the late Florida and Robert...
Ashley Lynette Massey
Aug 16, 2014
Ashley Lynette Massey, age 24, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Ashley was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and was a Liver Transplant Patient Advocate at Ochsner Medical Center. Loving daughter of Larry Clark...