Obituaries
JEROME BRUCE BLACKMON, II
Mar 28, 2024
Jerome Bruce Blackmon, II, a cook, departed this life on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the age of 31. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Loving father of Jaidalynn Nicolle Phillips and Jayvin Roy Blackmon. Beloved son of Jerome Blackmon and Anquanetta Harris. Stepson of Dexter Harris, Sr. Grandson of Larry L. Blackmon,...
DARRELL BROWN JOHNSON
Mar 26, 2024
Darrell Brown Johnson entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the age of 61. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Darrell was educated in the Orleans Parish Public School System, and he was formerly employed as a laborer. Loving son of the late Willie Brown and Nilly Johnson. Grandson of the late Leola...
MICHAEL PAUL DEVEZIN, SR.
Mar 26, 2024
Michael Paul Devezin, Sr. transitioned to his heavenly home on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the age of 34. He was a native of New Orleans, LA. Loving father of Makayla Stalker, Michael Devezin, Jr., and the late Makiyah Devezin. Beloved son of Carla Devezin and the late Michael Cyres. Stepson of Alvin Alveris. Grandson of the late Adrian and...
FRANK BENJAMIN WILLIAMS
Mar 24, 2024
Frank Benjamin Williams entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at the age of 87. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Frank was a retired deckhand with the Merchant Marines. Son of the late Frank Williams and Mary Selina Casby Williams. Grandson of the late William Casby, Sr. and Mary...
JOHN YOUNG III
Mar 24, 2024
John Young III, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Palm Sunday, March 24, 2024. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. John was a graduate of Joseph S. Clark Sr. High School and enlisted in the United Staes Air Force directly after graduation. He served 21 years in the military and retired with the rank...
CALVIN JAMES PARKER
Mar 22, 2024
Calvin James Parker entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Friday, March 22, 2024, at the age of 65. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Calvin was employed as a pipefitter with Chevron Chemical Plant. Beloved husband of Trenia Bickham-Parker. Loving father Thelton Lumzy and Chanell McGaughy. Devoted grandfather of...
EARNESTINE CARTER REED
Mar 20, 2024
Earnestine Carter Reed departed this life at her residence on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at the age of 77. She was a native and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved wife of Larry G. Reed. Devoted mother of Clarence, Giselle, Maurice, Calvin, and Chamika Holmes, and the late Willie Deric Holmes. Daughter of the late Willie Carter and Earnestine...
SUSAN ANN CAREY
Mar 20, 2024
Susan Ann Carey passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at the age of 68 surrounded by her loved ones. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Bridge City, LA. “Susie Q”, as she was affectionately known by family and friends, was employed as a s welder with Avondale Shipyard, Jefferson Parish DOT, and a...
ROLAND RICHARD, SR.
Mar 18, 2024
Roland M. Richard, Sr. entered peacefully into eternal rest at HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe on Monday, March 18, 2024, at the age of 81. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Conroe, TX. Roland retired after many years of employment with Texaco as a Senior Mail Clerk. He was also the former owner of Freda’s...
RAYNARD WILLIAMS, JR.
Mar 18, 2024
Raynard “Dooda” Williams, Jr., a student at L. B. Landry High School, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 18, 2024, at the age of 15. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. “Dooda”, as he was affectionately known to family and friends, enjoyed dancing, rapping, and playing video games. Raynard loved to play basketball and looked forward...
ROLAND W ACOX
Mar 17, 2024
Roland W. Acox, age 89, departed this life on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home in Reserve, LA. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Avondale, LA. Roland was a retired USPS Letter Carrier and served in the U.S. Army. Devoted husband of the late Henrietta Green Acox. Beloved father of Rhonda...
DAVID RANDALL MCGOWAN
Mar 16, 2024
David R. McGowan departed this life at his daughter’s residence on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the age of 77. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. David served his country in the United States Army for 33 years as a Master Sergeant. He was a retired letter carrier with the United States Postal Service, and former...
MARY HAYNES COLLINS
Mar 16, 2024
Mary Dean Haynes Collins, age 88, entered peacefully into eternal rest at Our Lady of Wisdom Health Care Center on Saturday, March 16, 2024. She was a native Tennille, AL and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Mary was a graduate of Edward Waters College and AME founded HBCU in Jacksonville, FL. She employed as an Administrative Assistant with the...
ANTHONY ROGERS
Mar 15, 2024
Anthony Rogers departed this life on Friday, March 15, 2024, at the age of 49. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Mckinley, TX. Anthony was employed with Saddle Brook as a chef. Beloved husband of Ashley Gaines Rogers. Loving father of Anthony Wiggins, Terry Gaines, A’terryelle Chews, A’tityana Johnson, and Jeremiah Johnson. Son of...
FRANK BAILEY, SR
Mar 15, 2024
Frank “Pops” Bailey, Sr., age 75, transitioned peacefully into eternal life on Friday, March 15, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Frank was a graduate of Lincoln High School. He spent most of his adult life dedicated to working as a Truck Driver for the Jefferson Parish...
RAYMOND JOSEPH LEMIEUX, JR.
Mar 15, 2024
Raymond J. Lemieux, Jr. departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, March 15, 2024, at the age of 66. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Raymond was a graduate of West Jefferson High School and a self-employed Truck Driver and Scrap Medal Trader. Beloved husband of Brenda Lemieux. Loving father of Britny Lemieux, Shandon...
BRANDON LATRON BAPTISTE
Mar 14, 2024
Brandon Latron Baptiste entered eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at the age of 29. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Brandon was a graduate of Marshall High School in Marshall, TX and he attended Clear Head Westbank Adult Day Care in Terrytown, LA. Beloved son of...
ADRIAN KENNEDY HUGHES
Mar 12, 2024
Adrian Hughes departed this life on Sunday March 10, 2024, at the age of 61. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Adrian was a former employee with Avondale Shipyard as a welder, and a self-employed a/c repairman. Beloved son of Doris Hughes and the late Alexander Hughes, Jr., also survived by 4...
BRENDA JACKSON WILSON
Mar 11, 2024
Brenda Jackson Wilson entered eternal rest on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the age of 78. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Brenda was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School Class of 1963 and Xavier University Class of 1967. She was a retired probation officer from the City of New Orleans. Brenda was a...