Obituaries

JOYCE ANN PHILLIPS

JOYCE ANN PHILLIPS

May 9, 2024

Joyce Ann Phillips entered eternal rest on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at the age of 74. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Joyce was a homemaker. Daughter of the late Walter Phillips, Jr., and Zenola Jones Phillips. Sister of Gail Brown, Donald Phillips, Vincent Phillips, and the late Raymond Phillips, Joseph Phillips,...

GWENDOLYN MARIE EVERAGE

GWENDOLYN MARIE EVERAGE

May 9, 2024

Gwendolyn Marie Everage entered eternal rest on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at the age of 71. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Arabi, LA. Gwendolyn was a graduate of George Washington Carver Sr. High School. She was a former employee with the Seattle Convention Center as an event aide for 12 years. Beloved daughter...

RYAN JAMES SMITH

RYAN JAMES SMITH

May 5, 2024

Ryan James Smith entered eternal rest on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at the age of 31. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Lacombe, LA. Ryan was a 2010 graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and continued his studies at Nunez Community College in Process Technology. Ryan was a loving son, brother, father, uncle,...

ROBERT LEE WILLIAMS, SR.

ROBERT LEE WILLIAMS, SR.

May 4, 2024

Robert Lee Williams Sr. entered into eternal rest at Sage Rehabilitation Hospital on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the age of 70. He was a native of Avondale, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Robert was employed as a welder with Avondale Shipyard. Loving father of Robert (Antionette) Williams, Lorenzo (Lakesha) Williams, Shantel (Sean) Foucher, and Cassandra (Kentrell) Williams. Brother of...

KAREN SMALLWOOD MATTHEWS

KAREN SMALLWOOD MATTHEWS

May 4, 2024

Karen Smallwood Matthews, age 72, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Algiers, LA. Karen graduated in the top 10% of her class from L. W. Higgins High School in 1970. She continued her studies at Southern University in Baton Rouge,...

MOZELLA LOFTON SINGLETON

MOZELLA LOFTON SINGLETON

May 3, 2024

Mozella Lofton Singleton, age 86, was called to her eternal home on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of Utica, MS and a resident of Waggaman, LA. Mozella retired after 40 years of employment as a Nursing Assistant. Beloved wife of the late JC Singleton, Sr. Devoted...

LUCIANA MONIQUE LANE

LUCIANA MONIQUE LANE

May 3, 2024

Luciana Monique Lane entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 3, 2024, at the age of 49. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Luciana was employed as a receptionist. Beloved daughter of Henry F. Merridth, Jr., and the late Inez Patricia Lane. Stepdaughter of Tammie Merridth. Granddaughter of the late Henry Merridth, Sr., Sylvia Harris, Robert...

GERALDINE PORTER

GERALDINE PORTER

May 3, 2024

Geraldine “Babygirl” Porter entered eternal rest on Friday, May 3, 2024, at the age of 74. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. “Scoob,” as she was affectionately known by family and friends, was a graduate of Lincoln High School. Daughter of the late Warren Davis and Gertrude Porter. Sister of Donald Porter, Melvin Richard, and the...

PASTOR IRMA LEE DENNIS SPEARS

PASTOR IRMA LEE DENNIS SPEARS

Apr 30, 2024

Pastor Irma Lee Spears transitioned to the Lord at her residence on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the age of 91. She was a native of Wisner, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Pastor Spears was a servant of God and his people. She was a member of Lovetouch Ministries and was the leader of Lovetouch Ministries Food Bank....

LARRIME JACKSON

LARRIME JACKSON

Apr 28, 2024

Larrime “Pint” Jackson closed the final chapter of his life on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the age of 43. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Larrime was a 1999 graduate of O. Perry Walker Senior High School. Loving father of Talia Jackson. Beloved son of Marcello Jackson and the late Larry Washington. Grandson of the...

RAYMOND JUNIOUS MANSON

RAYMOND JUNIOUS MANSON

Apr 28, 2024

Raymond Junious Manson departed this life at his residence surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the age of 88. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA.  Raymond attended L. B. Landry High School and was employed for over 55 years as a chemical mixer operator with Allied / General Chemical Corporation, prior to...

LARRY LANDRY

LARRY LANDRY

Apr 26, 2024

Larry Landry entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, April 26, 2024, at the age of 73. He was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Larry was educated in the Jefferson Parish Public School System and Trade School excelling in Carpentry and Mechanics. He was a retired Head Engineer of Villa De Ames and Christopher...

LILLY OLIVIA BLAKES PERKINS

LILLY OLIVIA BLAKES PERKINS

Apr 26, 2024

Lilly Olivia Blakes Perkins passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Friday, April 26, 2024, at the age of 85.  She was a native of Woodville, MS and a resident of Westwego, LA. She attended Wilkinson High School in Woodville. Lilly was employed for over 30 years as a Nurse’s Assistant and Unit Representative at Ochsner...

JOE LAMAR BURNETT, SR.

JOE LAMAR BURNETT, SR.

Apr 25, 2024

Joe Lamar Burnett, Sr. departed this life on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at the age of 81. He was a native of Hazelhurst, MS and a resident of Kenner, LA. Joe graduated from Parish High School in 1962, and he attended Utica Jr. College. He retired from Jefferson Parish Recreation Dept. Beloved husband of Sarah Burnett. Father of Joe (Blessing)...

LILA ANN STEWART LOVELY

LILA ANN STEWART LOVELY

Apr 24, 2024

Lila Ann Stewart Lovely entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the age of 77. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Lila attended Lincoln High School and she was employed as a nurse assistant with Wynhoven Nursing Home. Beloved mother of James “Dodie” (Cassandra) Lovely, Jr., and the late...

ERNEST W. SIMMONS, JR.

ERNEST W. SIMMONS, JR.

Apr 24, 2024

Beloved father, son, brother, grandfather, great grandfather and uncle Ernest Woodrow Simmons Jr.  was born in Gretna, Louisiana to the union of Elizabeth Davis Simmons and Ernest Simmons Sr. on  August 10, 1937.  He attended the Gretna Elementary that is currently named Douglass Community School at 1400 Huey  P. Long Avenue in Jonestown.  At age 17 Ernest enlisted into the...

BRITTANY ALEXIS USSIN

BRITTANY ALEXIS USSIN

Apr 22, 2024

Brittany Alexis Ussin departed this life unexpectedly on Monday, April 22, 2024, at the age of 25. She was a native of New Orleans LA and a resident of Terrytown, LA. Brittany attended Algiers Tech High School and was employed as a housekeeper. Loving mother of Raheem Ussin, Dream Ussin, Jaheem Ussin, Janae Ussin, and Serenity Ussin. Beloved daughter of...

VICTOR JOSEPH NELSON, JR.

VICTOR JOSEPH NELSON, JR.

Apr 22, 2024

Victor J. Nelson, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Monday April 22, 2024, at the age of 77. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Victor was a retired crane operator with Orleans Material. Beloved father of Carlette Nelson Anderson and Victor Nelson. Son of the late Victor J. Nelson, Sr. and Eunice W. Nelson. Brother of...

FRANCIS WILLIAM TURNER

FRANCIS WILLIAM TURNER

Apr 21, 2024

Francis William Turner departed this life at the age of 84 on Sunday, April 21, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at his residence. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. “Muggie”, as he was affectionately known to family and friends, was a graduate of L.B. Landry High School Class of 1959, and he attended SUNO. Francis retired after...

ANNIE WILLIAMS SCIE

ANNIE WILLIAMS SCIE

Apr 21, 2024

Annie Williams Scie, age 90, entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Sunday, April 21, 2024. She was a native of Adams County, MS and a resident of Avondale, LA. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Scie, Sr. Loving mother of Dianne Wiltz, Janet (Ann) Scie, Nora Bankston, Ida (Mark) Benson, David Scie, Paul (Florine) Scie, Matthew...