Obituaries
GRACY JOHNSON HICKS
Sep 14, 2025
Gracy Johnson Hicks quietly departed this life at her residence on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at the age of 84. She was a native of Lakeland, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Gracy was a retired EKG Technician at Sara Mayo Hospital and later she was a manager of senior citizen nursing home for many years. She was...
JOSEPH WEBSTER SMITH, JR.
Sep 14, 2025
Joseph W. Smith, Jr., transitioned into God’s eternal presence on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at the age of 84. He was a native of Plaquemine, LA and a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. “Joe”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, was a graduate of Iberville High School. He was a retired employee with Gretna Machine and Iron...
DIANE ROSS RANDLE
Sep 13, 2025
Diane Ross Randle entered eternal rest on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the age of 79. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Marrero, LA. Diane was a graduate of Walter L Cohen High School Class of 1963. She was a H R Manager with D H Holmes / Dillard ‘s for 18 years. Beloved wife...
JUANITA HAYES
Sep 12, 2025
Juanita Hayes, age 79, entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, September 12, 2025. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Juanita was a retired employee of LaQuinta Inn, and she was a former employee of Best Western and Jani King. Juanita was a member of House of Judah...
HARRISON KAYWOOD III
Sep 11, 2025
Harrison “Harry” Kaywood III, age 53, entered into eternal rest at the home of his cousins Sean and Michelle Gasper in Prairieville, LA on Thursday, September 11, 2025. He was a native of Algiers, LA and a resident of Darrow, LA. Harry was a 1990 graduate of O. Perry Walker High School and was member of the Louisiana National Guard...
CHARLES WESTLEY ELLIS, JR.
Sep 11, 2025
Charles Wesley Ellis, Jr. transitioned peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at the age of 86, surrounded by his loving family. He was a native of Claiborne County, MS, and a resident of Marrero, LA. Charles was a retired truck driver. Beloved husband of 57 years to Shelby Jean Ellis. Devoted father of Annette...
BRENDA ROBINSON DUPLESSIS
Sep 8, 2025
Brenda Duplessis peacefully transitioned from this life of Monday September 8, 2025, at the age of 71. She was native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Brenda was an amazing cook whose meals brought family and friends together, creating memories filled with warmth and joy. Beloved mother of Sheric Robinson, Sr. and Latasha Robinson; she was...
INEZ TRIBBIT LEWIS
Sep 6, 2025
Inez Lewis entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the age of 83. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Inez was a graduate of Lincoln High School. She was a retired police officer with Westwego Police Department and Gretna Courthouse. Devoted wife of the late Arthur Lewis. Beloved mother...
JANET PORTER ROBINSON
Sep 5, 2025
Janet Marie Porter Robinson, age 84, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 5, 2025, at her residence. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Janet was employed with Loyola University School of Law and was recognized for her dedication by the Dean of the School of Law with...
OLA MAE WILLIAMS HARRIS
Sep 2, 2025
Ola Mae Harris entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at the age of 78. She was a native of White Castle, LA, and a resident of Westwego, LA. Ola Mae was a graduate of Lincoln High School and was employed for over 25 years as a Medical Billing and Coding Supervisor at...
JEROME JACKSON
Sep 1, 2025
Jerome Charles “Jay” Jackson, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 1, 2025, at the age of 71. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Jerome was a graduate of Job Corp in New Orleans. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army, where he rose to the rank of First-Class Army Ranger....
ANNA FEAST CARTER
Aug 30, 2025
Anna Louise Feast Carter, a homemaker, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest at her daughter’s residence on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the age of 87. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Anna enjoyed shopping, cooking and exercising. She will be remembered for her feisty courageous demeanor. Beloved wife of the late John Carter, Sr. Devoted mother...
WILLIAM ANTHONY LOTT
Aug 30, 2025
William Anthony “Tony” Lott entered into eternal rest at his residence on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the age of 67. He was a native of Brooklyn, NY and a resident of Marrero, LA. William was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, and he was a mechanic foreman with the Department of Sanitation. Loving father of Britney (Andrew) Anglin,...
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS CROSS, III
Aug 29, 2025
Christopher Columbus Cross III, An Entrepreneur, departed this life on Friday, August 29, 2025, at the age of 46. He was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Christopher attended Archbishop Shaw High School, and Jefferson Parish Vo-Tech. He was a red belt in Taekwondo. Christopher formerly attended Elysian Fields Church of Christ, Life Center,...
HAROLD J. SIMMONS, JR.
Aug 29, 2025
Harold J. Simmons, Jr. entered eternal rest on Friday, August 29, 2025, at the age of 82. He was a native of Delcambre, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Harold was a graduate of Grambling State University, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree. He was a retired account clerk with the Jefferson Parish Juvenile Court System. Beloved...
JAMES HYMES, JR.
Aug 27, 2025
James Hymes, Jr., peacefully departed this life at his residence on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved son of the late James Hymes, Sr. and Shirley Holmes. James was baptized at an early age and raised in Christian faith, which gave him a foundation of love, strength,...
ROYAL CHRISTOPHER RUSSELL
Aug 27, 2025
Royal Christopher Russell entered eternal rest on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at the age of 9 months. Loving son of Ke’Shyree Francis and Richard Russell, Jr.; treasured grandson of James (Lakeidra) Stewart, Keya Francis, Tynecia Bullock, and Richard Russell, Sr., also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend...
DOROTHY MAE WILLIAMS
Aug 26, 2025
Dorothy Mae Williams, age 95, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Monday, August 25, 2025. She was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. She attended St. James Catholic Church School and was formerly employed with the Jefferson Parish Public School System in the Environmental Services Department. Dorothy was a faithful parishioner of...
DOROTHEA CELESTE WILSON
Aug 26, 2025
Dorothea Celeste Wilson, 42, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 26, 2025, at East Jefferson Medical Center. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Dorothea was a 2001 graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and continued her studies at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA, where she earned her bachelor’s degree. Dorothea...
TRAMAEL LASHAWN DRAKE
Aug 26, 2025
Tramael Drake entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at age 46. He was a native of Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Tramael was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School, and he was a retired assistant maintenance II with Jefferson Parish Sewerage and Water Department. Loving...
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