Obituaries
EVONNIE DIVINITY ODOMS
Apr 6, 2024
Evonnie Divinity Odoms, age 69, entered peacefully into eternal rest at East Jefferson General Hospital on Saturday, April 6, 2024. She was a native of Hazelhurst, MS and a resident of Harvey, LA. Evonnie was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and briefly studied accounting at Xavier University. She discovered her passion and purpose was helping people and...
PRESS SHORTER, III
Apr 4, 2024
Press Shorter, III departed this life at Rapides Regional Medical Center on Thursday April 4, 2024, at the age of 32. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Press was a self-employed mechanic. Loving father of Mila Shorter and Brooklyn Singleton. Beloved son of Ella Shorter and the late Press Shorter, Jr. Grandson...
EVAN KISHON LEE
Apr 3, 2024
Evan “Wiggles” Ki’shon Lee departed this world on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at the tender age of 21. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Evan bright smile and kindhearted nature left an indelible mark on those who were fortunate to have crossed paths with him. He approached every challenge with courage and determination. As a result,...
JOYCELYN BUTLER OWENS
Apr 1, 2024
Joycelyn Butler Owens entered eternal rest on Monday, April 1, 2024, at the age of 88 surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was a native of Modeste, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Joycelyn was a retired nurse with Charity Hospital. She was a faithful member of New Zion Baptist Church, and she served on the Women’s...
LEON HARRISON, SR.
Mar 30, 2024
Leon Harrison, Sr. transitioned from this life at St. Joseph Hospice on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at the age of 64. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Leon was a graduate of O. Perry Walker High School Class of 1978. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps where he served as a Military...
RODERICK LAMONT MACK
Mar 30, 2024
Roderick Lamont Mack, age 57, transitioned peacefully at his residence on Saturday, March 30, 2024. He was a native of Bridgeton, NJ and resident of his beloved New Orleans, LA during the last 14 years. “Lamont”, as he is affectionately known to family and friends, was a lifelong carpenter who was loved by many. Lamont brought joy to so many...
JERROLD CLARK, SR.
Mar 29, 2024
Jerrold Clark, Sr passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024, at the age of 76. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Jerrold was a graduate of George Washington Carver Senior High School. He served 38 years in the US military (Navy & Army National Guard), 10 years for the State of Louisiana, and as an auto...
AARON WARREN, JR.
Mar 29, 2024
Aaron Warren, Jr., departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, March 29, 2024, at the age of 45. He was a native of New Orleans, and a resident of Harvey, LA. Aaron was a graduate of the Jefferson Parish School System, and he was formerly employed as a cook. Beloved son of Aaron Warren, Sr. and Karen...
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...
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