Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 11, 2024

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...

Mar 8, 2024

Carolyn Jessie Harry transitioned peacefully at her residence on Friday, March 8, 2024, at the age of 76. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Carolyn was a retired Security Guard. Beloved mother of Demetria McCullium of Mobile, AL, Gisele Harry, Jonathan Harry, Sr., and the late Kevin Harry, and Welton Harry, Jr....

Mar 7, 2024

Alfred “AJ” Matthews, Sr., entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the age of 82. He was a native of Minden, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Alfred was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School Class of 1960, and a retired employee of Plaquemines Parish Government.  He was a faithful member of...

Mar 6, 2024

Willie Raymond Cooper entered eternal rest at The Sanctuary at Passage Hospice on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at the age of 82. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Willie was a retired foreman with US Maritime Administration. Beloved wife of Elouise Marie Cooper. Devoted father of Latrice Cooper, Willie Cooper, Jr., Clinton...

Mar 6, 2024

Paula L. Poche’ entered into eternal rest at her residence on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at the age of 62, surrounded by her loved ones.  She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Paula was a graduate of John Ehret High School, Grambling State University, and LSU in Baton Rouge, LA. She was a...

Mar 5, 2024

Josie Faye Mark Simpson departed this life on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at the age of 81. She was a native of Tylertown, MS and a resident of Avondale, LA.  Josie was the first black female fire fighter with W.K. B., and she was the first black female deputy clerk with Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court for 22 years. Beloved...

Mar 5, 2024

Linda Ann Pritchett entered eternal rest at her residence on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at the age of 63. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Linda was a 1979 graduate of John Ehret High School.  She retired from The Sunshine Pages as an Office Administrator. Beloved daughter of the late Rev. Alex...

Mar 4, 2024

Alice O. Landry, age 74, entered peacefully into eternal rest at Wyhoven Health Care Center on Monday, March 4, 2024. She was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Alice was a retired employee of the Landmark Hotel. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Landry, Jr. Loving mother of Olivia M. Landry, Joann McKnight, Joseph Landry,...

Mar 4, 2024

Brenda A. Dumas entered eternal rest on Monday March 4, 2024, at the age of 73. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Brenda was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School, and she attended Nicholls State University. She was a retired employee with the State of Louisiana as a Social Worker. Beloved...

Mar 3, 2024

Ollie Jean Burras entered eternal rest on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at the age of 79. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Ollie was a graduate of Franklinton High School. She was a retired pharmacy technician with Ochsner Foundation Hospital Main Campus. Ollie enjoyed cooking, music, dancing, and spending time with her children and grandchild, whom...

Mar 3, 2024

Joseph Anderson, Jr. departed this life on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at the age of 71. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Marrero, LA. Joseph was a graduate of Fisher High School, and he was a former employee with AJ Shrimp Boat. Beloved son of the late Joseph Anderson and Virleen Green Anderson. Brother of...

Mar 3, 2024

Mary Angeline Williams Young, age 84, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Mary was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, and she attended Southern University. She retired from the State of Louisiana Department of Health,...

Mar 1, 2024

Shadell Markell Robert Markee, our beloved son, departed this life on Friday, March 1, 2024, at the age of 28. He was a native of Beaufort, SC and a resident of Marrero, LA. Shadell was a graduate of West Mecklenburg High School in Charlotte, NC, and Delgado Community College, where he received a certificate in Hospitality Management. Shadell was employed...