Obituaries
ALVRON WILSON
Aug 26, 2025
Alvron Wilson departed his residence on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at the age of 82. He was a native of Gonzales, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. He was a graduate of Prairieville High School. After high school he served his country in the United States Army, and received several commendations, the Honored National Defense and Good Conduct Medals....
VIOLA JUANITA SUMMERS
Aug 25, 2025
Viola J. Summers, age 75, entered peacefully into eternal rest at JoEllen Smith Living Center on Monday, August 25, 2025. She was a native of Plaquemine Parish and a resident of Harvey, LA. Viola was proud graduate of L. B. Landry High School Class of 1967, and she continued her studies at the University of New Orleans. She was employed...
EDDIE DAVIS, JR.
Aug 24, 2025
Eddie Davis, Jr. entered eternal rest at University Medical Center on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at the age of 63. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Eddie was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School, and he continued his studies at Pensacola Junior College. Eddie was employed with Ochnser Healthcare Center...
JERALD BARRY TAYLOR
Aug 20, 2025
Jerald Barry Taylor entered into eternal rest at his residence on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at the age of 71. He was a native of Oakville, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Devoted father of Adonis Taylor (Larry) Watson. Beloved son of the late Melvin and Enola Taylor. Brother of Marguerite Robinson, Patricia Johnson, Gloria Mayfield, Joel Taylor,...
MARY H. GRIFFIN
Aug 14, 2025
Mary Hayes Griffin entered eternal rest at her residence on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the age of 81. She was a native of Woodville, MS and a resident of Avondale, LA. Mary was a retired housekeeper with Holiday Inn. She was a faithful member of Second St. John Missionary Baptist Church and served as a Deaconess, President of the...
JOHN CHARLES JACKSON, SR.
Aug 10, 2025
John Charles Jackson Sr. passed away peacefully at his residence of on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at the age of 88, surrounded by loved ones. He was a native of Summit, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. John was employed with K&B for over 30 years and National Cleaners for more than 20 years. Even after retiring from those...
SHAWN ALEXANDER TOUSSAINT
Aug 2, 2025
Shawn “Big Tweet” Toussaint, age 57, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Shawn was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School, and he attended South University of New Orleans. “Tweet”, as he was known to family and friends,...
RONALD JACKSON
Aug 2, 2025
Ronald Jackson entered eternal rest at Ferncrest Manor on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the age of 62. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Ronald was educated in the Jefferson Parish School System, and he was employed as a carpenter. “Sweet”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, he enjoyed...
CAROLYN DELORES REED
Jul 31, 2025
Carolyn Delores Reed entered into eternal rest at JoEllen Smith Convalescent Center on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the age of 75. She was a native of Tampa FL and a resident of Marrero, LA. Carolyn was employed as a certified nursing assistant. Beloved daughter of the late David Austin and Lula Austin. Loving sister of Andrew (Claudia) Austin, and...
GLORIA GEASON SIMMONS
Jul 29, 2025
Gloria Geason Simmons, age 86, entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. She was a native of Ama, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Gloria was a graduate of Carver High School in Hahnville, LA. She was a retired school bus driver (Bus #280) with the Jefferson Parish Public School System. Beloved...
JAMES MELANCON, JR.
Jul 25, 2025
James Melancon, Jr. departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the age of 62. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident to Harvey, LA. James was a graduate of West Jefferson High School and continued his studies at Louisiana State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial...
GLORIA JEAN BATISTE
Jul 20, 2025
Gloria Jean Batiste transitioned peacefully to be with the Lord at JoEllen Smith Living Center on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the age of 69. She was a native of Pineville, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. She was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, SUNO and UNO where she received a bachelor’s and a master’s...
LAURA ANN SIMMONS
Jul 18, 2025
Laura Ann Simmons, 63, a loving daughter, sister, and aunt passed away at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, July 16, 2025. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Private Services Will Be Held. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.
GRAYLIN A WARNER
Jul 17, 2025
Graylin Allen Warner entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at the age of 62. He was a native of Tylertown, MS and a resident of Harvey, LA. Graylin attended USL and was employed as a Truck Driver with R&L Carriers. Beloved husband of Sonji Robertson Warner. Devoted father of Karen Green, Donald Green,...
SYLVIA RATCLIFF CAREY
Jul 15, 2025
Sylvia Ratcliff Carey entered eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at the age of 75. She was a native of Tylertown, MS and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Sylvia was a graduate of George Washington Carver High School. She retired after 28 years of service as Cardiac Cath Tech with Tulane Medical...
BARBARA JEAN SCOTT STAMPS
Jul 14, 2025
Barbara J. Scott Stamps, age 83, answered the Masters call on Monday, July 14, 2025, at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was a native and resident of Gretna, LA. Barbara earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and was employed for many years as are Registered Nurse with the V.A. Hospital, prior to retirement. She was a faithful member...
OWEN EVERETT ROUSSELL
Jul 9, 2025
Owen Everett Roussell, age 87, peacefully entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Owen proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy. He was a retired employee of the Jefferson Parish Recreation Department. Beloved husband...
JACQUELINE O. MANCIA
Jul 5, 2025
Jacqueline O. Mancia, age 62, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Saturday, July 5, 2025. She was a native of Honduras and a resident of New Orleans, LA. She was a retired Housekeeping Coordinator with the Royal Sonesta Hotel. Beloved wife of Oscar A. Mancia. Devoted mother of Jacqueline “Luisa” Mancia, and Oscar A. (Lauren) Mancia, Jr....
ROBERT GLOSTER SMITH
Jul 4, 2025
Robert Gloster Smith entered into eternal rest at his residence on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the age of 81. He was a native of East Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Robert was the owner of R. Smith Construction. Devoted husband of Iona T. Smith by second marriage and the late Mattie Wise Smith by first...
LISA D. ALLEN
Jul 1, 2025
Lisa Ann Davis-Allen departed this life peacefully on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at the age of 64. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Lisa attended Phillip Elementary and Phillip Jr. High Schools and was a graduate of John McDonogh Senior High School. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Allen Sr. Devoted daughter of the late William...
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