Obituaries
VIOLA SORRELLS
May 18, 2025
Viola Sorrells, affectionately known as Sorrells or Vi, age 70, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, May 18, 2025. She was a native of Claiborne County, MS. and a resident of Terrytown, LA. Viola was a 1972 graduate of Port Gibson High School, and she continued her education at Delgado Community College and Charity...
HAKEEM KOLAWOLE KASHIMAWO
May 17, 2025
Hakeem Kolawole Kashimawo, age 73, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family, at his home in Harvey, LA. A beloved husband, father, and friend to many, Kola touched the lives of many with his uncanny humor, wisdom, and unwavering dedication to his family. Born on July 18, 1951, in Lagos, Nigeria....
ADRIENNE C WILLIAMS
May 13, 2025
Adrienne C. Williams transitioned to her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the age of 71. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Terrytown, LA. Adrienne graduated of L.B. Landry High School, Class of 1972, and she attended Loyola University. She began her career in cosmetology and data entry before discovering her true...
TIMOTHY GEORGE BRISCOE, JR.
May 12, 2025
Rev. Timothy George Briscoe Jr. departed this life at his residence on Monday, May 12, 2025, at the age of 59. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Timothy was employed as a cement finisher. He was also an ordained minister. Devoted father of Timberly Georgia Briscoe, Tiffany Briscoe, and Timothy George Briscoe,...
BENNIE JEROME JOHNSON, JR.
May 10, 2025
Bennie Johnson, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the age of 37. He was a native of Winston Salem, NC and a resident of Gretna, LA. Bennie was a graduate of Southview High School in Fayetteville, NC and served his county as a member of the United States Air Force. He was formerly employed as...
CYNTHIA TERRY DAVIS
May 10, 2025
Cynthia Terry Davis, age 81, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest at Bridgepoint Continuing Care Hospital (West Jefferson Medical Center) surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Cynthia was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse, who was formerly employed with West Jefferson Hospital, Touro Shakespear Nursing Home, Jefferson Parish Public...
ROY A. DAVIS
May 9, 2025
Roy Anthony Davis departed this life at his residence of Friday, May 9, 2025, at the age of 72. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Roy was a graduate of L.B. Landry High School class of 1970. He was employed with the Doubletree Hotel by Hilton and Embassy Suites in hospitality as a bartender. Beloved husband...
ALBERTA MARTIN BROOKS
May 6, 2025
Alberta Martin Brooks, age 93, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. She was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Alberta was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School. She retired from Charity Hospital after over 40 years as a Nutritionist and Dietary Supervisor. Beloved wife of...
GEORGE RUSSELL
May 6, 2025
George Russell entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the age of 75. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. He was formerly employed as a Supervisor with National Furniture Warehouse. Loving father of Zelika Russell, Christopher Russell, Everette Russell, and the late Erica “Onnie’ Russell. Devoted grandfather of Zoe...
BETTY JEAN VEDOL ALLEN
May 5, 2025
Betty Jean Vedol Allen, age 82, transitioned at her residence from labor to reward in glory on Monday, May 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Betty was a 1962 graduate of Magnolia High School. She will be remembered for her kindhearted spirit and her radiant smile...
ORELIA JOHNSON WILLIAMS
May 1, 2025
Orelia J. Williams, affectionately known as “Rita”, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the age of 82. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Orelia was educated in the New Orleans Public School System. She was employed for over 40 years as a Direct Support Professional. Rita was an active...
SHAVELLA ZENOBIA WILLIAMS
Apr 26, 2025
Shavella Zenobia Williams was born on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 1:41p.m. to parents Lovella Thomas Willis, Sr. and Shavonne Lee at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. Her family was blessed for almost 2 months, before Shavella went to her heavenly home on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at West Jefferson Medical Center. Shavella was deeply loved by her mommy and daddy,...
Charlie Simmons
Apr 23, 2025
Charlie Simmons entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the age of 79. He was a native of Hazel, Alabama and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Charlie was employed as a mechanic for Ford Motor Company in Detroit, MI for many years. He had a deep love for fast cars, boxing, blues music, and a big...
DORAL HESTER
Apr 21, 2025
Doral Hester entered eternal rest on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 51. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. He was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School. Loving father of Rinesha Mayfield, Dorai’yal Reynolds, Tonya Reynolds, Doral Smith and the late D’Ral A’zjon Hester. Grandfather of the late Forever Maxwell. Son of...
STEVEN WILLIAMS
Apr 20, 2025
Steven Williams departed this life peacefully at Piedmont Hospital on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the age of 60. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Atlanta, GA. Steven was a graduate of Francis T. Nicholls High Class of 1984. Steve, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, was employed with DeKalb County...
JOYCE CHARLES CARTER
Apr 18, 2025
Joyce Charles Carter entered eternal rest at her residence on Friday, April 18, 2025, at the age of 87. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Joyce was a former employee with the Metropolitan Development Center (Belle Chasse State School) for many years. She was a faithful member of the usher board. Joyce had a passion for...
ANNIE SMITH PAUL
Apr 18, 2025
Annie Smith Paul, age 83, a retired nurse, entered peacefully into eternal rest at Chateau Living Center. She was a native of Pineville, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. She was a 1958 graduate of McDonogh 35 High School and furthered her education at Straight’s Business College in Business Administration in 1959. Annie also attended Orleans Parish LPN Program...
ASHLEY NICOLE ZENO
Apr 15, 2025
Ashley Nicole Weber Zeno, an educator with the Jefferson Parish Public School System, departed this life and entered eternal rest on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the age of 39. She was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Ashley was a 2003 graduate of Archbishop Blenk High School, and she continued her academic journey by...
WILLIE BURTON III
Apr 15, 2025
Willie Burton III, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Willie was a 1954 graduate of L. B. Landry High School, and he attended Southern University of Baton Rouge, where he was a member of the concert, dancing and marching bands. He served his...
EARL JACKSON, JR.
Apr 12, 2025
Earl Jackson, Jr., age 91, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Kindred Hospital Houston. He was a native of Vacherie, LA and resident of Cypress, TX. Earl was a retired Longshoreman and a member of Knights of Peter Claver #125 John A. Daily. Beloved husband of the late Gussie Lee Jackson. Devoted father of Isadore...
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