Obituaries
OLLIE JEAN DILLON BURRIS
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...
JOSEPH ANDERSON, JR.
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...
MARY WILLIAMS YOUNG
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,...
SHADELL MARKELL ROBERT MARKEE
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...
MICHAEL JEROME CONNER
Mar 1, 2024
Michael Jerome Conner entered eternal rest on Friday, March 1, 2024, at the age of 52. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Michael was an alumnus of L. B. Landry High School Class of 1989, and he attended Gadsden State in Gadsden, AL. He was a retired valet supervisor from The Pontchartrain...
MARIAN J. HUBERT
Feb 29, 2024
Marian E. Jackson Hubert, age 79, transition to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, February 29, 2024. She was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Marian was a 1961 graduate of Lincoln High School and continued her studies at Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, LA, where she earned a Bachelor of Science...
LARRY MCELVEEN, SR.
Feb 27, 2024
Larry McElveen, Sr. entered eternal rest on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at the age of 68. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Larry attended Marion Abramson High School. He was a retired Truck Driver and Welder. He was formerly employed with J. B. Hunt, CT Transport, and Avondale Shipyard. Beloved husband of...
SHELIA MARIE SENTINO
Feb 26, 2024
Shelia “Shee” Marie Sentino departed this earthly life on Monday, February 26, 2024, at the age of 74. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Houston, TX. Shelia was a 1967 graduate of L. B. Landry High School, she continued her studies at Southern University at New Orleans, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science...
EDWIN HEREDIA ORTIZ
Feb 25, 2024
Edwin Ortiz Heredia was called home on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at the age of 69. He was a native of Bayamon P. R., and raised in Jamaica Queens, N.Y. Edwin was a graduate of Forest Hills High School and after graduation he served his country in the United States Army. He was employed as a certified HVAC Engineer with...
DEMOND LAGO
Feb 24, 2024
Demond William Lago, Sr. entered eternal rest on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at the age of 48. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Houston, TX. Demond attended Edna Karr Senior High School in New Orleans, LA and Great Mills High School in Lexington Park, MD. He was a former employee with Mauser Corporation Houston...
EDWARD RAY SCOTT, JR.
Feb 21, 2024
Edward R. Scott, Jr. (Lil Eddie) entered eternal rest at his residence on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at the age of 70. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Marrero, LA. Edward was a graduate of Holy Rosary Institute in Lafayette, LA, and he attended SOWELA Technical Community College (Bunch Village Vocational Center) and Delagado Community College....
PATRICIA R. THOMAS
Feb 17, 2024
Patricia R. Thomas entered eternal rest on Saturday February 17, 2024, at the age of 76. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Patricia was a graduate of L B Landry High School and was employed as a certified nurse assistant. She ended her career as a private duty nurse working for varies hospital on the Westbank....
BARBARA BROWN CAVALIER
Feb 16, 2024
Barbara Brown Cavalier entered peacefully into eternal rest at Wynhoven Health Care Center on Friday, February 16, 2024, at the age of 77. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Barbara was a faithful member of Second Zion Baptist Church, where she was a Deaconess, a member of the Sunday School and Prayer...
ANTHONY CARL JOSEPH
Feb 13, 2024
Anthony Carl Joseph departed this life at University Medical Center on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at the age of 56. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Anthony was a graduate of O. Perry Walker High School, and employed with the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans as a Maintenance Tech II. He was a member...
WENDY MICHELLE BRATHWAITE
Feb 12, 2024
Wendy Smith Brathwaite entered eternal rest on Monday, February 12, 2024, at the age of 63. She was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Wendy was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School Class of 1978. She was a former employee with Bayside, Woldenburg, and Wynhoven Nursing Facilities as a nurse. Beloved wife of the late Rogelio Brathwaite,...
NOEL RIVERS, III
Feb 12, 2024
Noel Rivers, III entered eternal rest on Monday, February 12, 2024, at the age of 66. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Noel was a graduate of L. B. Landry Junior/ Senior High School. He was employed with Orleans Parish Sheriff Department as a Human Resources Recruiter. Noel was a faithful member of the St. Stephen...
LORRAINE PATRICIA PERKINS
Feb 11, 2024
Lorraine Patricia Perkins, age 75, departed this life at her residence on Sunday, February 11, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. “Tri” or “Shorty”, as she is affectionately known to family and friends, was employed as a Security Guard. She loved to cook, watch and cheer for the New Orleans...
MICKY BARNES
Feb 11, 2024
Micky Barnes, affectionately known as “Daddy-O”, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at the age of 68. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Harvey, LA. Micky was a 1973 graduate of Alcee Fortier High School. He was a retired employee with Jefferson Parish General Services, and he served as a faithful deacon...
NOAH SWIFT WELLS, SR
Feb 11, 2024
Noah Swift Wells, Sr., age 77, entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Sunday, February 11, 2024. He was a native of Winnsboro, LA and a resident of Killona, LA. He was a graduate of Franklin Parish High School. Norah served his country as a member of the United States Army and retired after 33 years of dedicated...