Obituaries
EARLINE DENISE CRAFT
May 25, 2025
Earline “Ricka” Denise Craft entered eternal rest on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at the age of 57. She was a native and a resident of Marrero, LA. Earline was a graduate of John Ehret High School, and she was employed as a home health aide. Beloved mother of Prentiss Craft, Eurica Craft (Dwayne) Johnson. Devoted grandmother of Andre, Danyla, Prentiss,...
ROBERT WILSON, JR.
May 27, 2025
Robert Wilson entered into eternal rest at his residence on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the age of 81. He was a native of Lettsworth, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Robert was a retired employee of Avondale Shipyard for over 40 years. Beloved husband of Dorothy Wilson. Loving father of Catherine Wilson, Patricia Wilson, Lori (Ernest) Williams, Marilyn...
ALEX WALLACE, JR.
Jun 2, 2025
Alex Wallace, Jr. departed this life on Monday, June 2, 2025, at the age of 88. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Menomonee Falls, WI. Alex was a graduate from Walter L. Cohen Senior High School in New Orleans. He served his country in the United States Air Force from 1954 to 1958. He...
BETTY JEAN BARTHOLEMEW
May 23, 2025
Betty Bartholemew, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 23, 2025, at the age of 73. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Betty was a retired chef, who had a passion for cooking and was known for her delicious gumbo. A dish she took pride in preparing for...
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...
CAROLYN MARIE TUGGERSON
May 25, 2025
Carolyn Oliver Tuggerson entered eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Jefferson Highway on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at the age of 69. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Carolyn was formerly employed as a vault security, personal care attendant, cook, and custodian. Beloved mother of Vonshella Gibson and Russell Mason. Bonus mother of Charles Boutin. Grandmother...
HENRY MARTIN, SR.
May 19, 2025
Henry Martin, Sr. entered eternal rest on Monday, May 19, 2025, at the age of 83. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Henry served his country in the United States Army for 10 years as a PVTE2 (P), from which he received the Army Occupation Medal (Berlin) Marksman (Rifle M-14) commendations. He was a former employee with...
GLORIOUS WILSON MENINA
May 21, 2025
Glorious Wilson Menina, age 87, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Wynhoven Community Care Center. She was a native of Thibodaux, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Glorious was a 1957 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. She was employed as a Licensed Cosmetologist and as a Home Health Aide with Supra Home...
LEE'LANI TRE'CHELLE BROOKS
May 16, 2025
Lee’Lani Tre’Chelle Brooks entered eternal rest at University Medical Center on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the age of 9. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Lee’Lani was a student at Dorothy Height Charter School. Devoted daughter of Letisha Johnson and the late Louis Brooks. Stepdaughter of Tyron Depron. Granddaughter of Max and Trina Johnson. Great...
JAMES OLIVER JOHNSON, JR.
May 15, 2025
James Oliver Johnson Jr, “Mingo James,” entered eternal rest at his residence on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the age of 78. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. James was a graduate of John H. Martyn Senior High School of Shrewsbury, Louisiana, Class of 1965 and he also attended Delgado Community College....
MICHAEL JUSTIN THOMAS
May 15, 2025
Michael J. Thomas entered eternal rest on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the age of 44. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Beloved father of Rajustin Ousley. Loving son of Gregory Thomas, Sr. and Beverly Thomas. Grandson of the late Andrew Thomas, Sr., Lucille Thomas, JT Roberts, and Maggarine Roberts. Step grandson...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
THERESA BRENDA POWELL WARE
May 7, 2025
Theresa Brenda Powell Ware entered eternal rest at her residence on Friday, April 18, 2025, at the age of 82. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Theresa was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School. She was a retired cook with Visko’s Restaurant, a former nurse assistant with Charity Hospital, and she was also employed...
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