Obituaries

ERICA WOODFORK

ERICA WOODFORK

Dec 13, 2025

Erica “Woody” Woodfork, age 88, gained his wings as he was peacefully escorted to his eternal home on Saturday, December 13, 2025. He was a native of Edgard, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Erica was a 1955 graduate of Second Ward High School. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Army, receiving an honorable discharge in 1957.He...

LIDIA GOMEZ

LIDIA GOMEZ

Dec 12, 2025

Lidia Del Carmen Salmeron Gomez entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Friday, December 12, 2025, at the age of 52. Se was a native of San Salvador, El Salvador and a resident of Harvey, LA. Lidia was a graduate of Immaculata High School, and she attended the University of New Orleans. She was formerly employed with Pupuseria...

SHERRE THERESA BAPTISTE

SHERRE THERESA BAPTISTE

Dec 6, 2025

Sherre Theresa Cadres Baptiste entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the age of 61. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Sherre was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and was as a Retail Cashier. She was formerly employed with Walmart #1163, Marshall’s...

KATHERINE ANN COLE

KATHERINE ANN COLE

Dec 3, 2025

Katherine Ann Cole entered eternal rest on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at the age of 52. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Katherine was a graduate of John Ehret High School Class of 1991, and she attended Delgado Community College and Dillard University. “Pip,” as she was affectionately known by family and friends,...

FLOY AMETHYST BATISTE

FLOY AMETHYST BATISTE

Nov 30, 2025

Floy A. Batiste departed this life at her residence on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the age of 97. She was a native and residence of New Orleans, LA. Floy was a graduate of Gilbert Academy. She was a retired postal worker. Floy was a parishioner of St. Maria Goretti Church for 35 years. Beloved wife of the late Joseph...

GANELL BELL JOHNSON

GANELL BELL JOHNSON

Dec 13, 2025

Ganell J. Bell entered eternal rest on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the age of 63. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Ganell was a graduate of L B Landry High School, and she received an associate degree from Delgado Community College in business administration. She was employed as a police tech with the New Orleans...

GREGORY LEE HAMILTON

GREGORY LEE HAMILTON

Dec 12, 2025

Gregory Lee Hamilton departed this life om Friday, December 12, 2025, at the age of 54. He was a native of Vicksburg, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Gregory was a retired Machine Operator with Evan Cooperage. Beloved father of Bianca Epherson, Devin Walker, and Carter Scott. Loving son of Willie B. McPherson and the late Eddie Green, Sr....

MICHAEL DEGREE

MICHAEL DEGREE

Dec 1, 2025

Michael Degree, affectionately known as “Muffin” or “Cat”, entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Monday, December 1, 2025, at the age of 63. He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Algiers, LA. Michael was a celebrated New Orleans chef and a gifted culinary artist, whose cakes, meals, and desserts brough joy to...

ALONZO LOVE

ALONZO LOVE

Dec 9, 2025

Alonzo Love departed this life at his residence  on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at the age of 65. He was a native of Meridian, MS and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Alonzo is survived by a host of loving family and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Celebration of Life at Davis Mortuary Service,...

LAROY LEE EZEB

LAROY LEE EZEB

Nov 2, 2025

LaRoy Lee Ezeb departed this life on Thursday, November 6, 2025 in Oakland, CA at the age of 49. He was a native of New Orleans, LA. LaRoy is survived by a host of loving family and friends. Relatives and friends  of the family are invited to attend the Celebration of Life at Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe Street, Gretna,...

JERMAINE LEE STEVENSON, JR.

JERMAINE LEE STEVENSON, JR.

Nov 29, 2025

Jermaine Lee Stevenson, Jr., age 18, passed away at North Oak Medial Center on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Jermaine was a native of Covington, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. He was a 2025 graduate of George Washington Carver High School, and continued his studies at University of Louisiana Lafayette, where he was majoring in Electrical Engineering. Beloved son...

AFFREMAI GEARY, SR.

AFFREMAI GEARY, SR.

Nov 29, 2025

Affremai Geary, Sr. passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the age of 46. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Affremai was employed as a barber. He was a loyal, spirited, and deeply devoted family man whose presence brought strength and laughter to all who knew him. His legacy will live...

SAM BAILEY, III

SAM BAILEY, III

Nov 30, 2025

Sam Bailey III, entered eternal rest on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the age of 62. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Sam was a graduate of West Jefferson High School (Class of 1981) and Eastern Kentucky University (Class of 1985). He was employed in a variety of industries and positions during his 40-year career. Proud father...

ROBERT J PHILLIP

ROBERT J PHILLIP

Dec 1, 2025

Robert J. Phillip, age 85, entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Monday, December 1, 2025. He was a native of Shrewsbury, LA and a resident of Bridge City, LA. Robert retired from Jefferson Parish Streets Department, after 30 years of dedicated service. Beloved husband of Diana S. Phillip. Loving son the late Joseph and Lucille Phillip....

CHARLES OTIS HARRIS

CHARLES OTIS HARRIS

Nov 21, 2025

Charles Otis Harris entered eternal rest on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the age of 65. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Charles was a graduate of Walter L. Cohen Senior High School, and he was employed with E. C. Colley Warehouse Corporation. He was the founder of Devastation Social and Pleasure Club. Beloved husband of...

JULIUS  DONALD THOMAS

JULIUS DONALD THOMAS

Nov 25, 2025

Julius Donald Thomas entered into eternal rest at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the age of 81. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Houston, TX. Julius was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and later enlisted in the United States Army proudly...

ROY EDWARD TAYLOR

ROY EDWARD TAYLOR

Dec 7, 2025

Roy Edward Taylor entered eternal rest on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at the age of 73. He was a native of Waterproof, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Roy was employed as a sandblaster. Private Service Will Be Held. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.

SANDRALYN A DORIS

SANDRALYN A DORIS

Nov 21, 2025

Sandralyn Adams Doris entered into eternal rest on Friday November 21, 2025, at the age of 81. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. “Duffy”, as she was affectionately known by family and friends, was educated in the Jefferson Parish School System. Sandra was employed for over 40 years with various westbank establishments. Devoted wife of the...

ROSE ANN HOWARD GARRISON

ROSE ANN HOWARD GARRISON

Nov 20, 2025

Rose Ann Howard Garrison, lovingly known as “Annie Boo”, entered peacefully into eternal rest in Houston, TX on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the age of 82. She was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Rose was a graduate of Magnolia High School, and she attended Grambling State University. Guided by a spirit of compassion...

PEDRO C.  LOPEZ

PEDRO C. LOPEZ

Nov 9, 2025

Pedro C. Lopez departed this life on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at the age of 48. He was a native of Mexico City, MX and a resident of Gretna, LA. Pedro is survived by his wife Alma and a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Davis...