Obituaries
DAVID JAMES THOMAS
Dec 17, 2023
David James Thomas departed this life peacefully at his residence on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at age 73. He was a native of Opelousas, LA., and a resident of Marrero, LA. David graduated from Plaisance High School, and he attended Southern University Baton Rouge. He served is country in the United States Army and United States Air Force for over...
LYNDON BAINE JOHNSON
Dec 17, 2023
Lyndon Baine Johnson entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at the age of 59. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Lyndon was a graduate of Alcee’ Fortier High School, and he attended Delgado Community College. “President”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends was a former employee...
LUCILLE MARTIN
Dec 17, 2023
Lucille Martin, age 74, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus. She was a native of Tylertown, MS and a resident of Gretna, LA. Lucille was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School in Summit, MS. She was employed as a nurse for many years at JoEllen Smith Living Center,...
ARTHUR JARROW
Dec 14, 2023
Arthur “Spider” Jarrow entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at the age of 95. He was a native of Edgard, LA and a resident of Bridge City, LA. Arthur served his country in the United States Army. “Spider”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, was a retired cook with Ochsner Healthcare. Beloved husband...
SYLVAN DANIELS, SR.
Dec 14, 2023
Sylvan Daniels, Sr. entered into eternal rest at his residence on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at the age of 67. He was a native and resident of Harvey, LA. Sylvan was affiliated with the Hustlers Baseball Team and Hollywood Tymes Pool Team. Loving father of Sylvan Daniels, Jr., Shandra (Oshad) Lofton, Chad Antoine, and Christopher Antoine, Sr. Son of...
GRAYLING MCDONALD
Dec 13, 2023
Grayling McDonald departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at the age of 72. He was a native and resident of Gretna, LA. Grayling was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and he attended Delagado Community College and college in Los Angeles, CA. He was a former employee of Schwegmann’s Grocery...
DEACON LEROY DIVINITY, SR.
Dec 12, 2023
Leroy Divinity, Sr. entered eternal rest at residence on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at the age of 86. He was a native of Copiah County, MS, and a resident of Marrero, LA. He was a graduate of Port Gibson High School in MS. After graduation he was drafted into the United States Army. Upon completing his military service, he began...
DARLENE JOHNSON JACKSON
Dec 11, 2023
Darlene V. Johnson Jackson entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Monday, December 11, 2023, at the age 64. She was a native and resident of Barataria, LA. Darlene attended Fisher High School and was a graduate of John H. Martyn High School. She was employed as a Caregiver and Direct Service Worker with Terras Total Health. Darlene...
CLYDE SENNETTE ROBINSON, SR.
Dec 9, 2023
Clyde Sennette Robinson, Sr. entered into eternal rest at his residence on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at the age of 82. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Clyde was a retired maintenance man with Jefferson Place Apartments. Loving father of Bernadette Broussard, Clyde Robinson, Jr., Reginald Robinson, Tara (Eugene) Lards, Equine...
BARBARA W. MILLS
Dec 8, 2023
Barbara W. Mills, age 78, transitioned into eternal rest at her residence on Friday, December 8, 2023. She was a native of Bridge City, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Barbara was a graduate of Grambling State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree, and Xavier University with a Master of Arts. While at Grambling, she became...
KAREN STEWART LEWIS
Dec 8, 2023
Karen Stewart Lewis entered peacefully into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Friday, December 8, 2023, at the age of 62. She was a native of Bridge City, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Karen was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and continued her studies at Southern University at New Orleans, where she...
TYRONE HUDSON
Dec 8, 2023
Tyrone Hudson departed this life at University Medical Center on Friday, December 8, 2023, at the age of 71. He was a native of Chicago, IL and a resident of Harvey, LA. Tyrone was a graduate of Westinghouse High School and Malcolm X College. He was formerly employed with various nursing homes as a Certified Nursing Assistant, and Honda of...
MOTHER LOIS ANN CHARLES
Dec 3, 2023
Lois “MaMee” Boudreaux Charles, age 82, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Sunday, December 3, 2023. She was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Lois was a graduate of Lincoln High School and a retired Custodian of the Jefferson Parish Public School System. She was an active member of Philadelphia Ministries International and served as mother...
MELVIN LEON JOHNSON
Dec 3, 2023
Melvin Leon Johnson entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at the age of 62. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Gretna, LA. Melvin attended Walter L. Cohen High School and was a former employee with Children’s Hospital (LCMC) as a floor finisher. Beloved husband of Dianne Johnson. Loving father of Keione...
MARGARET ANN ROWLEY
Dec 3, 2023
Margaret Ann Rowley entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at the age of 58. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Margaret was a graduate of Xavier Preparatory Class of 1983, and she attended University of New Orleans, and Loyola University. She was employed as a civilian for the Veterans Administration and USDA...
JAMES MELANCON, SR.
Dec 2, 2023
James Melancon, Sr, age 83, entered into eternal rest at Wynhoven Health Care Center on Saturday, December 2, 2023. He was a native of Donaldsonville, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. James retired from CSX Railroad, after many years of service as a dedicated Crane Operator. Beloved husband of Elizabeth Melancon. Loving father of Deborah Washington, James Melancon, Jr.,...
ED ERVIN SINGLETON
Dec 1, 2023
Ed Ervin Singleton entered into eternal rest at his residence on Friday, December 1, 2023, at the age of 68. He was a native of Shelby, MS and a resident of Avondale, LA. Ed was a graduate of West Jefferson High School and he attended Delagado Community College. “Eddie”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends...
CARL ANTHONY COUSIN, SR.
Dec 1, 2023
Carl Anthony “Puff” Cousin, age 64, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 1, 2023. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Carl was a retired Child Development Mentor and Maintenance Technician. Devoted father of Chandra Maria Cousin. Adored grandfather of Jayante ShaTara, and Julius Haywood Jr., Aaliyah Alexis, and Alyssa...
CYNTHIA ANN KIMBROUGH
Nov 29, 2023
Cynthia Ann McCloud Kimbrough entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at the age of 68. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Cynthia was formerly employed as a welder. Beloved wife of Bobby Kimbrough. Devoted mother of Anetra Parker, Diondra Crosby, and Darryl Crosby, Jr. Daughter...
ALBERT WALTER DILLON, JR.
Nov 28, 2023
Albert Walter Dillon, Jr., entered into eternal life at Ochsner Medical Center Jefferson Highway on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at the age of 61. He was a native of Independence, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Albert was a graduate of Booker T. Washington Class of 1980 and attended Delgado Community College. He was a former employee of Ludwig...