Obituaries
APOSTLE MARY JACKSON TRASK
Oct 1, 2023
Apostle Mary Jackson Trask was called from labor to reward on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at the age of 87. She was a native of Adam County, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. After receiving salvation, God continued preparing her for her ministry, to one day pastor and oversee his flock. In 1976 The House of Deliverance...
SHIRLEY MAE WASHINGTON
Sep 30, 2023
Shirley Mae Washington entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at the age of 95. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Shirley was a retired beautician after 50 years. Loving mother of Victor (Doris), Jacqueline, Paulette, Yvette, Shelia, and the late Paul and Louis. Daughter of the late Edward and Ida Mae Washington. Sister...
JOHN KEVIN DAY
Sep 29, 2023
John Kevin Day entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 29, 2023, at the age of 61. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. He was a graduate of John Ehret High School Class of 1979 and employed for 25 years as a maintenance millwright with Cargill Inc. Beloved father of Brianna...
WILLIAM NOIL, JR.
Sep 29, 2023
William Noil, Jr. departed this life at his residence on Friday September 29, 2023, at the age of 64. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. William was a veteran of the United States Army. Beloved son of Elsie Collins and the late William Noil, Sr. Loving brother of Saint Anthony Noil, Kenneth Noil (Felica), Jennifer Hudson,...
JESSIE J. FRAZIER
Sep 27, 2023
Jessie J. Frazier, Sr., age 86, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at the age of 86. He was a native of Utica, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Jessie was a retired grain operator of Continental Grain Elevator. Loving father of Catherline Stewart, Jerry Frazier, Jessie Frazier, Janice Lumpkin, Willie O. Frazier, Cindy Dandridge,...
DAYSHAWN CHRISTOPHER PAUL
Sep 27, 2023
DayShawn Christopher Paul departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at the age 38. He was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. DayShawn was employed as a laborer with Total Marine Services. He was a former Lawn Care Specialist with Mighty Mowers and Paul’s Lawn Care. Beloved husband of...
RODNEY JACKSON
Sep 26, 2023
Rodney Jackson closed the final chapter of his life on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at the age of 62. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Rodney was educated in Orleans Parish Public School System, and he was an avid Saints fan. Son of the late Eli, Sr. and Bertha Ruffin Jackson. Grandson of the...
PEARLIE M. RATLIFF
Sep 24, 2023
Pearlie Mae Ratliff entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at the age of 78. She was a native of Shivers, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Pearlie was a retired nurse with Ochsner Medical Center. Beloved wife of the late Esco Ratliff, Sr. Loving mother of Darren Ratcliff, Carolyn Ratliff-Patterson, Escalina...
THERALD GLENN WILLIAMS, SR.
Sep 24, 2023
Therald Glenn William, Sr. entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at the age of 65. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. “Glenn”, as he is affectionately known to family and friends, was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, and severed his country in the United...
LINDA CASSANDRA OWENS THOMAS
Sep 19, 2023
Linda Cassandra Owens-Thomas entered into eternal rest at University Medical Center on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at the age of 52. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Linda was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School Class of 1988, and she attended Jackson State University. Linda was employed with Martin Berhman Charter School as...
MARY JACKSON JONES
Sep 18, 2023
Mary J. Jones entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Monday, September 18, 2023, at the age of 82. She was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. With a desire to complete her high school education, Mary returned to school in 1978 and graduated at the age of 38. She retired from Jefferson...
GERALDINE KELLY
Sep 18, 2023
Geraldine Kelly entered into eternal rest at University Medical Center New Orleans on Monday, September 18, 2023, at the age of 62. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA Geraldine was employed as a housekeeper. Loving mother of JoAnn Kelly. Grandmother of Destiny Kelly and Tiana Hill. Daughter of the late Shirley Kelly and...
ANNA COLE
Sep 17, 2023
Anna Lois Childress Cole was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at the blessed age of 91. She was a native of Phoenix, MS and a resident of Avondale, LA. Anna was a retired customer service associate. “Granny”, as she was affectionately known by family and friends was a remarkable woman and...
DONALD JOSEPH DUCKETT
Sep 17, 2023
Donald “Duck” Joseph Duckett, age 86, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest at Veterans Administration Hospital on Sunday, September 17, 2023. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Marreo, LA. Donald was a veteran of the United States Airforce. He was a retired welder of Avondale Shipyard, and a former employee of Shell Oil Refinery...
TERRENCE ANTHONY JONES
Sep 17, 2023
Terrance Anthony Jones entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at the age of 45. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Terrence was a former employee with Kencoil as a coil technician. Devoted father of Brittany Reynard. Beloved son of Merlin Jones and Debra Jones. Stepson of Edward Green....
RUTH ANN HAYES
Sep 15, 2023
Ruth Ann Hayes entered into eternal rest at St. Joseph Carpenter House on Friday, September 15, 2023, at the age of 82. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved daughter of the late Robert Haze, Jr. and Ella Parker Haze. Granddaughter of the late Robert Haze, Sr. Anne Spain, William Parker, and...
FREDERICK NATHAN BENN, SR.
Sep 15, 2023
Frederick N. Benn, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 15, 2023, at the age of 49. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Mandeville, LA. Frederick was employed as a security guard with Nola Protection. Beloved husband of Demetres R. Benn. Loving father of Frederick N. Benn, Jr., Marsha Ann Benn, and Titisha...
CATHERINE DORSEY JOHNSON
Sep 14, 2023
Catherine Dorsey Johnson, age 86, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at the age of 86. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Catherine was a retired clerk from Sears and Roebuck. She was an elder at Restoration Fellowship Church. Beloved wife Samuel H. Johnson, Sr....
ELRITA MAE POLLARD PATTERSON
Sep 13, 2023
Elrita Mae Pollard Patterson entered into eternal rest at her residence surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at the age of 83. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA (Fischer Community). Elrita retired from the Orleans Parish School System after 40 years. She was a faithful member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church for...
KENDRICK JOSEPH WEST
Sep 12, 2023
Kendrick West passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, surrounded by family and friends at the age of 49. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Kendrick attended L. B. Landry High School. Companion of Ayat. Beloved father of Miesha Bailey, Kendrick J. West, Chad West, and Amirah Tardy Makhi. Son of...