Obituaries

ERVIN JONES

ERVIN JONES

Sep 11, 2023

Ervin Jones entered into eternal rest at his residence on Monday, September 11, 2023, at the age of 89. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Ervin was a retired forklift operator with Hunt Wesson Foods for over 30 years. Ervin will forever be known as the photographer. “Red”, as he was affectionately...

CALVIN V. SMITH, JR.

CALVIN V. SMITH, JR.

Sep 10, 2023

 

Calvin V. Smith, Jr., entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at the age of 36.  He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Westwego, LA. Companion of Tershell Mack. Loving father of Calvin V. Smith, III, and Cali M. Smith. Son of Calvin V. Smith, Sr., and the late Karen Cain-Smith. Grandson of...

HILDA PATTERSON WILLIAMS

HILDA PATTERSON WILLIAMS

Sep 10, 2023

Hilda Ann Patterson Williams entered peacefully into eternal rest at JoEllen Smith Convalescent Center on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at the age of 64. She was a native of Magnolia, MS and a resident of Algiers, LA. Hilda was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and a former seamstress with Wembley Wemco Tie Company. Beloved wife of the...

GERALDINE LACEY BROWN

GERALDINE LACEY BROWN

Sep 10, 2023

Geraldine Lacey Brown entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at the age of 71. She was a native of Woodville, MS and a resident of Harvey, LA. Geraldine was a graduate of Wilkinson County High School. Loving wife of the late Vernon J. Brown, Sr. Devoted mother of Georgia Brown- Irving, Verna Brown, Kevin Brown, Vernon Brown,...

CHARLES HARRIS, JR.

CHARLES HARRIS, JR.

Sep 10, 2023

 

Charles Harris, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at the age of 70. He was a native of Crown Point, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Charles was a machine operator for over 25 years with Jefferson Parish Recreation. Beloved husband of Elenor Harris. Loving father of Lisa Phipps, Mavis, Avis, Polly, and Clifford...

Robert Lutner Thomas III

Robert Lutner Thomas III

Sep 9, 2023

Robert “Champ” Lutner Thomas III departed this life at his residence on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at the age of 63. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. “Champ”, as he was affectionally know to family and friends, was a graduate of Walter L. Cohen Senor High School. He was formerly employed as...

DORIS WILLIAMS VAUGHN

DORIS WILLIAMS VAUGHN

Sep 7, 2023

 

Doris Williams Roy Vaughn transitioned from her earthly body on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at the age of 85. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Harvey, LA. Doris was a graduate of L.B. Landry High School, and she was employed with Charity Hospital as a surgical nurse aide for over 22 years. Doris enjoyed...

MARY FRANCIS BATOM

MARY FRANCIS BATOM

Sep 6, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

Mary Francis Batom entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at the age of 93. She was a native of York, AL and a resident of Marrero, LA. Mary attended Sumter County School System, and she was church mother of Second Mt. Bethel Baptist Church and president of Pastor’s Aide. Devoted wife of...

NETTIE B. CURTIS

NETTIE B. CURTIS

Sep 5, 2023

Nettie Beatrice Curtis entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at the age of 80. She was a native Carpenter, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Nettie was a graduate of Lincoln High School. “Nellie B” as she was affectionately called by family and friends was employed as a nurse assistant. Beloved mother of Ernest Curis, Denise...

DR. CRYSTAL JUSTINA BAKER

DR. CRYSTAL JUSTINA BAKER

Sep 4, 2023

Dr. Crystal Justina Baker, age 49, departed this life on Monday, September 4, 2023. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Crystal was a 1992 graduate of St. Mary’s Academy, and continued her studies at Xavier University of Louisiana where she received a Bachelor Degree of Science with a concentration in Chemistry and her Doctorate of Pharmacy....

ARLENE LEWIS ROGERS

ARLENE LEWIS ROGERS

Sep 3, 2023

Arlene Lewis Rogers, age 79, departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Sunday, September 3, 2023. She was a native and resident of Westwego, LA. Beloved wife of the late Johnny Rogers. Devoted mother of Cornell (Daisy) Roger, Sr., Yolanda (James) Melancon, Andra (Carnell) Joseph, and LaShawner Rogers. Loving grandmother of Chelsey, Jarmall, LaReka, Malik, Nuri, DeShawn, Taja,...

OUIDA COOPER TRUMBLE

OUIDA COOPER TRUMBLE

Sep 3, 2023

 

Ouida Trumble entered into eternal rest at her residence on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at the age of 67. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Ouida was a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church and a former employee of the Hilton Hotel. Loving mother of Angel Cooper, Lisa Trumble, Lionel Trumble,...

VANESSA DEVORE BROWN

VANESSA DEVORE BROWN

Sep 3, 2023

Vanessa DeVore Brown entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at the age of 68. She was a native of Algiers, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Vanessa was a 1973 graduate of L. B. Landry High School and continued her studies at Delgado Community College, where she majored in Business Studies....

DENISE CARTER HARRISON

DENISE CARTER HARRISON

Sep 3, 2023

Denise Elizabeth Carter-Harrison entered peacefully into eternal rest at Passages Hospice on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at the age of 64, surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Denise was a graduate of Oliver Perry Walker High School and employed as a Dietician at West Jefferson Medical Center....

DAVID D GARDINER

DAVID D GARDINER

Sep 3, 2023

David Dalley Gardiner entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at the age of 71. He was a native of Santa Flora, Trinidad & Tobago and a resident of Harvey, LA. David was employed as a welder, and was a member of Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union 60 (UA Local 60). He was a veteran of the...

CURTIS OWENS

CURTIS OWENS

Sep 3, 2023

 

Curtis Owens entered peacefully into eternal rest at University Medical Center on Sunday, September 2, 2023. He was a native of Columbia, S. C. and resided in Waggaman, LA.  He was a 1972 graduate of C.A. Johnson High School, and he attended the University of South Carolina. Curtis served his country and was a retired U.S. Navy Veteran. Beloved...

RITA STANLEY PALMER

RITA STANLEY PALMER

Aug 31, 2023

Rita Stanley Palmer entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at the age of 68. She was a native of Westwego, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Rita was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and employed as a Child Care Worker. Beloved wife of Cornelius Palmer. Loving mother of Dawn...

REBECCA FOSTER BARRY

REBECCA FOSTER BARRY

Aug 31, 2023

 

Rebecca Foster Barry age 87, entered her heavenly home on Thursday, August 31, 2023, surrounded by the love of her two daughters and son-in-law. She was a native of Paincourtville, LA and a long-time resident of Westwego, LA. She was educated in the Jefferson Parish Public School System. She retired after 20 years as a lieutenant in the corrections...

VELMA ARCENEAUX SYLVESTER

VELMA ARCENEAUX SYLVESTER

Aug 29, 2023

 

Velma Arceneaux Sylvester, aged ninety-six, ascended to her God and ancestors on August 29, 2023, at Woldenberg Village in Algiers, Louisiana, surrounded by family and friends. Mrs. Sylvester was born May 5, 1927, to Elizabeth Wiltz Arceneaux and Felix Arceneaux on the banks of Bayou Teche in Broussard, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of...

RAVEN RENE PORTER

RAVEN RENE PORTER

Aug 28, 2023

 

Raven Rene Porter entered eternal rest at her residence on Monday, August 28, 2023, at the age of 42. She was a native and resident of Avondale, LA. Raven was a graduate of L.W. Higgins High School and Delgado Community College. She was employed as a Lab Assistant with Ochsner Medical Center, and formerly employed as a Phlebotomist with...