Obituaries
DESSIE BERNARD NEWBERRY
Oct 20, 2023
Dessie Bernard “Sunny” Newberry departed this life at JoEllen Smith Living Center on Friday. October 20, 2023, at the age of 69. He was a native of Memphis, TN and a resident of Marrero, LA. Dessie was a self-employed entrepreneur. Beloved companion of Rosella McClure. Loving father of Justin Crump, Micheal Crump, Renada Bush, Diamond McClure, Shondra Crump, Ruby McClure,...
HENRY OWENS, JR.
Oct 20, 2023
Henry Owens, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 20, 2023, at the age of 69. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Henry was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, and he attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA. He was a former employee with Tenneco Oil Refinery as an...
JOAN CARPENTER
Oct 19, 2023
Joan Carpenter entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at the age 57. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. “Tiny”, as she was affectionately known by family and friends, was educated in the Jefferson Parish School System. Beloved mother of Michael (Angel) Carpenter, Brandy (Gregg) Poree, and Lacey (Antonio)...
DESTINY MONIQUE PAIGE
Oct 18, 2023
Destiny Monique Paige entered eternal rest on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at the age of 21. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. “Lucy”, as she was affectionately known to family and friends, was a graduate of Edna Karr High School. Beloved daughter of Gloria Cook. Devoted granddaughter of Mable Cook, and the late Harold Cook, Sr....
DARRYL JEROME LEWIS
Oct 18, 2023
Darryl Jerome Lewis transition to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at the age of 69. He was a native OF New Orleans, LA and a resident of Jefferson, LA. Darryl was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, where he played linebacker on the football team. After graduation, he attended Southern...
ARTHUR McGEE, JR.
Oct 18, 2023
Arthur McGee, Jr. age 68, departed this life on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Arthur was a graduate of North Central Texas College, where he received an Associate Degree in Computer Technology. He later attended the University of New Orleans. Arthur retired from the State of Louisiana, after 35 years of...
ELIZABETH JOHNSON PAUL
Oct 16, 2023
Elizabeth Johnson Paul passed away peacefully at St. Jude’s Nursing Home on Monday, October 16, 2023, at age 85. She was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Beloved wife of the late Clarence Paul. Daughter of the late Edward Johnson and Rebecca Favorite Bright. Sister of Freddie (Pat) Young of Myrtle Beach, SC, Rebecca Favorite...
KAREN MARIE WILLIAMS
Oct 15, 2023
Karen Marie “Dede” Coleman Williams entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at the age of 70. She was a native of Schriever, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Karen was Co-Owner of Williams Pest Control, Orleans Exterminating, and Westbank Exterminating. Loving wife of James Williams. Beloved mother of Tonia A. Williams, and Natalie R. Williams. Grandmother...
BETTY WILSON BAGNERIS
Oct 14, 2023
Betty Wilson Bagneris entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the age of 72. She was a native of Houma, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Betty was a retired housekeeping supervisor with Best Western Hotel. She was a faithful member of Divine Inspiration Missionary Baptist Church of Dallas, TX. Beloved wife of the...
ELEANOR ANN WILLIAMS
Oct 14, 2023
Eleanor Ann Williams entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the age of 72. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Eleanor received an associate degree from SUNO, and she was a retired pharmacy technician with Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority. Beloved mother of Terry Lynn (James) Lee, and...
DILLON LEROIE BATTISTE
Oct 13, 2023
Dillon LeRoie Battiste entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 13, 2023, at the age of 23. He was a Native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Dillon was a graduate of New Orleans Military Maritime Academy (NOMMA), and he briefly attended the University of Louisiana Lafayette. He was socially gifted and excelled in sports. Dillon...
ANNA B JACKSON
Oct 13, 2023
Anna Bickham Jackson departed this life on Friday October 13, 2023, at the age of 87. She was a native of Franklinton, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Anna was a graduate of Franklinton High School. Beloved wife of the late Roland Jackson. Loving mother of Carol Ann Jackson of Plano, Tx, Alvin Jackson of Covington, LA, Michael Jackson...
LINDA JANE RODGERS
Oct 12, 2023
Linda Jane Rodgers departed this life on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at the age of 79. She was a native of Boothville, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Her faith and love for Christ lead her to become a nun at the age of 13 with the Sisters of the Holy Family. She decided at the age of 19...
LEROY STEVEN BOSBY, JR.
Oct 11, 2023
Leroy Steven Bosby, Jr. departed this earthly life for his heavenly home on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at the age of 70. He was a native of Mobile, AL and a resident of Avondale, LA. Leroy was a graduate of Paul L. Dunbar Junior High and Central High School, where he was a member of the “130 Mighty Marching Wildcats”....
TIANNA RECHELLE RANDOLPH
Oct 8, 2023
Tianna Rechelle Randolph entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at the age of 36. She was a native of Columbia, SC, and a resident of Harvey, LA. Tianna was a graduate of Lander University where she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, and Grand Canyon University with a Master’s Degree in Public Health. She...
ORA J. MCGEE
Oct 8, 2023
Ora Lee James McGee entered peacefully into eternal rest at Audubon Retirement Village on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at the age of 94. She was a native of Bolivar, LA, a former resident of New Orleans, LA for over 70 years, and currently residing in Kenner, LA. Ora was educated in the Tangipahoa Parish School System, and a retired employee...
CALVERT "JUICE" SMITH, JR.
Oct 8, 2023
Calvert Henry Smith, Jr. departed this life at his residence on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at the age of 56. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Calvert was a 1986 graduate of Francis T. Nicholls High School. He was employed as a painter with Bollinger Shipyard. Calvert was a volunteer coach at...
ERIC MICHAEL GOULD
Oct 7, 2023
Eric Michael Gould was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at the age of 58. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Eric was employed as a diesel mechanic. He loved his family, cooking, Madden Video Games, and the New Orleans Saints. Devoted husband of Paula...
KERRY JACKSON
Oct 5, 2023
Kerry Jackson entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at the age of 62. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Kerry attended Job Corps in Portland OR, where he received a trade in welding. He was employed as a welder /pipefitter with Gulf Island (General Dynamic). Son of Ishmael...