Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

Aug 27, 2023

Lillie Lago Robertson, a Licensed Practical Nurse, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at the age of 76. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Lillie was a graduate of Joseph S. Clark High School and West Jefferson Vocational Technical School of Nursing. She was formerly employed with Charity Hospital,...

Aug 25, 2023

Dornell Anderson entered peacefully into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Friday, August 25, 223 at the age of 60. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Dornell was a 1982 graduate of O. Perry Walker High School. He was formerly employed in the dietary department of Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. Beloved husband of Sheila...

Aug 24, 2023

 

 

Adrienne Andrea Black entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at the age of 54. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Port Sulphur, LA. Andrienne was a graduate of Belle Chasse High School, and a former employee of Walmart as a stocker. Loving mother of Kearston Encalade and Mikal Kedar...

Aug 22, 2023

Frank Palmer, Sr. departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at the age of age 72.  He was a native of New Orleans and a resident of Avondale, LA.  Frank was a retired truck driver with the Department of Transportation and Development.  Devoted and loving husband of Beatrice Hilson Palmer.  Father of Spencer and...

Aug 22, 2023

Janice Marie Jenkins departed this life at her residence on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at the age of 59, surrounded by her family. She was a native of Munich, Germany and a resident of Harvey, LA. Janice was a graduate of John Martyn High School, and she was a former employee with Catholic Charities and Volunteers of America as a...

Aug 20, 2023

 

Kiera Irionia Williams entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at the age of 31. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Kiera was employed in the hospitality industry, and she attended Delagado Community College. Fiancée of Glen Ray Hubert. Devoted mother of Masahii Lukey Williams, Maethelzsa Jhadorer’e Williams, Soulee...

Aug 18, 2023

Aug 18, 2023

Lawrence Edward Bolden, age 86, entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Friday, August 18, 2023. He was a native of Jackson, LA and a longtime resident of Kenner, LA. Lawrence was a retired welder and a member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 60 Union. He was a devoted and faithful member of Community Baptist Church, where...

Aug 17, 2023

Mother Ethel Morgan Carter, age 95, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Ochsner Foundation Hospital. She was a native Wakefield, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Mother Carter was educated in West Feliciana Parish. Beloved wife of the late Sterling Carter, Sr. Loving mother of Diane Estell, Sterling Carter, Jr., Elvin Carter, Carolyn Tuckson, Ethel...

Aug 15, 2023

 

 

Travis Rendell Prevost, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at the age of 46. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA.  Travis was employed as a mechanic for an Auto Body Shop. Beloved father of Travis Rendell Prevost, Jr, Travion Vincent Prevost, Chyna Danielle Prevost, Robert (Whugg)...

Aug 15, 2023

 

Henry Davis, Sr entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at the age of 91.  He was a native of Port Sulphur, LA and a resident of Plaquemines Parish. Henry was an entrepreneur, and a former employee of Plaquemines Parish Sheriff Dept.  Loving husband of the late Sylvia A. Davis. Loving father of Henry (Junita) Davis, Jr.,...

Aug 13, 2023

Eura Andrew Skidmore, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at the age of 78. He was a native of Bertrandville, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Eura was a retired Stock Clerk of Winn Dixie Grocery Store. Husband of the late Bessie C. Skidmore. Loving father of Eura A. Skidmore, III, Benjamin (Brenda) Skidmore, Sr....

Aug 13, 2023

Karen Beatrice Trudeaux entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at the age of 72. She was a native of Gretna, LA (Jonestown Community) and a resident of Marrero, LA. Karen was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and attended Southern University at New Orleans. She was a recipient of Good Housekeeping Award and participant of...

Aug 12, 2023

Doris Dorsey Gordon entered peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at the age of 71. She was a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA. Doris was a graduate of Joseph S Clark Senior High School, where she excelled in academics especially Math and English, and she attended Dillard University in New Orleans, LA. Doris worked at the...

Aug 10, 2023

 

Gloria Jean Curtis Hornes transitioned on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at the age of 67. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Gloria enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, and she was very outgoing and enjoyed life to the fullest. “Glo”, as she was affectionately known by family and friends...

Aug 10, 2023

Stanley Harris, Sr. departed this life on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at the age of 72. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Stanley was a graduate of L.B. Landry High School, and he attended Southern University at New Orleans on a track scholarship. Deacon Harris was a devoted man of God as...