Obituaries

MICHELLE EPPERSON

MICHELLE EPPERSON

Jul 26, 2023

Michelle Epperson entered into eternal rest on Wednesday July 26, 2023, at the age of 57. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Michelle was a graduate of John Ehret High School, and she was a retired certified nurse assistant of West Jefferson Medical Center. Loving mother of Joekeydia Epperson, and Emmanuel Epperson....

LEONARD CHARLES, SR.

LEONARD CHARLES, SR.

Jul 26, 2023

 

 

Leonard Charles, Sr., departed this life at Veterans Affairs Hospital on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the age of 92. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA (Cutoff Community). Leonard served his country in the Unites State Army, and he was a retired bus driver with Jefferson Parish Transit. Beloved husband of Judy Thomas Charles....

DEIDRA LYNETTE MYLES

DEIDRA LYNETTE MYLES

Jul 26, 2023

 

Deidra Lynette Myles entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the age of 55. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Deidra was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, and she attended Phillips Jr. College. She was a former employee of New Orleans...

HENRY JACKSON, JR.

HENRY JACKSON, JR.

Jul 23, 2023

Henry Jackson, Jr., age 80, entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Sunday, July 23, 2023. He was a native of Thibodaux, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Henry was a graduate of Lincoln High School, and he attended Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO). He later attended and graduated from Union Baptist Theological Seminary. Henry retired...

HORACE EDWARD CHESS

HORACE EDWARD CHESS

Jul 23, 2023

 

 

 

 

Horace Edward Chess departed this life at his residence surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at the age of 81. He was a native of Hermanville, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. “Pete”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, was a retired diesel mechanic with Will Diesel. Beloved husband...

FRANK LEWIS JR

FRANK LEWIS JR

Jul 21, 2023

 

Frank Lewis, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 21, 2023, at the age of 88. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Frank was a retired mechanic for over 50 years with Conoco Service Station. Devoted husband of the late Doretha Lewis. Loving father of Frank (Vanessa) Lewis, Christine Lewis (Tyrone), Ellis Lewis, Trisha...

MARK DAVID PATTERSON

MARK DAVID PATTERSON

Jul 21, 2023

Mark D. Patterson completed his earthly journey on Friday, July 21, 2023, at the age of 60. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Harvey, LA. Mark was a graduate of West Jefferson High School. He was an employee of Jefferson Parish Public Schools, before transitioning to Jefferson Parish Department of Public Works, from...

ISAAC SPARKS, SR.

ISAAC SPARKS, SR.

Jul 21, 2023

 

Isaac Sparks, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 21, 2023, at the age of 77. He was a native of Waterproof, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Isaac attended Tensas Rosenwald High School in St. Joseph, LA. He was a former employee with Coco-Cola and a retired employee with Avondale Shipyard after many dedicated years of...

RALPH WASHINGTON

RALPH WASHINGTON

Jul 21, 2023

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JOANNIE DENISE WILKINSON

JOANNIE DENISE WILKINSON

Jul 20, 2023

Joannie Denise Wilkerson enter peacefully into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at the age of 62. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. She was employed as a hairstylist, and a former employee of Fox Photos and Cox Cable. She also studied to become a certified...

TANYA MARIE CHEATTEAM

TANYA MARIE CHEATTEAM

Jul 19, 2023

 

 

Tanya Marie Cheatteam passed away from earth to eternity on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at the age of 48. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Tanya was a cashier in retail. She was a kind human to grace this planet and carried a passion for reading and performing her poetry. Devoted...

EDWARD MURPHY

EDWARD MURPHY

Jul 19, 2023

Edward Murphy departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at the age of 65. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Edward was a self employed auto mechanic. Edward is survived by a host of loving family and friends.  Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Graveside...

JAMES PEPP

JAMES PEPP

Jul 19, 2023

 

James Pepp entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at the age of 89. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. He was a retired warehouse worker and delivery driver. Devoted husband of the late Barbara Brown Pepp. Beloved father of Lionel Washington, Sr., and the late Abraham and James Washington. Son of the...

NAKIA JAMES BROWN

NAKIA JAMES BROWN

Jul 17, 2023

 

 

 



Nakia James Brown entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 17, 2023, at the age of 48. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Harvey, LA. Nakia attended John Ehret High School, and he was employed as a welder with FMT Shipyard and Repair, LLC. Loving father of Nadia Kay 'Rae' Aiel...

RUTHA LEE JORDAN

RUTHA LEE JORDAN

Jul 17, 2023

Rutha Lee Jordan transition peacefully with God and her loved ones to her heavenly home on Monday, July 17, 2023, at the age of 75. She was a native of Amite, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Loving mother of Cassandra (Eric) Smith, Mark Jordan, and Tara (Reginald) Dantzler and the late Andrew Jordan Jr, Robert Jordan Sr, and...

WILLIS THOMAS, JR.

WILLIS THOMAS, JR.

Jul 17, 2023

 

 

 

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Willis Thomas, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 17, 2023, at the age of 31. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Harvey, LA. Willis was a graduate of John Ehret High School, and he attended Cisco College and Delgado Community College.” Fu”, as he was affectionately known by family...

THELMA ROBINSON BENJAMIN

THELMA ROBINSON BENJAMIN

Jul 17, 2023

Thelma Robinson-Benjamin, age 95, transitioned peacefully on Monday, July 17, 2023. She was a native of Paincourtville, LA, and a resident of Harvey, LA. Thelma was a retired nursing assistant. She was a member of Austerlitz Street Baptist Church for over 70 years, where she served on the Usher Board for most of those years. Beloved mother of RoseMary B....

JEAN ROBINSON PUGH

JEAN ROBINSON PUGH

Jul 16, 2023

 

 

Jean Robinson Pugh entered into eternal rest at her residence on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at the age of 80. She was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Jean was a graduate of Lincoln High School Class of 1961. She was a retired housekeeper with West Jefferson Medical Center. Jean was a faithful member of St. Mary...

TYRUS BENJAMIN EAMES

TYRUS BENJAMIN EAMES

Jul 16, 2023

Tyrus Benjamin Eames departed this life unexpectedly on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at the age of 36. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Tyrus attend Edna Karr High School and completed his studies with Job Corp. He was employed as a Sous Chef at the Bourbon House. Loving husband of Nicole Marcelo. Devoted father of Jonah...

ANDREW JORDAN

ANDREW JORDAN

Jul 15, 2023

 

 

Andrew Jordan, Jr. entered his heavenly home on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the age of 53. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. "Andy”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, was employed as a groundkeeper with the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Beloved husband of Gabrielle Miles-Jordan.  Loving father...