Obituaries
LLOYD SIMMONS, SR.
Jul 15, 2023
Lloyd Simmons, Sr., entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the age of 80. H was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Lloyd was a retired laborer with a shrimp factory. Loving father of Lloyd Simmons, Jr., (Fiancé Lois Green). Son of the late John and Hilda Simmons. Brother of...
LENARD RICHSON, JR.
Jul 15, 2023
Lenard Richson, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the age of 70. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Lenard was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, and he attended Southern University of Baton Rouge, LA. Lenard served his country in the United States Navy with the...
PATRICIA ANN THOMPSON
Jul 15, 2023
Patricia Ann “Patsy” Thompson entered peacefully into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the age of 72. She was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. “Patsy”, as she was affectionately known to family and friends, was employed as a Cook/Caterer. She will be remembered for exceptional cooking and feeding the entire community. ...
RONALD LEWIS, SR.
Jul 14, 2023
Ronald Lewis, Sr. entered into eternal rest at his residence on Friday, July 14, 2023, at the age of 78. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Ronald was a graduate of John H. Martyn High School. He was a retired supervisor of Jefferson Parish Parkways, and owner of Lewis Lawncare Service. Devoted...
JASON NELSON
Jul 14, 2023
Jason Duane Nelson entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 14, 2023, at the age of 48. He was a native of Los Angeles, CA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Jason was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, and he attended Nicholls State University, and Mendocino College in Ukiah, CA. Jason served his country in the United...
KING CAIRO ARD
Jul 10, 2023
King Cairo Ard was called to his eternal home on Monday, July 10, 2023. He was a native of Metairie, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. King attended Emmett Gilbert in Avondale, LA. He was very energetic, loving, and fun to be around. He loved playing outside with his niece Loyalty. King loved cooking with his family. He...
GENEITA MURCELLA JONES
Jul 10, 2023
Geneita Murcella Jones entered peacefully into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Monday, July 10, 2023, at the age of 43. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Geneita was a graduate of West Jefferson High School. She was employed as a hotel housekeeper and as an interior decorator. Beloved mother of...
TORAINO ANTHONY GOINS
Jul 10, 2023
Toraino A. Goins departed this life at his residence on Monday, July 10, 2023, at the age of 49. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Marrero, LA. Toraino was a graduate of John Ehret High School, and he was employed as a pipefitter. Loving father of Tiajuana Tobias and Shantelle Tobias. Beloved grandfather of Taliyha...
GANNON VERNELL JOHNSON
Jul 9, 2023
Gannon Vernell Johnson entered eternal rest on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at the age of 53. He was a native of Westwego, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Gannon was a graduate of L.W. Higgins High School, and he received a welding certificate at New Orleans Vocational Tech. He was the owner of Corvus Janitorial Service...
JOAN MARIE WASHINGTON SURGENT
Jul 9, 2023
Joan Marie Washington Surgent departed this life peacefully on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at the age of 63. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a former resident of Avondale, LA, and presenting residing in Zachary, LA. Joan was a graduate of John H. Martyn High School, and she attended the University of Phoenix. "Joanie", as she was...
CONSTANCE MARIE MITCHELL
Jul 9, 2023
Constance Marie Mitchell entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at the age of 67. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Constance was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School, and she was a former supervisor with Weatherford Academy. Loving mother of Byron Keith (Nakisha) Fazande, Jr. and...
PASTOR GREGORY ANTONIO THOMAS
Jul 8, 2023
Pastor Gregory A. Thomas finished his earthly journey on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the age of 44. He was a native of Jefferson Parish and a resident of Oklahoma City, OK. Rev. Thomas was a graduate of Langston University where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English. While at Langston he became a member of Phi Beta...
KIA S. NAQUIN
Jul 7, 2023
Kia Shanell Naquin entered into eternal rest at her residence on Friday, July 7, 2023, at the age of 30. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Kia was a graduate of O Perry Walker High School, and she received an associate degree in accounting from Delgado Community. She was employed in the hospitality industry. Loving mother...
EARL MARTIN, JR.
Jul 6, 2023
Earl Martin, Jr. entered into eternal rest at his residence on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at the age of 82. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Earl was a graduate of Lincoln High School. He was a retired employee with Badeaux Supermarket as a butcher. Beloved son of the late...
Ernest Miles
Jul 5, 2023
Ernest Miles, Jr., age 56, departed this life at his residence on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Ernest was a graduate of Alcee Fortier High School, where he played the tuba in the marching band. He was employed for many years as a commercial vehicle and tanker...
ANTOINETTE BRANDON BROWN
Jul 5, 2023
Antoinette “Toni” Brandon Brown entered into eternal rest at her residence on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at the age of 75. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Antoinette was a graduate of Scotlandville Magnet High School Class of 1966, and she also attended Southern University A&M. She was employed as...
RAVEN CARRIEL KITTS
Jul 3, 2023
Raven Carriel Kitts entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at the age of 28. She was a native and resident of Gretna, LA. Raven was a graduate of West Jefferson High School. She was currently enrolled at Nichols State University, majoring in Computer Science. Raven was an avid New Orleans Saints fan...
PHYLLIS WILLIAMS DUMAS
Jul 1, 2023
Phyllis Williams Dumas entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at the age of 67. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Bridge City, LA. Phyllis was a retired certified nursing assistant with Masion Deville Nursing Home. Beloved wife of Malcolm Dumas. Loving mother of Claudette (James), Yolanda, Catina (Terry),...
BOBBIE LEE BLACK
Jun 30, 2023
Bobbie Black transitioned to her heavenly home at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, June 30, 2023, at the age of 76. She was a native of Ferriday, LA and a longtime resident of Marrero, LA. She was a retired welder of Avondale Shipyard. Bobbie was a faithful member of New Zion Baptist Church, where she was president of the...
ELOISE JAMES MYRE
Jun 29, 2023
Eloise James Myre, a retired homemaker and caregiver, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at the age of 86, surrounded by her loved ones. She was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Eloise was a graduate of L. B Landry High School. She was a faithful member of St. Paul...