Obituaries

Feb 9, 2025

Carolyn Leona Johnson entered eternal rest on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at the age of 85. She was a native of New Orleans, LA, a former resident of Marrero, LA, and presently residing in Pensacola, FL. Carolyn was a graduate of Magnolia High School class of 1957. She retired after 50 years as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Beloved wife of...

Feb 14, 2025

Gloria Forbes Henry entered eternal rest at her residence on Friday, February 14, 2025, at the age of 94. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Gloria was a graduate of L B Landry High School Class of 1948, Class Salutatorian. She was a retried accounting clerk with the World Trade Center. Gloria was a member of...

Feb 16, 2025

Camilla Rena Cheatteam, precious baby girl of Rondell Cheatteam and Tanya Thomas was born into the arms of angels on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at West Jefferson Medical Center. Born at 35 weeks she weighed 4 1/2lbs and was 19 inches. Although Camilla never spent any time with us on earth she was very loved. In addition to her parents,...

Feb 3, 2025

Lionel Ross, Jr. entered eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Kenner on Monday, February 3, 2025, at the age of 59. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Lionel was educated in the Orleans Parish Public School System. He was employed for over 40 years in the hospitality industry. Lionel was a loyal...

Feb 4, 2025

Claudel “June” Lumar, Jr. departed this life on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at the age of 68. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Devoted husband of 44 years to Janice Smith Lumar. Beloved father of Sykema Lumar, Dawane Barabino, Marcus Lumar, Sr., and the late Janiece Harvey. Loving son of the late...

Feb 14, 2025

Bobby Lee Lindsey, Sr. departed this life on Friday, February 14, 2025, at the age of 66. He was a native of Metairie, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Bobby was a graduate of O. P. Walker High School. He was the owner and operator of B&B General Hauling, and formerly employed with Jefferson Transit Authority, and McDermott Corporation,...

Jan 30, 2025

Kevin “Fat” Meredith entered peacefully into eternal rest at University Medical Center on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the age of 61. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. Kevin was a graduate of West Jefferson High School and was employed as a laborer. Beloved son of the late Samuel Meredith, Sr...

Feb 8, 2025

John L. Wilson entered eternal rest on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the age of 79. He was a native of Utica, MS and a resident of Harvey, LA for over 60 years. John was a graduate of William H. Holtzlaw in Utica, MS. He was a former employee with H C Price Company and Ankor Wade as a foreman....

Jan 31, 2025

Jan 27, 2025

Enola Smith Douglas, age 86, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Monday, January 27, 2025. She was a native of Labadieville, LA and a resident of Texas City, TX. Enola was a graduate of Napoleonville High School and Katies Beauty School. She was a retired Cosmetologist and Insurance Agent with Universal Life. Beloved wife of the late...

Jan 23, 2025

David Anthony Brown, Sr. entered eternal rest at Marrero Healthcare Center on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the age of 57. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. David was a graduate of West Jefferson High School. He was a former intermodal truck driver with F&T Trucking. David was a community leader, and he assisted with the...

Jan 26, 2025

Patsy Bowman entered eternal rest on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at the age of 82. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Patsy attended Delta Jr College, and she was a former housekeeper with the President Boat. Beloved wife of the late Sidney Bowman. Loving mother of the late Debbie Dunn and Dale...

Apr 12, 2025

Earl Jackson, Jr., age 91, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Kindred Hospital Houston. He was a native of Vacherie, LA and resident of Cypress, TX. Earl was a retired Longshoreman and a member of Knights of Peter Claver #125 John A. Daily. Beloved husband of the late Gussie Lee Jackson. Devoted father of Isadore...

Apr 5, 2025

Stephanie Marie Scott Wilson Hall entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at the age of 71. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Stephanie was a graduate of L W. Higgins High School Class of 1972. She was a former employee with Housing Authority of New Orleans Credit Union as...

Apr 5, 2025

Emelda Joyce America Carter Brooks entered into rest on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the age of 86. She was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident Marrero, LA. Loving wife of the late Eugene Brooks, Sr. Beloved mother of Eugene Brooks, Jr., Carla (Donald) Robinson, Patricia (Donald) Brown, Anita (Joseph) Current, and the late Terry Craft, Linda Carter,...

Apr 3, 2025

In Loving Memory of Joseph Gary "Pops" Champagne Sunrise January 4, 1940 - Sunset April 3, 2025. With profound sadness, we share the passing of Joseph Gary Champagne, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, who passed away peacefully at the age of 85. Joseph Gary was born on January 4, 1940, in New Orleans, La. to the...

Apr 3, 2025

James Edward Coleman entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at the age of 88. He was a native of Pickens, MS, a resident lifelong resident of Pasadena, CA until 2020, and presently residing in Gretna, LA. James worked several different jobs for many years. “J.C. or the Godfather” as he was affectionately known by family and friends,...

Apr 1, 2025

Andre’ Arthalia Williams-Holmes entered eternal rest on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at the age of 63. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Andre’ obtained her commercial driver’s license at 62, and was employed as a First Student as a bus driver at Walter L Cohen High School. She was also employed as...

Mar 31, 2025

Dwight Perry, Sr. entered into eternal rest at Lakeview Reginal Medical Center on Monday, March 31, 2025, at the age of 59. He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Lacombe, LA. Loving father of Brandon Walker, Brandy Walker, Katrina Walker, and Dwight Perry, Jr. Cherished grandfather of Mariah Sylve, Daivion, Brandon, and Bailey Walker. Beloved son...

Mar 29, 2025

Verna J. Severan, age 86, departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Saturday, March 29, 2025. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Loving wife of the late Mack Severan. Beloved mother of Damon Mack Severan. Grandmother to Da’Mia and Ta’Lia Severan. Daughter of the late Rev. Horace Johnson, Jr. and...