Obituaries
BRENDA CASBY REFUGE
May 31, 2023
Brenda Casby Refuge, age 67, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at her residence. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Gretna, LA. Brenda was employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Beloved companion of the late Albert Bryant. Loving mother of Albert Lee Refuge and Dwayne Troy Refuge. Daughter of the...
BARBARA OVIDE DOPTMORE
May 29, 2023
Barbara Ovide Doptmore passed away peacefully on Monday, May 29, 2023, after a lengthy battle with breast cancer, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 65. She was a native of Bridge City, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Barbara was educated in the Jefferson Parish Public School System and later acquired certification as a CNA. She...
KEVIN JONATHAN JACOBS
May 27, 2023
Kevin Jonathan Jacobs departed this life on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the age of 17. He was a native of Shreveport, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Kevin was a student at Strelle Academy and employed at Wendy’s Restaurant. Beloved son of Natasha Jacobs and Jonathan Jenkins. Loving brother of Jonathan Jacobs, Jaylen Jacobs, Jonah Jacobs, and...
BRANDON LEMOND JONES
May 27, 2023
Brandon Lemond Jones departed this earthly life to his eternal home on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the age of 38. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Brandon was a graduate of West Jefferson High School Class of 2003. “BJ” or “B”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, was a certified HVACR, Plumber, and...
CLYDE MARTIN
May 26, 2023
Clyde Martin entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Monday, May 26, 2023, at the age of 63. He was a native and resident of Westwego, LA. Clyde was educated in the Jefferson Parish Public School System. He was a self-employed lawn care provider for many years, who also enjoyed repairing bicycles, lawn mowers, and detailing cars. Loving...
JANICE LEE CAREY BROWN
May 25, 2023
Janice Lee Carey Brown, age 80, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Janice was a graduate of Lincoln High School Class of 1960. She was a retired employee of West Jefferson Medical Center, medical billing department. Janice...
LEATRICE DENISE HOLLIS
May 21, 2023
Leatrice Denise Hollis entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at the age of 58. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Kenner, LA. Leatrice was a graduate of John Ehret High School, and she attended UNO and Southern University. She served her country in the U S States Army. Leatrice was employed with...
MAUDRY MAE STEWART BROWN
May 20, 2023
Maudry Mae Stewart-Brown transitioned into eternal rest, on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the age of 89, surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of Vacherie, LA and resident of New Orleans, LA. Maudry was a retired Supervisor with Hotel Monteleone. Devoted wife of the late Paul Brown Sr. Beloved mother of Roslyn L. Landry, Johnaton (Josie) Louis...
JAMES STACEY RIGGINS
May 18, 2023
James Riggins entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the age of 47. He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Little Rock, AR. “Rabbit”, as he was affectionately call by family and friends was a former employee for Seal Solar Panels North Little Rock Arkansas. Loving companion of DeAndre Mays. Devoted son of...
KAREN LEMIEUX FAVORITE
May 17, 2023
Karen Lemieux Favorite entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at the age of 64. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. “Baba”, as she is affectionately known to family and friends, was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School. She was an employee of the...
SPARKLE STANWOOD DICKERSON
May 15, 2023
Sparkle Keion Stanwood Dickerson entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Monday, May 15, 2023, at the age of 42. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Sparkle was a 1998 graduate of Warren Easton Fundamental Senior High School and continued her studies at Delgado Community College. She was employed for...
ZENOMA WILLIAMS BARROW
May 15, 2023
Zenoma Williams Barrow, age 85, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Monday, May 15, 2023. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Zenoma was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and a retired nurse of Charity Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Freddie Barrow, Jr. Loving mother of Christopher Clement Barrow, Samantha...
DENISE MARIE RINGO
May 13, 2023
Denise Marie Ringo entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Jefferson Highway on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at the age of 61. She was a native of Houma, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Denise was a former employee of Boomtown Casino and Red Maple Restaurant. Loving mother of Terrill Ringo. Daughter of the late Stella Mae...
CUBIE DOLL CHARLES
May 11, 2023
Cubie Doll Charles, a retired Mary Kay Consultant, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the age of 68. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Algiers, LA (Cutoff Community). Cubie was a graduate of O. Perry Walker High School and Delgado Community College. She was faithful and active member of Asbury...
ARSENIO JEFFERY TURK
May 10, 2023
Arsenio Jeffery Turk transitioned to his heavenly home on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at the age of 35. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Arsenio was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, and he was employed with Arnaud’s Restaurant as a steward. Beloved son of Houston Broglin, Jr. and Terese Marie...
DENZEL RAJ CLAVERIE
May 10, 2023
Denzel Raj Claverie passed peacefully in the arms of his loving parents on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. During his short 2 months here on Earth he touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends. Loving son of Darren Anthony Claverie, Sr. and Marleta Davis. Grandson of Darren Anthony Sam, Angela Marie Claverie,...
DENZELL MONTRELL MARSHAL
May 9, 2023
Denzell Montrell Marshall departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at the age of 27. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Denzel attended L. B. Landry High School and was employed as a Warehouse Worker. Loving father of King Aaron, De’Cyini Hudson, and Tavieron Molette. Beloved son of Tabitha Marshall...
HERBERT LEON DAVIS, JR.
May 8, 2023
Herbert Leon Davis, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 8, 2023, at the age of 44. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. “Storm,” as he was affectionately known by family and friends was a graduate of John F. Kennedy High School. He served his country in the U.S...
CALVIN JOSEPH THOMPSON
May 5, 2023
Calvin Joseph Thompson departed this life at University Medical Center on Friday, May 5, 2023, at the age of 37. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Calvin was a 2004 graduate of Frederick A. Douglass High School, where he was a member of the football team. He was employed as a Head Cook with various restaurants...
ELEANOR LORRAINE CHAPMAN
May 3, 2023
Eleanor Lorraine Thornton Chapman entered into eternal rest on Wednesday May 3, 2023, at the age of 59. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Eleanor was a graduate of O P Walker High School Class of 1981, and she attended the University of Southwestern Louisiana. She was currently enrolled at the University of New Orleans and...