Obituaries
BARBARA S POWELL
Mar 25, 2023
Barbara Susonne Powell entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at the age of 65. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Barbara was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School. “Miss B”, was affectionately called by family and friends, was employed with the Marriott Hotel for over 26...
MICHELLE WILLIAMS TURNER
Mar 25, 2023
Michelle Williams Turner entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at the age of 51. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Michelle graduated from Southern University at New Orleans, with a double major in Business Administration and Economics. She was employed as an Analyst with the...
THAIS MAYFIELD
Mar 24, 2023
Thais “Mommie” Mayfield entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Friday, March 24, 2023, at the age of 75. She was a native of Belle Chasse, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Thais attended Scottville High School and a was a retired RST from Metropolitan Developmental Center, after 18 years of service. She was also employed for...
EDWARD CORNEILOUS RAGAS, SR.
Mar 22, 2023
Edward “Brock” Corneilous Ragas, Sr. entered peacefully into eternal rest surrounded by family at the age of 92. He was a native of Potash, LA (now Port Sulphur) and a resident of Harvey, LA. Edward was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving his country during the Korean War. For his bravery he was awarded the National Defense Service...
LEROY JACKSON, SR.
Mar 21, 2023
Leroy Jackson, Sr., age 86, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Leroy was a professional boxer and a former employee of Ozone Water Company. He was also an entrepreneur, who owned a pool hall and grocery store for many years. Leroy was a...
JAMES CRUMPTON, JR.
Mar 20, 2023
James Crumpton, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 20, 2023, at the age of 61, after a 5-year valiant battle with stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. James was a graduate of Alcee Fortier High School Class of 1979, and he attended Southern University and A&M College on a music scholarship before transferring to Southern University at New Orleans. “Cricket”, as...
EDWARD HARANG, JR.
Mar 18, 2023
Edward Harang, Jr. departed this life at Tulane Medical Center on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the age of 62. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Edward was a 1978 graduate of West Jefferson High School. He was a retired Jefferson Parish Technician. Beloved son of the late Edward Harang, Sr. and...
MICHAEL DEE PENTON
Mar 17, 2023
Michael Dee Penton entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 17, 2023, at the age of 65. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Harvey, LA. Michael attended Southern University of New Orleans for 2 years and served his country for 4 years in the United States Army receiving several commendations. He was a retired...
LISA MARIE MCPHERSON
Mar 16, 2023
Lisa “1/2 Pint” Marie McPherson departed this life at her residence on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at the age of 59. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Loving mother of Derek McPherson (Latasha Richardson). Devoted grandmother of Derek McPherson and Dekyren McPherson. Great grandmother of Dream McPherson. Beloved daughter of the late...
ELMA L. MARTIN
Mar 15, 2023
Elma Martin entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at the age of 72. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. She was a graduate of Carver High School and employed as a custodian. Loving mother of Julia Martin, Selena Martin, and the late Trishara...
VERNITA JOHNSON GAINES
Mar 13, 2023
Vernita Johnson Gaines, age 82, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Monday, March 13, 2023. She was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Vernita was a retired cook at Stumpf Luncheonette and a utility analyst at Gretna Senior Center. She loved singing and praising the Lord, which lead her to attend her...
LEISA VIRGINIA DORIS
Mar 10, 2023
Prophetess Leisa Virginia Doris transitioned peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, March 10, 2023, surrounded by love at her home in Marrero, LA at the age of 62. She was a native of Algiers, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Prophetess Leisa Doris was the co-founder and co-pastor of God Sent Ministries in Marrero, LA. She shared her gift with...
MICHAEL ANTHONY HARRY
Mar 10, 2023
Michael Anthony Harry entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 10, 2023, at the age of 70. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Marrero, LA. Michael was a graduated of West Jefferson High School. Loving son of the late Leander Harry and Olivia Harry. Brother of Leon Harry, and the late Mayola Gibson, Elizabeth Gaither,...
MARY LOUISE SMITH
Mar 9, 2023
Mary Louise Smith entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at the age of 68. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Beloved wife of Leroy Smith, Sr. Devoted mother of Brandon (Lintrell) Hall. Stepmother of Stephanie (Hyacinth) Anomneze of Woodlands, TX, Leah Bolds, Leroy (Kem) Smith of Philadelphia, PA, Leroy...
DELVIN TITUS PRINCE
Mar 8, 2023
Delvin T. Prince, age 40, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, after a lengthy battle with kidney and liver disease. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Delvin was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and was employed as a licensed truck driver for many years. Beloved son...
DARREL A. JOHNSON, SR.
Mar 6, 2023
Darrel A. Johnson, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 6, 2023, at the age of 80. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Darrel was a retired employee with H C Price as a laborer for over 20 years. Beloved husband of 65 years to Willie Mae Johnson. Loving father...
Raymond Bartholomew Ellison Sr.
Mar 5, 2023
Raymond Bartholomew Ellison, Sr., age 96, departed this life at his residence on Sunday, March 5, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved husband of the late Leontine Berry-Ellison. Loving father of Tina Marie Ellison, Raymond (Brenda) Ellison, Jr., Lafrance (Richard) Gremillion, and Shannon Aletha Ellison. Son of the late Rev....
SELENA MARIE PUGH
Mar 3, 2023
Selena Marie Shelvin Pugh entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, March 3, 2023, at the age of 77. She was a native of Port Barre, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. She attended Port Barre High School and was employed for over 45 years as a Private Household Manager. Selena was a member of...
VERIL KENNY PIKE
Mar 3, 2023
Veril Kenneth Pike entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 3, 2023, at the age of 60. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Kenneth was educated in the Jefferson Parish School System. “Kenny V”, “Ken”, and “Rabbit,” as he was affectionately called by family and friends was employed in the fast...
ROBERT BATILE JONES, JR.
Mar 2, 2023
Robert Batile Jones, Jr. entered peacefully into eternal rest at JoEllen Smith Living Center on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at the age of 93. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Robert served in the US Army from June 1947-December 1948 as a Private First Class. He was a retired Stevedore from Cooper...
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