Obituaries
KEVIN PHILLIPS CLAY
Sep 4, 2025
Kevin Phillips Clay departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the age of 34. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Kevin was a graduate of John Ehret High School and recently completed Coventry Trucking School, where he proudly earned his CDL License. Kevin was also a licensed welder who...
ANNETTE MARIE LLOYD
Sep 1, 2025
Annette Marie Lloyd entered eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Monday, September 1, 2025, at the age of 65. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Annette was a graduate of John Ehret High School, and she was a retired maintenance worker with Trinity Episcopal School. Beloved mother of Ernest (Elena)...
DORAN MARSALIS JOHNSON
Aug 28, 2025
Doran Marsalis Johnson entered eternal rest at University Medical Center on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the age of 46. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Doran was educated in the Jefferson Parish School System, and he was employed as a commercial gas tester. Beloved son of Lionell D. Johnson, Sr. and the late Cleo C. Woods...
WARREN CASBY
Aug 7, 2025
Warren Casby entered eternal rest on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the age of 78. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Warren was an independent contractor, and he was an Instructor with Arts NOSACONN. “Ayzie”, affectionately known by family and friends was a graduate of. L B. Landry Junior Senior High School. Devoted companion of Vera...
TIRRELL GILMORE, SR.
Aug 15, 2025
Tirrell “Dank” Gilmore, Sr., departed this life on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the age of 48. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Beloved father of Leonquel Gardner, Tirrell Gilmore, Jr., Tirrielle Johnae Gilmore, Taliyah Gilmore, Tyree Gilmore, Tajah McGinnis, and Tanner Gilmore. Loving grandfather of Taniyah Gilmore, Titan Dyson, Jyi Gilmore,...
MICHELLE HENRY PATTERSON
Aug 12, 2025
Michelle Henry Patterson entered eternal rest at her residence on Tuesday, August 12. 2025 at the age of 58. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Michelle attended L. B. Landr High School. Beloved wife of the late Morris Young, Jr. Loving mother of Rachel Henry, Rochelle Henry, Rafael Henry. Daughter of Thomas Sr. and Alma Henry....
JOSEPH SYLVESTER THIBODEAUX, JR.
Aug 13, 2025
Joseph Sylvester Thibodeaux, Jr., entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at the age of 78. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Joseph was a graduate of L. B. Landry Class of 1965 and Southern University. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam...
WALTER LEE BAILEY
Aug 15, 2025
Walter Lee Bailey departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the age of 71. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Walter was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, and he attended Delgado Community College. Walter was employed as a First Class Welder. Loving father...
ALBERT JAMES LOUVIER
Aug 15, 2025
Albert James Louvier entered eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the age of 73. He was a retired truck driver. Albert was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Beloved husband of Mittie T. Louvier. Loving father of Trishawn Louvier Jarmon, and Allen James Louviere. Devoted grandfather of...
AMANDA GREEN HARVEY
Aug 7, 2025
Amanda Green Harvey, 54, departed this earthly life, with her loving family by her side, on Thursday, August 7, 2025. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Amanda was a proud graduate of Rabouin High School. Amanda was a faithful member of Mount Calvary International Worship Center. Loving mother of Tariana Green. Beloved...
DELLA LOUISE JURY
Aug 11, 2025
Della Louise Bujol Jury transitioned peacefully into eternal rest at her daughter’s residence on Monday, August 11, 2025, at the age of 88. She was a native of Lutcher, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Della was a graduate of Cypress Grove High School and a retired Credit Supervisor with J C Penny Department Store. She was a faithful...
MARY H. GRIFFIN
Aug 14, 2025
Mary Hayes Griffin entered eternal rest at her residence on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the age of 81. She was a native of Woodville, MS and a resident of Avondale, LA. Mary was a retired housekeeper with Holiday Inn. She was a faithful member of Second St. John Missionary Baptist Church and served as a Deaconess, President of the...
LORETTA MAE BRIGNAC
Aug 15, 2025
Loretta Mae Lumar Brignac departed this life at her residence on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the age of 88. She was a native of Edgard, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Loretta retired after 30 years as a Hotel Housekeeping Inspector. Beloved wife of the late Wardell Brignac, Sr. Loving mother of Gregory Brignac, Carol B. Thomas, John...
WILBERT JOHNSON
Aug 10, 2025
Wilbert “Bill” Johnson entered eternal rest at his residence on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at the age of 69. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Wilbert was a proud graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, he continued his education with determination, earning an Associate of Arts in General Studies and a...
RICHARD MARTIN PIPKINS, SR.
Aug 9, 2025
Richard Martin Pipkins, Sr., age 71, entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Saturday, August 9, 2025. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Richard was a graduate of Francis T. Nicholls High School and Southern University at New Orleans. He was employed at Belle Chasse Metropolitan Development Center as a...
KENDRICK KENTRELL ALLISON, SR.
Jul 29, 2025
Kendrick Allison, Sr. entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at the age of 42. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Kendrick was employed as a construction worker. Beloved father of Kendrick Allison, Jr., Kayla Howard, Kaley Howard, Kai Williams, and My’Drick Mercier. Loving son of Debbie Turner and the late Albert Turner. Grandson...
CHARLOTTE SMALL MASON
Jul 31, 2025
Charlotte Small Mason entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the age of 77. She was a native of St. Joseph, LA and a resident of Waggaman, LA. Charlotte was a graduate of Tensas Parish School System, and she attended Phillips Jr. College in Business Management. She was a formerly employed as a...
SHAWN ALEXANDER TOUSSAINT
Aug 2, 2025
Shawn “Big Tweet” Toussaint, age 57, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Shawn was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School, and he attended South University of New Orleans. “Tweet”, as he was known to family and friends,...
I'YLA BATISTE
Jul 6, 2025
I’yla Batiste, infant daughter of Bryant Batiste and Yondra Batiste, was born on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at 6:14a.m. and returned to the arms of Jesus on the same day. She was the treasured granddaughter of Bridgette Batiste, Willie Godwin, Shaketha Brown and the late Yon Smith and Sandra Lee LaFrance Smith. Cherished niece of Jamia LaFrance, Jamal LaFrance, Yoneisha...
EDDIE SMITH, JR.
Jul 30, 2025
Eddie “Eddie Cool” Smith, Jr., age 83, departed this life at his residence on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. He was a native of Donaldsonville, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA for 65 years. Eddie attended Magnolia High School in Donaldsonville and was a retired pipefitter. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing baseball. Eddie played and traveled with the Brown...



