Obituaries
JOSEPH CLIFTON HARRISON, JR.
Oct 23, 2025
Joseph Clifton Harrison, Jr., affectionately known as “Big Joe”, passed away at his residence on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the age of 73. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Marrero, LA. Joe was a retired truck driver of Sea-Mart and Cajun Cartage Trucking Companies. He was a member of the Steamship Association-Freight Handler Union,...
MARTIN FRANK GALLOT, SR.
Oct 19, 2025
Martin Frank Gallot, age 78, departed this life peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025. He was a native of Opelousas, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Martin dedicated his life to service and hard work, spending many years as both a Police Officer and a Truck Driver. Known for his sharp wit and outgoing personality, he was often the...
OLGA MAE JOHNSON WILLIAMS
Oct 19, 2025
Olga Mae Johnson Williams entered into eternal rest at Sanctuary at Passages Hospice on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at the age of 70. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Olga was owner and operator of Johnson and Johnson Salon, and she was a former employee with West Jefferson High School in the...
BENNIE BUSH, JR.
Oct 14, 2025
Bennie Bush, Jr., entered eternal rest at his residence on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the age of 83 He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Bennie was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. He served his country in the United States Navy. He was a retired facility operator. Beloved son...
GERALD JOSEPH HODGES
Oct 21, 2025
Gerald “Pimpin” Hodges, age 64, departed this earthly life at his residence on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Gerald was formerly employed as a chef. Beloved husband of Lavell Fleming Hodges. Loving father of Destiny Bennett, Gerrika Hodges, Gemika Hodge, Renee Fleming, Rinnika Hodges, Kate, and the late Gerald Hodges, Jr....
RONNIE W. DAVIS, SR.
Oct 21, 2025
Ronnie W. Davis, Sr. entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the age of 67. He was a native of Woodville, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Ronnie was a graduate of Wilkerson County High School. He was owner and operator of Cash Money Lawn Care and a former pipefitter with Avondale...
MARIE SMITH FRAZIER
Oct 19, 2025
Marie Smith Frazier entered eternal rest on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at the age of 75. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Marie was a retired certified nursing assistant. She was formerly employed with Big Bird Nursery as a teacher’s assistant / cook. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Lee Frazier. Devoted...
KENNETH WAYNE HARPER
Oct 18, 2025
Kenneth Wayne Harper entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the age of 63. He was a native and resident of Avondale, LA. Kenneth was graduate of John H. Martyn High School Class of 1980. He was employed as a Landscaper and formerly employed as a Deckhand with Compass Marine. Kenneth...
CHARLIE HARPER, JR..
Oct 21, 2025
Charlie Harper, Jr., age 66, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was a native of Avondale, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Charlie was a 1978 graduate of John H. Martyn High School and was formerly employed as a Deckhand with Compass Marine. Charlie was a veteran...
MICHAEL KELLER
Oct 9, 2025
Michael Joseph Keller entered eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the age of 63. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. “Bucket”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends was employed as a cement finisher in the construction industry. Devoted friend of Julie Jackson....
JOYCELYN MARIE HUNTSBERRY
Oct 7, 2025
Joycelyn Marie Coleman Huntsberry entered into eternal rest at her residence on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the age of 72. She was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Joycelyn was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and Phillips Junior College. She was a formerly employed as a school cafeteria worker. Joyce was...
JYRAN MALIK JOHNSON
Oct 6, 2025
Jyran Malik Johnson departed this life on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the age of 17. He was a native of Kenner, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Jyran attended L. B. Landry High School. Beloved son of Janita Marie Johnson and the late Ronald Darensburg, Jr. Stepson of Kenyatta Thompson. Grandson of Gwendolyn Darensburg. Christy Washington, and...
DRAZELL H. DENSON
Sep 22, 2025
Drazell “Zell” Hermel Denson entered eternal rest on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the age of 37. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Drazell was educated in both Jefferson and New Orleans Parish School Systems and completed his training at Job Corps. He built his career working for the Jefferson Parish Sewerage and Water Board as a...
LEBORAH HOWARD JONES
Oct 10, 2025
Leborah “Bitty” “Mother Jones” Howard Jones departed this life on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the age of 87. She was a native of Gonzales, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Leborah was a graduate of Lincoln High School. She worked as a housekeeper for Dr. Nicholson for many years and helped run Ophelia Restaurant. She was one of...
JO ANN MURRAY PRICE
Mar 31, 2025
Jo Ann Murray Price transitioned peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Monday, March 31, 2025, at the age of 75. She was a native of Mobile, LA and resident of New Orleans, LA. Jo Ann was a 1967 graduate of L. B. Landry High School and continued her studies at Delgado Community College in Computer Science. She was...
DEBRA ANN AUGUSTUS
Oct 4, 2025
Debra Ann Augustus departed this life peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the age of 71, embraced in the love of her family. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA.Debra life was a beautiful tapestry, woven with threads of love, laughter, and cherished memories that will forever shine brightly in our hearts. Her spirit continues to...
GAYNELL MARIE ADAMS
Oct 5, 2025
Gaynell Marie Darensburg Adams, M.Ed. entered into eternal rest at her residence on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at the age of 59. She was a native of New Orleans, LA, and a resident of Marrero, LA, Gaynell was a proud graduate of L.B. Landry Sr. High School, where she excelled academically and was actively involved in various leadership roles, including...
FREDERICK BANKS
Oct 3, 2025
Frederick “Butch” Banks, age 77, transitioned peacefully to his heavenly home on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. He was native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA “Butch”, as he was affectionately known to family and friends, was a graduate of Lincoln High School, where he excelled in sports, earning him countless trophies, medals,...
CHERYL LANE SQUIRE
Oct 2, 2025
Cheryl Lane Squire entered eternal rest on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the age of 59. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Cheryl was a graduate of Loyola University where she received her bachelor degree, and her master degree with University of Phoenix. She was employed as a social worker. Cheryl was faithful member of James...
MARY D JONES
Sep 25, 2025
Mary D. Jones entered eternal rest at her residence on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the age of 75. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Mary was employed as a bar attendant. Beloved mother of Willie Jones, Jr. and Derrick L. Jones. Daughter of the late Lawrence Davis, Sr. and Alma C....
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