Obituaries
JOANN MARCELLA SHARP
Jun 9, 2023
Joann Marcella Sharp passed away peacefully on Friday, June 9, 2023, at the age of 70. She was a native of Lismore, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA since 1968. Joann attended Alcee Fortier Senior High School. She was employed with the Westin Hotels and retired after many years of service. Beloved daughter of the late Joe and...
CHARLENE CHARMAINE MILLER
Jun 8, 2023
Charlene “Peedy” Charmaine Miller, a homemaker, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at the age of 56. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Bridge City, LA. Charlene attended Carver High School. Devoted mother of Christian Miller and the late Chad Charles Miller. Loving grandmother of Chrishawn Miller,...
LIONEL MICHAEL ZARDERS, SR.
Jun 7, 2023
Lionel M. Zarders Sr. departed this life at his residence on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, age the age of 81. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Lionel was a retired Hostler of Regional Transit Authority (RTA). Beloved husband of the late Paulette Zarders. Loving father of Lionel M. (Leatrice) Zarders,...
BARBARA REED ANDERSON
Jun 6, 2023
Barbara Reed Anderson received her wings on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at the age of 82. She was a native and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Barbara was a graduate of L.B. Landry High School. She was a retired Crossing Guard of the Orleans Parish Public School System. Barbara was a member of Second Baptist Church, where she served...
ERVIN SMITH
Jun 6, 2023
Ervin Smith, a retired mechanic, entered into eternal rest at JoEllen Smith Convalescent Center on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at the age of 73. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Ervin was a graduate of Tongue Point Job Corp Center in Astoria Oregon, where he learned the trade to become a Chef....
CALVIN WESLEY POLK, SR.
Jun 6, 2023
Calvin Wesley Polk, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at the age of 74. He was a native of Waterproof, LA and a resident of Waggaman, LA. Calvin was a retired master welder of Boh Brothers and the City of Kenner. Loving father of Michelle Polk (Pernell) Tobias, Calvin Wesley (Stacy) Polk, Jr., Demond Curtis...
VIOLA BRIGHT
Jun 5, 2023
Viola Bright entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Monday, June 5, 2023, at the age of 68. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Viola was a retired nursing assistant. Devoted mother of Latasha Bright and Erica Bright. Loving grandmother of Britney, Whitney, Azendria, and Donzel. Great...
JOANETTE MICHELLE JONES
Jun 4, 2023
Joanette “Tee Joan” Michelle Jones received her wings on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at the age of 57. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Joanette was a 1983 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School. She matriculated to Southern University at New Orleans where she earned a bachelor’s degree in business in...
FRANK JAMES MCKINLEY
Jun 4, 2023
Frank James McKinley, age 71, entered into eternal rest at Passage Hospice on Sunday, June 4, 2023. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Frank was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a retired Correctional Officer of Jackson Barracks Department of Corrections. Frank was an active member of Second True Love Baptist Church. Father...
JAE'VON DANTE WALTON
Jun 3, 2023
Jae’Von Dante Walton departed this life at University Medical Center on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the age of 27. He was a native of Algiers, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Jae’Von was a graduate of Edna Karr High School, and he attended Tuscaloosa Academy, Nebraska University, and Iowa Western Community College. He was owner/trainer of From Good...
JOHN MONROE TAYLOR, JR.
Jun 3, 2023
John Monroe “Chubby” Taylor, Jr. entered into eternal rest at his residence on Monday, June 5, 2023, at the age of 56. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Avondale, LA. John was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School. Devoted father of Bonisha Robertson. Beloved son of Margaret C. Taylor and the...
JEREMY JAZ BUIE
Jun 3, 2023
Jeremy Jaz Buie departed this life on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the age of 29. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Jeremy was a graduate of St. Augustine High School and continued his studies at Delgado Community College. He was employed as a Manager with ACE Parking. Jeremy enjoyed playing baseball,...
TIMMY DALE COBB
Jun 3, 2023
Timmy Dale Cobb entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the age of 60, surrounded by his loving family. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Timmy was a former welder with Houma Industries. Beloved husband of Shirleen Cobb. Loving father of Michael Mayer (Charlotte), Joey Mayer...
EDITH IDA MAE WILLIAMS HART
Jun 1, 2023
Edith Ida Mae Williams Hart, age 82, entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Thursday, June 1, 2023. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Edith of a graduate of L. B. Landry Senior High School and continued her studies at several trade schools, where she earned certification as a Data Key Punch Operator....
ANNDRETTA GREEN WILLIAMS
Jun 1, 2023
Anndretta Green Williams entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at the age of 68. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Anndretta was graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, and she was employed as a certified nursing assistant. Beloved wife of Leonard Williams. Loving mother of...
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...



