Obituaries
Robert Lutner Thomas III
Sep 9, 2023
Robert “Champ” Lutner Thomas III departed this life at his residence on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at the age of 63. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. “Champ”, as he was affectionally know to family and friends, was a graduate of Walter L. Cohen Senor High School. He was formerly employed as...
DORIS WILLIAMS VAUGHN
Sep 7, 2023
Doris Williams Roy Vaughn transitioned from her earthly body on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at the age of 85. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Harvey, LA. Doris was a graduate of L.B. Landry High School, and she was employed with Charity Hospital as a surgical nurse aide for over 22 years. Doris enjoyed...
MARY FRANCIS BATOM
Sep 6, 2023
Mary Francis Batom entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at the age of 93. She was a native of York, AL and a resident of Marrero, LA. Mary attended Sumter County School System, and she was church mother of Second Mt. Bethel Baptist Church and president of Pastor’s Aide. Devoted wife of...
NETTIE B. CURTIS
Sep 5, 2023
Nettie Beatrice Curtis entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at the age of 80. She was a native Carpenter, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Nettie was a graduate of Lincoln High School. “Nellie B” as she was affectionately called by family and friends was employed as a nurse assistant. Beloved mother of Ernest Curis, Denise...
DR. CRYSTAL JUSTINA BAKER
Sep 4, 2023
Dr. Crystal Justina Baker, age 49, departed this life on Monday, September 4, 2023. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Crystal was a 1992 graduate of St. Mary’s Academy, and continued her studies at Xavier University of Louisiana where she received a Bachelor Degree of Science with a concentration in Chemistry and her Doctorate of Pharmacy....
ARLENE LEWIS ROGERS
Sep 3, 2023
Arlene Lewis Rogers, age 79, departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Sunday, September 3, 2023. She was a native and resident of Westwego, LA. Beloved wife of the late Johnny Rogers. Devoted mother of Cornell (Daisy) Roger, Sr., Yolanda (James) Melancon, Andra (Carnell) Joseph, and LaShawner Rogers. Loving grandmother of Chelsey, Jarmall, LaReka, Malik, Nuri, DeShawn, Taja,...
OUIDA COOPER TRUMBLE
Sep 3, 2023
Ouida Trumble entered into eternal rest at her residence on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at the age of 67. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Ouida was a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church and a former employee of the Hilton Hotel. Loving mother of Angel Cooper, Lisa Trumble, Lionel Trumble,...
VANESSA DEVORE BROWN
Sep 3, 2023
Vanessa DeVore Brown entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at the age of 68. She was a native of Algiers, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Vanessa was a 1973 graduate of L. B. Landry High School and continued her studies at Delgado Community College, where she majored in Business Studies....
DENISE CARTER HARRISON
Sep 3, 2023
Denise Elizabeth Carter-Harrison entered peacefully into eternal rest at Passages Hospice on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at the age of 64, surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Denise was a graduate of Oliver Perry Walker High School and employed as a Dietician at West Jefferson Medical Center....
DAVID D GARDINER
Sep 3, 2023
David Dalley Gardiner entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at the age of 71. He was a native of Santa Flora, Trinidad & Tobago and a resident of Harvey, LA. David was employed as a welder, and was a member of Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union 60 (UA Local 60). He was a veteran of the...
CURTIS OWENS
Sep 3, 2023
Curtis Owens entered peacefully into eternal rest at University Medical Center on Sunday, September 2, 2023. He was a native of Columbia, S. C. and resided in Waggaman, LA. He was a 1972 graduate of C.A. Johnson High School, and he attended the University of South Carolina. Curtis served his country and was a retired U.S. Navy Veteran. Beloved...
RITA STANLEY PALMER
Aug 31, 2023
Rita Stanley Palmer entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at the age of 68. She was a native of Westwego, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Rita was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and employed as a Child Care Worker. Beloved wife of Cornelius Palmer. Loving mother of Dawn...
REBECCA FOSTER BARRY
Aug 31, 2023
Rebecca Foster Barry age 87, entered her heavenly home on Thursday, August 31, 2023, surrounded by the love of her two daughters and son-in-law. She was a native of Paincourtville, LA and a long-time resident of Westwego, LA. She was educated in the Jefferson Parish Public School System. She retired after 20 years as a lieutenant in the corrections...
VELMA ARCENEAUX SYLVESTER
Aug 29, 2023
Velma Arceneaux Sylvester, aged ninety-six, ascended to her God and ancestors on August 29, 2023, at Woldenberg Village in Algiers, Louisiana, surrounded by family and friends. Mrs. Sylvester was born May 5, 1927, to Elizabeth Wiltz Arceneaux and Felix Arceneaux on the banks of Bayou Teche in Broussard, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of...
RAVEN RENE PORTER
Aug 28, 2023
Raven Rene Porter entered eternal rest at her residence on Monday, August 28, 2023, at the age of 42. She was a native and resident of Avondale, LA. Raven was a graduate of L.W. Higgins High School and Delgado Community College. She was employed as a Lab Assistant with Ochsner Medical Center, and formerly employed as a Phlebotomist with...
LILLIE L. ROBERTSON
Aug 27, 2023
Lillie Lago Robertson, a Licensed Practical Nurse, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at the age of 76. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Lillie was a graduate of Joseph S. Clark High School and West Jefferson Vocational Technical School of Nursing. She was formerly employed with Charity Hospital,...
DORNELL ANDERSON
Aug 25, 2023
Dornell Anderson entered peacefully into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Friday, August 25, 223 at the age of 60. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Dornell was a 1982 graduate of O. Perry Walker High School. He was formerly employed in the dietary department of Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. Beloved husband of Sheila...
ADRIENNE ANDREA BLACK
Aug 24, 2023
Adrienne Andrea Black entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at the age of 54. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Port Sulphur, LA. Andrienne was a graduate of Belle Chasse High School, and a former employee of Walmart as a stocker. Loving mother of Kearston Encalade and Mikal Kedar...
FRANK PALMER, SR.
Aug 22, 2023
Frank Palmer, Sr. departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at the age of age 72. He was a native of New Orleans and a resident of Avondale, LA. Frank was a retired truck driver with the Department of Transportation and Development. Devoted and loving husband of Beatrice Hilson Palmer. Father of Spencer and...
JANICE MARIE JENKINS
Aug 22, 2023
Janice Marie Jenkins departed this life at her residence on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at the age of 59, surrounded by her family. She was a native of Munich, Germany and a resident of Harvey, LA. Janice was a graduate of John Martyn High School, and she was a former employee with Catholic Charities and Volunteers of America as a...



