Obituaries

JOSIAH DEVANTE CARTER

JOSIAH DEVANTE CARTER

Sep 17, 2022

 

Josiah “J5” Carter went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September17, 2022 at the age of 17. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Josiah was a student at McDonogh 35 College Preparatory High School, where he was in his senior year. Beloved son of Alfred and Shemecka. Loving brother of Jeremiah, Brandon, Arnell,...

LOIS BROWN VARNADO

LOIS BROWN VARNADO

Sep 16, 2022

Lois B. Varnado, age 75, transitioned to her heavenly home on Friday, September 16, 2022, at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. Lollie, as she was affectionately known, was a retired educator with the Jefferson Parish School System. She was an active member of St. Mary Baptist...

SHARON ANN MITCHELL ROBERSON HARBIN

SHARON ANN MITCHELL ROBERSON HARBIN

Sep 16, 2022

Sharon Ann Mitchell Roberson Harbin, age 68, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, September 16, 2022. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Eight Mile, AL. She was a graduate of Higgins High School, and she attended Southwestern University. Sharon was employed as a Cosmetologist. Beloved wife of Charles “Charlie” Harbin. Devoted mother of Alexis...

LEONA MATTHEWS HURLIC

LEONA MATTHEWS HURLIC

Sep 15, 2022

Leona Matthews Hurlic was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at the age of 72.  She was a native and a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA. Leona was a trailblazer for women at the Avondale Shipyard of New Orleans. She became one of the first female welders and first-class pipefitter for the...

RAY SINGLETON

RAY SINGLETON

Sep 15, 2022

Ray Singleton entered eternal rest on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at the age of 70. He was a native and resident of Gretna, LA. Ray was a graduate of Lincoln High School, and a retiree of West Jefferson Hospital. Beloved husband of Cassandra Singleton. Loving father of Rachel Fuller, Bennie Bazley, and Ray Patterson. Beloved son of the late William...

PATRICIA DARENSBURG JAMES

PATRICIA DARENSBURG JAMES

Sep 13, 2022

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Patricia Darensburg James, age 70, entered into eternal rest at University Medical Center on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Patricia was a 1970 graduate of L. B. Landry High School and continued her education at Northwood University in Michigan, where she received her Bachelor’s Degree...

GIOVANNY ISMAR SERRANO

GIOVANNY ISMAR SERRANO

Sep 12, 2022

Giovanny Ismar Serrano entered into eternal rest at University Medical Center on Monday, September 12, 2002, at the age of 30. He was a native of Prince Georges, MD and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Giovanny was employed as cashier at a Casino. He served his country in the United States Army for 3 years as a E4 specialist...

CHARLES CELESTINE

CHARLES CELESTINE

Sep 11, 2022

Charles Celestine peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Lakeview Regional Medical Center, at the age of 95.  He was a native of St. James, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA.  Charles was a retiree from Archbishop Shaw High School after 44 years of service.  Charles was drafted into The United States Army and served...

RONALD RAY SIMONEAUX

RONALD RAY SIMONEAUX

Sep 11, 2022

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Ronald Ray Simoneaux entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at the age of 67.  He was a native of Paincourtville, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Ronald was a retired pipefitter with Avondale Shipyard. Beloved husband of Evelyn W. Simoneaux. Stepfather of Davon Washington, Sr. and Bryan Washington. Son of...

GERALDINE VEAL-THOMAS

GERALDINE VEAL-THOMAS

Sep 10, 2022

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Geraldine Veal-Thomas, age 72, transition peacefully into eternal rest at Passages Hospice on Saturday, September 10, 2022. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Mobile, AL. Geraldine was formerly employed as a Healthcare Aide. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Mobile, AL, where she served...

CURTIS JACOBS

CURTIS JACOBS

Sep 8, 2022

Curtis Jacobs entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Thursday September 8, 2022, at the age of 78. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Curtis was a graduate of Lincoln High School, and a retired painter and maintenance worker for Jefferson Place and Beechgrove Apartment. Son of the late Johnny Jacobs, Jr., and Elvera...

BRIAN KEITH MITCHELL, SR.

BRIAN KEITH MITCHELL, SR.

Sep 8, 2022

Brian Keith Mitchell, Sr. entered eternal rest on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at the age of 65. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Brian was a graduate of West Jefferson High School. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Army. Brian was a retired chef with Bayou Shell Company. Beloved husband of Kim Mitchell. Loving...

LAWRENCE FRANCOIS

LAWRENCE FRANCOIS

Sep 8, 2022

Lawrence “Sam” Francois entered eternal rest on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at the age of 37. He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Lawrence was educated in the Jefferson Parish School System. He was employed as a cook with Wing Zone. Fiancé of Shameka Poole. Loving father of Law’ryal Francois, Law’vonta, Law’drick, and the...

JOSEPH EDWARD BRUSTER, SR.

JOSEPH EDWARD BRUSTER, SR.

Sep 6, 2022

Joseph Edward Bruster Sr. departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at the age of 73. He was a native of Woodville, MS and a resident of Westwego, LA. Joseph was a retired truck driver with Dixie Produce Packing Company for over 30 years. Beloved husband of 40 years to the late Alfreda Bruster....

LARRY DAN GIPSON

LARRY DAN GIPSON

Sep 6, 2022

Larry Dan Gipson, age 72, entered into eternal rest at USA Health University Hospital on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. He was a native of Tallulah, LA and a resident of Lucedale, MS. Larry was the owner of Slim and Sons Lawn Maintenance. Beloved husband of the late Lois Maria Gipson. Devoted father of Roslyn Robert, Julie Brown Bessie, David Brown,...

ULIS SAMUEL JONES, SR.

ULIS SAMUEL JONES, SR.

Sep 6, 2022

Ulis Samuel Jones, Sr., a retired railroad engineer, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at the age of 84. He was a native of Plaquemine Parish, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Ulis was a 1956 graduate of Sunrise High School. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force, and served his country...

DERRICK SMITH

DERRICK SMITH

Sep 2, 2022

Derrick Smith passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022, at the age of 60. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Son of the late David and Bernette Carter. Loving brother of Thaggand Smith, Lodoia Smith, Eartha Smith Grant, Tanina Smith Marshall, Charles Smith, Bernadine Carter-Herron, and the late Myrtis Fatina Smith, David...

LAURA BOLDS MONTGOMERY

LAURA BOLDS MONTGOMERY

Sep 2, 2022

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Laura Bolds Montgomery entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 2, 2022, at the age of 62. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Laura was a graduate of O. Perry Walker High School class of 1978. She was formerly employed as an assistant with Legg Mason...

MARION FRANCIS SIMMONS

MARION FRANCIS SIMMONS

Sep 1, 2022

Marion Francis Simmons, age 87, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at her residence. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Marion was a former employee of Cajun Pride in Marrero, LA, The Mist, Tchoupitoulas Plantation Restaurant, Dinner Stop and Penny’s Place all in Avondale, LA. Beloved wife of...

DOROTHY SMITH HARPER

DOROTHY SMITH HARPER

Sep 1, 2022

Dorothy S. Harper entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at the age of 78. She was a native and resident of Marrero, LA.  Dorothy was a graduate of Lincoln High School. Beloved wife of the late L. J. Harper, Jr. Devoted mother of Danielle Harper (Dameion) Weber, and the late Myron Anthony (Tanya) Harper. Loving grandmother of...