Obituaries

MARTHA LEE RABY

MARTHA LEE RABY

Jan 17, 2025

Martha “Mot” L. Raby, age 83, entered peacefully into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, January 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of St. Francisville, LA, a former resident of New Orleans, LA and presently resided in Harvey, LA. She was a 1961 graduate of Dawson High School. Martha was employed as...

JOSEPH OLIVER BURKE

JOSEPH OLIVER BURKE

Jan 16, 2025

Joseph Oliver Burke entered eternal rest on Thursday January 16, 2025, at the age of 83. He was a native of Havre de Grace, MD and a resident of Gretna, LA. Joseph was a graduate of Havre de Grace Consolidated School. He served his country as a member of the United States Navy, retiring as Master Chief Petty Officer, after...

JAMAL EMILE JULIEN

JAMAL EMILE JULIEN

Jan 16, 2025

Jamal Emile Julien departed his earthly life to enter eternal rest on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the age of 29. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. “Mal”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, and was educated in the Orleans Parish and Texas School Systems. Jamal was employed as a carpenter working with...

PATRICIA RUFFIN MCCULLUM

PATRICIA RUFFIN MCCULLUM

Jan 16, 2025

Patricia Ann Ruffin McCullum, a homemaker, departed this life at her residence on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the age of 69. She was a native of Avondale, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Patricia was a graduate of Lincoln High School. Wife of Issac McCullum. Devoted mother of Barbara (Joseph) Sterling, Gerald, Elaine, Kevin, and Alexander Ruffin,...

RUTH CONWAY STEVENS

RUTH CONWAY STEVENS

Jan 16, 2025

Ruth Conway Stevens was called to eternal rest on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the age of 90. She was a native of Gretna, LA (McDonogville Community) and a resident of Marrero, LA for the past 60 years with the same landline telephone number. Ruth retired after 35 years as a Custodian from Jefferson Parish School Board, with most of...

ETHEL JARROW JOHNSON

ETHEL JARROW JOHNSON

Jan 14, 2025

Ethel Mae Johnson passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at the age of 93. She was a native of Edgard, LA and a resident of Bridge City, LA. Beloved wife of the late Clarence Johnson. Devoted mother of the late Larry Jarrow, Anthony Jarrow, and Susan Carey. Great grandmother of the late Christian Culverson. Daughter...

DOMANI ARMONTE JONES

DOMANI ARMONTE JONES

Jan 8, 2025

Domani Armonte Jones departed this life at his residence on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at the age of 9 months. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Beloved son of Quantrel Jones and Davio'n Matthews. Loving grandson of Suttra Broyard (Larry), Davion Matthews, Danielle Boudreaux, and Anthony Jackson. Great grandson of Eola Roy, Alice...

LEONARD THOMAS WEEMS, SR.

LEONARD THOMAS WEEMS, SR.

Jan 7, 2025

Leonard Thomas Weems, Sr. entered eternal rest on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the age of 75. He was a native of Detroit, MI and a resident of Thibodaux, LA. Leonard served his country in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged. He was a former employee with Chalmette Medical Center of Chalmette, LA and McAllen Medical Center of...

GRACIE MARIE MATTHEWS

GRACIE MARIE MATTHEWS

Jan 6, 2025

Gracie M. Matthews, a homemaker, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at the age of 77. She was a native of Houma, LA (Bayou Black Community) and a resident of Westwego, LA for over 50 years. Gracie was educated in the Terrebonne Parish School System and was a graduate of South Down High School. She loved helping family and...

BRADLEY STEVEN WILLIAMS, JR.

BRADLEY STEVEN WILLIAMS, JR.

Jan 6, 2025

Bradley Steven Williams, Jr. departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Monday, January 6, 2025, at the age of 33. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Brandon was a graduate of John Ehret High School, and he attended Delgado Community College. He was employed as a cook with McDonald’s (Lafitte LaRose Hwy). Beloved son of...

DAN ANTHONY MARTIN

DAN ANTHONY MARTIN

Jan 5, 2025

Dan Anthony Martin departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at the age of 42. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Dan was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School, and he was employed with the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Loving father of Dannisha...

KATIE HOLLINS BELL

KATIE HOLLINS BELL

Jan 4, 2025

Katie Hollins Bell, age 90, entered into eternal rest at Our Lady of Wisdom on Friday, January 4, 2025. She was a native of Pinola, MS and a resident of Westwego, LA. Katie was a graduate of Union High School in Georgetown, MS. She was employed as a Home Health Nurse. Katie was a faithful member of Greater King Solomon...

DERRICK OBRIEN GLEASON

DERRICK OBRIEN GLEASON

Jan 4, 2025

Derrick Obrien Gleason entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Saturday, January 4, 2024, at the age of 23. He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Derrick is survived by a host of loving family and friends. Private funeral service were held. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe Street, Gretna, LA....

DAMIEN DEMOND BRADLEY

DAMIEN DEMOND BRADLEY

Jan 3, 2025

Damien Demond Bradley departed this life at New Orleans East Hospital on Friday, January 3, 2025, at the age of 38. He was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved spouse of Aneatra Bennett. Loving father of Damien Bennett and Icyes Bennett. Grandfather of Dior Bennett and Icelynn Augustine. Devoted son of Donald Lewis...

ALTHEIA EDNA WILLIAMS

ALTHEIA EDNA WILLIAMS

Jan 3, 2025

Altheia M. Williams entered eternal rest at University Medical Center on Friday, January 3, 2025, at the age of 83. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Altheia was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School, and she was a former employee with Orleans Parish School Board in the food service dept. Beloved mother Kim B....

JAMAL KENDRICK WILSON, SR.

JAMAL KENDRICK WILSON, SR.

Dec 30, 2024

Jamal Kendrick Wilson, Sr entered eternal rest on Monday, December 30, 2024, at the age of 39. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Jamal was a graduate of O. Perry Walker Senior High School, where he played on the football team. He was a former employee with Cox & Cox Drywall Contractors as a carpenter and...

MELVIN STOKES

MELVIN STOKES

Dec 30, 2024

Melvin Stokes entered eternal rest on Monday, December 30, 2024, at the age of 91. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Melvin was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School class of 1951, where he was a proud member of the Buccaneer marching band. After graduation, he served his country in the United States Air...

DALE ELWIN SIMMONS

DALE ELWIN SIMMONS

Dec 30, 2024

Dale Elwin Simmons departed this life on Monday, December 30, 2024, at the age of 71. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a dual resident of Marrero, LA and Kyle TX. Dale was employed as a sandblaster painter, and he was the owner and operator of his own trucking company until he retired. Dale was an avid...

TERRY ANTHONY NASH

TERRY ANTHONY NASH

Dec 29, 2024

Terry Anthony Nash entered into eternal rest at University Medical Center on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at the age of 58. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Terry was a graduate of John Ehret High School and employed with Bon Marche as an Assistant Warehouse Manager. He was a former employee of...

LEAWOOD HARRISON

LEAWOOD HARRISON

Dec 28, 2024

Leawood Harrison departed this life on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the age of 60. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Terrytown, LA. Leawood attended L. B. Landry and O. Perry Walker High, where he played the trumpet. He was employed with King’s Company for 13 years. Beloved husband of 24 years to Annette...