Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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...