Obituaries
LILLIE MAE ROBINSON
Jan 22, 2024
Lillie Mae Cockerham Robinson entered eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Monday, January 22, 2024, at the age of 94. She was a native of Magnolia, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Lillie was a retired Nursing Assistant. Beloved wife of the late Louis C. “Baldhead Man” Robinson, Sr. Devoted mother of Louis C. (Annabell) Robinson, Jr.,...
SHIRLEY WILLIAMS GRANT
Jan 20, 2024
Shirley Grant departed this life on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at the age of 74. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Shirley was a graduate of Lincoln High School Class of 1968, and she continued her studies at Delagado Community College in nursing. She loved cooking, drawing, poem writing, gardening, and nurturing...
ONEAL TATE
Jan 19, 2024
Oneal Tate, age 72, entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Friday, January 19, 2024. He was a native of Westwego, LA and a resident of Houston, TX. Oneal retired from Delta Commodities after 26 years as a Lead Operator. Beloved husband of the late Sherry Lee Tate. Devoted father of Marvin (Rhudonna), Ron (Robin), and Shannon (Treionna)...
DINERO DVANTE INGRAM
Jan 19, 2024
Dinero D. Ingram departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, January 19, 2024, at the age of 21. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Dinero was a graduate of Hahnville High School and employed with Burger King as a Manager. Loving father of Dinero D. Ingram, Jr. Beloved son...
LEOLA DEVORE HARRISON
Jan 18, 2024
Leola DeVore Harrison, age 82, passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, January 18, 2024. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. She was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School. Leola was a retired FEMA Case Manager and a former Customer Service Representative with Cox Communications. Beloved wife of the late Cleo F. Harrison....
THELMA LEE HERRON
Jan 18, 2024
Thelma Herron departed this life on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at the age of 89. She was a native of Carpenter, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Thelma was a retired employee of West Jefferson Medical Center as a housekeeper. Beloved wife of the late Frank Heron, Sr. Loving mother of Frank A. Herron, Jr., and Deborah Boudreaux. Grandmother...
PASTOR JOSEPH LEROY MURRAY, SR.
Jan 17, 2024
Pastor Joseph Leroy Murray, Sr. entered eternal rest on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at the age of 52. He was a native of Raceland, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Humanity of Christian Education and a Master of Divinity in Christian Counseling from the American College Theological Seminary and International University. Rev....
JERRY BERNARD, SR.
Jan 17, 2024
Jerry Bernard, Sr. departed this life on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at the age of 74. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Jerry was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School Class of 1968. He was a self-employed contractor and cement mason, and a former employee of Weiner Corporation. Brother Jerry...
RAYMOND EDWARD BATISTE
Jan 16, 2024
Raymond Edward Batiste departed this life at his residence on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at the age of 52. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Raymond was a graduate of Higgins High School, and attended Northeastern Louisiana University (now Louisiana University at Monroe), where he played football. He was a former custodian...
CHRISTOPHER ROBICHAUX, SR.
Jan 16, 2024
Christopher Robichaux, Sr., entered eternal rest on Tuesday, January 16, 2024at the age of 72. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Christopher served his country in the United Sates Air Force, and he was employed as a mail handler with the United States Postal Service. He was an avid baseball fan. Beloved...
DELORES ODOM LOUIS
Jan 15, 2024
Dolores “Dee” Odom Louis departed this life at her residence on Monday, January 15, 2024, at 5:16 a.m. at the age of 94. She was a native and resident of Westwego, LA. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Louis, Jr. Loving mother of Wanda Earl Gauff and Roland Joseph Odom of Houston, TX. Grandmother of Jermaine Gauff, Wyndi Gauff (Shawn)...
CURTIS LONDON, JR.
Jan 14, 2024
Curtis London, Jr., age 81, earned his eternal reward on Sunday, January 14, 2024. He was a native of Vacherie, LA, and a resident of Harvey, LA. Curtis was a 1960 graduate of Lincoln High School. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Southern University New Orleans and a Master’s of Education degree in Administration from the...
MARILYN MADISON ELDER
Jan 13, 2024
Marilyn Madison Elder, a homemaker, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at the age of 76. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. She attended Booker T. Washington High School, and was formerly employed as a housekeeper, a cook, and as a nanny. Beloved wife of the late Bernell O....
RONALD MCCLURE
Jan 12, 2024
Ronald McClure departed this life on Friday, January 12, 2024, at the age of 47. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Ronald was a graduate of John Ehret High School. He was employed by Christiana & Company for over 20 years and Reinhart Food Services. “Twin”, as he was affectionately known by...
BABY CORNELL KEMPF WATKINS, JR.
Jan 12, 2024
Baby Cornell Kempf Watkins, Jr. departed this life on Friday, January 12, 2024. He was a native and resident of Slidell, LA. Cornell, Jr. was a member of Temple Truth Ministries, Gretna, LA under the leadership of his Pastor Apostle DeWanda Owens (Bro. Roosevelt, Spiritual Grandfather), Co-Pastors Sharon Lockett, and Pastor Iesha Watkins (his mother). Son of Cornell Kempf Watkins,...
DEONTAE DQUAN BESSIE
Jan 11, 2024
Deontae Dquan Bessie departed this life on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at the age of 20. He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Deontae was a former employee with Amazon. Beloved father of Demi Bessie. Loving son of Dquaii Bessie and Deontae Dorsey. Grandson of Quinston and Lori Calvin, Yolanda Dorsey, Carl, Sr....
TASSE PATRICIA SPARKS
Jan 10, 2024
Tasse Sparks entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at the age of 54. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Tasse was a 1988 graduate of West Jefferson High School, and an employee for over 16 years with Home Depot. She was admired for her strength...
CHRISTINA ANN DAVIS
Jan 10, 2024
Christina Ann Davis left her earthly home on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 45. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. “Chrissy”, as she was affectionately known to family, was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School. She enjoyed listening to music and dancing. Her radiant smile was...
TYRE D. BARNES
Jan 9, 2024
Tyre D. Barnes departed this life on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at the age of 55. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Tyre is survived by a host of relatives and friends. A Private Graveside Service was held. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA. To view and sign the...
SANDY JACKSON, SR
Jan 8, 2024
Sandy Jackson, Sr. entered eternal rest on Monday, January 8, 2024, at the age of 69. He was a native of New Orleans, LA., and a resident of Harvey, LA. Sandy was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, and he was a self-employed plumber. Devoted husband of the late Savanah Casion Jackson. Loving father of Sandy Jackson, Jr. Son...
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