Obituaries

RONALD JACKSON

RONALD JACKSON

Aug 2, 2025

Ronald Jackson entered eternal rest at Ferncrest Manor on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the age of 62. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Ronald was educated in the Jefferson Parish School System, and he was employed as a carpenter. “Sweet”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, he enjoyed...

CAROLYN DELORES REED

CAROLYN DELORES REED

Jul 31, 2025

Carolyn Delores Reed entered into eternal rest at JoEllen Smith Convalescent Center on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the age of 75. She was a native of Tampa FL and a resident of Marrero, LA. Carolyn was employed as a certified nursing assistant. Beloved daughter of the late David Austin and Lula Austin. Loving sister of Andrew (Claudia) Austin, and...

GLORIA JEAN BATISTE

GLORIA JEAN BATISTE

Jul 20, 2025

Gloria Jean Batiste transitioned peacefully to be with the Lord at JoEllen Smith Living Center on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the age of 69. She was a native of Pineville, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. She was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, SUNO and UNO where she received a bachelor’s and a master’s...

BETTIE LOU POWELL

BETTIE LOU POWELL

Aug 4, 2025

Missionary Bettie Lou Powell entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Monday, August 4, 2025, at the age of 78. She was a native of Hazelhurst, MS and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Bettie was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School. She was employed at Charity Hospital for many years as a Phlebotomist/Nurse Tech, prior...

FLOYD TURNER, JR.

FLOYD TURNER, JR.

Jul 28, 2025

Floyd Turner, Jr., age 81, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, July 28, 2025, at his residence. He was a native and resident of Westwego, LA. Floyd was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a retired owner and operator of his own lawn care service. Floyd was an active and faithful member of Household of Faith...

WANDA CHILONE SMITH EMERY

WANDA CHILONE SMITH EMERY

Jul 26, 2025

Wanda Chilone Smith Emery departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the age of 47. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Wanda attended John Ehret High School and was employed as a food server at Lambeth House. Beloved wife of Donald Emery. Devoted mother...

CLYDE MCHENRY

CLYDE MCHENRY

Aug 3, 2025

Clyde McHenry entered eternal rest on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the age of 67. He was a native and resident of Gretna, LA. Clyde was educated in the Jefferson Parish School System. He was a retired maintenance worker for Laquinta Inn for 30 years and a former employee of Hydrill for many years. Clyde enjoyed listening to music and...

ROOSEVELT ESTER

ROOSEVELT ESTER

Jul 20, 2025

Roosevelt Ester entered eternal rest at his residence on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the age of 80. He was a native of Rayville, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Roosevelt was a graduate of Alto High School Class of 1964. He was a retired cement finisher. Beloved father of Keith Bryant Ester, Sarayia Ester Dorsey, and adopted father...

MICHELLE HATEN

MICHELLE HATEN

Jul 16, 2025

Michelle Haten, age 57, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Michelle was a graduate of John Ehret High School and formerly employed as a Patient Care Advocate with Volunteers of America, where her compassion and commitment touched the lives of many. She was a faithful and...

KENT HENDERSON

KENT HENDERSON

Jul 22, 2025

Kent Henderson, a self-employed landscaper, departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at the age of 54. He was a native of New Orleans, LA, a former resident of Kenner, LA, and a longtime resident of Avondale, LA. Kent was a graduate of Alfred Bonnabel High School. Beloved husband of the late Sheree W....

LARON RENEE SHIELDS

LARON RENEE SHIELDS

Jul 20, 2025

LaRon Shields was called to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the age of 39. He was a native of New Orleans, La. and resident of Austell, Ga. Laron was educated in the Orleans Parish School System, and he was employed as a Sub- Contractor for Global Trucking-Flagger in Ga., and a delivery driver for Williamson...

ELIZABETH LOIS BROOKS MITCHELL

ELIZABETH LOIS BROOKS MITCHELL

Jul 20, 2025

Elizabeth Lois Brooks Mitchell, a devout Christian and longtime Avondale, Louisiana resident, passed away at the age of 93. She was a faithful member of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church for 85 years and served as a substitute teacher in Jefferson Parish Schools until her retirement. Elizabeth was the daughter of the late Rev. Clarence Ellis Brooks, Sr. and the late...

CHAD A. SYLVA

CHAD A. SYLVA

Jul 24, 2025

Chad Alan Sylva passed away at his residence on Thursday, July 24, 2025. He was a native of San Jose, CA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Private Services Will Be Held. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.

GRAYLIN A WARNER

GRAYLIN A WARNER

Jul 17, 2025

Graylin Allen Warner entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at the age of 62. He was a native of Tylertown, MS and a resident of Harvey, LA. Graylin attended USL and was employed as a Truck Driver with R&L Carriers. Beloved husband of Sonji Robertson Warner. Devoted father of Karen Green, Donald Green,...

SHARRIYAN O'BRYANA BRIDGES

SHARRIYAN O'BRYANA BRIDGES

Jun 21, 2025

Sharriyan “Shay” O’bryana, Bridges, 31, a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and niece passed away at Ochsner Medical Center on Saturday, June 21, 2025. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. She was a graduate of L.W. Higgins High School, and she attended Blue Cliff College. Sharriyan was employed by Catholic Charites as...

ISABEL PERIQUE ROBERSON

ISABEL PERIQUE ROBERSON

Jul 18, 2025

Isabel "Marion" Perique Roberson was born on August 15, 1935, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to loving parents Marion Clauson and Nelson Perique. She passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, at the age of 89. Known to many as “Marion,” she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She was the heart of her family and the steady...

WHITNEY LYNN LONG

WHITNEY LYNN LONG

Jun 29, 2025

Whitney Lynn Long entered peaceably into eternal rest at her residence on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at the age of 32. She was a native of Westwego, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Whitney was a homemaker and a former employee of Marrero Daycare. She was actively involved with her children at Tiger Rock Martial Arts and Empire Gymnastics...

DAMON LAMARR JOHNSON, SR

DAMON LAMARR JOHNSON, SR

Jun 27, 2025

Damon Lamarr Johnson, Sr. entered eternal rest on Friday June 27, 2025, at the age of 52. He was a native of Detroit, MI and a resident of Portland OR. Damon was a graduate of Canyon Del Oro High School in Tucson AR Class of 1990, and he was employed as a musician. Devoted father of Hosea J. Evans and...

ADRIAN THERESA WHITE

ADRIAN THERESA WHITE

Jul 16, 2025

Adrian Theresa White entered eternal rest on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at the age of 75. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Adrian was a graduate of Joseph S. Clark High School and St. Mary’s Dominican College, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Education. She later attended Delgado Community College. She was a retired employee...

CARNELL JOSEPH, SR.

CARNELL JOSEPH, SR.

Jul 12, 2025

Carnell Joseph, Sr. entered eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the age of 52. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Carnell was a self-employed landscaper. Beloved husband of Andra Rogers. Loving father of Arielle Shoffner, Carnell Joseph, Jr., Lareka Lee, the late Kadheisa Rogers. Son...