Obituaries
RAYMOND JOSEPH GILSON
Mar 9, 2022
Raymond Joseph Gilson entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at the age of 82. Beloved husband of the late Lillie Hogan Gilson for nearly 60 years. Devoted father of Claudine Gilson Sinegal (Mark) of Carrollton, TX and Carla Rene Gilson of Atlanta, GA. Grandfather of Morgan Rae and William Reed Sinegal of Carrollton, TX. Son of the...
Dorothy Taylor
Mar 7, 2022
Dorothy Taylor entered eternal rest on Monday, March 7, 2022, at the age of 95. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Hampton, GA. Dorothy was graduate from St. Helena High School. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Taylor, Sr. Devoted mother of Arthur, Jr. (Laverne), Gregory (Sharon), Joyce (Willard) Clark, Douglas (Katherine), Lois (Anthony)...
PASTOR LOUIS EDWARD PHENIX, JR.
Mar 7, 2022
Pastor Louis Edward Phenix, Jr., age 74, completed his earthly journey on Monday, March 7, 2022, at his residence. He was a native and resident of Bridge City, LA. Rev. Phenix attended Lincoln High School, and was a 1984 graduate of Christian Bible College, where he earned a Bachelor of Divinity Degree. Pastor Phenix gave his life to Christ at...
JOSEPHINE FRANCES BUTLER DAVIS
Mar 6, 2022
Josephine Frances Butler Davis, age 90, transitioned peacefully on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Josephine was a 1948 graduate of Gaudet Episcopal High School, where she excelled in the choir and theatre. After graduation, she served as a classroom teacher’s aide in the...
LIONEL KNOTEN
Mar 6, 2022
Lionel Knoten departed this life on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at the age of 61. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. He was employed as a Car Detailer. Loving father of Nicole Knoten. Beloved son of the late Pastor Solomon Knoten, Sr. and Lottie Mae Knoten. Grandson of the late Hawkin and...
JANET GOINS ROBINSON
Mar 4, 2022
Janet “Pop” Goins-Robinson, age 63, entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 4, 2022, at Ochsner Hospital. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Loving and devoted wife of Marshall Robinson. Beloved mother of Kevin (Natasha P.) Goins, Sr., Janeika Narcisse, Brandon (Tanesha) Narcisse, Sr., Jasmine Narcisse, Christopher Narcisse, Sabrina Narcisse, and the...
Floyde Brock Firstley
Mar 4, 2022
Floyde Brock Anthony Firstley entered into eternal rest at Tulane Medical Center on Friday, March 4, 2022, at the age of 57. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Floyde was educated in Orleans Parish School System. He was employed by several companies in New Orleans, LA and Copperas Cove, TX area providing furniture upholstery and restoration...
MICHAEL CLYDE WILSON, SR.
Mar 4, 2022
Michael Clyde Wilson, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 4, 2022, at the age of 63. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. He served his country in the Army Reserve for twenty years. He leaves to cherish his memories 4 children, and several grandchildren, great children, 4 sisters, and a...
LANAE BRITTNEY BIBBINS
Mar 4, 2022
Lanae Brittney Bibbins passed peacefully in the arms of her loving parents on March 4, 2022. Lanae was born on March 1, 2022. During her three short days here on earth, she touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends. Her life was a brief gift to us that will live in our hearts forever. Loving daughter...
TERRY BROWN
Mar 2, 2022
Terry Brown entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at the age of 77. He was a native of Franklinton, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Terry was graduate from George Washington Carver High School, and he was employed as a welder with Todd Shipyard. Beloved husband of Josephine Jones Brown. Devoted father of Lisa (Robert)...
CLARICE MILDRED LOBRANDON
Mar 1, 2022
Clarice Mildred Lobrandon, age 78, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Clarice obtained an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education. She was a former seamstress and night stocker at Walmart. Clarice was an active member of Word of...
STEPHEN EDWARD PATTERSON, JR.
Feb 28, 2022
Stephen Edward Patterson, Jr., gained his wings on Monday, February 28, 2022, at the age of 62. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Devoted husband of Emily “Sherry” Patterson. Loving father of Stephen E. Patterson III, Dr. Shionka Patterson (Alfred) Rock, Sherrica E. (Chris) Thompson, Sharod S. Etheridge, Sean E. (Ayanna) Etheridge, and Stephanie Patterson. Bonus...
GLORIA MANSION
Feb 28, 2022
Gloria H. Mansion entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 28, 2022, at the age of 89. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Gloria was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, and she was employed as an educator, seamstress, and phone technician. Devoted wife of the late Henry A. Mansion, Jr. Devoted mother of...
HEAVEN IMANI NETTLES
Feb 27, 2022
Heaven Imani Nettles entered into rest on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at the age of 15. She was a native of Los Angeles, CA and a resident of Houston, TX. Heaven was a 10th grader at North Forest High School. Loving daughter of Jamal Briscoe and the late Temica Nettles. Stepdaughter of Jeannette Rucker. Beloved granddaughter of Andrella Briscoe, Elvin...
DORETHA ANN WHITE
Feb 27, 2022
Doretha Ann White, age 75, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at Jo Ellen Smith Nursing Home. She was a native of Independence, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Doretha was a graduate of Lincoln High School and she attended Delgado Community College. Doretha was a retired Nasa First Aid Responder/Firefighter, and a former Surgical...
MELVIA L. SMITH
Feb 25, 2022
Melvia L. Smith, a homemaker, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, February 25, 2022, at the age of 84. She was a native of Amite, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Melvia was a graduate of Walter L. Cohen High School. Loving mother of Alton Smith and Gregory Smith. Beloved daughter of Elijah and Irene Galmon Braziel....
JOHN J NEALE
Feb 24, 2022
John J. Neale, age 83, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest surrounded by family on Thursday, February 24, 2022. He was a native of the island of Montserrat in the Caribbean and a resident of Marrero, LA for over 47 years. John was educated in the Montserrat Public School System. He was a former employee of Boh Brother and Air Logistics...
BERYL ANN ESTES
Feb 24, 2022
Beryl Ann Estes entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at the age of 69. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Daughter of the late Emma Lovely Estes. Stepdaughter of the late Hebert Estes, Sr. Sister of Herbert Estes, Jr., Gail Estes, Carolyn Taylor, Diane Estes, Marva Kaywood, Karen Alexander, and her twin Cheryl...
DENNIS TYLER JONES
Feb 23, 2022
Dennis Tyler Jones departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at the age of 62. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Dennis was a self employed laborer. Loving father of Denise Jimcoily, Derrick Jimcoily, Ashley Ellis Austin, Dennis T. Ellis, Paul Austin, Nathan Austin, and Willie Austin. Beloved son of...
ROBYN EDELLE HESTER
Feb 23, 2022
Robyn “The Boss” Edelle Hester departed this life on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at the age of 18 months. She was a native and resident of Dallas, TX. Beloved daughter of Chabrielle Hester. Granddaughter of Rene Charles Hester and the late Edward James Hester, Sr. Sister of Andre Frazier. Niece of Glenda Marie Hester, Edward James Hester, Jr., and Romalis...