Obituaries

ALFRED RAGAS, SR.

ALFRED RAGAS, SR.

Jan 7, 2023

Alfred Ragas, Sr. age 77, was called home to eternal rest on  Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Alfred was a 1964 graduate of L. B. Landry Senior High School. He began his career as a Merchant Marine Seaman in 1964, as a part of the Seafarers...

Sarel Wiltz Birden

Sarel Wiltz Birden

Jan 6, 2023

Sarel Ingrid Wiltz Birden, a retired Sales Representative, entered eternal rest on Friday, January 6, 2023, at the age of 61. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Sarel was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School, and she attended Xavier University of Louisiana. Beloved wife of Clarence Birden, Jr. Devoted mother...

DELORES MARIE HARRISON

DELORES MARIE HARRISON

Jan 6, 2023

Delores Marie Harrison passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, January 6, 2023, at the age of 72. She was surrounded by her family during this transition. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Houston, TX. Delores was employed at West Jefferson Hospital before moving to Houston, TX where she devoted her time to her...

GENEVA PETTIS

GENEVA PETTIS

Jan 4, 2023

 

 

Geneva Pettis departed this life at her residence on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at 7:00p.m. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Geneva was a graduate of Walter L. Cohen High School and Meadows Draughon Business College.  She was a retired employee with Eagan Insurance Company as an insurance policy underwriter....

DELORES ROBERTSON HILL

DELORES ROBERTSON HILL

Jan 4, 2023

Delores Robertson Hill, age 90, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at University Medical Center. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Delores was a graduate of Joseph S. Clark High School and a retired private sitter.  She was a parishioner of St. Raymond & St. Leo the Great Catholic Church and a...

KEVIN DWAYNE LEMON

KEVIN DWAYNE LEMON

Jan 2, 2023

Kevin Dwayne Lemon entered into eternal rest at Slidell Memorial Hospital on Monday, January 3, 2023 at the age of 65. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Kevin was a former employee with Avondale Shipyard as welder. Devoted father of Theresa Page, Nikita Page, Shannon Page, Kevin Page,  and David Page. Grandfather...

LORRAINE WHITE

LORRAINE WHITE

Jan 2, 2023

Lorraine White, a retired cook, transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home on Monday, January 2, 2023 at the age of 81. She was a native of Foules, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Lorraine was a graduate of Lincoln High School. She was a member of Dominion and Power Ministries. Devoted mother of Anthony White, Sandra White, and the...

HERBERT WHARTON

HERBERT WHARTON

Jan 1, 2023

Herbert Wharton departed this life on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at the age of 64. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Herbert was a high school graduate and he attended one year of drafting school. He was a self-employed Master Carpenter. Beloved husband of Beverly Wharton. Loving father of Ayesha Brown, Crystal...

JERRY PHILLIPS

JERRY PHILLIPS

Jan 1, 2023

 

 

Jerry Phillips entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday January 1, 2023, at the age of 76. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Jerry was educated in the Jefferson Parish School System. Bow Legs, as he was affectionately called by family and friends was a retired employee with West Jefferson...

Josephine Jones Brown

Josephine Jones Brown

Dec 31, 2022

Josephine Brown, age 78, departed this life on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Josephine was educated in Orleans Parish Public School System and was self-employed. Beloved wife of the late Terry Brown. Loving mother of Lisa (Robert) Jackson, Tarry (Quiana) Brown, Lastacia (Royce) Jackson, Derrick (Keiara)...

FREDRICK BOWMAN, JR.

FREDRICK BOWMAN, JR.

Dec 31, 2022

 



Fredrick “Freddie” Bowman, Jr entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at the age of 78. He was a native of Vicksburg, MS and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Devoted husband of Karen Honora Bowman. Beloved father of Sharon Bowman (Keith) Zarders, Tracey Bowman Holbrook, and Dewaun Bowman. Stepfather of Cheenwah Honora, Reggie and Tyler...

KEISTON BRYANT DAVIS, JR.

KEISTON BRYANT DAVIS, JR.

Dec 30, 2022

 

Keiston “KJ” Bryant Davis departed this life at Children’s Hospital on Friday, December 30, 2022 at 7:25a.m. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Son Keiston Bryant Davis, Sr., and Breana Scott. Grandson Elaine Davis, Suttra Broyard, and Albert Scott. Great Grandson of Willie Lee Franklin, Bishop Leonard Franklin, Eola Turner, Albert Smith, and the late Rev....

DOROTHY ANN KELLER

DOROTHY ANN KELLER

Dec 30, 2022

Dorothy Ann Scott Keller entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, December 30, 2022, at the age of 69. She was a native of Jackson, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Dorothy was a retired employee of Marshalls Department Store. Beloved wife of Rene Keller, Jr. Loving mother of Angela Keller, Keisha Keller, and Rene...

MRS. CLEO WOODS JOHNSON

MRS. CLEO WOODS JOHNSON

Dec 28, 2022

Mrs. Cleo Christy Woods Johnson, age 79, entered peacefully into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. She was a native of Donaldsonville, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Cleo was a 1963 graduate of Lincoln High School, and she continued her studies at Southern University. She was a retired Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter...

Catherine Mitchell Franklin-Blazio

Catherine Mitchell Franklin-Blazio

Dec 27, 2022

Catherine Mitchell Franklin-Blazio entered into eternal rest at her residence on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at the age of 74. She was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Catherine attended Lincoln High School and was a retired employee of the Jefferson Parish Public School System Environmental Service Department. Beloved wife of the late Keith Blazio. Loving mother of Troy...

Troy Lynn Lovely

Troy Lynn Lovely

Dec 27, 2022

Troy Lynn Lovely entered into eternal rest at his residence on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at the age of 53. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Troy was an employee of H&E Equipment as a Diesel Mechanic. Beloved husband of Deadra Hawkins Lovely. Loving father of Troy (Jomeka) Murray, Sr., and Jasmine...

MARY ANN WILLIAMS ELCOCK

MARY ANN WILLIAMS ELCOCK

Dec 26, 2022

Mary Ann Williams Elcock, age 81, peacefully transcended from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Monday, December 26, 2022. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA Mary was a retired Home Health Aide. Beloved wife of the late Victor Emmanuel Elcock. Devoted mother of Errol (Monica) Elcock, Nicholas Joseph Elcock, Justin...

WILLIE ANN JONES- WILLIAMS

WILLIE ANN JONES- WILLIAMS

Dec 26, 2022

Willie Ann “Nadine” Wiley Jones-Williams entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Monday, December 26, 2022, at the age of 64. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Waggaman, LA. Willie Ann was a 1976 graduate of John Ehret High School and continued her studies at the University of Southwestern Louisiana (USL). She was...

EDWARD STEWART, III

EDWARD STEWART, III

Dec 25, 2022

Edward Stewart, III entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, December 25, 2022, at the age of 53. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Edward was the owner of Red, White, and Blue Trucking Service. Beloved husband of the late Beatrice Preston Stewart. Devoted father of Shantrice Stewart, Kourtney Williams, Edward, IV, and Brandyn Stewart. Loving...

ELIZABETH DANIELS DAY

ELIZABETH DANIELS DAY

Dec 23, 2022

Elizabeth Daniels Day, age 91, transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home on Friday, December 23, 2022. She was a native of Waterproof, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Elizabeth was a retired residential housekeeper. Loving mother of Willa Mae (Otha) Bradley, Johnnie Mae D. (Ivy Joe) Turner, Elizabeth Day, Napoleon, Jr., and Eugene Day, Sr., and the late Priscilla...