Obituaries
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...
HARRY BUTLER, JR.
Feb 22, 2022
Harry Butler, Jr. entered eternal rest on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at the age of 76.
He was a native of Kenner, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Harry was a retired cab driver and skycap with the New Orleans Airport (MSY). Beloved husband of Ruby Simmons. Devoted father of Harry Butler, III and Kevin Thompson. Stepfather of Jerome...
BEATRICE C. ALVAREZ
Feb 22, 2022
Beatrice C. Alvarez entered peacefully into eternal rest at St. Tammany Hospital on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at the age of 80. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Madisonville, LA. Beatrice attended Orleans Parish Public School System. She was a retired Cook. Beloved wife of Centeno Augustine Alvarez. Loving mother of Stephanie Hasberry, Richard...
AHMAD ANDRE HOWARD
Feb 21, 2022
Ahmad Andre Howard, our beloved angel was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 21, 2022, at the age of 16. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Ahmad was a junior at John Ehret High School, where he proudly wore the # 23 football jersey. Beloved son of Adam Z. Howard and Ivynell T....
CHALSEY MCCLURE
Feb 20, 2022
Chalsey “Shay” McClure departed this life on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at the tender age of 12. She was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Chalsey was a 5th grade student at Isaac G. Joseph Elementary School. Shay, as she was affectionately known, was a warm-loving, strong, well- mannered little girl who loved music, dancing,...
ROLAND JOHN BROWN, SR.
Feb 20, 2022
Roland John Brown, Sr., age 85, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, February 20, 2022. He was a native of New Orleans, LA, and a resident of Waggaman, LA. Roland was a graduate at Epiphany Catholic School, and a retired mechanic. Devoted husband of Barbara M. Brown. Father of Roland Brown, Jr., Cynthia Brown, Michael Brown, Pamela King, Randy...
JACQUELINE WELLS
Feb 20, 2022
Jacqueline Wells entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at the age of 52. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident to Westwego, LA. Beloved daughter of the late John H. Wells and Ruby T. Wells. Sister of Carol T. Blazio, Earna Wells, Malika Wells, and the late John Wells, Jr., Kie Taylor, Jonnie...
GWEN MARIE BOUDION-MARSHALL
Feb 20, 2022
Gwen Marie “Masuckiey” Boudion-Marshall gained her wings as an angel on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at the age of 54. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Devoted wife of Joseph E. Marshall, Sr. Bonus mother of Joseph E. Marshall, Jr. Loving daughter of Vina Boudion and Joseph (Annette) Boudion, Sr. Sister of...
XZEKIEL DEVONTE' MCNEELY
Feb 19, 2022
Xzekiel Devonte’ McNeely, affectionately known as “Mini Buff”, transitioned from earth to Heaven on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Children’s Hospital. Mini Buff was born on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. During his brief time here on earth, he touched many lives and brought joy to those around him. His life was a brief gift from God, but he will forever...
LEROY "ROY" CLOFER, Jr.
Feb 17, 2022
Leroy “Roy” Clofer, Jr., age 52, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, February 17, 2022. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Leroy was employed as a self-contractor, and D.J., he also had a love for Louisiana Inc. Car Show, football, and basketball. Father of Trai Williams, Daijah Clofer, Brad Stevenson, Donnie...
ROSIE REYES JOHNSON
Feb 15, 2022
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Rosie Reyes Johnson entered peacefully into eternal rest at Riverbend Nursing and Rehab Center on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at the age of 55. She was a native of Las Pinas, Philippines, and a resident of Harvey, LA. Rosie was a graduate of West Jefferson High School. She was formerly employed as a Medical...
LATANJA LAWRENCE DIVENS
Feb 14, 2022
Latanja Trichelle Lawrence Divens, age 47, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, February 14, 2022. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Latanja was a graduate of McDonogh 35 High School Class of 1992, and continued her studies at Xavier University, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Biology. In 2001...