Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...



