Obituaries
MELVIN CHARLES BAKER
Nov 15, 2021
Melvin Charles Baker transitioned into eternal rest on Monday, November 15, 2021, at the age of 52. He was a native of New Orleans Louisiana and resident of Westwego, LA. Melvin was self-employed laborer. Loving companion of Clara Noel. Beloved son of the late Charlie Baker, Sr., and Alice Baker Jones. Loving grandson of the late Elnora Baker and Narcisse...
MARY GREEN MCGOWAN
Nov 15, 2021
Mary “Pie” McGowan peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on Monday, November 15, 2021, at the age of 77. She was a native of Utica, MS and resident of Marrero, LA. Mary worked many jobs, but she was best known and loved as the neighborhood Candy Lady. She was a member of New Zion Baptist Church in Marrero, where she enjoyed...
Debra Harrison
Nov 14, 2021
Debra Ann Harrison transitioned into eternal rest surrounded by family and friends on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at the age of 59. She was a native of Algiers, Louisiana and resident of Marrero, Louisiana. Loving daughter of the late Ernest Harrison, Sr., and Janie B. Harrison. Beloved sister of Cecelia (Earl) Ervin, Etachel (Samuel) Brown, Ernest Harrison, Jr., Janie (Michael)...
BOBBY ADDISON, SR.
Nov 13, 2021
Bobby Addison, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 13, 2021, in Dallas, TX at the age of 44. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Dallas, TX. Bobby was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, where he was a dedicated football player. He was employed as a Certified Forklift Driver for numerous years....
MATTIE CLAY ANDREWS
Nov 12, 2021
Mattie Clay Andrews transitioned peacefully at her residence on Friday, November 12, 20201 at the age of 101. She was a native of Copiah County, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Mattie was a devoted custodian and caretaker of Dr. Thomas Watson and Janitorial service for several office buildings. Devoted wife of the late Clarence Andrews, Sr. Beloved...
ANTHONY JOHN RANDLE, SR.
Nov 11, 2021
Anthony “Red-O” “Tony” John Randle, Sr. departed this life on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at the age of 68. He was native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Anthony was educated in the Orleans Parish Public School System. He was employed as a Construction Worker, and was a former employee of Anderson Construction, Cox & Cox, and George Benn Construction....
KENNETH DWIGHT PETERSON, SR.
Nov 11, 2021
Kenneth Dwight Peterson Sr. peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at the age of 71. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Gretna, LA. Kenneth was a graduated from West Jefferson High School in 1969 and attended Clark Atlanta University. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps in...
EUNICE RAYMOND, SR.
Nov 10, 2021
Eunice Raymond, Sr. entered into eternal rest Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at the age of 93. God saw that he was tired, so He put his arms around him and whispered, “Come with Me.” He was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Eunice served as a Merchant Marine for over 30 years, and he served...
DION TERRY BONNER
Nov 9, 2021
Dion Terry Bonner, a retired Educator and Coach, departed this life on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at the age of 59. He was a native of Bridge City, LA and a resident of Slidell, LA. Dion graduated from Southern University of New Orleans obtaining a Bachelor's of Science and a Master of Science degrees. While at SUNO he became a...
ANTHONY KIRK JONES
Nov 8, 2021
Anthony Kirk Jones, age 50, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 8, 2021. This loss was completely unexpected leaving family and friends shocked and deeply saddened. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Anthony was a 1989 graduate West Jefferson High School. After graduation, Anthony served his country as a member of the...
JOHN ANTWUAN DUPOR
Nov 7, 2021
John Antwuan Dupor departed this life on Sunday, November 7, 2021, in Houston, TX at the age of 25. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Houston, TX. John was a graduate of Hastings High School in Houston and employed as a Certified Electrician with Capp Electric Company. Beloved son of Geneva Dupor and the...
EMELDA WHITE JORDAN
Nov 5, 2021
Emelda W. Jordan, age 80, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, November 5, 2021, at her residence. She was a native of Edgard, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Emelda was a graduate of Lincoln High School and a retired Landmark Hotel Housekeeper. Beloved wife of the late David Jordan, Jr. Loving mother of Michael A. Jordan. Daughter...
PAUL CARTER
Nov 5, 2021
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Paul Carter departed this life on Friday, November 5, 2021, at the age of 65. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Paul was a retired Construction Brick Masonry. He served his country as a member of the United States Navy. Loving father of Darryl Menina. Son of the late Isaiah...
LYDIA ANN WOODEN
Nov 5, 2021
Lydia Ann Wooden departed this life on Friday, November 5, 2021, at the age of 60. She was a native and resident of Avondale, LA. Lydia was a former employee of the Landmark Hotel and Harahan Guest House. Loving mother of Brandon Wooden and the late Brian and Darius Wooden. Beloved daughter of Marguerite Wooden. Devoted sister of Leon Wooden...
WILLIE DERIC HOLMES
Nov 5, 2021
Willie Deric Holmes entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 5, 2021, at the age of 52. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Willie was employed as a construction worker. Devoted father of Deric Livas, Donald Franklin, Damitriell Thomas, and Akeirah Holmes. Beloved son of Clarence Holmes, Jr., and Earnestine Reed. Stepson of Larry G. Reed....
LEOLA WINCHESTER
Nov 5, 2021
Leola Thomas Winchester, age 89, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, November 5, 2021. She was a native of Houma, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Leola was educated in Terrebonne Parish Public School System. She was a homemaker and seamstress. Leola was an active member of Little Zion Baptist Church #3, where she severed faithfully as a...
JOSEPHINE VAUGHN DAVIS
Nov 4, 2021
Josephine Vaughn Davis transitioned tranquilly in her sleep on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at the age of 87. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Ms. Josie, as she was affectionately known to family and friends, was a 1952 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and extended her educational pursuits at the Dryades Street YMCA in...
JOHN WILLIS SMITH
Nov 2, 2021
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John Willis Smith entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at the age of 76. He was a native of Utica, MS and a resident of Harvey, LA. John was a retired welder and tacker with Geosource Shipyard. Beloved husband of the late Laura Smith. Loving father of John C. Smith,...
LEROY LEWIS
Nov 2, 2021
Leroy Lewis, age 89, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. He was a native and resident of Gretna, LA. Leroy was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and Straight Business School. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Leroy was the owner of Lewis and Son LLC...
WANDRA FAY BOLDEN HARDY
Nov 1, 2021
Minister Wandra Faye Bolden Hardy transitioned peacefully into her eternal home on Monday, November 1, 2021, at the age of 66. She was a native of Luling, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Wandra was a graduate of Hahnville High School Class of 1973, and she received a bachelor’s degree at Grambling State University in Education. She later earned...