Obituaries

CHARLIE HARPER, JR..

CHARLIE HARPER, JR..

Oct 21, 2025

Charlie Harper, Jr., age 66, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was a native of Avondale, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Charlie was a 1978 graduate of John H. Martyn High School and was formerly employed as a Deckhand with Compass Marine. Charlie was a veteran...

JOYCELYN MARIE HUNTSBERRY

JOYCELYN MARIE HUNTSBERRY

Oct 7, 2025

Joycelyn Marie Coleman Huntsberry entered into eternal rest at her residence on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the age of 72. She was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Joycelyn was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and Phillips Junior College. She was a formerly employed as a school cafeteria worker. Joyce was...

JYRAN MALIK JOHNSON

JYRAN MALIK JOHNSON

Oct 6, 2025

Jyran Malik Johnson departed this life on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the age of 17. He was a native of Kenner, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Jyran attended L. B. Landry High School. Beloved son of Janita Marie Johnson and the late Ronald Darensburg, Jr. Stepson of Kenyatta Thompson. Grandson of Gwendolyn Darensburg. Christy Washington, and...

DRAZELL H. DENSON

DRAZELL H. DENSON

Sep 22, 2025

Drazell “Zell” Hermel Denson entered eternal rest on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the age of 37. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Drazell was educated in both Jefferson and New Orleans Parish School Systems and completed his training at Job Corps. He built his career working for the Jefferson Parish Sewerage and Water Board as a...

DEBRA  ANN AUGUSTUS

DEBRA ANN AUGUSTUS

Oct 4, 2025

Debra Ann Augustus departed this life peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the age of 71, embraced in the love of her family. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA.Debra life was a beautiful tapestry, woven with threads of love, laughter, and cherished memories that will forever shine brightly in our hearts. Her spirit continues to...

CHERYL LANE SQUIRE

CHERYL LANE SQUIRE

Oct 2, 2025

Cheryl Lane Squire entered eternal rest on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the age of 59. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Cheryl was a graduate of Loyola University where she received her bachelor degree, and her master degree with University of Phoenix. She was employed as a social worker. Cheryl was faithful member of James...

MARY D JONES

MARY D JONES

Sep 25, 2025

Mary D. Jones entered eternal rest at her residence on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the age of 75. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Mary was employed as a bar attendant. Beloved mother of Willie Jones, Jr. and Derrick L. Jones. Daughter of the late Lawrence Davis, Sr. and Alma C....

BETTY J MARRERO

BETTY J MARRERO

Sep 28, 2025

Betty Jean Marrero peacefully entered into eternal rest at her residence on Sunday, September 28, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones, at the age of 77. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Betty was employed as a Sales Associate with Dillard’s Department Store. Beloved wife of the late Warren Marrero. Devoted mother...

HILDA TATE TRICHE

HILDA TATE TRICHE

Oct 1, 2025

Hilda Faye Triche entered eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Jefferson Highway on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at the age of 73. She was a native of Franklinton, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Hilda was a graduate of L. W. Higgins Class of 1970. She was a retired certified monitor technician. Beloved wife of Gregory Triche. Loving mother...

EUGENIA ANN ROBINSON

EUGENIA ANN ROBINSON

Sep 3, 2025



Eugenia Ann Ross Robinson entered eternal rest at her residence on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at the age of 54. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Waggaman, LA. Eugenia was a graduate of O. Perry Walker Senior High School and continued her studies at Sidney Collier Technical College and William Carey College. She was...

EARL JOSEPH PREATTO, JR.

EARL JOSEPH PREATTO, JR.

Sep 5, 2025

Earl Joseph “Cousin Earl” Preatto Jr. departed this life unexpectedly on Friday, September 5, 2025, at the age of 64. He was a native of new orleans, LA, and a resident of Marrero, LA. Earl was a graduate of Lincoln High School. He was employed as a Thrower with Mister Jug Shrimp Boat. Earl lived a life full of adventure,...

WARREN JAMES SNOWDEN, SR.

WARREN JAMES SNOWDEN, SR.

Sep 8, 2025

Warren James Snowden departed this life on Monday, September 8, 2025, at the age of 65. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Warren was a graduate of West Jefferson High School. He was a retired chef with Cannon’s and Shoney’s Restaurant for over 20 years. Beloved father of Rodney Bradley, and Warren...

HENRY GOLMAN

HENRY GOLMAN

Aug 26, 2025

Henry Golman entered eternal rest at Bridgepoint Continuing Care Center on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at the age of 65. He was a native of Independence, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Henry was a graduate of West Jefferson High School Class of 1978. “Wimp”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, was employed as a welder,...

JAMES EARL REDMOND

JAMES EARL REDMOND

Sep 4, 2025

James Earl Redmond entered eternal rest at his residence on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at age 61. He was a native of Middlesex, NC and was a resident of Marrero, LA. James was a graduate of Enloe High School, and he attended Coastal Community College. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps for 10 years. James was...

NILA VIOLA CROSS

NILA VIOLA CROSS

Aug 19, 2025

Nila Viola Cross, age 72, entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. She was a Native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Nila was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. She was a retired Social Worker with the Louisiana Department of Social Services and was awarded a...

LULA MAE WILSON

LULA MAE WILSON

Sep 4, 2025

Lula Mae Wilson, a homemaker, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the age of 94. She was a native of Sunflower, MS and a resident of Westwego, LA. Lula was a retired registered nurse. She was a member of Rock of Ages Group Choir at Mt Olive Baptist Church. Beloved wife of the late James...

IVORY BENNIE BICKHAM

IVORY BENNIE BICKHAM

Aug 27, 2025

Ivory Bennie Bickham, age 72, departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at the age of 72. He was a native of Kentwood, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Ivory attended Southern University of Baton Rouge and was employed as a CNA. Loving father of Erica Bickham, Cammy Matirne, and the late...

RUBY MAE DORSEY

RUBY MAE DORSEY

Aug 26, 2025

Ruby Mae Hayes Dorsey departed this life on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the age of 71. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Ruby was employed as a caregiver, and a pilar in her community. Beloved mother of Myron Dorsey, Sr., Jermaine Dorsey, Yada Dorsey, Pia Dorsey, and the late Kenya Cecilia...

LONEY LORENE SMITH

LONEY LORENE SMITH

Aug 25, 2025

Loney Lorene Smith, age 80, entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 25, 2025. She was a native of Newellton, LA, and a resident of Westwego, LA. Loney was a graduate of California College for Health Sciences, where she received her diploma as a Respiratory Therapy Technician and became a Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician in 1988. She became employed in...

LILLIANE HICKS ROYAL

LILLIANE HICKS ROYAL

Aug 31, 2025

Lilliane Hicks Royal entered eternal rest at her residence on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at the age of 67. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Lilliane was a retired caregiver. Beloved wife of the late Rodney Norman Royal. Devoted mother of Norma, Rodney, Renoda, Joel, Rocquel, Shawn, and the late Renokka. Daughter...