Obituaries

Feb 21, 2025

Stacey Brock-Stokes entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Friday, February 21, 2025, at the age of 47. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Houston, TX. Stacey was a graduate of Abramson High School, and she later received an associate degree in Business Management. She was owner and operator of Nora’s Detailer...

Feb 21, 2025

Marvin “Icky Sue” Smith entered eternal rest on Friday February 21, 2025, at the age of 68. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved son of the late Harry Lewis and Ora Althea White. Grandson of the late Leolia White. Brother of Arthur Smith, and Leslie (Janice) Smith. Uncle of Ardel Smith, Leslie (Krystal) Smith, and...

Feb 20, 2025

Tanina Smith Lampton, affectionately known as “Teedy” departed this life on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the age of 42. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Loving wife of Feddy Lampton. Devoted mother of Mariah Lampton. Beloved daughter of Franklin and Eartha Grant. Granddaughter of the late David Carter, Sr. and Bernette...

Feb 16, 2025

Ronald Joseph Bell departed this life on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at the age of 69. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Ronald was a retired longshoreman. Devoted father of the late Antoinette Samson. Beloved son of the late Willie Bell, Sr. and Everlina Smith Bell. Brother of Robert Bell, June Walker, Debra (Thessalonian) Jackson, Cheryl...

Feb 16, 2025

Joseph “Joe Box” Grant (Ledet) departed this life on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at the age of 71. He was a native and resident of Gretna, LA. Joseph was educated in the Jefferson Parish School System, and he was employed as a laborer. Beloved son of the late Joseph Ledet and Julia Grant Ledet. Brother of Connie Martin, Brenda Jackson,...

Feb 16, 2025

Camilla Rena Cheatteam, precious baby girl of Rondell Cheatteam and Tanya Thomas was born into the arms of angels on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at West Jefferson Medical Center. Born at 35 weeks she weighed 4 1/2lbs and was 19 inches. Although Camilla never spent any time with us on earth she was very loved. In addition to her parents,...

Feb 14, 2025

Gloria Forbes Henry entered eternal rest at her residence on Friday, February 14, 2025, at the age of 94. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Gloria was a graduate of L B Landry High School Class of 1948, Class Salutatorian. She was a retried accounting clerk with the World Trade Center. Gloria was a member of...

Feb 14, 2025

Bobby Lee Lindsey, Sr. departed this life on Friday, February 14, 2025, at the age of 66. He was a native of Metairie, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Bobby was a graduate of O. P. Walker High School. He was the owner and operator of B&B General Hauling, and formerly employed with Jefferson Transit Authority, and McDermott Corporation,...

Feb 10, 2025

Jimmie Russ, Jr entered eternal rest at his residence on Monday February 10, 2025, at the age of 92. He was a native of Woodville, MS and resident of Avondale, LA. Jimmie attended Finch High in Centreville, MS and he was a retired longshoreman. Beloved father of Cordelia Elvira Russ, Caroline Russ, Emma Jean Russ, Jimmie Russ, III, and the...

Feb 9, 2025

Carolyn Leona Johnson entered eternal rest on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at the age of 85. She was a native of New Orleans, LA, a former resident of Marrero, LA, and presently residing in Pensacola, FL. Carolyn was a graduate of Magnolia High School class of 1957. She retired after 50 years as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Beloved wife of...

Feb 8, 2025

John L. Wilson entered eternal rest on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the age of 79. He was a native of Utica, MS and a resident of Harvey, LA for over 60 years. John was a graduate of William H. Holtzlaw in Utica, MS. He was a former employee with H C Price Company and Ankor Wade as a foreman....

Feb 8, 2025

Gussie Ruth Craft Jenkins entered eternal rest at her residence on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the age of 85. She was a native of Carpenter, MS and resident of Harvey, LA. Gussie was a retired caregiver. Beloved wife of the late Isaiah Jenkins. Devoted mother of Patrick (Tammy) Jenkins, Patrice (Darrell) Henderson, Phyllis (Patrick) Wright, and Pharalynn (Shean) Brown....

Feb 4, 2025

Claudel “June” Lumar, Jr. departed this life on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at the age of 68. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Devoted husband of 44 years to Janice Smith Lumar. Beloved father of Sykema Lumar, Dawane Barabino, Marcus Lumar, Sr., and the late Janiece Harvey. Loving son of the late...

Feb 3, 2025

Lionel Ross, Jr. entered eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Kenner on Monday, February 3, 2025, at the age of 59. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Lionel was educated in the Orleans Parish Public School System. He was employed for over 40 years in the hospitality industry. Lionel was a loyal...

Feb 3, 2025

Willie Davis, Jr., departed this life on Monday, February 3, 2025, at the age of 75. He was a native of Clarksdale, MS and a resident of Algiers, LA. Willie was employed as a cement and construction worker. Beloved father of Janae Alford, Courtney Estes, and Margaret Bennett. Son of the late Willie Davis, Sr. and Emma D. Davis, Brother...

Feb 1, 2025

Rear Persona Bienemy Macklin entered eternal rest on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the age of 53. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Rear was a graduate of Joseph S. Clark Senior High School. Rear was a former employee of Ochsner Medical Center as a Chef. Beloved wife of 14 years to Richard Macklin, Jr. Devoted...

Jan 31, 2025

Jan 30, 2025

Kevin “Fat” Meredith entered peacefully into eternal rest at University Medical Center on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the age of 61. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. Kevin was a graduate of West Jefferson High School and was employed as a laborer. Beloved son of the late Samuel Meredith, Sr...

Jan 27, 2025

Enola Smith Douglas, age 86, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Monday, January 27, 2025. She was a native of Labadieville, LA and a resident of Texas City, TX. Enola was a graduate of Napoleonville High School and Katies Beauty School. She was a retired Cosmetologist and Insurance Agent with Universal Life. Beloved wife of the late...

Jan 27, 2025

Jonathan Lamar Brookin was called home on Monday, January 27, 2025, at the age of 32. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Jonathan was a graduate of Helen Cox High School, where he played football and played the tuba in the band. “Freaky”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends,...