Obituaries
JERRY D. GOFF, JR.
Apr 26, 2025
Jerry D. Goff, Jr., age 77, entered peacefully into eternal rest at V. A. Medical Center on Saturday, April 26, 2025. He was a native of Lecompte, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Jerry retired after many years as an Operator/Trainer at several oil and gas refineries. He was formerly employed with Alliance Refinery, Conoco and Phillips 66. Jerry...
PATRICIA ANN BORDEN
Apr 26, 2025
Patricia Phipps Borden entered eternal rest on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the age of 61. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Marrero, LA. Patricia was a graduate of Carver Senior High School, and she was employed as a certified nurse assistant for 35 years. Devoted wife of Emanuel Borden. Loving mother of Patrice Phipps,...
JENISIS ELAINE HOLMES
Apr 28, 2025
Jenisis Elaine Holmes peacefully passed away on Monday April 28, 2025. Beloved daughter of Jordan Holmes and Quiara Willis. Granddaughter of Quiatra Lucas, Michael Willis, Rochellen Holmes, and Jessie Holmes, Jr. Great granddaughter of the late Barbara Ann Jackson. Great great granddaughter of Gloria Jones, also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the...
RUBY COOK FORGES
Apr 22, 2025
Ruby Cook Forges, a retired educator, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at the age of 90. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Ruby was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and Southern University Baton Rouge. She retired from the Jefferson Parish Public School System after many...
LIONEL GODFREY CHRISTOPHE, III
Apr 23, 2025
Lionel Godfrey Christophe, III departed this life at Slidell Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the age of 57. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Slidell, LA. Lionel was a graduate of West Jefferson High School and attended Southern University. He was the owner and CEO of Louisiana's Contractor LLC. Son of...
BARBARA JEAN REECE
Feb 6, 2026
Barbara Jean Kent Reece, age 79, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Friday, February 6, 2026. She was a native of Gretna, LA (McDonoghville Community) and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Barbara was a graduate of Lincoln High School, and the owner of A&D Adult Residential Care an Assisted Living Facility. She was formerly employed as...
KIM JENELL JACKSON
Feb 5, 2026
Kim Jenell Jackson entered into eternal rest at Slidell Memorial Hospital on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at the age of 63. She was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Slidell, LA. Kim was employed at Copeland of New Orleans as a Head Cook and also as a Personal Care Attendant. Devoted mother of Danielle Jackson (Ronnie), Ranata...
BARBARA LORRAINE WILLIAMS
Feb 4, 2026
Barbara Lorraine Williams, a homemaker, departed this life at her residence on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the age of 67. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Loving wife of Gregory Williams. Beloved daughter of the late Etienne Williams, Sr. and Virgin Mary Brown Williams. Devoted sister of Larry Williams, Sr., Barbara Ann Williams, and the...
Larry Williams
Feb 3, 2026
Larry Williams, age 74, entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was a native of Hammond, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Larry was a retired 1st Class Welder and Roofer. Beloved husband of Kathleen Williams. Loving father of Terri Williams, Kisha (Amadeo) Jimenez, Derrick (Claudia) Williams,...
BERNADINE WALKER VIDAL
Feb 2, 2026
Bernadine Walker Vidal, age 79, entered eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Monday, February 2, 2026. She was a native of Ama, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Bernadine was a graduate of Lincoln High School and a former Custodian with the Jefferson Parish School Board. “Bunny”, as she was affectionately known to family and friends,...
JOSEPH HUMPHREY, JR.
Feb 2, 2026
Joseph Humphrey, Jr. entered into eternal rest at his residence on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the age of 78. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Joseph served his country as a member of The United States Army for 23 years. He served in Vietnam and received numerous commendation for his bravery...
JOSEPH RAYMOND STEIB, SR.
Jan 31, 2026
Joseph Raymond Steib, Sr., age 79, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Saturday, January 31, 2026. He was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Joseph served his country as a proud member of the United States Army. He retired from Avondale Shipyard after many years of dedicated service as a supervisor. Beloved...
GARY DANIEL GROS, JR.
Jan 30, 2026
Gary Daniel Gros, Jr. departed this life at his residence on Friday, January 30, 2026, at the age of 39. He was a native of Westwego, LA and a resident of Waggaman, LA. Gary attended Delgado Community College and was the owner/mechanic of H2K Customs, a body and paint shop. He was a formerly employed as a store manager of...
TYRONE NATHAN ESTEN
Jan 29, 2026
Tyrone Nathan Esten, affectionately known as “Ta Ta” departed this life Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the age of 56. He was native of New Orleans, LA, a former resident of Marrero, LA and presently residing in Harvey, LA. Tyrone was a graduate of John Ehret High School and was employed as an electrician with Christiana and Triad Construction. He...
WILBERT GOUGIS JR.
Jan 27, 2026
Wilbert Gougis, Jr., age 69, was called by Jesus Christ to relocate to his eternal heavenly home on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Wilbert was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, and he attended Nicholls State University. He was formerly employed with West Jefferson Medical Center,...
DEMETRA CHARLES
Jan 27, 2026
Demetra Charles entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at the age of 59. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Demetra was a 1984 graduate of L. B. Landry High School. She was formerly employed as a Uber Driver. Wife of Marshall Tollette. Loving mother of Damond Charles, Terralynn...
DON M. ANDREW, SR.
Jan 24, 2026
Don M. Andrew, Sr. entered peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the age of 74. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Don was educated in the Orleans Parish School System, and he served his country in the United States Marine Corp. He was employed as a taxicab driver. Husband of Cynthia J....
CARL LESTER MELANCON
Jan 22, 2026
Carl Lester Melancon, an Independent Contractor, departed this life at his residence on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the age of 60. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Carl was a graduate of John H. Martyn High School. Devoted father of Chardae (Michael) Mercadel and Cyrionne Melancon. Stepfather of D’angelique and Boyd...
RICHARD EARL WILLIAMS
Jan 22, 2026
Richard Earl Williams transitioned peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the age or 62. He was a native of New Orleans, LA, a former resident of Utica, MS and presently residing in Marrero, LA. Richard Earl attend Utica Consolidated High, where he was a standout basketball player. His passion for the game continued into his forties,...
DWAN MARVIN PEEL
Jan 20, 2026
Dwan Marvin Peel, age 37, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in Mandeville, LA. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Dwan was a graduate of Bethel High School in Hampton, VA, and went on to work in Industrial Maintenance Services for Apache Industrial, where he was known for his strong...
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