Obituaries

MARK ANTHONY FRANKLIN

MARK ANTHONY FRANKLIN

Jan 27, 2021

Mark Anthony Franklin, age 47, entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Baptist Medical Center on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was a lifelong resident of Algiers, LA. Mark was employed at Goodwill Industries for over 15 years, moving up the ranks to become an Associate Manager.  Loving and caring son of Hubert, Sr. and Theresa...

GRAYLING DON WALKER, SR.

GRAYLING DON WALKER, SR.

Jan 26, 2021

Grayling Don Walker, Sr. entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at the age of 58. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Waggaman, LA. Grayling was a 1980 graduate of West Jefferson High School. He continued his studies at Southern University at New Orleans, earning an Accounting Degree in 1987. While at...

THADDEUS THOMAS VALENTINE, SR.

THADDEUS THOMAS VALENTINE, SR.

Jan 25, 2021

Thaddeus “Shoppe” Valentine, Sr., age 72, walked into the gates of heaven on Monday, January 25, 2021. He was a native of Thibodaux, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Thaddeus was a retired employee of Plumbers and Steam Fitters Local 60 and Rail Crew. In the early eighties he served as the first African American Fire Chief of W....

GEORGE JOHNSON

GEORGE JOHNSON

Jan 25, 2021

George Johnson passed away at his residence on Monday, January 25, 2021 at the age of 77 surrounded by his 3 daughters and primary care givers and his niece Lana Riggins.  He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. George was aa Bus Driver with Orleans Parish School for over 25 years and retired in 2005. He loved...

SAMUEL LEE GREEN

SAMUEL LEE GREEN

Jan 25, 2021

Samuel Lee Green departed this life on Monday, January 25, 2021 at the age of 57. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Samuel was employed as a laborer with the Sanitation Department. Devoted father of Samuel (Shwane) Glapion. Loving son of the late August Lee and Myrtle Mae Green. Brother of August, Michael (Gaynell), Reginald (Chris...

LEONA `SMITH CHRISTOFF

LEONA `SMITH CHRISTOFF

Jan 24, 2021

 

Leona Smith Christoff received her wing on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at the age of 89. She was a native of Waggaman, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Beloved wife of the late Malgie Willie Christoff, Sr. Devoted mother of Shelia Christoff, Mary Ann Greene, Malgie Willie Christoff, Jr., Lendell (Tammy) Smith, Rodney Smith, and the late Patricia...

GRANVILLE SANFORD

GRANVILLE SANFORD

Jan 23, 2021

Granville J. Sanford II entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the age of 72. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Junior, as he was affectionately known by family and friends was employed as a longshoreman with the Port of New Orleans, and then he became a mail carrier with U. S. Postal...

MAGGIE BELL DUMAS

MAGGIE BELL DUMAS

Jan 22, 2021

Maggie Lee Bell Dumas, a homemaker, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, January 22, 2021 at the age of 84. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. She was a former employee of Charity Hospital and Trichology Adornment Center. Maggie was a member of Travellets Social and Pleasure Club. Beloved wife of...

JEFFERY CONERLY

JEFFERY CONERLY

Jan 22, 2021

Jeffery Conerly went home to be with the lord on Friday, January 22, 2021 at the age of 62.  He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Jeffery was a graduate from O. Perry Walker Senior High School. He was employed with Texaco for many years and later retired as an operations supervisor at...

BRANDON WENDELL CLEMENT

BRANDON WENDELL CLEMENT

Jan 21, 2021

Brandon “BEE” Wendell Clement was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 21, 2021. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. He was a member of St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church. Bee, as he is affectionately known to family and friends, earned his GED and was employed as a Barge Cleaner. Beloved son of Veronica...

CELSA GERONIMO ELLIS

CELSA GERONIMO ELLIS

Jan 21, 2021

Celsa Geronimo Ellis entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Thursday, January 21, 2021 She was a native of San Carlos City, Philippines and a resident of Gretna, LA. Celsa was employed as a waitress with Harrah’s Casino. Wife of Maurice Ellis. Mother of Maurice Ellis, II. Daughter of Filemon Geronimo and Teodora Epanto. Sister of Erlinda,...

SAMUEL JUMPIERE, III

SAMUEL JUMPIERE, III

Jan 21, 2021

Samuel Jumpiere, III passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at the age of 74. Beloved husband of Barbara Jumpiere. Father of the late Wallace Jumpiere.  Son of the late Samuel Jumpiere, Jr. and Beulah Jumpiere. Brother of Casey (Linda) Jumpiere, Donald Jumpiere, and the late David (Dorothy) Jumpiere, Sr., also survived by a host of other relatives and friends....

TA'MARA VALENTINE- DAVIS

TA'MARA VALENTINE- DAVIS

Jan 21, 2021

Ta’Mara “TaTam” Valentine Davis, transition from her earthly home to her heavenly home, on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at the age of 47. She was a native New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA.  Ta’Mara was a graduate of West Jefferson High School class of 1992. She was employed with the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Courts for 13...

LAWRENCE CHARLES BECK

LAWRENCE CHARLES BECK

Jan 19, 2021

Lawrence Charles Beck departed this life on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the age of 27.  He was a native of Marrero, LA and resident of Los Angeles, CA. Lawrence was an Inspiring Rapper, and an employee of JMT Inc. in Norwalk, CA. He was a member of Root of David Church of God in Christ. Loving father of Lauren,...

ALEX WILSON, JR.

ALEX WILSON, JR.

Jan 18, 2021

Alex Wilson, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 18, 2021 at the age of 80. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Alex was a retired Custodian of Charity Hospital. Beloved husband of Barbara Jean Johnson Wilson. Loving father of Wanda Wilson Taylor, Deborah Ann Wilson, and Michael Wilson, Sr.  Son...

EPHFRAIN ADAM WATKINS

EPHFRAIN ADAM WATKINS

Jan 18, 2021

Ephfrain Adam Watkins departed this life at his residence on Monday, January 18, 2021 at the age of 68. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a  resident of Gretna, LA. Ephfrain was employed as a retired tire mechanic. Beloved husband of Amelia Ingram Watkins. Son of the late Charles and Iris Pitts Watkins. Loving brother of Cynthia...

MARJORIE HELEN STAMPS WILSON

MARJORIE HELEN STAMPS WILSON

Jan 18, 2021

Marjorie Helen Stamps Wilson, age 84, departed earth for her heavenly home on Monday, January 18, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Marjorie was a graduate of Joseph S. Clark High School. She was a employed with the Department of Navy and retired in 1996 as a supervisor from the Enlisted...

DEBRA DAISY CAREY

DEBRA DAISY CAREY

Jan 18, 2021

Debra Carey passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at the age of 67. She was native of New Orleans, LA and longtime resident of Marrero, LA. She was a graduate of the McKinley Senior High School Class of 1972 in Baton Rouge, LA. Debra was a Licensed Cosmetologist and retired as a Youth Mental Health Specialist with the Archdiocese...

JANET JOSEPHINE USSIN

JANET JOSEPHINE USSIN

Jan 17, 2021

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Janet Josephine Fongenie Cross Sylvester Villalobos Ussin entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at the age of 78. She was a native of Trinidad & Tobago, West Indies and a resident of Harvey,  LA. Janet was a retired employee with Entergy and Dillard’s Department Store. Beloved wife of the late...

HELEN MARIE HAYES CORDER

HELEN MARIE HAYES CORDER

Jan 17, 2021

Helen Marie Hayes Corder, age 61, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 17, 2021. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Helen was a retired Nurse of University Medical Center and presently employed as a Home Health Provider with Gulfcoast Social Services. Beloved wife of Willie Corder, Jr. Devoted mother of Willie...