Obituaries

ARTHUR G. BLAKNEY

ARTHUR G. BLAKNEY

Sep 26, 2020

Arthur G. Blakney departed this life at his residence on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the age of 73. He was a native of Gulfport, MS and a lifelong resident of Belle Chasse, LA. He attended Alcorn State College and was a veteran of the United States Army. Arthur was a former employee of Avondale Shipyard. He was a devoted...

RONALD JONES

RONALD JONES

Sep 24, 2020

Ronald Jones entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at the age of 66. He was a native of Edgard, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Ronald was a retired custodian of the Jefferson Parish Marrero Community Center. He was an active member of the Marrero Community/ Senior Center, for which he was crowned king in...

Willeana Johnson Haydel

Willeana Johnson Haydel

Sep 22, 2020

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Willeana J. Haydel, on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, loving sister, mother and grandmother entered peacefully into eternal rest at the age of 88. Willeana was born on August 18, 1932 in Edgard, Louisiana; she was the first of seven children to Jimmie and Earline (Smith) Johnson. She graduated from Booker T. Washington High School...

CHRISTOPHER THOMAS BOLDEN

CHRISTOPHER THOMAS BOLDEN

Sep 21, 2020

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Christopher Thomas Bolden passed onto glory, into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, September 21, 2020 at the age of 52.  He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Memphis, TN for the past 5 years. Chris, as he was known to family and friends...

MARGUERITE A. WHITE

MARGUERITE A. WHITE

Sep 20, 2020

Marguerite A. White entered eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at the age of 87. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA.  Devoted mother of Marguerite Charlene White. Daughter of the late Jeff and Lavinia Allen. Sister of the late Joseph G. Senegal, Sr.,  Jessie Allen, Louis Allen,...

JAYLEN JAMAL SMITH

JAYLEN JAMAL SMITH

Sep 20, 2020

 

Jaylen Jamal Smith departed this life on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at the age of 21. He was a native of Acadia, CA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Jaylen was graduate of Hahnville High School and employed with Family Dollar as a stocker. Beloved son of Bobby Smith and Janice Faye Smith. Grandson of the late Freddie Mae...

MERITA LAMB WILLIAMS

MERITA LAMB WILLIAMS

Sep 19, 2020

Merita L. Williams, age 85, entered peacefully into eternal rest at Belle Vie Living Center on Saturday, September 19, 2020. She was a native of Miami, FL and a resident of Marrero, LA. Merita was a retired salesclerk with Walmart. Beloved daughter of the late George Lamb and Jenenet More. Devoted sister of the late Helen Cole. Loving aunt of...

JACQUELINE COLLINS JONES

JACQUELINE COLLINS JONES

Sep 19, 2020

Jacqueline Marie Collins Jones, age 58, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020 with her family by her side. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Loving mother of Kizzy Collins of New Orleans, LA. Daughter of the late Marguerite Adeline Farve Collins. Jacqueline is also survived by 5 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild,...

SALLY MARIE CALDWELL

SALLY MARIE CALDWELL

Sep 19, 2020

Sally Marie Caldwell, age 54, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at University Medical Center. She was a native of Napoleonville, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Sally was a 1984 graduate of Assumption High School. She attended Nicholls State University, and was a graduate of Delgado Community College, where she obtained an Associate Degree...

CLIMMOS JACKSON, JR.

CLIMMOS JACKSON, JR.

Sep 19, 2020

Climmos Jackson, Jr.  departed this life at Veterans Affairs Hospital on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at the age of 81. He was a native of Crown Point, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Climmos served his country as a member of the United States Army and retired after 17 1/2 years of service. He received numerous commendations for his...

SANDRA JANEEN HILL

SANDRA JANEEN HILL

Sep 18, 2020

Sandra Janeen Hill passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020 at the age of 59. She was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Sandra was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School, and a former employee of West Jefferson Medical Center. Beloved daughter of the late Willie Hill and Jeanette McGee. Granddaughter of Willie McGee, Sr. and Drussie...

JOYCE ANN SMITH

JOYCE ANN SMITH

Sep 17, 2020

Joyce Ann Smith transitioned peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at the age of 69 with her loving family at her side. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Joyce was a retired Dietary Cook with Heritage Nursing Home. She was a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in...

Octavia Keller Forbes

Octavia Keller Forbes

Sep 16, 2020

Octavia Keller Forbes entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at the age of 72 surrounded by her family. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Tava, Sis, or Nanny as she was affectionately known by family and friends was a graduate of Lincoln High School Class of 1968.

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WILLIE LEE LEMIEUX

WILLIE LEE LEMIEUX

Sep 14, 2020

Willis Lee Lemieux departed this life a Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Monday, September 14, 2020 at the age of 77. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Willis was a graduated of Lincoln High School and was formerly employed in construction, as a cement/slab finisher. Beloved father of Crystal Thomas, Angela Carson, Tracy Howell and Billy...

ERNEST WILLIAMS, JR.

ERNEST WILLIAMS, JR.

Sep 14, 2020

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Ernest Williams, Jr.  entered peacefully into eternal rest at Sanctuary at Passages Hospice on Monday, September 14, 2020 at the age of 79. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Ernest was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and a retired porter of the Herbert Building.  Loving father of...

ROBERT MARCELLUS MATTHEWS, SR.

ROBERT MARCELLUS MATTHEWS, SR.

Sep 14, 2020

Robert Marcellus Matthews, Sr. passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020 at the age of 47. He was a native of St. Croix US Virgin Islands and at the age of 6 years old, along with his parents, relocated to New Orleans, LA. Robert was a graduate of O. Perry Walker High School , where he was a member of...

Veronica Smith Thornton

Veronica Smith Thornton

Sep 13, 2020

Veronica Lynn Smith Thornton departed this life on Sunday September 13, 2020 at the age of 63. Beloved wife of Willie Thornton Jr. Devoted mother of Willie Thornton, III, Ashley (Tarell ) McGowan and the late Simone Smith.  Daughter of the late Dave and Maude Smith. Sister of David Smith, Debra ( Malcolm ) Willis, Wendy (Rogelio) Braithwaite, and Diedra...

KHALIL AUSBIA ALLEN

KHALIL AUSBIA ALLEN

Sep 10, 2020

Khalil Ausbia “Fresh” Allen, a senior at Helen Cox High School, departed this life on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at the age of 18. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA.  Fresh, as he was affectionately known to family and friends played football at Bodenger Playground and for the Crescent City Saints. He was also active in...

AUDREY MARIE CAREY

AUDREY MARIE CAREY

Sep 10, 2020

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Audrey Marie Carey, age 69, transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at West Jefferson Medial Center. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Audrey was the seventh of eight daughters affectionately known as the Carey 8. She was a graduate of Lincoln...

HAUSHON KAREEM MILLER, JR.

HAUSHON KAREEM MILLER, JR.

Sep 10, 2020

Haushon “Paw” K. Miller, Jr. departed this life on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at the age of 19. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Haushon was a graduate of Helen Cox High School. Beloved son of Belvin and Shevelle Fontenette-Baker.  Loving grandson of Erma McGinnis-Forbes, Warren Fontenette, Asalee Baker and the late Belvin Ruffin. Brother of...