Obituaries

Apr 23, 2025

Charlie Simmons entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the age of 79. He was a native of Hazel, Alabama and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Charlie was employed as a mechanic for Ford Motor Company in Detroit, MI for many years. He had a deep love for fast cars, boxing, blues music, and a big...

May 2, 2025

Tracy Whitley departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, May 2, 2025, at the age of 56. He was a native of Ferriday, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Tracy always had a smile on his face and loved to go fishing. He will be remembered for his peaceful humble spirit, who lit up a room...

Apr 18, 2025

Joyce Charles Carter entered eternal rest at her residence on Friday, April 18, 2025, at the age of 87. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Joyce was a former employee with the Metropolitan Development Center (Belle Chasse State School) for many years. She was a faithful member of the usher board. Joyce had a passion for...

May 1, 2025

Orelia J. Williams, affectionately known as “Rita”, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the age of 82. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Orelia was educated in the New Orleans Public School System. She was employed for over 40 years as a Direct Support Professional. Rita was an active...

Apr 27, 2025

Melvin Collins, Jr., affectionately known as “Poppy” or “Melly Mel”, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the age of 79. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Melvin was a proud graduate of George Washington Carver High School and honorably served his country in the United States Army. Melvin...

Apr 25, 2025

Inez Cullier Payadue, age 92, transitioned from her earthly life at her residence on Friday, April 26, 2025. She was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. “Nez”, as she was affectionately known to family and friends, was educated at Blessed Sacrament Elementary School. She entered the workforce and was employed at Martin’s Seafood in Westwego, and as a housekeeper...

Apr 29, 2025

Joe Smith entered eternal rest at his residence on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the age of 85. He was a native of Orrville, AL and a resident of Avondale, LA. Joe was a retired pipefitter and welder. Beloved husband of Mayola Smith. Loving father of Minnie Smith and the late Michael Anthony Smith. Son of the late Willie P....

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Apr 9, 2025

Kehlani Chanel Fisher peacefully passed away on Wednesday April 9, 2025. She was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved daughter of Kevin Matthew Fisher and Dachanel Taylor. Granddaughter of Verna Taylor, Betty Fisher, and Matthew Fisher, Jr. Sister of Kevin Matthew Anderson, Tevin J. Robert, Shantrice Anderson, and Kavyn Robert. Cousin of the late Tyran Taylor, also survived...

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...

Apr 21, 2025

Doral Hester entered eternal rest on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 51. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. He was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School. Loving father of Rinesha Mayfield, Dorai’yal Reynolds, Tonya Reynolds, Doral Smith and the late D’Ral A’zjon Hester. Grandfather of the late Forever Maxwell. Son of...

Apr 20, 2025

Steven Williams departed this life peacefully at Piedmont Hospital on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the age of 60. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Atlanta, GA. Steven was a graduate of Francis T. Nicholls High Class of 1984. Steve, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, was employed with DeKalb County...

Mar 28, 2025

Galvin “Mann” Gabriel, Jr., age 74, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton, MA. He was a native of New Orleans, LA, and a resident of Canton, MA. “Mann”, as he was affectionately known to family and friends, was a graduate of Lincoln High School. He served his country as a member of...

Apr 18, 2025

Annie Smith Paul, age 83, a retired nurse, entered peacefully into eternal rest at Chateau Living Center. She was a native of Pineville, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. She was a 1958 graduate of McDonogh 35 High School and furthered her education at Straight’s Business College in Business Administration in 1959. Annie also attended Orleans Parish LPN Program...

Apr 15, 2025

Ashley Nicole Weber Zeno, an educator with the Jefferson Parish Public School System, departed this life and entered eternal rest on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the age of 39. She was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Ashley was a 2003 graduate of Archbishop Blenk High School, and she continued her academic journey by...

Apr 10, 2025

Apr 15, 2025

Willie Burton III, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Willie was a 1954 graduate of L. B. Landry High School, and he attended Southern University of Baton Rouge, where he was a member of the concert, dancing and marching bands. He served his...