All Obituaries

Emma L. Alexis, age 91, departed this life on Friday, May 18, 2018 at Riverbend Nursing Home in Jesuit Bend, LA. She was a native of Boothville, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA before retiring to Riverbend Nursing Home.   Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, May 25, 2018 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church at 8968 Hwy 23 Belle Chasse, LA 70037at 12 noon. Visitation will begin at...

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith... II Timothy 4:7 Albert Joseph “Patoon” Manuel departed this life on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at his home in Amite La. He was 68 years old and a native of Port Sulphur, and a resident of Pinegrove, Louisiana. Beloved son of the late Joseph (Redd) Manuel and Josephine Zenon Manuel Barthelemy. Devoted...

Molly Ann Robinson-Garner transitioned from labor to reward on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Greenwood Laflore Hospital in Greenwood, Mississippi two weeks prior to her 56th birthday. She was a lifelong resident of lower Plaquemines Parish and was a former Para-Professional with Plaquemines Parish School Board.  She was a proud graduate of Buras High School class of 1981 and received her secondary education from the University of New Orleans and Delgado Community College. She was a...

Robert Lee entered into eternal rest on Tuesday May 8, 2018 at his home in Boothville La.  He was 86 years old and was a lifelong resident of Boothville and served his country in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955. Son of the late Willian and Mary Mitchell Lee.  Beloved husband of the late Rosemary Lee.  Devoted father of Ramona (Ralph) Gary, Steve (Peggy) Lee, Lorri (Tracy) Barrois, Mary (Pastor Bud) Mareno, Jeromy (Kayla) Lee, and the late Jonathan Lee. Brother of...

Joyce Helen Johnson Lewis a resident of Gretna, Louisiana entered her eternal rest Friday, April 27, 2018 at the age of 85.   Joyce is the daughter of the late Sidney Sr. and Lillie Johnson. She is the wife of the late Rev. Joseph D. Lewis Sr., sister of the late Sidney T Johnson Jr and the late Dr. Joseph B. Johnson, sister-in-law of Geraldine Mansion, Ernestine Lewis, LaVerne Green and Barbara Rosenberg. Joyce is survived by her four children, Karen E. Lewis, Joseph D. Lewis...

Alvin John Gibson Sr. entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at his home in Jesuit Bend La., He was 74 years old and a native and lifelong resident of Port Sulphur, LA. He was a retired crane operator for Freeport McMoran and also retired from the Louisiana State School. He was loved by all and was well known as “Santa Clause” for his work...

Martha Ann Wallace Thomas transitioned from labor to reward on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at her daughter’s home in Gretna. She was 78 years old. Beloved daughter of the late Julia Sparks and Willie Wallace. Devoted mother of Lawrence Michael (Marcia) Thomas, Troy (Lizette) Thomas, Eric (Tracey) Thomas, and Hope Bell. Loving grandmother of Ashley James (Genevieve) Thomas, Tai Battle, Cody...

Paul Oncale departed this life on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at his nieces home in Westwego La., surrounded by his loving family.  He was 86 years old, and was born in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Paul was a lifelong resident of Westwego, Louisiana and was never married. He spent his entire life living with his loving sister Ida Mae and her children. His passion in life was singing and playing his guitar. His favorite song was “Send Me Some Lovin”.   He is the son...

Lizzie Duncan Williams transitioned peacefully from labor to reward on Monday April 16, 2018 at Good Samaritans Nursing facility in New Orleans.  She was a blessed 100 years old and was born on Tuesday March 5, 1918 in Boothville La and spent most of here life in the Gentilly neighborhood of New Orleans.  She retired many years ago as a day laborer for the Yellin and Neilson Families of New Orleans. Daughter of the late Robert Duncan Sr. And Zickley Prout.  Beloved...

LaBaren Garrard Barakat-Bartholomew a Program Annalists for the Department of State, passed away at his home in Harvey, LA on Monday, April 9, 2018. He was 46 years old. LaBaren accepted Christ as his personal savior and was baptized at the assembly of God Church of Boothville, LA in 1980. Beloved son of Linda Mallard Powell & Alfred Bartholomew Sr. Stepson of Winston L. Powell Jr. Devoted Father of Lachantel, Asia, Miriam, Bryan & Aiden Bartholomew. Loving Brother of...