All Obituaries

HELEN PEARL USSIN RUIZ, departed this life peacefully on Wednesday November 25, 2020, at her home in Marrero La.  She was 66 years old and a native of New Orleans La. Daughter of the late Lloyd and Leola Charles Ussin.  Beloved wife of Paul Ruiz Sr.  Devoted mother of Earl (Tyra) Ussin, Shontele Ussin, Aprilanna (Rashid) Johnson, Michelle S., Paul (Melissa) Ruiz Jr. and Rosalind (Michael) Moran.  Sister of Shirley Barnes, Ella Ruiz, Florence Brown and Thomas Ussin. ...

Jo Ann Benson Batiste departed this life on Sunday, November 15, 2020, at East Jefferson General Hospital.  She was 78 years old and a native of Harvey, LA.  She lived a life full of adventure and loved her family dearly.  Jo Ann graduated from Xavier Preparatory School, and followed her dreams of becoming a Beautician.  She was an employee of Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office from 1983 – 1992, where her duties consisted of crossing guard and later a 911...

Rachael Lynn “Queen Diva” Smith departed this life on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero, LA.  She was 55 years old and a native of Kennedy Heights in Avondale and a current resident of Harvey, LA.  She is the daughter of the late Lawrence and Nara Green Smith.  She was the devoted companion of Edd Mossop.  Beloved mother of LaQuinta Smith and Dominic Smith Sr., (Diamond Washington).  Sister of Lawrence Smith III,...

Teresa Marie Bartholomew Ragas departed this life on Saturday, November 7, 2020, at her home in Port Sulphur, LA.  She was 51 years old and the daughter of the late Clara Jane and Louis Bartholomew Sr.  She was raised by the late Juanita Sylve.  She is the beloved wife of Bertrand Bernard Ragas.  Sister of Joseph (Deborah) Bartholomew Sr., Jason Bartholomew and Kimberley Bartholomew.  Aunt of Sierra, Anthony, Joseph Jr., Ackland, Diamonique, Sanaa, Kailyn, Dominic,...

Royal Leedell Wallace departed this life on Thursday, November 5, 2020, in Houston Texas.  He was 40 years old.  He was born on September 17, 1980, to the union of Glassy and Royal Wallace.   Royal accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Greater Golden Grove Baptist Church.  He received his education in the St. James Parish School System where he received a 4-year scholarship to Dillard University.  There he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in...

Norman Onezine departed this life on Monday, November 3, 2020.  He was 96 years old.  He was born on August 7, 1924, in Donaldsonville, LA, to the late Olivia and Edward Onezine.  Norman was educated in the Donaldsonville public school system, and served in the United States Army from November 5, 1944, to July 4, 1947.  Private Onezine served honorably as a WWII Veteran.  After his military service, Norman married his sweetheart Hazel Parker and was married for 50...

Willie Dean Mark departed this life on October 28, 2020, at Good Samaritan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New Orleans, LA.  She was 78 years old and was affectionately known as “Dean” to her family and friends.  Willie Dean was born on August 2, 1942 in Sandy Hook, Mississippi.  She was educated in Walthall County School System and graduated from JJ Gulledge Memorial High School in Tylertown, Mississippi.  Willie Dean was baptized at an early age in...

JoAnn Feloss, departed this life on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Ochsner Hospital Westbank Campus.  She was 68 years old and was born on December 25, 1951 in New Orleans, LA.  She was a life-long resident of the east bank of Plaquemines Parish residing in Davant, Phoenix, and Pointe – A – La - Hache, which was interrupted by a short stay in Arkansas after Hurricane Katrina.  JoAnn was a devoted member of Agape Fellowship Church in Davant, LA. ...

Zuri Ann Manuel was called back to Heaven on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, in Irving TX.  She was born on Wednesday, June 24, 2020.      She was the precious baby girl of Zakasha Ann Williams Manuel, and Whit Ethan Manuel Sr.  Adored sister of Malachi, Whit II, and Khari Manuel.  Zuri is also survived by her grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and other family members who loved her dearly.  Private graveside services and burial was held at Tropical...

Gloria Jean Riley Reynolds departed this life peacefully on October 21, 2020, at her home in Marrero, LA.  She was 68 years old and a native of Louisville, KY.  She is the daughter of Dorothy Cash of Louisville, KY, and Charles V. Riley of Shawneetown, IL. She is the beloved mother of James Wilson, Laif Wilson, and Erica Sarro.  She is the sister of Chuckie, Sherill, Diamond, Geri and Gary.  She is the loving grandmother of Landon, Brooke, Ethan, Gabby, and...