All Obituaries

FLORIDA ALMA JONES MERRICK, departed this life on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at her daughter’s home in Harvey LA. She was 88 years old and was born in New Orleans LA on August 31, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of Buras LA and was retired from the Plaquemines Parish Government (Buras Auditorium) with many years of dedicated service. She was a devoted Christian baptized as a Jehovah’s Witness many years ago and enjoyed spreading the Good News to anyone who was willing to...

Kenneth (Kenny Tongue) Jackson peacefully transitioned to his eternal home on Friday November 12, 2021, at Ochsner Medical Center Gretna, LA at the age of 61. He was a native and a resident of Westwego, LA. He was born to the union of the late Phillip Jr. and Shirley Jackson. He was baptized at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. He was educated in the Jefferson Parish Public School system where he enjoyed leading the band as drum major in his younger years. He was a dedicated...

Rome “Romey” Arthur Major was born on August 29, 2021 at Ochsner Westbank Medical Center, in Gretna, LA to Myliah Major and Waldo Malivert. He became our forever angel on November 8, 2021.  When he was born, Rome had big, bright, glossy eyes just like his mother Myliah. His eyes were so bright they could light up the sky, with a face like his auntie Mynicia, and a nose like his great-grandmother Betty. When he was hungry, he would cry loudly like his mother did when she was...

On Saturday, November 6, 2021, God gracefully open his arms and welcomed Patricia “Trisha” Singleton to her heavenly home. Patricia was born on January 5, 1969, to the late Emelda Singleton Bowie and Roosevelt Bowie where she received the value of how to be a God-fearing woman. She was educated in Jefferson Parish School System. She is a graduate of West Jefferson High School and later attended Delgado Community College for nursing. During her studies she received an outstanding...

Debra Ann-Crosby Hardy departed this life on November 1, 2021. She was 57 years old. She was a native of New Orleans, Louisiana. Daughter of the late Leona Alexander and J.C Rowlins. She was married to the late Amos Hardy Sr. She is survived by longtime companion Cliffton Dixon, her two sons Cody Crosby (Debra) and Amos Hardy Jr., and two daughters Nicole Dixon, and Eva Miller. She is also survived by Debra Crosby, God daughter Nadine Spottville, sister Wanda Alexander, brother Kenneth...

John Morris Smith entered eternal rest on Friday, October 29, 2021, at West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero, LA.  John was born on December 23, 1947, at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, LA from the union of Charles Ray Smith and Elvera Senegal Smith. Mr. Smith was educated in the Jefferson Parish School System where he attended Lincoln High School. He was employed with the Louisiana Celotex Company for an extended period. John attended St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in...

Wayne Anthony Blackwell departed this life on Monday, October 24, 2021 at East Jefferson Hospital in Metairie, LA. He was 59 years old and a native of New Orleans, LA. He graduated from Booker T. Washington High School located in New Orleans, LA. Son of the late Harry and Lucille Blackwell Jr. Loving husband of Delee Blackwell. Devoted father of Selena and Joseph Blackwell. He is preceded in death by his parents and three siblings, Harold Wetter, Eric Blackwell, and Hattie M. B....

Cheri Lynn Mccann Rome departed this life on Thursday October 21st, 2021, at her home in St. Rose, LA. She was 39 years old. Daughter of the late Darlene Rome and stepdaughter of the late Brian Lauland. She is survived by her fiancée Debasish Mukherjee, two brothers Brian Rome (Amy), Joey Dufrene and sister Brandy Dufrene. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, including one great nephew, cousin’s other relatives and devoted friends. Cheri is preceded in death by...

Norbert Housey, a native and lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA, departed this life on Wednesday October 20th, 2021. He was an alumnus of Walter L. Cohen Senior High School, where he enjoyed playing football and basketball.  Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Charmaine Housey and Norbert Matthews. His siblings, Liryc Housey (Ariane), Norman Lee and Norbrell Arnolie. His devoted friend, LaBrena Williams and his sister in Christ, Robin Taylor. He is also survived by a host of...

Delores Branch Green affectionately known as “Dee” departed this life on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was 92 years old.  She was a native of Oakville LA, and the mother of Greater St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church of Oakville.  Delores was affectionately called “Maw- Maw” by her children and grandchildren; She was always giving advice on life and encouraging her children to stay together and love one...