Joshua Bester Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joshua Bester of New Orleans, Louisiana, who passed away on September 28, 2025, at the age of 23, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joshua Bester to show support.
He is survived by: his parents, Jimmie Watson Jr. and Chantel Watson; his wife Kimberly Bester; his siblings, Jane'Smothers (Brandon), Justin Smothers (Destiny), Jeremie Francis, Jimmie Watson III and Jacob Packnett; his siblings' children, Kaliyani Francis and Josiah Smothers; his grandparents, Albert Francis, Janet Fobbs and Eva Bester; his aunt Ashlee Hunter; his godmothers, Lynette Henry and Duana Lawrence; and his close friend Reign. He is also survived by many other family members and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 10th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Greater King Solomon Baptist Church (3305 Audubon St, New Orleans, LA 70125). A celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 10th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
