Mentrell was a great friend and extremely funny. He had an infectious smile. He is missed by many.

A copy of his obituary:

Bartholomew - Mentrell 'Mennie' Bartholomew, A Steward For New Orleans Paddlewheels, Died Tuesday Of A Gunshot Wound In The 1100 Block Of South Galvez Street. He Was 23. Mr. Bartholomew Was Born In New Orleans And Attended Comprehensive High School In Chicopee, Mass., And The Bramus School Of Barbering. Survivors Include A Son, Mentrell Bartholomew II; His Father, Ronald Bartholomew; His Mother, Calenthia Bartholomew; His Stepmother, Linda Bartholomew; Five Brothers, Troy Poplous, Dameion Russ, Freddie Nicholas, Byron Green And Stevie Stancil Sr.; And His Grandparents, Wilbert And Dolores Bartholomew And Earsel Carvin. A Funeral Will Be Held Friday At Noon At D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. Visitation Will Begin At 10 A.M. Burial Will Be In St. Vincent Cemetery No. 2. 12-12- 1996 Times Picayune