Obituaries
Earl Sullivan, Jr.
May 26, 2019
Earl Sullivan, Jr. entered into eternal rest at his residence on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at the age of 76. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Earl was a laborer with several companies and became the community mechanic. Beloved husband of Annie Bell Sullivan. Devoted father of Tracy Lambert, Carol (Gregory) Armstrong,...
Esco Ratliff, Sr.
May 24, 2019
Esco “Mr. Sco” Ratliff, Sr. received his wings on Friday, May 24, 2019 at the age of 82. He was a native of Tylertown, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Esco was a retired Entrepreneur. Beloved husband of Pearlie M. Ratliff. Devoted father of Retired First Sergeant Darren Ratcliff, Sr., Carolyn R. Patterson, Escalina Ratliff, Aundreia McCadney, Esco Ratliff,...
GLORIA TILLMAN RAPHAEL
May 24, 2019
Gloria Tillman Raphael entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Baptist Hospital on Friday, May 24, 2019 at the age of 82. She was a native of Jeanerette, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved wife of the late Tillman A. Raphael. Devoted mother of Gwendolyn W. Jackson. Grandmother of LaToya and Octavious Wright. Great grandmother of Alexis and...
Mable Ann Carter
May 23, 2019
Mable Ann Carter entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was a native of Houma, LA and a longtime resident of Marrero, LA. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School and a retired housekeeper. Beloved mother of Jacquel (Rudolph) Babino and Vinetti (Justin) Fennidy. Loving grandmother of Ashley, Tyanika, DeAndre, and...
JADA LYNN DEDEAUX
May 22, 2019
Jada “Sweet Pea” Lynn DeDeaux entered into eternal rest at Children’s Hospital on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at the age of 17. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Waggaman, LA. Jada was a student at John Ehret High School. Beloved daughter of Eugene, III, and Aretha L. DeDeaux. Granddaughter of Albertha J. Lewis...
Kevin Joseph Diggs
May 19, 2019
Kevin Joseph Diggs, age 46, departed this life on Sunday, May 19, 2019. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Kevin was a graduate of Marion Abramson High School. He was a former sandblaster and painter of Avondale Shipyard. Loving father of Aaron Ally, D’aquain Kevinisha Diggs, Orionne Renee’ Brown, and Adreon Josiah Diggs. Son of the...
ROBERT CANSELO
May 18, 2019
Robert Canselo departed this life on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at the age of 66. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Beloved husband of the late of Mona Petty Canselo. Devoted father of Charlotte (Mike) Pearley, Akiva Canselo, Robert , Sr. (Valincia), Nicholas (Gea), and Oprah Canselo, and the late Jeremiah Canselo. ...
BLONDIE TURNER STEADMAN
May 18, 2019
Blondie Turner Steadman earned her wings on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at the age of 83. She was a native of Water Valley, MS and a resident of Gretna, LA. Blondie retired as a custodial engineer after many years of service. Devoted mother of Loretta, Jerome, Shirley, Arthur, Charles, and the late Maurean and Mitchell. Daughter of the late Wyle...
SHAWN PATRICK MILLER
May 16, 2019
Shawn Patrick Miller departed this life on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at the age of 45. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Loving father of Shonteyan Clark. Foster father of Angel Glasper. Beloved son of Dianne Miller. Brother of Kristian G. Miller, Kendra C. Miller, and the late Cedric and Celeka Miller. Grandson of the late...
CURTIS PRICE, SR.
May 16, 2019
Curtis Price, Sr. peacefully entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at the age of 82. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Curtis was a retired bus driver with RTA. Beloved husband of Dorothy Price and the late Theresa Price by first marriage. Devoted father of Charlene Price, Curtis...
DONALD HARRIS
May 15, 2019
Donald Harris entered into eternal rest at Woldenberg Village of New Orleans on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at the age of 72. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Donald was a retired chef with A&G Cafeteria. Beloved husband of the late Rose Harris. Father of Donald Hensley, Jr. and Chad Harris. Son of...
Vurtonya Lashette Smith
May 14, 2019
Vurtonya LaShette Smith entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at the age of 47. She was a native of Natchez, MS and a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA. Vurtonya was a graduate of Southern University at New Orleans and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She was employed as...
WILLIE SIMS
May 13, 2019
Willie Sims entered into eternal rest at Wynhoven Health Care Center on Monday, May 13, 2019 at the age of 83. He was a native of St. Francisville, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Willie was a retired employee with Service Glass as a window installer. Husband of the late Irene Stewart Sims. Devoted father of Shawanda (Mack)...
DARLENE WINDMON
May 13, 2019
Darlene Windmon entered eternal rest on Monday, May 13, 2019 at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was a native of Carpenter, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Darlene was employed as a nurse aide. Devoted mother of Tameka Ruffin and Dequandra Taylor. Daughter of the late Johnny Lee Windmon and Rosie Lee Taylor Windmon Wilson. Sister of Evette Trice,...
Bernice Walker Hines
May 13, 2019
Bernice Walker Hines, age 76, entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 13, 2019 at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was a native of Canton, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Bernice was a graduate of Southern University of New Orleans. She retired after many years of employment with several radio stations in the New Orleans area including WRNO,...
CATHERINE TURNER HALL
May 12, 2019
Catherine Turner “Tootsie Baby” Hall departed this life at her residence on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at the age of 72. She was a native of Natchez, Ms. and a resident of Westwego, LA. Catherine was a retired production worker with Gulf State Asphalt. Devoted mother of Tina T. Gaines and Jennifer (Frederick) Chopin. Devoted friend of David L. Smith....
RUBY HOWARD WHITE
May 12, 2019
Ruby Howard White departed this life at her residence on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at the age of 76. She was a native of Gonzales, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of the late Duncan White Sr. Devoted mother of Mannie (Denise) White Sr., Techia W. (Michael) Walker, Dana W. (Marcus) Chaisson, Duncan (Charboni) White Jr., and...
DONALD WILFRED WINCHESTER
May 12, 2019
Donald “Duck, SW, Coach” Wilfred Winchester departed this life at Touro Infirmary Hospital on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at the age of 73. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Donald was a retired operator with Southern Pacific. Devoted father of Kevin (Kevin) Owens, Marlon Keith(Tam) Davis, Shamika Ross, and Keonta Harrell. Son...
Clarence Johnson, Sr.
May 11, 2019
Clarence "Tom" Johnson, Sr. was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at the age of 82 at his residence. He was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of Barataria, LA. Beloved husband of 60 years to Brenda Johnson. Loving father of Darlene (Kelvin) Jackson, Clarene (Charles) Madison-Roussell, Clarence (Darrlyn) Johnson, Jr., and...
RUBY LEE WALKER
May 10, 2019
Ruby Lee Walker departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, May 10, 2019 at the age of 62. She was a native of Hinds County, MS and a resident of Westwego, LA. Ruby was a manager with Azalea Bingo Hall. Devoted mother of Shawanda Haynes, Roosevelt (Kereitha) Walker, Jr., Quiana (Ernesto) Walker, and Tamika (Terrance) Walker. Daughter...
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