Obituaries

Frances M. Harris

Frances M. Harris

Jul 2, 2018

Frances Marie Vinner Caldwell Harris heard the call and went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, July 2, 2018. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Baltimore, MD

Wife of Minister Terry L. Harris. Daughter of the late Frank Vinner and Velma Mary Jacobs. Mother of Theral I. Harris....

Eveling Williams Chess

Eveling Williams Chess

Jun 26, 2018

Eveling Williams Chess went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her family at the age of 72. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA.

Devoted wife of Horace “Pete” Edward Chess. Beloved mother of Donna M. Chess, Diedra Chess, and Deterice (Don) Mitchell....

Jerry Lee Washington Coleman

Jerry Lee Washington Coleman

Jun 25, 2018

Jerry Lee Washington Colman entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 25, 2018 at Passages Hospice at the age of 71.  She was a native of Brookhaven, MS and a resident of New Orleans, LA.  She was a graduate of George Washington Carver High School.  Devoted mother of Cicely W. (Corey) Lewis, Ronnie and Nadia Washington, and April S. Coleman. ...

David Daniels

David Daniels

Jun 24, 2018

David “Did” Daniels entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at the age of 80. He was a native of Waterproof, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Did, was a retired Machine Operator for Gulf State.

Loving husband of Annie Lee Daniels. Devoted father of Rose Goudy. Beloved grandfather of Laquita Nicole...

Harry Steve Casby, Sr.

Harry Steve Casby, Sr.

Jun 23, 2018

Harry Steve Casby, Sr. entered into eternal rest at his home surrounded by family on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at the age of 71. He was a native and lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA (Algiers). Devoted husband of Wanda Calvin Casby. Loving father of Latonia M. Smith, Harry S. (Susan) Casby, Jr., and Phillip L. (Jessica) Casby. Grandfather of...

Arthur Wilson, Jr.

Arthur Wilson, Jr.

Jun 20, 2018

Arthur L. Wilson, Jr. entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at the age of 77. He was a native of Gonzales, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Arthur retired from Hill Behan Lumber as a supervisor.

Husband of 39 years to the late Shirley Wilson. Son of the late Arthur,...

Simpson Wright, Jr.

Simpson Wright, Jr.

Jun 19, 2018

 

Simpson Wright, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at the age of 61. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Junior as he was known to most of his family and friends was a former employee of Restlawn Cemetery. Beloved son of Marion Wright and the late Simpson...

Mecia Renee Long

Mecia Renee Long

Jun 18, 2018

Mecia Renee Long entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 18, 2018 at the age of 30. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale LA.

Mother of Landen Long. Daughter of Tammy Long Rogne and the late Mark Long. Stepdaughter of Kare Rogne. Granddaughter of Kathryn Bushard and the late Jimmy Bushard, Vernon...

Alex Rodney Holmes, Sr.

Alex Rodney Holmes, Sr.

Jun 17, 2018

Alex Rodney Holmes, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 17, 2018 at West Jefferson Medical Center surrounded by his loving family at the age of 67. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA.  Beloved husband of Lauree Broome Holmes.  Loving father of Alex R. Holmes, Jr. (James Keaten), Railynn A. Holmes,...

Oliver Antoine, Sr.

Oliver Antoine, Sr.

Jun 17, 2018

Oliver Antoine, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 17, 2018 at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 75. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA.

Beloved husband of Willie Mae H. Antoine. Father of the late Oliver Antoine, Jr. Son of the late Thomas, Sr. and Emma Sims Antoine. Brother of Thomas and James...

Elizabeth Russell Zimmerman

Elizabeth Russell Zimmerman

Jun 16, 2018

Elizabeth C. Zimmerman entered into eternal rest at Wynhoven Healthcare Center on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at the age of 89. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA.

Devoted mother of Gail Russell-Wyre, Lisa Russell, Eric Zimmerman, Stanley Zimmerman, Jeffery Zimmerman, Monica Zimmerman, Greta Zimmerman and the late Linus Zimmerman, and Darryl Russell. Daughter of the...

Penny Brown Carter

Penny Brown Carter

Jun 15, 2018

 

Penny Brown Carter entered into eternal at JoEllen Smith Convalescent Center on Friday, June 15, 2018 at the age of 53. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Companion of Freddie W. Ellison. Loving mother of Azaa A. Carter. Beloved daughter of Terry and Josephine Brown. Granddaughter of the late William and...

Bobby Price

Bobby Price

Jun 15, 2018

Bobby $ Price was born to Ruel Price and Bessie (Guess) Price in Shreveport, LA on March 4,

1932. The family later moved to Meridian, MS, to a small farm. He graduated from Meridian High School and enlisted in the Air Force during the Korean War. He received an honorable discharge after his service. Bob received a full scholarship...

Alice Elizabeth White

Alice Elizabeth White

Jun 11, 2018

Alice White, age 86, entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Moreno Valley, CA.  She was a native of Cannonsburg, MS, a former resident of New Orleans, LA and presently residing in Moreno Valley, Ca.  She was a graduate of Gilbert Academy and Dillard University, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education and...

Albert Craige, Sr.

Albert Craige, Sr.

Jun 10, 2018

Albert Craige, Sr., entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at his residence at the age of 77. He was a native of Hinds County, MS and a resident of Avondale, LA. Albert was a retired truck driver. Husband of the late Joyce Craig. Father of Ennis (Lionel) Jones, Tracy Craig, Tammy Craig, Albert (Claudia) Craige, Jr., Shannon...

Betty Bush Williams

Betty Bush Williams

Jun 8, 2018

Betty Bush Williams entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 8, 2018 at the age of 77.  She was a native of Lafourche Parish, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA.  Beloved wife of Freddie Williams, Jr. Loving mother of Celestine Walton.  Daughter of the late Juanita Bush. Granddaughter of the late Louis Lawrence.  Sister of Benny, Stanley, Darnell, Barbara,...

Lona D. Moore

Lona D. Moore

Jun 8, 2018

Lona Louise Davis Moore entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 8, 2018 at her residence at the age of 70.  She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey LA.  Lona was a graduate of Delta Business College, and a retired receptionist of the Better Business Bureau.  Beloved wife of Edd Freddie Moore.  Loving mother...

Gregory Washington

Gregory Washington

Jun 8, 2018

Gregory Washington departed this life on Friday, June 8, 2018 at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 60.  He was a native of Gibson, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA.  Beloved husband of 25 years to Bobbie Washington.  Loving father of Tina, Demeka, and Latrena Taylor of Michigan, Leatrice (Edward) Reynolds, Shatara (Warren) Edmond, and Kenneth Odom. ...

Adolph James Creighton, Sr.

Adolph James Creighton, Sr.

Jun 5, 2018

Adolph “Grandpaw Rapper” James Creighton (Crayton). peacefully departed this earthly life on Monday, June 4, 2018 at Passages Hospice at the age of 77. He was a native of Donaldsonville, LA and a resident of Crowley, LA. James served his country in the United States Marine Corps.

Devoted husband of Cynthia Lewis-Creighton. Father of Adolph “Samson” James Creighton, Jr.,...

Ida Mayfield Taplett

Ida Mayfield Taplett

Jun 5, 2018

Ida Mayfield Taplett entered peacefully into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at the age of 83.  She was a native of Oakville, LA and a resident of Terrytown, LA. Devoted mother of Lawrence (Adrian) Mayfield and Kenneth Taplett.  Loving grandmother of Yolanda Massey, Tysheka Taplett Green (Therol, Jr.), and the late Shannon Mayfield. ...