Obituaries
Frances Griffith Allen
Dec 29, 2017
Frances Griffith Allen, age 60, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, December 29, 2017 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. She was a native of Butler, AL and a resident of Gretna, LA. Fran, as she was lovingly known by family and friends, was a member of the first graduating class in 1976 of John Ehret High School. She continued...
Katie Dodd Smith
Dec 27, 2017
Katie Bell Dodd Smith peacefully departed this physical life surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at her age of 82. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a longtime resident of Marrero, LA. The daughter of the owner of Dodd Electronic Services, Katie continued this entrepreneurial legacy by becoming a pioneer and change agent...
Francis Jean Scott Bishop
Dec 27, 2017
Francis Jean Scott Bishop on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 our Heavenly Father dispatched an angel to her home to retrieve his faithful servant the age of 69. She retired as a Registered Nurse from Tulane University Hospital. Francis was a native of Orange, TX and resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved wife of the late Willie E. Bishop. Devoted mother...
JoAnn Hamilton
Dec 26, 2017
Jo Ann Hamilton went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at the age of 69. She was a native of Lettsworth, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Jo Ann was employed as a nurse at Luling Living Center until her retirement in 2016. Beloved wife of the late James Jackson and Wesley Hamilton, Sr. ...
Carol Johnson White
Dec 25, 2017
Carol “Shrimpie” Johnson White, age 67, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, December 25, 2017 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. She was a native and resident New Orleans, LA. Beloved wife of Sammie White. Loving mother of Joseph (Anita) Current, Pamelyn Current, Christie Current, Latasha Current, and Lawanda Current. Daughter of the late M. Johnson and Rosie R. Johnson....
Albertha Johnson
Dec 25, 2017
Albertha Johnson, age 75, entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 25, 2017 at Belle Vie Living Center. She was a native of Bridge City, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Loving mother of Bryant (Quiane) Johnson and Christopher Johnson. Grandmother of Devontis Martin, Tatum Robertson, and Cameron Johnson. Great-grandmother of Jessica Martin. Daughter of the late Leonard and...
Linda Commedore Ussin
Dec 24, 2017
Linda Commedore Ussin departed this life on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at LSU Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center in Independence, LA.
Beloved wife of Raymond Ussin. Devoted mother of Andrea Burton. Loving gandmother of Teneria and Scottreion Williams. Daughter of Audrey Ricks and the late Freddie J. Ussin. Sister of Gladys Rheams, Priscilla Rhodes, Joyce Hunter, Rena and Courtney...
Sierra Lucinda Williams
Dec 24, 2017
Sierra Lucinda Williams entered into eternal on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank at the age of 31. She was native and resident of Gretna, LA.
Devoted mother of Aniya Williams and A’alaejah McCray. Devoted daughter of Durel Allen and Doris Williams. Granddaughter of the late David and Rose Williams, and Jackie Allen. Sister of Jermaine Williams...
Susie Mae Tinson
Dec 23, 2017
Susie Mae “Sue “ Tinson entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at her residence at the age of 66. She was a native of Waterproof, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. She was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and Phillips Junior College. Sue was employed as a phlebotomist for many years with West...
Ellen Elaine Jones
Dec 21, 2017
Ellen Elaine Jones entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Kenner Hospital on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at the age of 70. She was a native and resident of Westwego, LA. Loving wife of Everett Jones, Sr. Proud mother of Derron and Tamika Jones and the late Everett Jones, Jr. and Alton “Guy” Williams. Grandmother of Amanda Diaz, Kendrell and Aaria Jones....
Michael Eugene Langham
Dec 20, 2017
Michael Eugene Langham made his transition to rest with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at his residence at the age of 47. He was a resident of Hattiesburg, MS and a native of New Orleans, LA.
Beloved husband of Sabrina Augustine. Loving father of Corey Augustine, Marqueshia Langham, Mykia Langham, and Michael Langham, Jr.Grandfather of Addyson Ferguson....
Rita Mae Gumms
Dec 20, 2017
Rita Mae Gumms entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank.
Companion of Charles Murph. Devoted mother of Charita (Paul) Johnson, Charles, and Charlie Gumms, Chanika Murph. Daughter of Alex Garner and the late Emma Louise Gumms. Sister of Danny, Alex (Enore) Derrick, Keitrel, and Bryant Gumms, Walter Dubby, III, Torres Shaun Morman, Denise...
Will Lawson, Jr.
Dec 20, 2017
Will Lawson Jr. departed this life on Wednesday December 20, 2017 at his residence. He served his country as a member of the United States Army. Beloved significant other of Edna Pike. Loving father of Monica (Mother Goose), Erica (Fanny Mae), Miracle (Rooster), Melissa (Bumby), Brianna (Taz), Brittany (Bug), Chris (Boy) and Jazmine (Midget). Grandfather of the late Teylan Singleton.
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Marguriete Antoine Jackson
Dec 20, 2017
Marguriete A. Jackson entered peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at the age of 63. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Marguriete was employed as a Home Health Care worker and a Voter Commissioner in Charge with Jefferson Parish. Loving and devoted mother of Leroy Jackson, Jr. Daughter of the...
Aaron Renaldo Cowart
Dec 19, 2017
Aaron Renaldo Cowart departed this life on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at the age of 24.
He was a native and resident of Gretna, LA.
Devoted father of Eryn Alexa Cowart. Loving son of Homer Earl Cowart and JoAnn Perry. Grandson of Martha Cowart and the late Homer E. Cowart, Alfred and Lovenia Perry. Brother of Elton Cowart, Earl Perry,...
John Davis, Jr.
Dec 18, 2017
John Davis, Jr. departed this life on Monday, December 18, 2017 and entered into his new Heavenly home of peace, joy, and happiness at the of 75. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. John was educated in the Orleans Parish School System and was a veteran of the United States Army. Father of Tyrone (Angela), Aaron...
Louise Poole Foster
Dec 18, 2017
Louise Poole Foster entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 18, 2017 at her residence at the age of 75. She was a native of Houma, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Wife of the late Ivory Foster. Mother of Antoine Decay, Sr., Elwinetta Dauphin, Iris Griffin, and Rene Decay, Sr. Daughter of the late Samuel and Caroline Riley...
Emelda Johnson Peters
Dec 16, 2017
Emelda Johnson Peters, age 74, entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Saturday, December 16, 2017. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. She was a 1961 graduate of L. B. Landry and attended Dillard University. Beloved wife of the late William Peters. Loving mother of Edgar Carlos (Karolyn) Peters and Sean William Peters....
Dennis Darnell Edwards, Jr,
Dec 15, 2017
Dennis Darnell Edwards, Jr. departed this life on Friday, December 15, 2017 at the age of 41.
He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Bridge City, LA. Dennis was a former welder and machine operator.
Loving companion of Nicola Maria Bell. Son of Dennis D. Edwards, Sr. and the late Rosemary Brown Moten. Grandson...
Anthony Bernard Berry
Dec 15, 2017
Anthony Bernard Berry, age 73, was called home to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, December 15, 2017. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Anthony was a 1962 graduate of George Washington Carver. He was a retired commercial driver of the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority. After retirement he began a career as a real...
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