Obituaries
Prince DeShawn Clair
Sep 4, 2017
Prince DeShawn Clair, age 42, entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 4, 2017 at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus. He was a native of Avondale, LA and resident of Harvey, LA. Prince was employed as a Carpenter and a Neighborhood Barber. Beloved husband of Sherika Starks-Clair. Loving father of La’Prince Lewis-Clair, Jacorey, JacolEby, and Jacira Starks. Grandfather of Poetry...
Rosie Bee Wyatt
Sep 3, 2017
Rosie Bee Monroe Wyatt entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 3, 2017 in Dallas, Texas
Wife of the late Sherman Wyatt. Beloved mother of Alan ( Margie), Arnold, Lisa (Brian), Sandra, Valerie (Julius), Lenell and the late Carolyn Darby, Andria Etta Henderson and Walter “Nick” Wyatt. Daughter of the late Henry Monroe and Georgiana Monroe Smith. Stepdaughter of...
Norman Jerry Spooner
Sep 3, 2017
Norman J. “Red” “Grandpa Red” Spooner entered into eternal rest on Sunday September 3, 2017 at his residence at the age of 75. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved husband of Trina Sorina Spooner. Devoted father of LeChaundra Spooner, Kirk Spooner, China Sorina, and the late Paul “Buck”. Spooner . Stepfather of Keyon Bernal, Visca...
Delphine Marie Young
Sep 2, 2017
Delphine Marie Duronslet Young departed this life at her residence on Saturday, September 2, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of Lucy, LA and a resident of Bridge City, LA. Devoted wife of 50 years to the late Charles I. Young. Loving mother of Gilda Young (Leon) Sneed of Houston, TX, Anthony M. (Deborah) Young, Darrell...
Alvin V. Johnson
Sep 1, 2017
Alvin V. “ Lil Bro” “ Shorty” Johnson entered into eternal peace with God on Friday September 1, 2017 at his residence.
He worked for Hubig’s Bakery Gretna, LA for many years and a retired from Avondale Shipyard.
Husband of the late Lillie Bell Hudson. Father of Ivan (Kathy) Johnson and Gannon Johnson. Son of the late Jules Lee Johnson...
Patricia Ann Landry
Sep 1, 2017
Patricia Ann Landry entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 1, 2017 at her residence at the age of 69. She was a retired Executive Director of Jefferson Parish Housing Authority.
Devoted mother of Lisa Cole, Perry, Charles, and Steven Landry. Daughter of the late David Landry Jr. and Mary Rose William Landry. Granddaughter of the late David Landry,...
Annie Louise Batiste Jones
Aug 31, 2017
Annie Louise Batiste Jones answered the call of God on Thursday, August 31, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She retired from New Orleans Adolescent Hospital as a psychiatric technician after many years of service.
Devoted wife of 67 years to Percy L. Jones, Sr. Beloved mother of Percy L. (Joyce) Jones, Jr., Janice (Ellis, Sr.) Cobb, Melvin (Corliss) Jones,...
Brady McKinnies
Aug 30, 2017
Brady McKinnies, Jr., a retired Longshoreman, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at the age of 92. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Brady served his country as a member of the United States Army during World War II. Loving father of Brady (Urselanda) McKinnies, III, Veronica (Kevin) Jackson,...
Sandra Smith
Aug 29, 2017
Sandra Vivian Jackson Smith entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at the age of 70. She was a native and resident of Westwego, LA. Sandra was a 1965 graduate of Lincoln High School. She retired from West Jefferson Medical Center after over 40 years of service as a Surgery Scheduling Secretary. Sandra served as a board...
Alice Smith Gray
Aug 27, 2017
Alice Faye “Betty” Smith Gray entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Beloved wife of the late Carlton Gary, Sr. Loving stepmother of Carlton Gray, Jr. Stephen Gray and the late Russell Kirkland. Devoted grandmother of Iesha Joseph. Daughter of the late Rev. Anderson Smith, Sr. and Songster Roxie Williams Smith. Sister of...
Dolores Taylor Lewis
Aug 26, 2017
Dolores Joyce Taylor Lewis, age 75, entered into Heaven’s Pearly Gates on Saturday, August 26, 2017. She was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. She was a member of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of Rev. Thomas J. Brown, Jr., where she served faithfully until her death. Beloved wife of the late...
Emily Davis Hall
Aug 24, 2017
Emily Davis Hall entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at the age of 97. She was a native of Donaldsonville, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved wife of the late James Madison Hall. Loving mother of Dora H. Gaskin (Lt. Gen. Walter E. Gaskin, USMC) (Ret.) of North Carolina and Bertha Hall of New...
Ronnie Nicholas, Sr.
Aug 24, 2017
Ronnie “Smokey” Nicholas, Sr. was called from labor to reward on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at his residence at the age or 64. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Ronnie was employed with the Jefferson Parish Streets Department and a former employee of Avondale Shipyard for many years.
Beloved husband of Apostle Angel S. Nicholas. Devoted father...
Lynn Cammon
Aug 22, 2017
Lynn Girtley Cammon, age 63, answered the Master’s call to eternal rest on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Lynn was a graduate of George Washington Carver Sr. High School and Southern University of New Orleans, LA, where she earned a degree in business. She was a retired Lead...
Junius Pierre
Aug 22, 2017
Junius Pierre entered into eternal rest at his residence on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at his residence.
He was a retired longshoreman with ILA Local 1419. Junius was a World War II Veteran and he received many accommodations which included a Good Conduct Meta, AP Theater Ribbon and Bronze Service Star.
Beloved husband of Lolly Bougere Pierre. Devoted father...
Catherine W. Smiley
Aug 19, 2017
Catherine W. Smiley departed this life on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 85. She was a native of Crystal Springs, MS, a former resident of New Orleans, LA and presently residing in Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of the late David Smiley. Loving mother of Antoinette Harris, Darlene Singleton both of Marrero, LA,...
Charlean Howard
Aug 19, 2017
Charlean Howard departed this life at Tulane Medical Center on Saturday, August 19, 2017. She was educated in the New Orleans Public Schools and matriculated from L.B. Landry High School in 1979 to Xavier University of New Orleans. Charlean graduated with a degree in Pharmacy and enjoying working as a pharmacist at Tulane University Hospital for 27 years. Daughter of...
Shelita Charles Jackson
Aug 17, 2017
Shelita “Me-Me” Charles Jackson departed this life on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Devoted mother of Tacarra, Lawinka, and the late JacQuian Charles, Sr. Beloved grandmother of Alasia Shelby, Jamire Henderson, JacQuian, Jr., Dakwon, Jari, Javion and Jamaya Charles. Daughter of Leonard Charles Sr. and Judy Thomas Charles. Sister of Trenita Bell, Malcolm Washington, Leonard, Jr.,...
Gladys Ann Coleman Lewis
Aug 16, 2017
Gladys Ann Coleman Lewis departed this life on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at Ochsner Foundation Hospital. Devoted mother of Brian Lewis, William Lewis, Albert Lewis, Shannon Newton, and Iesha Lewis Gordon and the late Clifton Lewis, Sr. Daughter of the late Royal Coleman, Sr. and Agnes Johnson Coleman. Granddaughter of the late Andrew Johnson, Sr. and Gladys Zeno Johnson. Sister...
Curtis Matthew Poole
Aug 16, 2017
Curtis Matthew Poole, age 51, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at Ochsner Foundation Hospital. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Beloved husband of Shirley Poole. Loving father of Derek (Geneva) Williams. Devoted grandfather of Mariah Williams. Son of Helen Poole and the late Ben Poole, Jr....
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