Obituaries
Reuben O. Berry, Jr.
Jul 25, 2017
Reuben O. Berry, Jr. departed this life at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, TX on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at the age of 67. He was a native of Chicago, IL and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Reuben was a retired Sergeant of the Louisiana State Police. Loving father of Kedric Berry, Shalanda Berry (Reginald) Allen, Shawanda Berry...
Raymond Joseph Brown
Jul 23, 2017
Raymond Joseph Brown departed this life at his residence on Sunday, July 23, 2017. He was the owner and founder of Brown and Associates. Raymond graduated from Southern University Baton Rouge earning a Bachelors Degree in Education.
Devoted father of Senior Airman Raymond Joseph Brown, II and Zachary Paul Brown. Grandfather of Carter E. Brown. Son of the late Willis...
Walter Junius Alveris
Jul 23, 2017
Walter Junius Alveris departed this life on Sunday, July 23, 2017 at his resident. Beloved husband of Doris Mae Franklin Alveris. Devoted father of Wayne Alveris, Sheryl Alveris (the late Robert, Sr.) Jenkins, Freddie (Myra) and Kenneth (Gwendolyn) Sanchez. Son of the late Zachary, Sr. and Olivia B. Alveris. Brother of Roland (Geraldine) Alveris, Barbara A. Davis, and the late...
Lorraine Jones
Jul 22, 2017
Lorraine “Lady Lo” Jones, age 60, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at her residence. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Loving mother of Devoe Jones and Dyneshia Jones. Daughter of the late Clarence A. Jones and Jannie Mae Jones Anderson. Granddaughter of the late Aileen and Carey Anderson. ...
Frank Smith, Sr.
Jul 22, 2017
Frank Smith, Sr. departed this life on Saturday, July 22, 2017 in Snellville, GA. He was a Retail Manager.
Husband of the late Bernadine Smith. Devoted father of Frank (Shenell) Smith, Jr., Jessie (Troy) Tigler, and Michael (Juliana) Smith. Son of the late Elijah Smith and Ollie Mae Swing. Brother of Ronald Smith, Elijah Smith, Jr., Irene Smith, Elnora...
Yolanda D. Searls
Jul 21, 2017
Yolanda Crockett Searls fell asleep in the blessed hope of Christ’s soon return on Friday, July 21, 2017 at the age of 61. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Wife of the late William Miller, Sr. by first marriage and Larry Searls, Sr. by second marriage. Devoted mother of Tasha and William, Jr. and Marlene Walls. Grandmother...
Denise Jackson Bailey
Jul 21, 2017
Denise Jackson Bailey entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, July 21, 2017.
Devoted mother LaTasha Bailey and Ashley (Gabriel) Ojo. Daughter of Willie Howard Smith and the late Willie Nell Bullock. Sister of Daniel Jackson, Ralph Jackson, Ricky Bullock, Gregory Alford, Sr., Ricky Smith, Randy Smith, Lynette Bullock, Theresa Bullock, Cassandra Boyd, and the late...
Devan Deshun Smith
Jul 21, 2017
Devan Deshun Smith departed this life on Friday, July 21, 2017 at the age of 25. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Loving father of Harmonee Verdine, Devan Deshun Allen, and Melodee Smith. Beloved son of Latetia Smith and Jim Winston. Grandson of Linda Martin and the late Dorothy Winston. Brother of William Jackson, Jakobe Winston,...
Randy Smith
Jul 20, 2017
Randy Smith, age 39, departed this life on Thursday, July 20, 2017. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved companion of Monica White. Loving father of Taylor Frazier, and Randy and Rashaah Mason. Stepfather of Demontra Mason. Son of Randy Alexander and Christine S. Alexander. Grandson of Arnichie Allean Dillon Alexander, Lottie...
Melanie Kimara Smith
Jul 18, 2017
Melanie Kimara Smith entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank at the age of 49. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA.
Melanie was a graduate of Xavier University Preparatory School and received her undergraduate degree from Loyola University. She continued her studies earning a Master’s Degree in Business from...
Ruth Russell
Jul 17, 2017
Ruth “Gabby” Russell, age 57, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, July 17, 2017 at her residence. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Ruth was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and Southern University of New Orleans. She continued her studies earning masters degrees in Urban Education in 2008, and Counseling in 2012....
Carol Ann Payton
Jul 16, 2017
Carol Ann Payton, a homemaker, entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Kenner on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at the age of 54. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Kenner, LA. Beloved companion of 23 years to Calvin Morris Ranton. Devoted mother of Bobby Daryian Ratcliff, Eboni Brayell Payton and Tirus Terrell...
Herman Bynum, Jr.
Jul 16, 2017
Herman Bynum, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at the age of 81. He was a native of Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Herman retired from New Orleans Tours as a bus driver after many years of service. Beloved husband of Emelda Bynum. Loving father of Nadine, Rodney (Angella), Charmaine, Robert...
Huey P. Simmons
Jul 16, 2017
Huey P. Simmons, age 79, departed this life on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at West Jefferson Health Care Center. He was a native and resident of Avondale, LA. Beloved husband of Gloria C. Simmons. Loving father of Huey, Douglas, Reginald, and Leslie A. Kennedy, Levi (Trennis), Craig, Richard, and Allen Michael Simmons, Lisa (Albert) Barnes, April (Reginald) Carter, and Tina...
Kendall R. Webb
Jul 16, 2017
Kendall Ray Webb entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 16 at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was employed with the Orleans Parish School Board as an educator. Kendall was a graduate of Louisiana State University earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree.
Beloved son of Harry (Joyce) Webb and Lois Webb. Grandson of the late Agnes Webb, Jessie Smith, Phyllis...
Samuel Henry, Jr.
Jul 16, 2017
Samuel "Sam" Henry, Jr. departed this life at Passages Hospice on Sunday July 16, 2017 at the age of 60. He was native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Sam was known as the reliable Appliance Repair Man to family and friends. Loving husband of Mamie Lee Henry. Father of Renee T. Henry, Mitchell E. Henry...
Brandan Jared Salone
Jul 15, 2017
Brandan Jared Salone, age 30, departed this life on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Slidell Memoriual Hospital. He was a native and resident of Gretna, LA. Beloved son of Michael Salone, Sr. and Rebecca Salone. Grandson grandson of Theresa (Erhard) Thumfart, Ken Groves, Grace Groves and the late Salvador Salone. Loving bother of Michael (Joanna) Salone and Rachelle Salone. Devoted...
Percy Smallwood, Sr.
Jul 13, 2017
Percy Smallwood, Sr., age 89, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at JoEllen Smith Living Center. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA; for the last 14 months he resided with eldest daughter Karen and her husband Joseph in New Orleans, LA. Percy was employed as a Certified Pipefitter with Celotex, Avondale Shipyard, and...
Elizabeth Smith Smith
Jul 11, 2017
Elizabeth “Eula” Smith entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at West Jefferson Medical Center.
Beloved wife of Calvert Henry Smith, Sr. Devoted mother of Sharon Tilton, Calvert H. Smith, Jr., and Olga Nicole Smith. Daughter of the late Earl and Mary Smith. Sister of Anthony Ray, Darnell, Mary, Loney, and the late Ora Lee, William, Roger, Earl,...
Craig Trufant, Jr.
Jul 11, 2017
Craig Louis Trufant departed this life at University Medical Center on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Husband of Alasha Trufant. Father of Serenity Rose Trufant. Son of Craig Trufant, Sr. and Lola Payton. Grandson of Rose Lee Gaston and the late Rayfield Gaston, Jr., Willimenia Trufant and Alfred Trufant. Brother of Ronnie and Tameka Trufant. Uncle of the late Sherman Gaston;...
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