Obituaries
Isaac Benn, Jr,
Jul 11, 2017
Isaac Benn, Jr., age 95, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. He was a native and resident of Algiers, LA (Cutoff Community). Isaac served his country as a member of the United Sates Army during World War II, from which he received numerous commendations. He was a retired Seaman, Carpenter, and...
Lawrence Simmons, Jr.
Jul 10, 2017
Lawrence Simmons, Jr. entered into eternal rest at his residence on Monday, July 10, 2017. He was a retired teacher for Jefferson Parish School Board. Devoted son of the late Lawrence Simmons, Sr. and Leola Simmons. Brother of Richard Simmons, James Simmons, Alcide (Darlyn) Simmons, Sr., Phillip (Lasandra) Simmons, Theodore Simmons, Edward Simmons, Alvin Simmons, Mary Lee Alexander, Elizabeth Kennedy,...
Estella Johnson Rogers
Jul 9, 2017
Estella Johnson Rogers departed this life on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at Belle Vie Living Center.
Wife of the late Steve Rogers, Jr. Devoted mother of Johnny S. (Patricia) Polk, Sr. Daughter of the late Sylvester and Evelene Harris Johnson, also survived by a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, other relatives and friend.
Age: 89 years a native of...
Beverly Schannell Russell
Jul 4, 2017
Beverly Schannell “Sug” Russell entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Ochsner Foundation Hospital. She was a Banquet Coordinator for English Turn Country Club.
Wife of Christopher Morrison by second marriage and the late Charles Steele by first marriage. Devoted mother of Donnell Russell and Charielle Russell Hughes. Grandmother of Khoi Hughes. Daughter of Bertha Russell Jackson...
Norma Poole
Jul 4, 2017
Norma Jean Poole entered into eternal rest at Marrero Healthcare Center on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at the age of 68. She was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Norma was a graduate of West Jefferson High School and Louisiana Technical College. She was retired Nursing Assistant. Loving mother of Arcenia (Bryan) Crayton and Avis...
Wilfred Randall
Jul 3, 2017
Wilfred “00” Bennard Randall, age 67, departed this life on Monday, July 3, 2017. He was a native and resident of Avondale, LA. Loving father of Niketha R. Lemons of Sacramento, CA and Pastor Kendall Pierre, Sr. of Ama, LA. Brother of Shirley Mae Garrison, Mable Jones of Vallejo, CA, Darrell and Gerald Scott of Avondale, LA. Brother-in-law of Maxine...
Alma Lutcher Daniels
Jul 1, 2017
Alma Lutcher Daniels entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank at the age of 86. She was a native of Waterproof, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA.
Wife of the late James Daniels.Devoted mother of Calvin, Deon, and Mark Daniels, Margaret Bass, and Lola Riley. Daughter of the late Ceasar and...
Pamela Thompson
Jul 1, 2017
Pamela Stamps Thompson, age 52, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at UT Southwestern Zale Lipshy Hospital in Dallas, TX. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Texarkana, TX. Pamela was a graduate of John Ehret High School. Loving wife of Anthony Dwight Thompson. Devoted mother of Tanishia Marie and Joseph Ramon...
Joycelyn McKinnies
Jun 27, 2017
Joycelyn “Cookie” McKinnies, age 61, ended her hard fought battle with her sickness and passed away to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Metairie Health Care Facility. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Cookie as she was affectionately known by family and friends was a graduate of L....
Lucy M. Crockett
Jun 26, 2017
Elder Lucy Lofton Crockett fell asleep in the blessed hope of Christ’s soon return on Monday, June 26, 2017 at the age of 88. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Lucy was employed by the Snow White Laundry, and also worked as a special needs teacher and domestic worker.
Devoted mother of Yolanda Crockett Searls, Monica...
Martha Luster
Jun 26, 2017
Martha Luster entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 26, 2017 in Rochester, NY at the age of 100. She was a native of LaChase, LA and a resident of Rochester, NY. Beloved wife of the late Murry Luster. Loving mother of Benjamin (Ruthie) Burkins, Jr. of Rochester, NY and the late Jessie Wesley. Daughter of the late Peter and...
Thelma Brew Beard
Jun 25, 2017
Thelma Leona Beard entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at her residence. She was a retired nurse assistant for Belle Chasse State School. Wife of the late JC Beard , Sr. Devoted mother of Michael Brew, J C Beard, Robert, Kevin, Steven, and James Beard, Deborah Kelly, Shelia Beard Martin, Ida Myers, Denise Davis and the late...
Dwayne Alphonse
Jun 25, 2017
Dwayne “Red” “Dee” Edward Alphonse, student and landscaper, departed this life on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at the age of 19. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Loving son of Erica Alphonse and the late Dwayne Glover. Dwayne was reared by his devoted and nurturing grandmother Cynthia Glover whom he loved as a mother. Brother of...
Demeyond K Sylve
Jun 25, 2017
Demeyond “Dank” Kewond Sylve departed this life on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at the age of 37. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Ponchatoula, LA. Demeyond was a graduate of John McDonogh High School, and employed as a Master Candy Maker with Elmer Chocolate. Loving son of Erron and Joan S. Buckner. Brother of...
Sallie B. Ancker
Jun 25, 2017
Sallie “Momma Sallie” B. Ancker earned her wings on Sunday, June 25, 2017. Loving mother of Cynthia A. Jackson; also survived by a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Full of life, never meeting a stranger, and loved by all she encountered. Sallie enjoyed cooking, entertaining, and spending time with her devoted family and friends.
Relatives and...
Janice Marie Jackson
Jun 23, 2017
Janice Marie Jackson entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, June 23, 2017 at the age of 67. She was a native of New Roads, LA, a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA, and presently residing in Houston, TX. Janice was a retired Bus Monitor of the Orleans Parish School Board. Loving mother of Lori Jackson (Ralph) McCoy, Fredrick (Nakia)...
Justin Renard Newsome
Jun 21, 2017
Justin Renard Newsome departed this life on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at the age of 32. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Justin was a graduate of O. Perry Walker Senior High School and employed as a First Class Engineer with the Windsor Court Hotel. Beloved husband of Melissa Johnson Newsome. Loving father of Ziah, Zinah,...
Arthur L. Thomas
Jun 19, 2017
Arthur Louis Thomas entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 19, 2017 at his residence. He was a retired employee of Jefferson Parish Street Department since 2008. Beloved husband of Eva Golden Thomas for 46 years. Devoted father of Anita Thomas (Melvin) Cutino, Connie Joseph, and Carolyn Ann Thomas. Grandfather of Christopher Marquette Thomas, Cameron Joseph, Sabrina Descshaun Joseph,...
Carol Steele Knox
Jun 19, 2017
Carol Denise Harts Steele Knox entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 19, 2017 at Carrington Place of New Orleans at the age of 59. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA.
Beloved wife of Clenzo Knox. Mother of Regina Muse of Fort Worth, TX. Stepmother of Faith Jones and Earnest Knox. Daughter...
Alita Williams
Jun 16, 2017
Alita “Lee Lee” Williams entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 16, 2017 at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was a former employee of DiMartino’s and Red Maple.
Devoted mother of Chandra (Kevin, Sr.) Ray, Toyanell (Shanikia) Williams, Sr., and Kerry Williams. Daughter of the late Issac Williams, Sr. and Mary Louise Johnson. Stepdaughter of the late Johnny and Shirley...
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