Obituaries

Michael Eugene Langham

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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,

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

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...

Murphy James Prevost, Jr.

Murphy James Prevost, Jr.

Dec 14, 2017

Murphy James Prevost, Jr., transitioned to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at the age of 37. 

Son of Lucille Cobb Prevost and the late Murphy James Prevost, Sr. Father of Mia Michelle, Alia Danielle and Jaden Prevost. Brother of Melinda Prevost Lewis and Monte J. (Michele) Prevost, Sr. of Harvey, LA. Godson of Mary Alice Patrick...

Marilyn Molette Williamson

Marilyn Molette Williamson

Dec 14, 2017

Marilyn Ann Molette Williamson departed this life at JoEllen Smith Convalescent Center on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at the age of 62. She was a native of Beaumont, TX and a resident of Gretna, LA.

Beloved wife John Bruce Williams. Devoted mother of Dieago Molette and Rickey Walker, Jr. Daughter of Betty Jean Molette and the late Lloyd Young, Sr....

Quintel Byron Avery

Quintel Byron Avery

Dec 13, 2017

Quintel Byron Avery was welcomed into God’s heavenly home on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at the age of 41. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Harvey, LA. Quintel was employed as an electrician with Bunge North American. Loving father of Veronique Johnson and Camryn Avery. Grandfather of Armani Paxton, Malaiya Johnson and Jordan...

Marenthia Nunnery Jackson

Marenthia Nunnery Jackson

Dec 12, 2017

Marenthia Nunnery Jackson was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at the age of 54.  She was a resident of Waggaman, LA and native Metairie, LA.  Loving wife of 27 years to Marcus Jackson Sr. Devoted mother of Marcus Jackson, Jr. and Marissa Jackson. Daughter of the late Trisha A. Gibson and Eddie J....

Lionel M. Bouton, Sr.

Lionel M. Bouton, Sr.

Dec 12, 2017

Lionel Medrick Bouton, Sr., age 98, departed this life on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. He was a native of Plattenville, LA and a resident of Algiers, LA. Lionel retired after 40 years as a steel worker with Glazer Steel and Aluminum. Beloved husband of the late Rosemary R. Bouton. Loving father of Lionel (Marion) Bouton,...

Edward James McGinnis

Edward James McGinnis

Dec 11, 2017

Edward James "Mooney" McGinnis entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 11, 2017 at the age of 35. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Beloved son of Edward James Harper and the late Sylvia Ann McGinnis. Stepson of Tammy Harper. Grandson of Ada "Baby-Lil" Harper and the late Leo and Dorothy McGinnis. Brother...

Edna Marie Francis Holmes

Edna Marie Francis Holmes

Dec 10, 2017

Edna Marie Francis Holmes departed this life on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at her residence at the age of 56. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA.

Beloved mother of Monchiere’Holmes (Frederick) Jones, Quan Joseph Holmes, and Michelle Marie (Joshua) Ogunyemi. Grandmother of Deiondre E., Xiomara M., and Skylar Holmes, Kennedy M....

Edwina Celistan Brown

Edwina Celistan Brown

Dec 6, 2017

Edwina Celistan Brown departed this life peacefully at her residence on Wednesday December 6, 2017 at the age of 75. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Beloved wife of 57 years to Russell Brown, Sr. Loving mother of Anthony (Ronelda) Brown, Russell (Kelly) Brown, Jr., Ron (Monica) Brown, and Zina (Charles) Mosby. Daughter...

Artie Marie Smith Lofton

Artie Marie Smith Lofton

Dec 6, 2017

Artie Marie “Moochie” Smith-Lofton, a retired CNA, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at the age of 73. She was a native of Utica, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA.  Loving mother of Sharon (Refuge) Hamilton, Joseph (Victoria) Lofton, and the late Bernard Lofton. Daughter of the late Ervin Smith, Sr. and...

Helmut F. Seitz

Helmut F. Seitz

Dec 5, 2017

Helmut F. Seitz, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at his residence. He was a native of N?rdling Germany and a resident of Marrero, LA. Helmut was a retired machinist, tool and diey maker and co-owner of Talamo Seitz Machine Shop. Husband of the late Demetria Crutchfield Seitz. Former husband of Gudrun Seitz, his children’s mother. Father...