Obituaries
Calvin Swift, Jr.
May 7, 2017
Calvin Swift, Jr. departed this life at Wynhoven Health Care Center of Sunday, May 7, 2017 at the age of 77. He was a native of New Roads, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Calvin was employed as a cabdriver and formerly employed as an insulator with Avondale Shipyard. Beloved husband of Althea Price Swift. Devoted father of...
Neal Charles
May 7, 2017
Neal Charles departed this life on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at the age of 59. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Neal graduated from Northeast Louisiana State University in Monroe, LA with a degree in criminal justice. He was employed as a sergeant with the New Orleans Police Department and retired after 30 years of service....
Rasheed Lavar Williams
May 5, 2017
Rasheed “Rocky” “RA” Lavar Williams transitioned to be with the Lord on Friday, May 5, 2017 at 2:40p.m. at the age of 23 surrounded by family.
Devoted son of Elizabeth Mitchell. Brother of Hayden Williams, Angelic Williams, Jennifer Celius Washington, and Rose Williams his twin. Uncle of Jasiah Williams, Kaiser Williams, Ryder Williams, Union Williams, Teah Celius, Terry St....
Marion Lee Cole
May 4, 2017
Marion Lee Cole peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at the age of 66. He was a native of Leland, MS and a resident of Avondale, LA. Marion served his country as a member of the U. S. Army. He was a graduate of Delgado Community College and was employed as a Respiratory Technician for many...
Virleen Green Anderson
May 4, 2017
Virleen Green Anderson entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 5, 2017 at her residence at the age of 89. She was a native of Opelousas, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA.
Wife of the late Joseph Anderson. Devoted mother of Joseph, Ernest, Berkman, Feddie, Robert, Gloria, Yvonne, Hilda, Shirley, Linda and the late Shirley Mae Canselo, Leroy “Spoon”...
Dolores Andrews Thornton
May 2, 2017
Dolores Andrews Thornton entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. She was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse.
Beloved wife of Lynwood H. Thornton, Sr. Devoted mother of Lynwood H. (Jadea) Thornton, Jr., Courtney (Taronald) Fontenot, Paulette Howard, and the late Wayne Paul Thornton. Daughter of the late Merritt L. Andrews and Emma Andrews....
Janice Bush Augustus
May 2, 2017
Janice Bush Augustus, an independent caregiver, entered into eternal rest of Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at the age of 59. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Beloved wife of Harold Augustus, Jr. Devoted mother of Catreena Bush (Joseph), Danielle Cash (Curtis), Precious Wilkerson (Lanelle), Erica (Frank) Smith, Jarius Augustus, Jerome and Shawn...
David Honor, Sr.
Apr 30, 2017
David “6 Mins” Honor, Sr., a retired truck driver, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at his residence at the age of 75. He was a native of Independence, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA.
Beloved husband of Josephine Honor. Devoted father of Darren Honor, Cynthia Bowie, DeAdra, David, and Reginald Faciane, and the late David,...
Lucille V. Jordan
Apr 30, 2017
Lucille V. Jordan was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at the precious age of 73. Lu, as she was affectionately known was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved wife of the late Joseph “Charlie Bo” Charles Jordan, Sr. Loving mother of Joseph C. (Selena) Jordan, Jr. of Vallejo,...
Sarah Flowers
Apr 30, 2017
Sarah Flowers, a retired cook, departed this life on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at the age of 82. She was a native of Utica, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Loving mother of Wesley Flowers, Betty Flowers and Samuel Flowers, Sr. Daughter of the late Essie and Rosie Flowers. Sister of Robert Flowers, Eddie Flowers and Katie Mae Flowers;...
Saul Griffin, Sr.
Apr 29, 2017
Saul Griffin entered into eternal rest at Tulane Medical Center on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at the age of 77. He was a native of Hardwood, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Saul was a retired tire mechanic for BF Goodrich.
Beloved husband of Helen Stewman Griffin. Devoted father of Andre Fuqua, Tyrone Griffin, Kenneth Griffin, and the late...
Elnorah Miller
Apr 28, 2017
Elnorah Augurson Miller, a private sitter, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 28, 2017 at her residence. Loving mother of Isaac, Bryant, Otto, Spencer and Retricia Miller, and the late Esco and Glen Miller. Daughter of the late Joe and Earl Lee Augurson. Sister of Juanita Barnes, Joan McIntosh, Estelle Augurson, and the late Nathie Lee Smith, Ruth...
Viola Clara Wiggins
Apr 28, 2017
Viola Clara Wiggins entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 28, 2017 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. Companion of Raymond Johnson, Jr. Daughter of the late Wilbert Webster Wiggins, Sr. and Vandella Ruth Byas Wiggins. Granddaughter of the late Julious and Clara Wiggins and Saul and Viola Byas. Sister of Wilbert (Beatrice) Wiggins, Jr., Lawrence Wiggins, Willana Wiggins, Elizabeth Wiggins,...
Jarmall Walker
Apr 28, 2017
Jarmall Andre’ Walker departed this life on Friday, April 28, 2017 in Metairie, LA at the age of 30. He was a native and resident of Bridge City, LA. Jarmall was employed with Coca Cola Bottling Company as a fork lift operator. Beloved husband of Ahrean Julian Walker. Loving son of Alexander (Sandra) Houston and Anthony and Vera Walker Dorsey. ...
Leah Washington McDonald
Apr 28, 2017
Leah Jane Washington McDonald entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 28, 2017 at her residence at the age of 94. She was a native and resident of Gretna, LA. Leah was a retired school teacher in Plaquemines Parish and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Gretna for 67 years.
Wife of the late Albert...
Gilbert Harang, Sr.
Apr 27, 2017
Gilbert “Skeet” Harang, Sr., age 80, departed this life on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at his residence. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. Gilbert was a graduate of Lincoln High School and served his country as a member of the United States Army. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth “Betty” Harang....
Delwin Renzell Brown
Apr 26, 2017
Delwin Renzell Brown departed this life on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Devoted father of De’Ion Eakins. Stepfather of Devin Anderson and Robert Evans. Loving son of Lucille B. Chinn and Charles Roundtree. Stepson of Betty Roundtree the late George Chinn. Grandson of Lucille R. Brown and the late Bennett Brown, Jr. Brother of Charles, Jr., Trevalle, and Lance Roundtree, Troy...
Herbert Weber
Apr 24, 2017
Herbert Weber, age 81, was called home to rest eternally in heaven on Monday, April 24, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved husband of 64 years to Joyce Weber. Devoted father of Lionel and Lavel Weber and Nicole Nicholson. Father-in-law of Karen and Ann Weber,...
Lisa Hogan August
Apr 24, 2017
Lisa Louise Hogan August entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 surrounded by her loving family at the age of 47. She was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Lisa was a graduate of John Ehret High School and employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Wife of Gralon August. Loving mother of Traci...
Monica Marie Duplessis
Apr 23, 2017
Monica Marie Duplessis departed this world on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was educated in the Jefferson Parish School System, and employed for over 20 years as a waitress at various companies. Loving mother of Me’Ahja Duplessis, Milya Duplessis, Meyan Keller, and Malaysia Keller. Daughter of Yvette Marie Duplessis and Larry Darnell Crump. Sister of...
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