Obituaries
John Melvin George
Apr 8, 2017
John Melvin George departed this life on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Canon Hospice. He was employed at Timberland Country Club for 15 years and later retired from the Jefferson Parish Sanitation Department.
Son of the late Johnny ad Amanda George. Brother of Dolores George (Stanley) Jackson. Uncle of Shereba (Durrell, Sr.) Jeffery and Shawanna (Michael) Brown. Great uncle of...
Cassandra Cousin
Apr 8, 2017
Cassandra Deverney Cousin, age 60, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at her residence. She was a native of Algiers, LA and a resident Los Angeles, CA. Cassandra was employed as a secretary at St. Brigid Catholic Church. Wife of the late Eric Deverney. Loving and devoted mother of Eric Cousin. Mother-in-law...
Joseph Bennett
Apr 8, 2017
Joseph Bennett, Sr. departed this life on Friday April 7, 2017 at St. Theresa /East Jefferson Hospital at the age of 80. He was a native of St. Francisville, LA and a resident of Algiers, LA. Joseph was a retired construction worker for Boh Brothers Construction and Wilson Construction Companies.
Beloved husband of Jessie Mae Bennett. Devoted father of Andre...
Queenie R. Lee
Mar 31, 2017
Queenie “Madea” M. Lee, age 90, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of Belzoni, MS and a resident of New Orleans, LA for 70 years. Beloved wife of 61 years to the late W. H. Lee, Sr. Loving mother of Queen Ester (the late Freddie) Meggs, Evelyn...
Alice James Shepard
Mar 30, 2017
Alice James Shepard peacefully entered the arms of the Lord on Thursday, March 30, 2017 in the presence of her family. Beloved wife of the late Alexander Shepard, Sr. Mother of Terry Johnson (Roland), Alexander Shepard, Jr., Sherry Shepard (Eddie), Kellert Shepard, Sr. and the late Sedonia Johnson. Daughter of the late Joseph James and Alice Ellis. Sister of Jerome Warren...
Essie Smith Bell
Mar 30, 2017
Essie Smith Bell, age 75, ascended to heaven on Thursday March 30, 2017. She was a native of Centreville, MS, a former resident of New Orleans, LA for 46 years and presently residing in Gretna, LA for the past 11 years. Essie was a 1991 graduate of Louisiana Culinary Institute and a retired employee of Melanie’s Culinary Creations. She will...
Geneva Johnson Johnson
Mar 27, 2017
Geneva “Mumcie” Johnson entered into eternal rest on Monday March 27, 2017 at Wynhoven Health Care. Beloved wife of the late Robert Johnson. Devoted mother of Eddie Lee (Zetta) Johnson Sr. and the late John D. Johnson Sr., Thomas Johnson Sr., Johnnie Johnson Sr, Rosie Mae Walker, Inez Coleman and Lilly Rose Johnson. Daughter of the late Elnora Scott Eagland...
Anthony Kelly
Mar 23, 2017
Anthony Kelly returned to his heavenly home on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at the age of 23.
He was a native New Orleans, LA and lifelong resident of Algiers, LA.
Anthony was an avid animal lover and had a few fur babies that simply adored him. He was kind and soft spoken and always had time for his nieces...
Terrance Lee Henry
Mar 23, 2017
Terrance Lee Henry, age 55, departed this life on Thursday, March 23, 2017. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. Loving father of Clara Smith, Ryan Smith, and Torrey Hart. Grandfather of Teliyah Gilbert, Ta’len Mangum, Braylon Smith, and Ka’Toure Maci Hart. Son of the late Roy Coleman, Sr. and Willie Jean...
Lindsey Erin Schaeffer
Mar 22, 2017
Lindsey Erin Schaeffer peacefully entered into eternal rest at her residence on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at the age of 30. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Lindsey was a 2008 graduate of Nicholls State University where she earned a degree in Culinary Arts. She was employed as a teller with Whitney...
Reginald Murphy Cooper
Mar 21, 2017
Reginald Murphy Cooper entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Tuesday, March 21, 2017.
Devoted father of Milton Lawrence, Terry Lawrence, and the late Draper Lawrence.
Beloved son of Vivian L. Gaines and the late Stimmie Cooper. Stepson of the late William Gaines. Brother of Weldon Gaines, Shawn Cooper, Derick Cooper, Glenn Gaines, Janice Cooper, Toni...
Catherine Irene Caufield
Mar 18, 2017
Catherine Caufield, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 18, 2017. Catherine was educated in the New Orleans Schools, Street Academy, and Stevenson’s Academy of Hair Design. Devoted mother of Aleshia Nicole Goodlow –Shakir (Ahmad). Grandmother of Kaysaan and Diyari. Step grandmother of Serenity and Mahasin. Daughter of the late Ethel Mae Washington-Caufield and Edward Caufield. Step daughter of Earl...
James Charlemagne
Mar 18, 2017
James Charlemagne, age 74, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at his residence. He was a native of St. Lucia, W.I. and a resident of Harvey, LA. James was a retired Painter and Sandblaster of Good Hope Refinery. Beloved husband of Yolanda Charlemagne. Loving father Alli Charlemagne, Karen Charlemagne, Sylvia Charlemagne-Callo, Samantha Charlemagne, Jasma Charlemagne, Sylvia...
Oliver Johnson
Mar 15, 2017
Oliver Johnson entered into eternal rest at Marrero Health Care Center on Wednesday, March 15, 2017.
Son of the late Leonard and Josephine Harden Johnson. Brother of George, Foster, and Harold Johnson, Rebecca Barry, Mary Louis Foster Johnson, Mary Carter, Albertha Johnson, and the late Leonard , Issac, Luke, and Clarence Johnson, Abram and Kenneth Foster, Luberta , Martha, Josephine,...
Clifford Jones Calloway
Mar 15, 2017
Clifford Jones Calloway entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 in Stockton, CA. He retired from the United States Air Force as a Surgical Technician.
Husband of Troy Faye Calloway. Father of Karen Calloway Williams, David Green, Christopher Banks, Shawn Pettigrew, and Taren Pettigrew. Son of the late Clarence A. Jones, Sr., and Jannie Mae Jones. Brother of...
James Alvin Celestine
Mar 14, 2017
James Alvin “Potato” Celestine peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at West Jefferson Medical Center, at the age of 66. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. James was a graduate of Lincoln High School. Devoted husband of Barbara Bienemy Celestine. Father of Damieon Slocum of Providence, RI, Charvis...
Ronald Ty Powell, Sr.
Mar 13, 2017
Ronald Ty Powell, Sr., age 56, was called home into the arms of his everlasting Father of Monday March 13, 2017. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Ronald was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and a faithful and dedicated employee of Ground Pati in Metairie for 30 years. Devoted...
Timika Edwards
Mar 13, 2017
Timika Rochelle Alexander-Lee Woodall Edwards departed this life on Monday March 13, 2017 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. Loving mother of Ti’Neal Carla-Maechelle Bryant and Da’Myan Amani Young. Daughter of Willie Carl “Ted” (Sandra)Lee, Mary Alexander-Lee, and the late Willie Woodall. Sister of Michael, Keegan and Karl Alexander, Torrance Boss, De’Breco Jackson, Catina Fitzgerald, Selena Ruffin, Dara Parris, Carla Williams,...
Oliver Smith, Jr.
Mar 13, 2017
Oliver “Boo” Smith, Jr., age 64, departed this life on Monday, March 13, 2017. He was a native of Chicago, IL and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Oliver was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and served his country in both the United States Army and Air Force. After serving in the military, Oliver worked at Avondale...
Aaron Lee Harper
Mar 12, 2017
Aaron Lee Harper entered into eternal at West Jefferson Medical Center on Sunday, March 12, 2017. He was employed with Coastal Cargo as a Fork Lift Operator.
Husband of Laura Morris Harper. Devoted father of Crystal Davenport, Alicia Lewis, Lorraine Coleman, and Guy Williams, Jr. Son of the late Bertha Ruth Harper. Grandson of the late Louis and Louella Washington....
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