Obituaries

Elizabeth B. Harris

Elizabeth B. Harris

Sep 13, 2017

Elizabeth Ann Harris entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at the age of 77. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved wife of the late Johnnie Harris. Devoted mother of Michael Harris, Sr. (Nancy Iron). Grandmother of Michael Harris, Jr., Johnathan A. Harris and Elise M. Harris. Daughter of the late Frank and...

Darlene Jones Millsaps

Darlene Jones Millsaps

Sep 12, 2017

Darlene Jones Millsaps, age 58, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at her residence. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Darlene was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and Moler Beauty College. She also attended Xavier University of New Orleans where she studied vocal music. Darlene...

Michael Edward Randolph

Michael Edward Randolph

Sep 9, 2017

Michael Edward Randolph, age 56, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Michael attended West Jefferson High School and was employed as a welder. Loving father of Michael McCoy, A’nisha Diggs and Meshellay Jasmine- Alisa Hardy. Beloved son of...

Anglenell Stewart Collier

Anglenell Stewart Collier

Sep 7, 2017

Anglenell Stewart Collier entered peacefully into eternal rest surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at the age of 46. She was Co-Owner of the Launching Pad Learning Center. Anglenell was a native and resident of Bridge City, LA.

Devoted mother of Sarai’ I. Collier. Daughter of the late Rev. Richard Stewart, Sr. and Missionary Dorothy J....

Albert Sparks

Albert Sparks

Sep 6, 2017

Albert “Sunny” Anthony Sparks entered into eternal rest on Wednesday September 6, 2017 at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 80. He was a native of Waterproof, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Albert was a retired employee with Southern Scrap Yard as truck driver for 40 years.

Beloved father of Anthony and Shelia Harris Singleton,...

Cierra Mykeisha Green

Cierra Mykeisha Green

Sep 6, 2017

Cierra Mykeisha Green entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 6, 2017. She was a cook at Café Reconcile.

Companion of Jyron J. Alexander. Devoted mother London D. Green, Sydney D. Green, and Savannah D. Green. Beloved daughter of Onimisha T. Green. Granddaughter of Edward Clayton and Louise Green. Sister of Darrian C. Green, George K. Gratehouse, Devon C. Green,...

Darin Michael Perry, Sr.

Darin Michael Perry, Sr.

Sep 5, 2017

Darin “Big Chief” Michael Perry departed this life on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank at the age of 52. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Darin was employed as a Commercial Building Painter. He was Big Chief of Wild Red Flames Indian Tribe. Beloved husband of Karen Lewis Perry. Loving father of...

Benny Earl Swangain

Benny Earl Swangain

Sep 4, 2017

Benny Earl Swangain, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 4, 2017. He was an offshore worker as a Pump Operator.

Devoted father of Benny Earl Swangain, Jr. and Brandy Cunningham. Beloved son of Cleophas Swangain and LaMarion Swangain. Grandson of the late Cleo Swangain, Vera Swangain, and Julius Connerly. Step grandson of the late Annie B. Connerly....

Calvin Shepherd, Sr

Calvin Shepherd, Sr

Sep 4, 2017

Calvin Shepherd, Sr., age 73, peacefully passed away on Monday, September 4, 2017. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Calvin was a retired employee of the Hospitality Industry. He was an original member of the Spiritual Wonders. Loving father of Carlolice, Calvin (Agatha), Asante’ and Charalda Shepherd. Grandfather of Kavion (Marc) Campbell, Edwin Strickling, Jr., Laylah...

Magic Eugene Hodges

Magic Eugene Hodges

Sep 4, 2017

Magic Eugene Hodges, age 29, departed this life on Monday, September 4, 2017. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Magic was employed as a Bartender with L’Auberge Casino. Loving son of Ronald Hodges, Sr. and Donna Lambert Hodges. Brother of Donald Hodges, Doneeka Lewis, Roneeka Hodges and the late Ronald Hodges, Jr....

Prince DeShawn Clair

Prince DeShawn Clair

Sep 4, 2017

Prince DeShawn Clair, age 42, entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 4, 2017 at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus. He was a native of Avondale, LA and resident of Harvey, LA. Prince was employed as a Carpenter and a Neighborhood Barber. Beloved husband of Sherika Starks-Clair. Loving father of La’Prince Lewis-Clair, Jacorey, JacolEby, and Jacira Starks. Grandfather of Poetry...

Rosie Bee Wyatt

Rosie Bee Wyatt

Sep 3, 2017

Rosie Bee Monroe Wyatt entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 3, 2017 in Dallas, Texas

Wife of the late Sherman Wyatt. Beloved mother of Alan ( Margie), Arnold, Lisa (Brian), Sandra, Valerie (Julius), Lenell and the late Carolyn Darby, Andria Etta Henderson and Walter “Nick” Wyatt. Daughter of the late Henry Monroe and Georgiana Monroe Smith. Stepdaughter of...

Norman Jerry Spooner

Norman Jerry Spooner

Sep 3, 2017

Norman J. “Red” “Grandpa Red” Spooner entered into eternal rest on Sunday September 3, 2017 at his residence at the age of 75. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved husband of Trina Sorina Spooner. Devoted father of LeChaundra Spooner, Kirk Spooner, China Sorina, and the late Paul “Buck”. Spooner . Stepfather of Keyon Bernal, Visca...

Delphine Marie Young

Delphine Marie Young

Sep 2, 2017

Delphine Marie Duronslet Young departed this life at her residence on Saturday, September 2, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of Lucy, LA and a resident of Bridge City, LA. Devoted wife of 50 years to the late Charles I. Young. Loving mother of Gilda Young (Leon) Sneed of Houston, TX, Anthony M. (Deborah) Young, Darrell...

Alvin V. Johnson

Alvin V. Johnson

Sep 1, 2017

Alvin V. “ Lil Bro” “ Shorty” Johnson entered into eternal peace with God on Friday September 1, 2017 at his residence.

He worked for Hubig’s Bakery Gretna, LA for many years and a retired from Avondale Shipyard.

Husband of the late Lillie Bell Hudson. Father of Ivan (Kathy) Johnson and Gannon Johnson. Son of the late Jules Lee Johnson...

Patricia Ann Landry

Patricia Ann Landry

Sep 1, 2017

Patricia Ann Landry entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 1, 2017 at her residence at the age of 69. She was a retired Executive Director of Jefferson Parish Housing Authority.

Devoted mother of Lisa Cole, Perry, Charles, and Steven Landry. Daughter of the late David Landry Jr. and Mary Rose William Landry. Granddaughter of the late David Landry,...

Annie Louise Batiste Jones

Annie Louise Batiste Jones

Aug 31, 2017

Annie Louise Batiste Jones answered the call of God on Thursday, August 31, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She retired from New Orleans Adolescent Hospital as a psychiatric technician after many years of service.

Devoted wife of 67 years to Percy L. Jones, Sr. Beloved mother of Percy L. (Joyce) Jones, Jr., Janice (Ellis, Sr.) Cobb, Melvin (Corliss) Jones,...

Brady McKinnies

Brady McKinnies

Aug 30, 2017

Brady McKinnies, Jr., a retired Longshoreman, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at the age of 92. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Brady served his country as a member of the United States Army during World War II. Loving father of Brady (Urselanda) McKinnies, III, Veronica (Kevin) Jackson,...

Sandra Smith

Sandra Smith

Aug 29, 2017

Sandra Vivian Jackson Smith entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at the age of 70. She was a native and resident of Westwego, LA. Sandra was a 1965 graduate of Lincoln High School. She retired from West Jefferson Medical Center after over 40 years of service as a Surgery Scheduling Secretary. Sandra served as a board...

Alice Smith Gray

Alice Smith Gray

Aug 27, 2017

Alice Faye “Betty” Smith Gray entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Beloved wife of the late Carlton Gary, Sr. Loving stepmother of Carlton Gray, Jr. Stephen Gray and the late Russell Kirkland. Devoted grandmother of Iesha Joseph. Daughter of the late Rev. Anderson Smith, Sr. and Songster Roxie Williams Smith. Sister of...