Obituaries
Dolores Taylor Lewis
Aug 26, 2017
Dolores Joyce Taylor Lewis, age 75, entered into Heaven’s Pearly Gates on Saturday, August 26, 2017. She was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. She was a member of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of Rev. Thomas J. Brown, Jr., where she served faithfully until her death. Beloved wife of the late...
Emily Davis Hall
Aug 24, 2017
Emily Davis Hall entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at the age of 97. She was a native of Donaldsonville, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved wife of the late James Madison Hall. Loving mother of Dora H. Gaskin (Lt. Gen. Walter E. Gaskin, USMC) (Ret.) of North Carolina and Bertha Hall of New...
Ronnie Nicholas, Sr.
Aug 24, 2017
Ronnie “Smokey” Nicholas, Sr. was called from labor to reward on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at his residence at the age or 64. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Ronnie was employed with the Jefferson Parish Streets Department and a former employee of Avondale Shipyard for many years.
Beloved husband of Apostle Angel S. Nicholas. Devoted father...
Lynn Cammon
Aug 22, 2017
Lynn Girtley Cammon, age 63, answered the Master’s call to eternal rest on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Lynn was a graduate of George Washington Carver Sr. High School and Southern University of New Orleans, LA, where she earned a degree in business. She was a retired Lead...
Junius Pierre
Aug 22, 2017
Junius Pierre entered into eternal rest at his residence on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at his residence.
He was a retired longshoreman with ILA Local 1419. Junius was a World War II Veteran and he received many accommodations which included a Good Conduct Meta, AP Theater Ribbon and Bronze Service Star.
Beloved husband of Lolly Bougere Pierre. Devoted father...
Catherine W. Smiley
Aug 19, 2017
Catherine W. Smiley departed this life on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 85. She was a native of Crystal Springs, MS, a former resident of New Orleans, LA and presently residing in Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of the late David Smiley. Loving mother of Antoinette Harris, Darlene Singleton both of Marrero, LA,...
Charlean Howard
Aug 19, 2017
Charlean Howard departed this life at Tulane Medical Center on Saturday, August 19, 2017. She was educated in the New Orleans Public Schools and matriculated from L.B. Landry High School in 1979 to Xavier University of New Orleans. Charlean graduated with a degree in Pharmacy and enjoying working as a pharmacist at Tulane University Hospital for 27 years. Daughter of...
Shelita Charles Jackson
Aug 17, 2017
Shelita “Me-Me” Charles Jackson departed this life on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Devoted mother of Tacarra, Lawinka, and the late JacQuian Charles, Sr. Beloved grandmother of Alasia Shelby, Jamire Henderson, JacQuian, Jr., Dakwon, Jari, Javion and Jamaya Charles. Daughter of Leonard Charles Sr. and Judy Thomas Charles. Sister of Trenita Bell, Malcolm Washington, Leonard, Jr.,...
Gladys Ann Coleman Lewis
Aug 16, 2017
Gladys Ann Coleman Lewis departed this life on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at Ochsner Foundation Hospital. Devoted mother of Brian Lewis, William Lewis, Albert Lewis, Shannon Newton, and Iesha Lewis Gordon and the late Clifton Lewis, Sr. Daughter of the late Royal Coleman, Sr. and Agnes Johnson Coleman. Granddaughter of the late Andrew Johnson, Sr. and Gladys Zeno Johnson. Sister...
Curtis Matthew Poole
Aug 16, 2017
Curtis Matthew Poole, age 51, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at Ochsner Foundation Hospital. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Beloved husband of Shirley Poole. Loving father of Derek (Geneva) Williams. Devoted grandfather of Mariah Williams. Son of Helen Poole and the late Ben Poole, Jr....
Alex Thomas, III
Aug 16, 2017
Alex “Peno” Thomas, III answered the call from God on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was a native of Crystal Springs, MS and a resident of Harvey, LA.
Beloved husband of eleven years to Melvina Thomas. Devoted father of Alexis Brinston, Tamia Myles, and Aaliyah Thomas. Stepfather of Justice Rochon. Son of Alex, Jr....
Sidney Howard
Aug 16, 2017
Sidney Howard, a retired welder, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at the age of 71. He was a native of Carlisle, MS and a resident of Harvey, LA. Loving father of Haroldlyn Patterson Sandifer (Dwayne), Annette Davis (Leonard), and the late Cynthia Patterson Perrilliat. Stepfather of James Patterson. Son of the late Addie Lee Howard...
Shelia Barnett-Peel
Aug 16, 2017
Shelia Ann Barnett-Peel, age 50, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Lafayette, LA. Shelia was a graduate of Delgado Community College with a degree in Business and C.P.A. She later earned a degree in the Studies of Divinity, and was ordained as a minister in...
Thelma A. Caston
Aug 15, 2017
Thelma A. Caston was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Devoted mother of Myron Berry, Frankie, Kerry, and Marilyn and the late Samuel F. Williams. Daughter of the late Henry and Thelma Fannie Williams. Sister of Lorraine D. Sullen, and the late Wilton Williams, Sr., Neola Riggins, and Rosemary...
Seab Horton
Aug 14, 2017
Seab “Honey Boy” Horton departed this life on Monday, August 14, 2017 at the age of 65. He was a native of Fayette, MS and a resident of Gretna, LA. Seab was a former Assistant Plant Manager at Livaudais Middle School. Devoted companion of Leomie Brooks. Loving father of Nekeitha Fleming and Willie (Robin) Brooks, Jr. Son of the late...
Hilda Mae Conley
Aug 14, 2017
Hilda “Ninea” Mae Conley entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 14, 2017 at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was an employee of Jani King. Devoted mother of Sheritha, and Tawanda (Jonathan) Conley. Grandmother of Keyonna, Herbert, Kenyonna, Marlonika, Keenan, Mya, Kobe, and Jonathan Conley. Great grandmother of Harlem Brooks, Jacie and Chase Conley, and the late Journee’ Conley. Daughter...
James F Thomas, Jr.
Aug 12, 2017
James F. Thomas, Jr., age 36, departed this life on Saturday, August 12, 2017. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Terrytown, LA. James was a graduate of De La Salle High and continued his studies at Delta State University on an athletic scholarship. He was employed as a driver with UPS. Devoted father of Keelan...
Carmen B. Peters
Aug 8, 2017
Carmen B. Peters entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at her residence. She retired from Belle Chasse State School after 30 years of service, and later became a nanny. Beloved wife of Joseph B. Williams. Devoted mother of Natalie, Keith, Troy, Lisa, and the late Vance Bieniemy and Sheila B. Varnado. Daughter of the late Ollie Bieniemy,...
Leona Ruth Powell
Aug 7, 2017
Leona R. Powell, a retired cook, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, August 7, 2017 at the age of 81. She was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Loving mother of Barbara, Cleveland, Oliver (RoAnn) Donald (Bobby) and the late Felix and Ronald Ty Powell. Daughter of the late June Fernandez and Martha Anderson...
Elnora Williams Joseph
Aug 6, 2017
Elnora “Sally” Williams Joseph entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Wynhoven Health Care Center at the age of 89. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Mother of the late June Ann Johnson Williams. Grandmother of Marisa Madere. Great grandmother of Alexis Fennidy. Daughter of the late Charles S. Williams,...