Obituaries
Floyd C. Richards
Feb 3, 2017
Floyd “Poppa” Calvin Richards, age 89, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 3, 2017 at Louisiana Continuing Care Hospital in Marrero, LA. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA for over 70 years. Floyd served his country as a member of the United States Army. He retired from Hunt and Wesson after...
Alvarez Peter Phillips, Jr.
Feb 3, 2017
Alvarez Peter Phillips, Jr., affectionately known as “Nookie” departed this life on Friday, February 3, 2017 at the age of 65. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Alvarez was employed with PBF Energy (formerly ExxonMobil) at the Chalmette Refinery. Beloved husband of 47 years to Shirley Phillips. Loving father of Katina Phillips, Keiara (Bryan) Thierry and...
James Earl Burns, Sr.
Feb 2, 2017
Elder James “Bam-Bam” Earl Burns, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at the age of 58. He was a native of Vicksburg, Ms and a resident of Oakville, LA. Elder Burns was employed as a Heavy Equipment Operator with River Birch, LLC of Avondale, LA. He was an Associate Minister at Greater St. Peter Missionary Baptist...
Joyce Faye Allen
Feb 1, 2017
Joyce Faye Allen,a retired teacher for Jefferson and Orleans Parish School Systems, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 1, 2017.
Daughter of the late Monroe Allen and Massie Barrett Allen Pinkston. Sister of Monroe Allen of Mendenhall, MS, Miriam Allen Stiff of Mason, OH, Betty Allen Amerson of Houston, TX., and the late Eddie Marie Allen Robinson, also survived by a...
Juanita Archille
Feb 1, 2017
Juanita “Shug” Archille, transitioned peacefully at the age of 89, surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Crown Point, LA since the age of 3. Wife of the late Everett Archille, Sr. Devoted mother of Everett Archille, Jr., Cheryl Archille, Marilyn (Fred) Mondy, Melanie (Michael) Cunningham, and...
Roosevelt Scott, Sr.
Jan 31, 2017
Roosevelt Scott, Sr. departed this life on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at the age of 77. Devoted husband of Dorothy Amacker-Scott. Father of Ronnie Scott, Donnie Scott, Shalinda Scott, Carolyn Brown, Roosevelt Scott, Jr. , Antoinette Scott, and Adrean Smith. Stepfather of Courtnet Williams. Son of the late Evans and Margaret Scott. Brother of Celeste Jefferson, Farrel Scott, and Pauline...
Ben Muhammad
Jan 31, 2017
Ben Muhammad, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 74. He was a native of Reserve, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA.
Husband of the late Waltereen Meredith. Beloved father of Tommy Cullier, Ben Meredith, Jr., and Damaris Meredith Roussell. Grandfather of the late Danarius Meredith, Sr....
Wardell J. Brignac, Sr.
Jan 30, 2017
Wardell Joseph Brignac, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 30, 2017 at the blessed age of 82, surrounded by his family. He was a native of Edgard, LA and a lifelong resident of Harvey, LA. Wardell retired from Avondale Shipyard after 33 years of service. Beloved husband of Loretta Lumar Brignac. Loving father of Gregory (Shawanda), Carol (Willie),...
Isiah White, Jr.
Jan 29, 2017
Isiah “Richard” “Ike” White, Jr. passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at the age of 76. He retired from Avondale Shipyard as a sheet metal mechanic in 2001.
Beloved husband of 17 years to Carolyn Peters White. Father of Nedrolyn White , Tanya White, Arzon White, Twynlette White Thompson, and Cordney White all of...
James Walker, Sr.
Jan 26, 2017
James Walker, Sr. peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at the age of 82. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Devoted husband of Ivy Nola Walker by second marriage and the late Anna Mae Lumas Walker by first marriage. Loving father of Vera Williams (Richard), Tammy (Larry) Dixon, Wanda...
Henry Frye Jones
Jan 24, 2017
Henry Frye Jones entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at the age of 69. He was a native and a resident of Bridge City, LA. Lifelong companion of the late Dorothia Walker. Loving father of Samantha Jones Smith. Stepfather of Ella Small, Verna, Sidney, Stanley, Ronnie and Ricky Walker. Son of the late Amos Frye and Clara...
Vernal Smith, Jr.
Jan 21, 2017
Vernal Smith, Jr. departed this life at University Medical Center on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at the age of 35. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved son of Vernal Smith, Sr. and Joyce Smith. Loving fiancée of Angele Knight. Devoted father of Vernal Smith III and VerNiya Smith. Brother of Kendal Leon Smith, Queen Bell, Angela...
Emile Stephen Rose, Jr
Jan 21, 2017
Emile Stephen Rose, Jr., age 60, returned to his Heavenly home on Saturday, January 21, 2017. Emile retired from the United States Marine Corps and was employed as a Senior Contract Administrator at Texton Systems. Devoted husband of Dextra Lynn Rose. Father of Hashika Rose-Sanders (Cory), Micha Rose, Jamisen Rose, and Naihla Rose. Stepfather of Sha’Daja and Kaiyah. Grandfather of...
Kirk Patrick Woods
Jan 21, 2017
Kirk “Woody” Patrick Woods passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at the age of 49. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Kirk was formerly employed with Avondale Shipyard for 18 years and presently employed with National Maintenance Repair and Walmart. Beloved husband of Cynthia Griffin Woods. Loving father of K’Ron Woods,...
Charles Joseph Carter, Sr.
Jan 21, 2017
Charles J. Carter entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was a retired bus driver for Jefferson Parish School Board. Beloved husband of Eva Carter. Father of Eric Carter, Charles Carter, Jr., and the late Trenell and Trenice Carter. Stepfather of Charles Carter, Sharon Jones, Obie, Darlene, Charles, Clevon, and Yolanda Davis,...
Eva Ross Davis
Jan 20, 2017
Eva “Charlesmama” (Ross) Davis passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, January 20, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Davis Sr. Mother of Lionel Davis, Irene Fraise, Samuel (Beth) Davis Jr., and Charles (Sherrilyn) Davis. Grandmother of Clark Fraise, Eileen Fraise Butler (Frederick), Carlos Fraise (Grace), Dominique, Brandon, Monique, and Tamika Davis. Great grandchildren of Kelan, Kingston and...
Dood Johnson
Jan 19, 2017
Dood “Dade” Johnson, Jr. departed this life at his residence on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at the age of 79. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Dood retired from the Mississippi Grain Elevator as a Crane Operator after many years of service. Loving husband of 62 years to Ernestine Henry Johnson. Devoted father of Stanley, Dood...
James Anderson
Jan 19, 2017
James Anderson, a retired roofer, departed this life on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at his residence. He was a Sergeant in the United States Army receiving a Combat Medical Badge, Korean Service Medal, two Bronze Service Stars, and Dist. Unit City –United Nations Service Medal.
Husband of the late Lottie Ann Anderson. Devoted father of Mathilda Lori Hughes Williams....
Usia Lyons, Jr.
Jan 18, 2017
Usia Lyons, Jr. entered into eternal rest at his residence on Wednesday, January 18, 2017. He was a retired bus driver for Jefferson Parish School Board.
Husband of the late Orelia Noah Lyons. Devoted father of Debra A. Walker, Usia Lyons, III, and Donald G. Lyons. Son of the late Usia Lyons, Sr. and Felice Lyons. Brother of Shirley...
Jimmie Singleton, Jr.
Jan 18, 2017
Jimmie Singleton, Jr. departed this life on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at his residence.
Fiancée of Kimberly F. Harris. Father of Madison Singleton, Quanetta Francois, and Samuel Harrison, III. Son of the late Jimmie Sr. and Helen Hall Singleton. Stepson of Darlene Singleton. Brother of Jamal, Jeremy, Kernell, Corey, and Cornelius Singleton and Jamie Knox. Best friend of Thomas...
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