Obituaries

Carol Ann Payton

Carol Ann Payton

Jul 16, 2017

Carol Ann Payton, a homemaker, entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Kenner on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at the age of 54. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Kenner, LA. Beloved companion of 23 years to Calvin Morris Ranton. Devoted mother of Bobby Daryian Ratcliff, Eboni Brayell Payton and Tirus Terrell...

Herman Bynum, Jr.

Herman Bynum, Jr.

Jul 16, 2017

Herman Bynum, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at the age of 81. He was a native of Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Herman retired from New Orleans Tours as a bus driver after many years of service. Beloved husband of Emelda Bynum. Loving father of Nadine, Rodney (Angella), Charmaine, Robert...

Huey P. Simmons

Huey P. Simmons

Jul 16, 2017

Huey P. Simmons, age 79, departed this life on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at West Jefferson Health Care Center. He was a native and resident of Avondale, LA. Beloved husband of Gloria C. Simmons. Loving father of Huey, Douglas, Reginald, and Leslie A. Kennedy, Levi (Trennis), Craig, Richard, and Allen Michael Simmons, Lisa (Albert) Barnes, April (Reginald) Carter, and Tina...

Kendall R. Webb

Kendall R. Webb

Jul 16, 2017

Kendall Ray Webb entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 16 at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was employed with the Orleans Parish School Board as an educator. Kendall was a graduate of Louisiana State University earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree.

Beloved son of Harry (Joyce) Webb and Lois Webb. Grandson of the late Agnes Webb, Jessie Smith, Phyllis...

Samuel Henry, Jr.

Samuel Henry, Jr.

Jul 16, 2017

Samuel "Sam" Henry, Jr. departed this life at Passages Hospice on Sunday July 16, 2017 at the age of 60. He was native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Sam was known as the reliable Appliance Repair Man to family and friends. Loving husband of Mamie Lee Henry. Father of Renee T. Henry, Mitchell E. Henry...

Brandan Jared Salone

Brandan Jared Salone

Jul 15, 2017

Brandan Jared Salone, age 30, departed this life on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Slidell Memoriual Hospital. He was a native and resident of Gretna, LA. Beloved son of Michael Salone, Sr. and Rebecca Salone. Grandson grandson of Theresa (Erhard) Thumfart, Ken Groves, Grace Groves and the late Salvador Salone. Loving bother of Michael (Joanna) Salone and Rachelle Salone. Devoted...

Percy Smallwood, Sr.

Percy Smallwood, Sr.

Jul 13, 2017

Percy Smallwood, Sr., age 89, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at JoEllen Smith Living Center. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA; for the last 14 months he resided with eldest daughter Karen and her husband Joseph in New Orleans, LA. Percy was employed as a Certified Pipefitter with Celotex, Avondale Shipyard, and...

Elizabeth Smith Smith

Elizabeth Smith Smith

Jul 11, 2017

Elizabeth “Eula” Smith entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at West Jefferson Medical Center.

Beloved wife of Calvert Henry Smith, Sr. Devoted mother of Sharon Tilton, Calvert H. Smith, Jr., and Olga Nicole Smith. Daughter of the late Earl and Mary Smith. Sister of Anthony Ray, Darnell, Mary, Loney, and the late Ora Lee, William, Roger, Earl,...

Craig Trufant, Jr.

Craig Trufant, Jr.

Jul 11, 2017

Craig Louis Trufant departed this life at University Medical Center on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Husband of Alasha Trufant. Father of Serenity Rose Trufant. Son of Craig Trufant, Sr. and Lola Payton. Grandson of Rose Lee Gaston and the late Rayfield Gaston, Jr., Willimenia Trufant and Alfred Trufant. Brother of Ronnie and Tameka Trufant. Uncle of the late Sherman Gaston;...

Isaac Benn, Jr,

Isaac Benn, Jr,

Jul 11, 2017

Isaac Benn, Jr., age 95, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. He was a native and resident of Algiers, LA (Cutoff Community). Isaac served his country as a member of the United Sates Army during World War II, from which he received numerous commendations. He was a retired Seaman, Carpenter, and...

Lawrence Simmons, Jr.

Lawrence Simmons, Jr.

Jul 10, 2017

Lawrence Simmons, Jr. entered into eternal rest at his residence on Monday, July 10, 2017. He was a retired teacher for Jefferson Parish School Board. Devoted son of the late Lawrence Simmons, Sr. and Leola Simmons. Brother of Richard Simmons, James Simmons, Alcide (Darlyn) Simmons, Sr., Phillip (Lasandra) Simmons, Theodore Simmons, Edward Simmons, Alvin Simmons, Mary Lee Alexander, Elizabeth Kennedy,...

Estella Johnson Rogers

Estella Johnson Rogers

Jul 9, 2017

Estella Johnson Rogers departed this life on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at Belle Vie Living Center.

Wife of the late Steve Rogers, Jr. Devoted mother of Johnny S. (Patricia) Polk, Sr. Daughter of the late Sylvester and Evelene Harris Johnson, also survived by a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, other relatives and friend.

Age: 89 years a native of...

Beverly Schannell Russell

Beverly Schannell Russell

Jul 4, 2017

Beverly Schannell “Sug” Russell entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Ochsner Foundation Hospital. She was a Banquet Coordinator for English Turn Country Club.

Wife of Christopher Morrison by second marriage and the late Charles Steele by first marriage. Devoted mother of Donnell Russell and Charielle Russell Hughes. Grandmother of Khoi Hughes. Daughter of Bertha Russell Jackson...

Norma Poole

Norma Poole

Jul 4, 2017

Norma Jean Poole entered into eternal rest at Marrero Healthcare Center on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at the age of 68. She was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Norma was a graduate of West Jefferson High School and Louisiana Technical College. She was retired Nursing Assistant.  Loving mother of Arcenia (Bryan) Crayton and Avis...

Wilfred Randall

Wilfred Randall

Jul 3, 2017

Wilfred “00” Bennard Randall, age 67, departed this life on Monday, July 3, 2017. He was a native and resident of Avondale, LA. Loving father of Niketha R. Lemons of Sacramento, CA and Pastor Kendall Pierre, Sr. of Ama, LA. Brother of Shirley Mae Garrison, Mable Jones of Vallejo, CA, Darrell and Gerald Scott of Avondale, LA. Brother-in-law of Maxine...

Alma Lutcher Daniels

Alma Lutcher Daniels

Jul 1, 2017

Alma Lutcher Daniels entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank at the age of 86. She was a native of Waterproof, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA.

Wife of the late James Daniels.Devoted mother of Calvin, Deon, and Mark Daniels, Margaret Bass, and Lola Riley. Daughter of the late Ceasar and...

Pamela Thompson

Pamela Thompson

Jul 1, 2017

Pamela Stamps Thompson, age 52, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at UT Southwestern Zale Lipshy Hospital in Dallas, TX. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Texarkana, TX. Pamela was a graduate of John Ehret High School. Loving wife of Anthony Dwight Thompson. Devoted mother of Tanishia Marie and Joseph Ramon...

Joycelyn McKinnies

Joycelyn McKinnies

Jun 27, 2017

Joycelyn “Cookie” McKinnies, age 61, ended her hard fought battle with her sickness and passed away to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Metairie Health Care Facility. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Cookie as she was affectionately known by family and friends was a graduate of L....

Lucy M. Crockett

Lucy M. Crockett

Jun 26, 2017

Elder Lucy Lofton Crockett fell asleep in the blessed hope of Christ’s soon return on Monday, June 26, 2017 at the age of 88.  She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Lucy was employed by the Snow White Laundry, and also worked as a special needs teacher and domestic worker. 

Devoted mother of Yolanda Crockett Searls, Monica...

Martha Luster

Martha Luster

Jun 26, 2017

Martha Luster entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 26, 2017 in Rochester, NY at the age of 100. She was a native of LaChase, LA and a resident of Rochester, NY. Beloved wife of the late Murry Luster. Loving mother of Benjamin (Ruthie) Burkins, Jr. of Rochester, NY and the late Jessie Wesley. Daughter of the late Peter and...