Obituaries
Carl Franklin
Dec 28, 2016
Carl Franklin, age 56, departed this life on Wednesday, December 28, 2016. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. A private memorial was held.
Hilton Robert Fluker
Dec 28, 2016
Elder Hilton Robert Fluker, Sr. fought the good fight of faith, until God called Him home on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Slidell Memorial Hospital at the age of 52. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Slidell, LA. Elder Fluker was Pastor of Committed to Change Teaching / Radio Ministry...
Ocedra Telisa Thomas
Dec 27, 2016
Ocedra Telisa Thomas, a homemaker, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at her residence. Companion of Tarvis J. Brown, Sr. Mother of Tarvis Brown, Jr., (Ashley Mozzella), Cali Brown, and Terraz (Kamau) Germaine. Grandmother of Tarvis Brown, III, and Gavin Morales. Daughter of Veronica Lucille Thomas and the late Van James Thomas. Granddaughter of the late Joseph...
Rosemary Chopin Wofford
Dec 27, 2016
Rosemary Chopin Wofford peacefully transition to her Heavenly Home on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 69. Rosemary was a native of New Orleans, LA resident of Marrero, LA but spent a few years in Long Island, New York. She was a retired custodian with Jefferson Parish School Board Worker assigned to Miller...
Nicholas Jamal Ratliff, Sr.
Dec 25, 2016
Nicholas Jamal Ratliff, Sr. departed this life at Tulane University Medical Center on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at the age of 31. He was native and resident of Marrero, LA. Nicholas was formerly employed as a Auto Technician with Ray Brandt Nissan. Loving father of Nyla Ratliff and the late Nicholas Ratliff, Jr. Beloved son of Escalina Ratliff and the...
Kevin Thomas Turner
Dec 24, 2016
Kevin Thomas “BO” Turner entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at the age of 52. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA.
Devoted father of Kevin J. Black. Grandfather of Jaden J. Jones. Son of Oscar Joseph, Jr. and the late Laura Mae Turner Smith. Stepson of John W. Smith....
Mack Arthur Vincent, Sr.
Dec 24, 2016
Mack Arthur Vincent, Sr. entered into eternal rest at his residence on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at the age of 62. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved husband of of Beatrice S. Vincent. Devoted father of Trenton (Dwan), Mack, Jr. (LaTiesha), and Brandon (Crystal) Vincent, Melissa V. Robinson, Leslie (Sheldon) Petty,...
Milton Watts, Sr.
Dec 22, 2016
Milton “Frog” Watts departed this earthly life at Tulane Medical Center on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at the age of 66 surrounded by family.
Devoted father of Milton Watts, Jr., Tamika Williams, Andrew Watts, Taywana Phillips, and Tanya Watts. Beloved son of the late Excell, Sr. and Mattie Chess Watts. Brother of Brenda (Faye) Watts Woodland Hills, CA, Bruce Watts...
Kirby Dwayne Holmes
Dec 21, 2016
Kirby Dwayne Holmes departed this life on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at his residence at the age of 55. He was a native of Waterproof, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA.
Son of Francella Holmes of Charleston, SC. and the late Joseph Benard. Grandson of the late Walker and Cora Holmes, Willie and Pearlie Benard. Brother of Minister...
Ernest Cornelius Penns, Jr.
Dec 21, 2016
Ernest Cornelius Penns, Jr. entered into eternal rest at Canon Hospice on Wednesday, December 21, 2016. He served his country in the U. S. Army in the Vietnam War and a member of American Pool Players Association.
Husband of Irma Penns. Father of Ernest C (Raychell) Penns, III, Karen S. Penns, Twyallar Penns (Reginald) Galashaw, Monique Penns, and the late...
Ethel Dixon Lofton
Dec 21, 2016
Ethel Mae Lofton, a homemaker, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Canon Hospice at the age of 86. She was a native of Learned, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of the late Willie Lofton, Sr. Devoted mother of Edna (Paul) Freeman of Bolingbrook, IL, Shellie Dixon of Jackson, Ms, Jacob Lofton of...
Jerome Anthony LaGrange
Dec 21, 2016
Jerome Anthony LaGrange peacefully entered into eternal rest at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, TX on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at the age of 38. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Houston, TX. Jerome was a graduate of McNeil High School in Austin, TX and attended Livingstone College in Salisbury, SC. He was employed as...
Albert Oliver Christopher, III
Dec 20, 2016
Albert Oliver Christopher, III departed this life on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Ochsner Foundation Hospital at the age of 57. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Albert was a 1978 graduate of L. B. Landry High School and was employed as a Dental Assistant. Loving father of Allen Dwight Christopher, Albert Isiah Christopher, II, Amber S....
Melvina Gaines
Dec 20, 2016
Melvina Gaines peacefully entered into eternal rest at her residence on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at the age of 92. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Devoted mother of Angelo Gaines, Sr. and the late Michael Gaines. Loving grandmother of Shawanda, Angelo, Jr., Angela and Aquila Gaines. Daughter of the late Joby...
Linda Dianne Jones
Dec 20, 2016
Linda Dianne Jones, age 66, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at her residence. She was a native of Marianna, AR and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Linda was a graduate of Arkansas A &M College where she earned her B.A. Degree and Southern University of New Orleans earning her Master of Arts Degree. She...
Gerald Joseph Smith, Sr.
Dec 19, 2016
Gerald Joseph Smith, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 19, 2016 at University Medical Center. He was employed with Orleans Parish School Board as a Locksmith.
Father of the late Larry Clark and Gerald Joseph Smith, Jr. Beloved son of Lawrence A. Smith and Geraldine Oliver. Grandson of the late Lawrence, Sr. and Inez Smith, Lloyd and Rosezena...
Giselle Robinson Thomas
Dec 19, 2016
Gisselle Dawn Robinson Thomas peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 19, 2016 at the age of 49. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Dawn as she is affectionately known was a graduate of O. Perry Walker High School and Tulane University where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in...
Kristoff D. Raymond
Dec 19, 2016
Kristoff D. Raymond entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 19, 2016 at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was a native and resident of Harvey, LA.
Son of Dominick and Jaharee Johnson Raymond. Grandson of Darrell and Giselle Smith, Donald Raymond and the late Claudette Raymond. Step Grandson of Lynn Raymond. Brother of De’Asia Johnson, also survived by a host...
Allen Lewis
Dec 18, 2016
Allen “Pop” Lewis departed this life on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at the age of 65. Beloved husband of Anna F. Lewis. Loving father of LaTerrance (Erica), Shane (Dionne), and Ryan Lewis. Stepfather of Bridget (Burnell) Hall and Crystal (Wilfred) Armant. Son of the late Gaston and Carrie Lewis. Brother of Alvin (Lynn), Clyde (Karen) Lewis, Sandra (Roy) Simmons, Adrienne...
Gistarve Paul Joseph, Jr.
Dec 17, 2016
Gistarve Paul Joseph, Jr. peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Beloved father of Jamel (Tanica) Joseph, Sr. Grandfather of Debriann Joseph and Jamel Joseph, Jr. Son of the late Gistarve Paul Joseph, Sr. and Geneva Bartholomew Joseph. Grandson of the late Welmon and Victoria Joseph, Joseph and Marie Anezilda Bartholomew. Brother...
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