Obituaries
Joseph Anderson
Sep 13, 2016
Joseph “Joe” Anderson was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at the age of 73. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Joe as he was affectionately called by family and friends resided in New York for over 45 years. After retiring he returned back to his beloved hometown to live...
Dr. Etim Effiong Eduok, Sr.
Sep 13, 2016
Professor Etim Effiong Eduok, Sr., Ph.D 1949-2016
It is with our deepest grief that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and brother, Professor Etim E. Eduok, Sr., Ph.D on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. Dr. Eduok was the husband of Victoria E. Eduok. Father of Oto-Obong Eduok-Collins, Uyuho, Ekemini, Eduak, and Etim Eduok, Jr. Relatives and friends are...
Russell Kirkland
Sep 11, 2016
Russell Kirkland departed this life on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at the age of 36. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Russell was a free spirited young man seeking his free embodied rights. Son of the late Carlton Gray, Sr. and Andromeda Kirkland. Stepson of Alice Gray. Grandson of Elaine Kirkland Watkins....
Joseph Keller, Jr.
Sep 10, 2016
Joseph “Buck” Keller Jr., age 61, peacefully departed his life on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Ochsner Hospital surrounded by loved ones. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Joseph was a graduate of John McDonogh High School. He served his country as a member of the U. S. Army and was employed as a Truck Driver...
Carolyn Johnson Dillard
Sep 10, 2016
Carolyn Rose Johnson Dillard peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at the age of 72. She was a native of Oakville, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Wife of Kevin Dillard. Daughter of the late Rev. Eckard Johnson, Sr. and Isabelle Alexander Johnson. Devoted mother of Joy Trenise Black Smith and grateful...
Don Leon Taylor
Sep 9, 2016
Don Leon Taylor peacefully departed this life on Friday, September 9, 2016 at the age of 60. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Gretna, LA. Don was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School. He was employed offshore for many years as a cook, and was presently employed with the New Orleans French Market....
Tehron Joseph Levillier, Sr.
Sep 5, 2016
Tehron Joseph Levillier Sr. departed this life Monday, September 5, 2016.
He attended Stevenson Barbering School in Algiers and acquired his barbering license in 2007. Tehron was an excellent barber who acquired many patrons who bragged on his expertise in his art.
Age: 44 years a native of Wurzberg, Germany and a resident of Marrero, LA.
Beloved son of Patsy...
Doretha Ford Butler
Sep 5, 2016
Doretha Ford Butler departed this life on Monday, September 5, 2016 in Chapel Hill, NC at the age of 82. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Doretha was a member of Second Baptist Church for over 44 years, where she served in many capacities, which included Mother of Church, Sunday School Teacher and Vacation Bible School....
Dirk Clarence Brown
Sep 2, 2016
Dirk Clarence Brown entered into eternal rest at Kindred Hospital on Friday, September 2, 2016.
He was employed with Trans Ocean International as a Roustabout.
Father of Direka Gordon, Darineka Taylor, Dirk Brown, Jr. and Marcell Brown. Stepfather of Patrick, Lorenzo and the late Tony Barthelemy. Grandfather of Naomi Gordon, Donte Gordon, and Amir Barthelemy. Son of the late John...
Glinda VanCourt Morton
Sep 2, 2016
Glinda VanCourt Williams Morton entered into eternal rest at her residence on Friday, September 2, 2016. She was employed as a teacher with the Jefferson Parish School Board. Beloved mother Raynelda Williams (Lydell) Jackson. Daughter of the late Herman VanCourt, Sr. and Floristine Celestin VanCourt. Sister of Herman (Yvonne) VanCourt, Jr., Ulysses( Andrea) VanCourt, and Althea VanCourt Druhet, also survived...
Johnny Warmington
Sep 2, 2016
Johnny Warmington, Sr., a retired truck driver departed this life on Friday, September 2, 2016.
Beloved husband of Leona S. Warmington and the late Yvonne Washington Warmington by first marriage. Devoted father of Johnny Warmington, Jr., Kenneth Warmington, Rose Warmington Bradley, Corey Warmington, Elisha Warmington Hampton, Rose Wilson, and Nero Myers. Stepfather of Leanna Brown and the late Alfred...
James Fernandez
Sep 1, 2016
James “Turkey Bird” Fernandez, Jr. peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at his residence. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. James retired from NOCS Cold storage after 40 years as a Forklift Driver. Loving Husband of Jimmetta Walker Fernandez. Devoted father of Sheryl Walker, Renice Robinson, Janise Ventris,...
Ruby Leona Porche
Aug 31, 2016
Ruby Leona Porche was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at the age of 68. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and resided in both San Antonio and Austin, TX for the past 11 years following Hurricane Katrina. Ruby was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and volunteered with the...
Emile Cook, Sr
Aug 31, 2016
Emile Cook, Sr., age 75, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 10:30p.m. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Emile was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and employed with Bayou Barrier Golf Club for 50 years. Husband of Doris Jimcoily Cook. Father of Cher (Lloyd) Sykes, Emile...
Florence Whittington Smith
Aug 30, 2016
Florence Whittington Smith entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at the age of 76. She was a native of Welcome, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Beloved wife of Herman Smith, Sr. Loving mother of Gail (Gerald) Jones, Leticher (Roosevelt) Randall, Herman (Alisa) Smith, Patricia (Robert) Gordon, and Florence (Roosevelt) Washington. Loving grandmother of Marious, Teaonde,...
Sandra Lewis
Aug 29, 2016
Sandra Lewis passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016 at the age of 52. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved mother of the late Jarvis M. Patrick. Loving daughter of Clara H. Lewis and the late Stanford Lewis, Sr. Granddaughter of the late Edward, Sr., and Gertrude Hill, and Wilson and...
Derric Leonard Mumphrey
Aug 27, 2016
Derric Leonard “D-Man” Mumphrey entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 27, 2016, at the age of 46. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. Devoted son of Genevieve Celestine Mumphrey and the late Robert James Mumphrey. Grandson of the late Albert, Sr. and Willie Mae Russell Celestine, Isiah, Jr. and Rosemary...
Freeman Maurice Skinner
Aug 27, 2016
Freeman M. “Free” Skinner entered into eternal rest at his residence on Saturday, August 27, 2016. He was employed as a carpenter for Cooper Concrete Industries.
Fiancée of Jennifer Warren. Devoted father of Lalia Bullock. Son of Harry Skinner, III and Frances (Pattie) Skinner. Grandson of Joan Skinner and the late Vera Pugh, Walter G. Bailey, and Harry Skinner, Jr....
Willie Ella Taylor
Aug 24, 2016
Willie Ella Taylor, retired educator, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Oschner Medical Center Westbank. Loving mother of Shirley Michelle Taylor-Tyner and Schaunda Schnell Taylor-Hussein. Grandmother of Jowanda Michelle Taylor. Daughter of the late Willie and Cordelia Taylor. Granddaughter of the late Nelson and Lottie Williams. Sister of Willie Taylor, Jr., Cordelia King, Faye Starks, Linda...
Margaret Smith Louis
Aug 23, 2016
Margaret Smith Louis, age 83, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at her residence. She was a native of Bridge City, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Margaret was a retired Lieutenant of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office. Beloved wife of the late James Louis. Loving mother of Ivera Jones, Gary, Craig, and Greg Louis,...
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