Obituaries
Rose Lee Williams Howard
Aug 23, 2016
Rose Lee “Sister” Howard stepped into eternity on Tuesday, August 23, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Oregon Howard, Jr. Loving mother of Oregon III, Anthony, Trenise, Shantell, and Antonio Howard, Jaunita (Henry) Walker and Andrea (Riccardo) Ravy. Stepmother of Marlon Allen. Daughter of the late Edward and Mary Williams. Sister of Irvin Williams and the late Fannie Mae Florant....
Sadie Thompson
Aug 22, 2016
Sadie B. Williams Thompson passed away peacefully on Monday, August 22, 2016 at the age of 83. She was a native and lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA. Sadie was employed as a food technician with Universal Services and Christ the King School, and as a certified nursing assistant with Belle Chasse State School from which she retired in 2004....
Bruce Matthew Wallace, Sr.
Aug 22, 2016
Bruce Matthew Wallace, Sr. entered into eternal rest at Canon Hospice on Monday, August 22, 2016 at the age of 68. He was a native and resident of Belle Chasse, LA. Beloved husband of the late Rose Marie Wallace. Devoted father of James Thomas, Bruce Matthew Wallace, Jr., Shuntell (Marlon) Ellis, Dimitry Bruce (Tresa), Eric (Kylie) and Tana Marie Wallace....
Vera Lacarbiere-Watkins
Aug 21, 2016
Vera Lacarbiere Watkins entered into eternal rest at her residence on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at the age of 53. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Vera was a graduate of Alcee Fortier High School and an employee of the City of New Orleans Code Enforcement Department. Devoted mother of Ariel (Laron) Louis and Kierra Stringer....
James Christian Morvant
Aug 19, 2016
James “Porkchop” Christian Morvant passed away on Friday, August 19, 2016 at the age of 59.
He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Lafitte, LA. Son of the late Jesse James Morvant, Sr. and Betty Graver Morvant. Brother of Jesse James (Brenda) Morvant, Jr., Ricke (Judy) Morvant, Marie (Elton) Matherne, Kevin (April) Morvant and the...
Lugene Searls
Aug 18, 2016
Lugene Searls, a native of Nassau County New York, a resident of New Orleans and Avondale LA, transitioned from this life on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at his home in Avondale at the age of 69. Lugene was a very active and devoted member of Shiloh Baptist Church. He was an extremely devoted Father; and, a very good provider for...
Dominique Donyell Ferguson Williams
Aug 16, 2016
Dominique Donyell Ferguson Williams entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at her home. Dominique graduated from L.W. Higgins Sr High School in 2003 and Charity School of Nursing P.N. Program in 2008. She was a LPN at Lighthouse Medication Co. Beloved wife of Desmond “Chocolate Milk” Williams. Mother of Davion Robertson Jr., Dynver Williams, and the late...
Kathy Downs
Aug 15, 2016
Kathy Downs entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 15, 2016 at the age of 63
She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, La.
Wife of the late George Armstead, Jr. by first marriage. Devoted mother of DeLise Armstead-McDonald, Desi Omar Armstead, Larry Thaddeus Downs, DeJohn Joseph Downs. Devoted daughter of Deloris Cullier and the...
Doris Marie Duckett
Aug 14, 2016
Doris Marie Richard Duckett passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at the age of 55. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of the late Jeffery Mark Duckett, Sr. Loving mother of Lacey Ranson and Jeffery Mark Duckett, Jr. Grandmother of Jaden and Jordyn Hudson and Jah Duckett. Daughter...
Betty Williams Sparks
Aug 14, 2016
Betty Jean Williams Sparks entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at the age of 70. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Loving mother of Deborah Williams, Ernest Sparks, Jr., and Tyran (Charlene) Sparks. Daughter of the late Walter Lee Williams, and Selina Burrell Wiliams. Sister of Ruth Shipp,...
Nathaniel Levy, Sr.
Aug 13, 2016
Nathaniel Levy, Sr. went home to be with
the Lord on Saturday, August 13, 2016. Husband
of the late Nathalie Weber Levy. Devoted
father of Karen L. Alexander, Nathaniel
(Elaine) Levy, Jr. and the late Kelvin Joseph
Levy. Grandfather of Dontae’ Bonds and Raihaan (Ta-Nu-Ne) K Alexander, sr. Great grandfather of Dontae’ Mayfield Raihaan (Ta-Nu-Ka) K. Alexander, Jr. Son of...
Willie Earl Raiford
Aug 11, 2016
Willie Earl (Stovepipe) Raiford departed this life at his residence on Thursday, August 11, 2016.
Beloved husband of Angel McIntyre Raiford. Father of Willie, Lukula, and Shawn Wicken. Son of the late Willie Earl Raiford and Bernice T. Raiford. Brother of O.W. of Gulfport, MS, R.D., Larry, Leroy, Benny, Jessie, Sherryann, and Jezebel Raiford, Emma Jean Ratlift, Ellene Smith...
Tiffany Trinette Hollins
Aug 11, 2016
Tiffany Trinette Hollins, age 43, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Canon Hospice. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Tiffany attended Orleans Parish School System. She was retired /disabled. Loving mother of William “Doodie” L. Hollins and the late Ronae “Nae-Nae” a. Lombard. Beloved daughter of Janice George-Hollins and the late Earl...
Juanita Blanco Truehill
Aug 10, 2016
Juanita Blanco Truehill, a homemaker, departed this life on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at the age of 64. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. She was a graduate of Joseph S. Clark Senior High School. Beloved wife of the late Albert Edward Truehill, Sr. Loving mother of Marian Elizabeth Truehill, Albert (Anna)...
Isiah Crayton, Jr.
Aug 10, 2016
Isiah Crayton Jr. departed this life on Thursday August 11, 2016 @ Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge, La. Beloved husband of the late Laura Crayton. Devoted father of Carolyn Minor, Laura ( Henry) Fournier, Sharon Crayton, Isiah Crayton, III, Kevin (Laura ) Crayton, Bryan (Arcenia) Crayton, Sr., Izella Crayton, Joycelyn (Steve) Beesley and the late Charles...
Mack Stokes, Jr.
Aug 7, 2016
Rev. Dr. Mack Stokes, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at his residence.
Pastor Stokes was the proud founder of Heavenly Star Missionary Baptist Church which he pastored for 38 years.
Beloved husband of Gisele Mosley Stokes and the late Dorothy Jean Nolden Stokes. Devoted father of Bessie Stokes, Susan Mayo, Jonas Green, Rene (...
Dorothy Ruffin Lee
Aug 7, 2016
Dorothy “Dot” Ruffin Lee entered into eternal rest with her heavenly Father on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at the age of 87. She was a native and resident of Algiers, LA. Wife of the late David Lee, Sr. Loving mother of Joy Lee Legania, Charlene Ann Lee, Leon Wynell Lee, and the late Priscilla Lee Benjamin, David Lee, Jr., and...
Doris Brown Robinson
Aug 6, 2016
Doris Mary Brown Robinson peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Beloved wife of the late Leroy Robinson, Sr. Loving mother of Josephine Ransom, Ethel Robinson, Mary Robinson, Darnell Brown, Emma Brown, Leroy robins, Jr., Jacob Robinson, Thomas Robinson, Michael Robinson, Jimmie Robinson, and the late Patricia Robinson, Calvin Robinson, and Tommy...
Michael Thomas Benion
Aug 4, 2016
Michael Thomas Benion, age 31, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Michael attended Bonnabel High School and SUNO. He was employed as a Security Officer with Paragon Systems. Beloved husband of Jontay Rushell Blatcher-Benion. Father of his furry son, his loving...
Elodie Banks McMillan
Jul 31, 2016
Elodie Banks McMillan a good and faithful servant departed this on Saturday, July 30, 2016.
Beloved wife of David McMillan. Devoted mother of Joan (Lee) Denomes, Elton (Christy) McMillan, Elodie (Derrick, Sr.) Johnson, Ronald McMillan, and the late David (Robbie) McMillan, Jr. Grandmother of Inez, Precious, Eltyana, Ronald, Terry, Derrick, Jr., and Eric, Sr. Daughter of the late Henry and...
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