Obituaries
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...
Ernest James Stewart, Jr.
Jan 16, 2017
Ernest James Stewart, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 16, 2017 at St. Luke Nursing Home at the age of 102. He was a native and resident of Gretna, LA and a retired barber from the Jefferson Parish Prison.
Husband of the late Alma Andry Stewart. Father of Betty Lynn Stewart Simmons, Ronnie Ray (Joyce) Stewart, Sr.,...
Mark Anthony Garrison
Jan 13, 2017
Mark “Troll” Anthony Garrison, Sr., entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 13, 2017.
He was a retired mail sorter for the United States Post Office. Devoted father of Cyntrelle A. Garrison- Kapinus of Madison, WI, and Mark Anthony Garrison of New Orleans, LA. Son of the late Riley C. Johnson and Ernestine M. Garrison. Brother of the late Joyce...
Salathel Zeno Walthour
Jan 12, 2017
Salathel L. Zeno Walthour departed this life on Thursday, January 12, 2017 in Lawrenceville, GA.
Wife of Bennie Walthour. Daughter of Eliza Bates Thomas and the late Coleman Zeno. Stepdaughter of the late Kenwood Thomas, Jr. Granddaughter of the late Robert, Jr. and Eliza Mae Bates, Coleman, Sr. and Elizabeth Zeno. Sister of Frank, Coleman III, Shannon, Faron, Rene and...
Leonard Irvin Johnson
Jan 12, 2017
Leonard Irvin Johnson, Sr., age 90, a native and lifelong resident of Algiers, LA, transitioned peacefully on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 10:40pm. Leonard attended New Orleans Public Schools; he was skilled in masonry, served in the U.S. Marines Corps and fought honorably in World War II. He completed active service June 13, 1946 and was awarded with a testimonial...
Joseph Burse, Jr.
Jan 11, 2017
Joseph Burse Jr., affectionately known as “Pocket Book” departed his earthly home on Wednesday January 11, 2017 to his heavenly home to be with his King.
August 17, 1954 in New Orleans, LA Joseph was born to the late Joseph and Ernestine Burse Sr. On January 1, 1983 he married his best friend and love of his life, Bridget Denice...
Mia Videau
Jan 11, 2017
Mia Videau peacefully entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at the age of 46. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Mia was a graduate of John Ehret High School. She was a employed as a electrician and a member of IBEW Electrician Union #130. Beloved wife of the late...
Earline Williams
Jan 10, 2017
Earline Williams, a homemaker, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus at the age of 70. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident Avondale, LA. Loving and devoted mother of Earl, Raynell, Gregory, Connie and Neal Williams. Daughter of the late Clarence Williams and Edmonia Broussard Williams. Sister...
Trudy Warren
Jan 8, 2017
Trudy Warren, a retired home health nurse, entered into eternal rest at her residence on Sunday, January 8, 2017. She received her Bachelor Degree in Nursing from Southern University..
Devoted mother of Trudi McCaskill (Aristle Albert). Grandmother of Jayson Adams, Angel Albert, and Aristle Albert, Jr. Daughter of the late William Percy Warren, Sr. and Flora Mae Warren. Sister of...
Olivia Simmons
Jan 7, 2017
Olivia Simmons, age 57, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus. She was a native and resident of Avondale, LA. Beloved wife of Cable Sorells. Loving mother of Herbert, Reneal, and Kenneth Simmons, Tyrone McIntrye, Ardecia Hill,and Keshanna Brignac. Daughter of the late Joseph and Hilda Simmons. Grandmother of Kenyonna and...
Nyron Everick Jacques
Jan 6, 2017
Nyron Everick Jacques, a rapper, departed this life on Friday, January 6, 2017 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 30. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and Harvey, LA.
Son of Gary and Sonitta Picot, and Nyron Bloom. Brother of Alfred, Rivers, Brennan, and Jynika Jacques, also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews...
Chris Ann Farmer
Jan 5, 2017
Chris Ann Farmer, a retired nurse, entered into eternal rest at her residence on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at the age of 64. She was native Sharpsburg, NC and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Mother of Lakia Farmer (Vance) Taylor. Grandmother of Nataysha Walker, Tymire (Nitzalah) Delain, Jiniyah Ellis, Ashiara Tillery, Kamari and Nasir Farmer, and Zakayla Baxter. Great grandmother...
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