Obituaries
Sheila Lynn Jones
Jul 31, 2016
Sheila Lynn Jones, a former employee of the U.S. Government departed this life on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at Stone Springs Hospital Center, Dulles, VA. Loving daughter of Minerva O. Jones of New Orleans, LA. Beloved sister of Helen J. (Theodore) Milligan of Gretna, LA, Doris E. Peoples of Virginia Beach, VA, Frank O. Jones of Norfolk, VA and Tracey...
Al Peter Coston
Jul 31, 2016
Al Peter Coston departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at the age of 51. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Al was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and employed as a deckhand with a local tugboat company. Loving father of Darrius Brooks, Dorish Brooks, Alkayla Coston,...
Joseph Hampton
Jul 30, 2016
Joseph Hampton departed this life on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at his residence. Father of Danielle Robinson. Son of the late Willie Hampton, Sr. and Rita Bellock Hampton. Grandson of the late Joseph and Clara Bellock. Brother of Tierney Shellmire, Edward Shellmire, Willie (Natachia) Hampton, Jr. Lionel Hampton, Shelia (Carl) Johnson, Clara Hampton, and the late Annette Hampton, and Carmenzette...
Rose Beal Cooks
Jul 27, 2016
Rose Beal Cooks entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Canon Hospice.
Wife of the late Joseph Harange by third marriage, Joseph Cooks by second marriage, and Frank Charles, Jr. by first marriage. Beloved mother of Priscilla C. Perry, Anthony Charles, Melnoe W. Saul, Lisa Cooks, Wanda Cooks, Trisco Cooks, Orlando Cooks and the late Calvin Charles. Daughter of...
Darnell Washington
Jul 26, 2016
Darnell “Bridge Boy Dee” Washington, age 24, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. He was a native of Bridge City, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Darnell was an employee of La Madeleine Restaurant in Harahan, LA. Loving son of the late Aldora Washington and Turrelle Monk. Grandson of Warren Henry and the late Josephine Washington,...
Gistarve Paul Joseph, Sr.
Jul 26, 2016
Gistarve P. Joseph, Sr., affectionately known as Mr. Gee and Papa, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at the age of 89. He was a native of St. James, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Gistarve was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was a former employee of Johns Manville and Avondale Shipyard....
Jessie Mae Davis James
Jul 26, 2016
Jessie Mae Davis James, a Clothing Designer, entered into eternal rest at Oschner Medical Center Westbank on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at the age of 75. She was a native of Loranger, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Jessie was a graduate of Hammond High School and The Vendon School of Design. Loving mother of Carolyn James and Kathy...
Percy Emile White, Sr.
Jul 25, 2016
Percy Emile White, Sr., a retired employee of Plexco Company, entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 25, 2016 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank at the age of 82. He was a native of Ethel, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA.
Beloved husband of Carmen A. White for 43 years. Father of Sophia W. (Damien) Johnson, Nathaniel E. (Brittany)...
Juanita Price Smith
Jul 24, 2016
Juanita “Juan” Price Smith entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at her residence.
Beloved wife of the late Albert J. Smith, Sr. Mother of Rita (IC) Wilson, Elaine Brignac, Albert (Connie ) Smith, Eric (Linda) Smith, Rocky (Remoria) Smith, Alex (Kim) Smith, and the late Walter, Elvis, and Reginald Smith. Daughter of the late Gustave and Nita...
Preston Herman Jones
Jul 24, 2016
Preston Herman Jones was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank at the age of 65. He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Terrytown, LA. Preston attended Lincoln High School before serving his country as a member of the United States Army. He was a Disabled...
Rose Mary Dumas Smith
Jul 21, 2016
Rose “Momma Rose” Mary Dumas Smith entered into eternal rest on Thursday July 21, 2016 in Pensacola, FL.
Beloved wife of the late Wilbert Smith, Sr. Mother of Maurice, Melvin (Rebecca), Ronald (Mona Lisa), and Andrew Pierce, Michelle Smith, and the late Wilbert Smith, Jr. She also raised her sister’s children Brenda, Anthony, and Sharon Lott, Shelia and Sherie Washington....
Cheryl Keller Bergeron
Jul 20, 2016
Cheryl Keller Bergeron, a Certified Nurse Assistant for Healing Hands, LLC, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. Former wife of Michael Bergeron. Mother of Michael J. (Nichelle ) Bergeron, Olivia C. Bergeron, and Jalisa K. (Deaaron) Fairman. Daughter of Olivia E. Keller and the late James E. Keller, Sr. Granddaughter of the late Merrick and Alma Pierre,...
Byron Davis, Jr.
Jul 20, 2016
Byron Davis, Jr. departed this life on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at the age 32.
He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Devoted friend of Tronika Douglas. Father of Bryon, III, Dyamine, and Blakii Davis. Son of Paula Vaughn. Grandson of Robert and Doris Vaughn. Brother of Christopher and Shawanda Vaughn, also survived by a host of...
Shaun Anthony Walker
Jul 19, 2016
Shaun Anthony Walker, a professional truck driver entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 19, 2016.
Beloved husband of Letitica Givens Walker. Devoted father of Jashone Mason and Brinesha “Oopsie” Graves. Son of Aaron Walker, Sr. and the late Lenora Isaac Walker. Grandson of the late Delores Isaac Shorty and James Isaac. Brother of Aaron, Jr., Kevin, Brian, Kendall, Johnny,...
Kenneth Ray Harvey
Jul 17, 2016
Kenneth Ray Harvey, Sr. departed this life at his residence on Sunday, July 17, 2016. He was an associate/ greeter at Home Depot. He served his country as a member of the U.S. Army, from which he received numerous awards and commendations. Beloved husband of Irma Quinn Harvey. Father of Trent Ray (Samantha) Harvey, Troy Rene (Artisha) Harvey, Anessa Ladon...
Richard Wilson
Jul 17, 2016
Richard Wilson, a retired environmental supervisor, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at his residence.
Devoted father of Richard Chess and Regina Chess. Son of the late Leon, Jr. and Celestine B. Wilson. Brother of Cornelius (Sandra) Wilson, Mervin (JoAnn) Wilson, Sandra Wilson (Willie) Dennise, Ella Tuesno, and the late Frank, Leon, III, and Dorothea Debra...
Joan Hall Powell
Jul 14, 2016
Bishop Joan Marie Hall Powell transitioned to the Lord on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at her residence. Joanie was Pastor and CEO of Love Touch Ministries. She became District Superintendent of Foursquare International Church Developmental Center, a faith based organization that helped the underprivileged.
Wife of the late Emmanuel Powell. Beloved mother of Maiken, Jason, Jonathan and Mark. Daughter of...
Noah Messiah Harrell
Jul 14, 2016
Master Noah M. Harrell entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Loving son of Christopher Harrell and Taylor Charles. Brother of Nova G. Harrell.Grandson of Secemoira Harrell and Christalia Burras. Great grandson of Gloria Charles; also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Age: 14 days, a native of Marrero, LA and...
Josiah Joh'eim Tillman
Jul 12, 2016
Josiah Joh”eim Tillman departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Tuesday, July 12, 2016. Beloved son of Daren Tillman, Sr. and Joh’eisha Reynard. Grandson of Carolyn Reynard and the late Emma “Kim” Tillman. Great grandson of Gloria Williams. Brother of Isaac Felicien, Daren Tillman, Jr., Amari Reynard and the late Royal Collins, also survived by a host of...
Henry Joseph Cullier
Jul 11, 2016
Henry Joseph Cullier departed this life on Monday, July 11, 2016 at his residence. Father Karen Cullier (Ronald) Johnson, Alex Anthony (Renica) Cullier and Quintell Cullier. Son of the late Jules and Annie T. Cullier. Brother of Anthony Cullier, Roselie Williams, Inez C. Payedue, Yvonne Scieneaux, and the late Raymond Cullier and Irma C. Wilson; also survived by 3 grandchildren...
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