Obituaries

Gloria Dell Chapple Webb

Gloria Dell Chapple Webb

Jan 5, 2017

Gloria Dell Chapple Parker Webb entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 5, 2017. She worked in the food service and child care industry for over 55 years. Gloria was a dedicated employee at Charity and F. Edward Hebert Hospitals, Orleans and Jefferson Parish School System, Avondale Shipyard   a host of other jobs. Wife of the late Charlie Webb by second...

Obie Jackson

Obie Jackson

Jan 4, 2017

Obie Jackson Sr., a retired welder peacefully passed away at his residence on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at the age of 63 surrounded by his loving family.  He was native and resident of McDonoghville, LA. Beloved husband of 23 years to Debra Thomas Jackson.  Loving and devoted father of Tinika (Nathan) Montgomery, Keisha (Oliver) Vega of Colorado Springs, CO, Shanella...

Melba Johnson Williams

Melba Johnson Williams

Jan 3, 2017

Melba “Mel” Johnson Williams peacefully entered into eternal rest at her residence on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at the age of 75. She was a native and resident on New Orleans, LA. Melba was a retired Hotel Housekeeper. Loving mother of Sterling, Sharon, Jeffery, and Troylynn Williams, and the late Emile Brown, Jr. Daughter of the late Nelson Johnson and...

Willard Lee Scott, Sr.

Willard Lee Scott, Sr.

Jan 3, 2017

 

Willard Lee Scott, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 3, 2017.

Father of Willard Lee Scott, Jr. of Phoenix, AZ, and Trinette Scott of Inglewood, CA. Son of the late Remanuel and Catherine Scott. Brother of Albert Emanuel Scott of Los Angeles, CA, Melvin Scott, of San Diego CA, Ceasar Scott of Camarilla, CA, and John (Haidy)...

Betty Davis Evans

Betty Davis Evans

Jan 1, 2017

Betty Davis Evans, age 72, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was a native of Franklinton, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of Charles Evans. Loving mother of Stephanie Evans Johnson. Devoted grandmother of Courtenay and Cameron Royal. Great grandmother of Micah Isaiah Royal. Daughter of the...

Freddie Clark, Sr.

Freddie Clark, Sr.

Jan 1, 2017

Freddie Clark, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at his residence at the age of 83.

He was a native of St. Francisville, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Freddie was a painter and Owner of C&C Carpet Company. Husband of the late Vera Mae Clark by first marriage and Annie Perkins Clark by second...

Ida Rose Wilson

Ida Rose Wilson

Jan 1, 2017

Ida Rose Wilson, a retired Nursing Assistant, entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at the age of 81. She was a native of St. Francisville, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Beloved wife of the late Sam Wilson. Loving mother of Brenda W. Scott, Leo, Leslie, and Holly Wilson, Darlene W....

Shirley Houston Hawkins

Shirley Houston Hawkins

Dec 30, 2016

Minister Shirley Ann Hawkins was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 30, 2016 at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus at the age of 55. She was a native of Avondale, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Her passion in life was to love and help all that where in need. Min. Hawkins was a foster...

Myrna Ann Bush

Myrna Ann Bush

Dec 29, 2016

 

Myrna Ann “Bert” Bush departed this life at University Medical Center on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at the age of 57. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Myrna was employed with St Luke Medical Center as a Dietary Technician. Loving mother of Channell and Latoya Bush, Britney Ware, and the late Corey Bush, Sr. Daughter...

Carl Franklin

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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...