Obituaries
Jerome Anthony LaGrange
Dec 21, 2016
Jerome Anthony LaGrange peacefully entered into eternal rest at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, TX on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at the age of 38. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Houston, TX. Jerome was a graduate of McNeil High School in Austin, TX and attended Livingstone College in Salisbury, SC. He was employed as...
Albert Oliver Christopher, III
Dec 20, 2016
Albert Oliver Christopher, III departed this life on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Ochsner Foundation Hospital at the age of 57. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Albert was a 1978 graduate of L. B. Landry High School and was employed as a Dental Assistant. Loving father of Allen Dwight Christopher, Albert Isiah Christopher, II, Amber S....
Melvina Gaines
Dec 20, 2016
Melvina Gaines peacefully entered into eternal rest at her residence on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at the age of 92. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Devoted mother of Angelo Gaines, Sr. and the late Michael Gaines. Loving grandmother of Shawanda, Angelo, Jr., Angela and Aquila Gaines. Daughter of the late Joby...
Linda Dianne Jones
Dec 20, 2016
Linda Dianne Jones, age 66, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at her residence. She was a native of Marianna, AR and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Linda was a graduate of Arkansas A &M College where she earned her B.A. Degree and Southern University of New Orleans earning her Master of Arts Degree. She...
Gerald Joseph Smith, Sr.
Dec 19, 2016
Gerald Joseph Smith, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 19, 2016 at University Medical Center. He was employed with Orleans Parish School Board as a Locksmith.
Father of the late Larry Clark and Gerald Joseph Smith, Jr. Beloved son of Lawrence A. Smith and Geraldine Oliver. Grandson of the late Lawrence, Sr. and Inez Smith, Lloyd and Rosezena...
Giselle Robinson Thomas
Dec 19, 2016
Gisselle Dawn Robinson Thomas peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 19, 2016 at the age of 49. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Dawn as she is affectionately known was a graduate of O. Perry Walker High School and Tulane University where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in...
Kristoff D. Raymond
Dec 19, 2016
Kristoff D. Raymond entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 19, 2016 at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was a native and resident of Harvey, LA.
Son of Dominick and Jaharee Johnson Raymond. Grandson of Darrell and Giselle Smith, Donald Raymond and the late Claudette Raymond. Step Grandson of Lynn Raymond. Brother of De’Asia Johnson, also survived by a host...
Allen Lewis
Dec 18, 2016
Allen “Pop” Lewis departed this life on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at the age of 65. Beloved husband of Anna F. Lewis. Loving father of LaTerrance (Erica), Shane (Dionne), and Ryan Lewis. Stepfather of Bridget (Burnell) Hall and Crystal (Wilfred) Armant. Son of the late Gaston and Carrie Lewis. Brother of Alvin (Lynn), Clyde (Karen) Lewis, Sandra (Roy) Simmons, Adrienne...
Gistarve Paul Joseph, Jr.
Dec 17, 2016
Gistarve Paul Joseph, Jr. peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Beloved father of Jamel (Tanica) Joseph, Sr. Grandfather of Debriann Joseph and Jamel Joseph, Jr. Son of the late Gistarve Paul Joseph, Sr. and Geneva Bartholomew Joseph. Grandson of the late Welmon and Victoria Joseph, Joseph and Marie Anezilda Bartholomew. Brother...
Mildred Julien Landry
Dec 14, 2016
Mildred J. Landry entered into eternal rest at her residence on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at the age of 90. She was a native of Ascension Parish and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved wife of the late Earl Alphonse Landry. Devoted mother of Carol A. Landry, Barbara M Landry-Davis and James Earl Landry. Loving grandmother of Landrea Renee...
Brian Michael Allen
Dec 13, 2016
Brian Michael Allen entered into eternal rest at his residence on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at the age of 57. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Brian was a Biochemist with Amgen and he received a Bachelors of Science Degree from Harvard University.
Son of Joseph Roy Allen and Audrey Foster Allen. Grandson of the late...
Cynthia Marie DuBois
Dec 13, 2016
Cynthia Marie DuBois, age 59, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at her residence. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Cynthia was a graduate of Delgado Community College and employed as a retail sales manager. Loving mother of Lamont DuBois and Lavell Warren, Jr. Daughter of Gertie Mae...
Robin Harper Jones
Dec 13, 2016
Robin Harper Jones departed this life on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at her residence.
Beloved wife of Holloway Jones, Jr. Loving mother of Holloway Jones, Adrian Lee, Edward Harper, Norman Jones, and Antwan Hatch. Daughter of the late Willie Christene Harper. Granddaughter of the late Willie Harper and Lucille Durr. Great granddaughter of the late Daisy Harper. Sister of...
Heaven Kalyn Thompkins
Dec 13, 2016
Heaven Kalyn Thompkins entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank.
Devoted daughter of Demond Thompkins and Shanell Simms. Granddaughter of Leona Daniels, Leonard Keasley, and the late Carolyn Simms, and Alfred Butler. Great granddaughter of Stella Keasley. Sister of Elijah Thompkins and Za’Leigh Thompkins. Niece of Tanell and Ariel Simms, Keyshon, Darnel,...
Ray Smith
Dec 10, 2016
Ray Smith entered into eternal rest at Tulane Medical Center on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at the age of 59. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Ray was a former manager with Sodexo in the New Orleans Public Schools and a Registered Fisherman. Loving father of Aviance (Arthur,) Ray, Direal, Diamante, Donnielle, Raishell, Raylynn, Tamara and...
Shonta' Monique Walker
Dec 9, 2016
Shonta’ Monique Walker entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 9, 2016 at Tulane Medical Center at the age of 39. She was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Shonta’ was employed as a cashier with Winn Dixie Supermarket. Loving daughter of Jane W. Myers and Jerry Long. Sister of Thaddeus Jamal Myers. Granddaughter of Dorothy W. Walker and...
William Jones, Jr.
Dec 8, 2016
William “Hungry” Jones, Jr., age 66, a security officer, coach, and mentor too many, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 8, 2016. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved husband of Aleta Woodley Jones. Loving father of Tashonda Henderson, Arona Jones, Talesha Harris, Trenisha (Isiah) Berry, Kevin Johnson, Sr., Beatrice Belisle, Regina Plain and...
Willie Ray
Dec 6, 2016
Willie Ray, age 61, departed this life on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Willie was a graduate of West Jefferson High School and a Retired Laborer. Husband of the late Gail Ray. Father of Jason Ray, Sr. Grandfather of De’Andre, Jamayrian, Harmony,...
Wendell Chess
Dec 5, 2016
Wendell Chess departed this life on Monday, December 5, 2016 at Marrero Health Care Center. He was a former machinist, and later employed with Tu’s Tire Shop. Son of the late Woodrow and Rosie Chess. Brother of Horace (Evelyn) Chess, Johnnie (Cynthia) Chess, Mary (the late Al)Thompson, Ester Chess, Jacqueline (Leroy) Landry, Clementine (Rodney)Williams,Lennie Smith, and the late Willie D. Bailey and Edward Chess. Great uncle...
Xy'Ahir Kenjihad Davis
Dec 3, 2016
Xy’Ahir Kenjihad Davis departed this life on Saturday December 3, 2016 @ West Jefferson Medical Center. Beloved son of Marie Davis and Xevion Davis. Devoted grandson of Chermaine Davis (Lamont) Payne, Steven (Jacqueline ) Davis and the late Dwight DeArmas. Great Grandson of Doris Davis, Gloria Slatter and the late Johnnie Lee Davis Sr. Nephew of Brian, Brison, Trentvontae, Anthony and...