Obituaries
Theodore Monroe, III
May 31, 2016
Theodore Monroe, III, departed this life on Tuesday, May 31, 2016. He was a graduate of Helen Cox High School class of 2014.
Son of Glinda Winchester and Theodore Monroe, Jr. Brother of Tamia Monroe and Crystal Francis. Grandson of Caro l Brown, Donald Winchester, and Doris Cooper. Great grandson of Leola Winchester. Nephew of Shawday Francis Jackson, Sabrina Griffin,...
Judy Beverly Denet
May 31, 2016
Judy Beverly Denet, a sales associate for Wal Mart, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank at the age of 67. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA.
Devoted mother of Terry M. (Monique) Denet, Jr. Grandmother of Terren, Shanique, Tahlor, Trynitee, and Ayden. Daughter of...
Bennasia Mariah Williams
May 31, 2016
Bennasia Mariah Williams entered into rest on Children’s Hospital on Tuesday, May 31, 2016. She was a student at Gretna Park Elementary School.
Beloved daughter of Raychell Ross and the late Ben Williams, Jr. Sister of Benn, III and Brelin Williams, Jonell Davis and Brelione Anderson. Granddaughter of James (Eunice) Rowan and Furnell (Pamelia) Christy. Great granddaughter of the late...
Louis Vernon Smith
May 28, 2016
Louis Vernon Smith, a yard supervisor, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 28, 2016. He was Co-Founder of the men of Nehemiah of Dallas, TX. Beloved husband of Rachel Owens Smith. Son of the late Levi Smith, Sr. and Helen A. Smith. Grandson of the late Leontine Augustine Williams and Lloyd Williams. Brother of Levi, Sr., Brenda, Lenda, Rhenda,...
Leotha Willis Garrison
May 28, 2016
Leotha Willis Garrison, age 89, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at her residence. A native of Franklin, Louisiana and a resident of Westwego for 65 years. She fought a good and courage’s fight through her illness. She is the daughter of the late John Willis and the late Odellia Willis. She was one of ten...
Cora L. Smith
May 26, 2016
Cora L. Smith, a domestic worker, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Canon Hospice.
Mother of Benedict Smith, Sr. and Bernadette Givens. Daughter of the late Victor Smith and Odessa Samuel. Sister of Victor Smith, Jr., Alice Smith Brinston, Adrienne Phelps, and the late Clarence Smith, Alvin Smith, and Gertrude Smith, also survived by 3 grandchildren,...
Calvin Wayne Cornelius
May 26, 2016
Calvin Wayne Cornelius, age 70, died peacefully in his sleep at his home on Thursday, May 26, 2016.
He was preceded in death by his mother, the late Hazel Wattree Robinson and his father, the late Joe Cornelius. He is survived by his children: Damon and Darren Cornelius, Daphne Cornelius Bouyer, and Julia Smith. He also leaves behind five...
George Octave Gougisha
May 25, 2016
George Octa´ve Gougisha, a retired fork lift driver, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at his residence. Beloved husband of Mabel M. Gougisha. Devoted father of Marion G. Marshall, Debra G. Smith, and Sandra G. (Leonard) Morris. Son of the late Octave and Marguerite Gougisha. Brother of Pearl Adams. Preceded in death by 1 grandson, 4 brothers,...
Willie Mae Hills Stamps
May 25, 2016
Willie Mae Hills Stamps departed this earthly life to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at West Jefferson Medical Center.
Wife of the late Ulysses Stamps, Sr. Beloved mother of John (Rose) Davis, Ulysses (Cheryl) Stamps, Jr., Albert (Jennifer) Stamps, Sr., and the late Robert Stamps and Floyd Torey. Daughter of the late Will and Mattie...
Lisa Tensley Smith
May 23, 2016
Lisa Tensley Smith, a cook for the Navy Exchange, entered into eternal rest at her residence on Monday, May 23, 2016. She was a member of Love Touch Ministries and served as an evangelist. Mother of Aryal Taylor, Howard Taylor, and the late Derryl Smith, Jr. Grandmother of Derryl Smith, III and Harper Jade Taylor. Daughter of the late William...
Chad Charles Miller
May 23, 2016
Chad Charles “Mr. Yeah” Miller, a sandblaster for Dominos, departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Monday, May 23, 2016.
Devoted friend of Arcshana Young. Father of Alana Parker and Caddalia Miller. Stepfather of Christopher Baham and Cam Baham. Son of Charlene Miller and the Late Sidney Henry. Grandson of Viola Taylor and the late Thomas Miller. Brother...
Jaylah Jonae Cowart
May 21, 2016
Jaylah Jonae Cowart received her heavenly wings on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at the age of 9.
She was born on December 9, 2006 to Jimmie (Joe) Osbey and Lashandra Washington in Houston, TX. Jaylah will be greatly missed by her siblings Faxton Thurman and Joniyah Cowart; her grandparents Jeanne Cowart, Linda Washington and Jimmie Morris, also survived by a hosts of...
Wilbert Junius Hampton
May 20, 2016
Wilbert Junius Hampton departed this life on Friday, May 20, 2016 at 4:40 A.M. in Tulane University Hospital. He was a veteran of the United States Army, a retiree of Avondale Shipyard, and a faithful deacon of Israel Baptist Church in Harvey, LA. He was a native of Thibodaux, LA and a long time resident of Harvey, LA....
Elvera Mitchell Frye
May 20, 2016
Elvera Ellanor Mitchell Frye, knowing the condition of her health held tight to her faith until the Lord called her home on Friday, May 20, 2016 at her residence at the age of 70. She was a native of Crown Point, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved daughter of the late Pauline Palmer Mitchell and Hilery Mitchell. Sister...
Maude Davis Porter
May 18, 2016
Maude D. Porter departed this life on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Ivan Porter, Sr. Loving mother of Brenda Dunbar, Marquelyn Steib, Ivan Porter, Jr., Kenneth Porter, Michael Porter, LaNekia Chistophe and the late Frank Henderson. Daughter of the late Arrena Virgil. Sister of the late Sandreth Williams, Aretha Fay Lawson,...
Lillie Luckett Royal
May 18, 2016
Lillie Mae Luckett Royal entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at the age of 80. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Beloved wife of the late John Royal, Sr. Loving mother of Linda A., Lisa Kim, John, Jr., Gregory K., Sr. (Shirley), Darrell J., and Reginald (Cheryle) Royal,Sr., Command Master...
Celeste Jefferson Jackson
May 17, 2016
Celeste Jefferson Jackson, a homemaker, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at the age of 62. She was a native of Ferriday, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of Kenneth Jackson. Mother Kenneth W. Jackson, Sr. and LaTanya M. Jackson. Stepmother of Clifford and Matthew Nellon and Kenneth Christopher. Daughter of Celeste S. Jefferson...
Major Eric Rogers, III
May 16, 2016
Major Rogers, III, age 53, was called home on Monday, May 16, 2016 at Tulane Medical Center. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident Gretna, LA. Major was a 1980 graduate of West Jefferson High School and attend Grambling State University, where he was a member of the band. He is a veteran of the United...
Angel Brialle Williams
May 16, 2016
Angel Brialle Williams passed away at her residence on Monday, May 16, 2016 at the age of 15. She was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved daughter of the late April Collins Williams and Brison Christopher Williams. Sister of Amhad H. Williams. Granddaughter of Linda Williams. Great granddaughter of Alvin and Doretha Collins;...
Mildred Young Patterson
May 15, 2016
Mildred Rose Young Patterson entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 15, 2016. She was a retired employee of Charity Hospital, where she worked as a nurse for over 20 years. Beloved mother of Nathaniel Patterson, Jr., Sonja P. Tate, Rodney Patterson, Karen Y. Jones, Lisa Patterson, Byron Stipe, Sr. and Detra P. Morris. Daughter of the late Oliver Young,...
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