Obituaries
Carroll Smith Duplessis
Oct 24, 2016
Carroll S. Duplessis entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 24, 2016 at Canon Hospice.
Beloved wife of Michael J. Duplessis, Sr. Devoted mother of Michael (Amanda) Duplessis, Jr., Michelle Francois, Terri Johnson, and Tachel (Jerro) Jones. Devoted aunt /mother of Terrineka Barton. Grandmother of Michael, III, Shawnte, Tichelle, Kiasha, Terrance, Jalen, Janay, Jalynd, Javonte, Joseph, and Joshua. Daughter...
Bryant Michael Boyer, Sr.
Oct 24, 2016
Bryant Michael Boyer a retired mechanic and disabled veteran entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 24, 2016.
Beloved husband of Toni Burras-Boyer. Devoted father of Shelly (Steve) Cooper, Brian, Chad, and Christopher Boyer, Brian (Tameke) Woodruff, Sr. of Conway, AR and Keshondra Woodruff. Son of the late Leonard Boyer and Dorothy Davis Green. Grandfather of the late Dijon Collins. Grandson...
Freddie Joseph Ussin
Oct 23, 2016
Freddie Joseph Ussin departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Sunday, October 23, 2016. He was a retired driver for Dynamic Industries.
Beloved husband of Marcella Ussin. Father of Gladys Rheams, Linda Commedore, Priscilla Rhodes, Joyce Hunter, Rena Ussin, Courtney, Ussin, Melvin Willis, Nathaniel Evans, and Jamar Evans. Son of the late Lloyd and Leola Ussin. Grandson...
Vinney Charlie Harris
Oct 21, 2016
Vinney “Mississippi” Charlie Harris entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 21, 2016. He was a maintenance assistant for Jefferson Parish School Board.
Beloved husband of Sharon Williams Harris. Stepfather of Erica, Lawrence, and Duran Williams and Frederick Alexander. Son of Rezin Webster Harris and the late Charlie Harris. Brother of Harry David (Tamma), Otha (Elouise), Charlie (Inez), Nathan...
Lenord Ray Moses
Oct 20, 2016
Lenord Ray Moses departed this life on Thursday, October 20, 2016.
Companion of Keyana Moris.Devoted father of Kelvin Ray Moses. Beloved son of Andre’ Moses Bradley. Stepson of Robert Bradley. Grandson of Pasty Moses and Cora Bradley. Brother of Robert and Cassandra Moses. Cousin of the late Lester and Damon Moses and Jerome Kelly, also survived by a host of...
Lavada Jones Anderson
Oct 17, 2016
Lavada Jones Anderson entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 17, 2016 at the age of 91.
She was a native and resident of Gretna, LA.
Wife of the late William Anderson. Devoted mother of Herbert Anderson, Verna Anderson, Ronald Anderson, and Donald Anderson. Grandmother of the late Tyrin Anderson. Daughter of the late Martin and Josephine Jones. Sister of...
Learence Drawsand
Oct 16, 2016
Learence “Tommy” Drawsand entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at his residence at the age of 65. He was a native and resident f New Orleans, LA. He served his country as a member of the United States Army, which he received many commendations Loving companion of Geraldine Ramos. Devoted father of Tanja Schreckenberger of Germany, Phillip...
Elnora Banks Abron
Oct 16, 2016
Elnora Banks Abron, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at the age 85. She was a native of Pine Grove, LA and a resident of Waggaman, LA.
Beloved wife of the late Leroy Abron. Mother of Drandy (Vaughn) Bartholomew, Landry (Rhonda) Abron, and Hida Abron. Daughter of the late Elder Percy Banks and Lula S. Banks. Sister...
Johnny Lee Huskey
Oct 16, 2016
Johnny Lee Huskey, a U.S. Navy Veteran, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at the age of 76. Son of the late Mary Rhodes Kyzar and Milton Huskey. Father of Jeanni (Nathaniel) Kimble and Johnney Terrell. Brother of Joyce (Sam) Wilson, Michael (Rebecca) Huskey, William and Gerald (Leann) Huskey, Margaret (Kenneth) Jackson and Sylvesta (James) Cameron, also...
Jack Perry
Oct 15, 2016
Jack Perry, a retired truck driver, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at his residence.
Devoted husband of Lorena P. Perry. Father of Michael and Mitchell (Lisa) Phillips, Darryl Edwards, Michelle (Steve) Solomon, Sandi (Melvin) Wilson, and the late Kevin Royal Edwards. Son of the late Prentiss, Sr. and Ruby Perry. Brother of Otis, Clark, and Prentiss...
Edward McCalebb
Oct 15, 2016
Edward “ Squeaky” McCalebb peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at the age of 80. He was a native of Indianola, MS and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved husband of the late Rena W. McCalebb by first marriage and Ann G. McCalebb by second marriage. Son of the late Jack and Hattie Jones McCalebb....
Floyd Anthony Rue, Jr.
Oct 14, 2016
Floyd A Rue, Jr. transitioned peacefully on Friday, October 14, 2016 at 5:24a.m., surrounded by loved ones at the age of 68. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Bridge City, LA. Floyd was owner and operator of a cement finishing business for over 50 years. He instilled morals, values, work ethics, dedication and...
Sandra Williams Landry
Oct 14, 2016
Sandra Marie Williams Landry entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 14, 2016 in Rosharon, TX. She was the Director and Co-Founder of Tot’s Daycare and Preschool, Inc.
Beloved wife of Clarence P. Landry, Jr. Devoted mother of Aloma, Colyn, Avis, Cohen, Connis, Cordrick, Corey, Ariane, Christopher and Charles and the late Clarence Landry, III. Grandmother of the late...
Gwendolyn Smith Broadwater
Oct 13, 2016
Gwendolyn Lynette Smith Broadwater, an Accounting Consultant, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 13, 2016 in Gulfport, MS. She was a graduate of West Jefferson High School and attended Holy Cross College in New Orleans.
Devoted wife of Antoine Broadwater. Beloved daughter of Mary Ann Smith and Willie Coleman. Sister of Delicia (Derrick) Gibbs, also survived by a...
Joesph Jones
Oct 12, 2016
Joseph Thomas Jones, a retired welder, departed this life on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at the age of 79. He was a native of Thibodaux, LA and a resident of Terrytown, LA. Joseph served his country as a member of the United States Army. Beloved husband of Linda S. Howard Jones. Loving father of Joann (Eric) Hunt, Alicicia (Terrell) Detiege,...
Eirvin Lightell, Sr.
Oct 11, 2016
Eirvin Lightell, Sr., age 77, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at his residence. He was a native of Phoenix, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Eirvin was a retired Freight Handler of the Port of New Orleans. Loving husband of Emelda Lewis Lightell. Father of Sylvester, Bruce, Leonard, Cyndricka, Jonathan, Edith, Shelia and Nicole and...
George Theopilious Nathan
Oct 10, 2016
George T. Nathan entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 10, 2016 at Carrington Place of Baton Rouge, LA at the age of 81. He was a native of Antigua and Barbuda and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA and Orlando, FL.
Devoted father of George, Francine, John, Devon, Denise, Curtis, Chad, and Ted Nathan, Adopted father of Marion Nathan....
Melvin Collins, Sr.
Oct 9, 2016
Melvin Collins, Sr. departed peacefully to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at 8:25a.m. He was a retired carpenter and the owner of Melvin Collins Construction Company.
Beloved husband of the late Geneva Collins. Devoted father of Melvin Collins, Jr. (Deborah), Keith Randy Winesberry Collins (Natasha), Gregory Collins, Sunseri Collins Henry, Montreal Collins Chappel...
Casey Morris, Jr.
Oct 9, 2016
Casey Morris, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at his residence.
Father of Casey Maurice Lastrap. Grandfather of Miguel Andrews, Tapanga Smith, and Harmonee Williams. Son of Betty Morris Howard Johnson and the late Casey Morris, Sr. Stepson of Felton Johnson and the late Kermit Howard. Grandson of the late Lawrence, Sr and Alma C. Davis. Brother of...
Thomas Henry, IV
Oct 8, 2016
Thomas Henry, IV departed this life on Saturday, October 8, 2016. He was employed as a roofer with Carries and Stumm Roofers and a Mechanic with A& M Repair Mechanic Service.
Husband of Corneta Henry. Father of Thomas Henry, Tomia Henry, Tra’von Henry, Tomoja Henry, Tahj Henry, Tru Henry, and Zamyron Thomas. Son of Thomas Henry III and Barbara...