Obituaries
James Fernandez
Sep 1, 2016
James “Turkey Bird” Fernandez, Jr. peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at his residence. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. James retired from NOCS Cold storage after 40 years as a Forklift Driver. Loving Husband of Jimmetta Walker Fernandez. Devoted father of Sheryl Walker, Renice Robinson, Janise Ventris,...
Ruby Leona Porche
Aug 31, 2016
Ruby Leona Porche was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at the age of 68. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and resided in both San Antonio and Austin, TX for the past 11 years following Hurricane Katrina. Ruby was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and volunteered with the...
Emile Cook, Sr
Aug 31, 2016
Emile Cook, Sr., age 75, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 10:30p.m. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Emile was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and employed with Bayou Barrier Golf Club for 50 years. Husband of Doris Jimcoily Cook. Father of Cher (Lloyd) Sykes, Emile...
Florence Whittington Smith
Aug 30, 2016
Florence Whittington Smith entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at the age of 76. She was a native of Welcome, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Beloved wife of Herman Smith, Sr. Loving mother of Gail (Gerald) Jones, Leticher (Roosevelt) Randall, Herman (Alisa) Smith, Patricia (Robert) Gordon, and Florence (Roosevelt) Washington. Loving grandmother of Marious, Teaonde,...
Sandra Lewis
Aug 29, 2016
Sandra Lewis passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016 at the age of 52. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved mother of the late Jarvis M. Patrick. Loving daughter of Clara H. Lewis and the late Stanford Lewis, Sr. Granddaughter of the late Edward, Sr., and Gertrude Hill, and Wilson and...
Derric Leonard Mumphrey
Aug 27, 2016
Derric Leonard “D-Man” Mumphrey entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 27, 2016, at the age of 46. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. Devoted son of Genevieve Celestine Mumphrey and the late Robert James Mumphrey. Grandson of the late Albert, Sr. and Willie Mae Russell Celestine, Isiah, Jr. and Rosemary...
Freeman Maurice Skinner
Aug 27, 2016
Freeman M. “Free” Skinner entered into eternal rest at his residence on Saturday, August 27, 2016. He was employed as a carpenter for Cooper Concrete Industries.
Fiancée of Jennifer Warren. Devoted father of Lalia Bullock. Son of Harry Skinner, III and Frances (Pattie) Skinner. Grandson of Joan Skinner and the late Vera Pugh, Walter G. Bailey, and Harry Skinner, Jr....
Willie Ella Taylor
Aug 24, 2016
Willie Ella Taylor, retired educator, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Oschner Medical Center Westbank. Loving mother of Shirley Michelle Taylor-Tyner and Schaunda Schnell Taylor-Hussein. Grandmother of Jowanda Michelle Taylor. Daughter of the late Willie and Cordelia Taylor. Granddaughter of the late Nelson and Lottie Williams. Sister of Willie Taylor, Jr., Cordelia King, Faye Starks, Linda...
Margaret Smith Louis
Aug 23, 2016
Margaret Smith Louis, age 83, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at her residence. She was a native of Bridge City, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Margaret was a retired Lieutenant of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office. Beloved wife of the late James Louis. Loving mother of Ivera Jones, Gary, Craig, and Greg Louis,...
Rose Lee Williams Howard
Aug 23, 2016
Rose Lee “Sister” Howard stepped into eternity on Tuesday, August 23, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Oregon Howard, Jr. Loving mother of Oregon III, Anthony, Trenise, Shantell, and Antonio Howard, Jaunita (Henry) Walker and Andrea (Riccardo) Ravy. Stepmother of Marlon Allen. Daughter of the late Edward and Mary Williams. Sister of Irvin Williams and the late Fannie Mae Florant....
Sadie Thompson
Aug 22, 2016
Sadie B. Williams Thompson passed away peacefully on Monday, August 22, 2016 at the age of 83. She was a native and lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA. Sadie was employed as a food technician with Universal Services and Christ the King School, and as a certified nursing assistant with Belle Chasse State School from which she retired in 2004....
Bruce Matthew Wallace, Sr.
Aug 22, 2016
Bruce Matthew Wallace, Sr. entered into eternal rest at Canon Hospice on Monday, August 22, 2016 at the age of 68. He was a native and resident of Belle Chasse, LA. Beloved husband of the late Rose Marie Wallace. Devoted father of James Thomas, Bruce Matthew Wallace, Jr., Shuntell (Marlon) Ellis, Dimitry Bruce (Tresa), Eric (Kylie) and Tana Marie Wallace....
Vera Lacarbiere-Watkins
Aug 21, 2016
Vera Lacarbiere Watkins entered into eternal rest at her residence on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at the age of 53. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Vera was a graduate of Alcee Fortier High School and an employee of the City of New Orleans Code Enforcement Department. Devoted mother of Ariel (Laron) Louis and Kierra Stringer....
James Christian Morvant
Aug 19, 2016
James “Porkchop” Christian Morvant passed away on Friday, August 19, 2016 at the age of 59.
He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Lafitte, LA. Son of the late Jesse James Morvant, Sr. and Betty Graver Morvant. Brother of Jesse James (Brenda) Morvant, Jr., Ricke (Judy) Morvant, Marie (Elton) Matherne, Kevin (April) Morvant and the...
Lugene Searls
Aug 18, 2016
Lugene Searls, a native of Nassau County New York, a resident of New Orleans and Avondale LA, transitioned from this life on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at his home in Avondale at the age of 69. Lugene was a very active and devoted member of Shiloh Baptist Church. He was an extremely devoted Father; and, a very good provider for...
Dominique Donyell Ferguson Williams
Aug 16, 2016
Dominique Donyell Ferguson Williams entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at her home. Dominique graduated from L.W. Higgins Sr High School in 2003 and Charity School of Nursing P.N. Program in 2008. She was a LPN at Lighthouse Medication Co. Beloved wife of Desmond “Chocolate Milk” Williams. Mother of Davion Robertson Jr., Dynver Williams, and the late...
Kathy Downs
Aug 15, 2016
Kathy Downs entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 15, 2016 at the age of 63
She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, La.
Wife of the late George Armstead, Jr. by first marriage. Devoted mother of DeLise Armstead-McDonald, Desi Omar Armstead, Larry Thaddeus Downs, DeJohn Joseph Downs. Devoted daughter of Deloris Cullier and the...
Doris Marie Duckett
Aug 14, 2016
Doris Marie Richard Duckett passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at the age of 55. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of the late Jeffery Mark Duckett, Sr. Loving mother of Lacey Ranson and Jeffery Mark Duckett, Jr. Grandmother of Jaden and Jordyn Hudson and Jah Duckett. Daughter...
Betty Williams Sparks
Aug 14, 2016
Betty Jean Williams Sparks entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at the age of 70. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Loving mother of Deborah Williams, Ernest Sparks, Jr., and Tyran (Charlene) Sparks. Daughter of the late Walter Lee Williams, and Selina Burrell Wiliams. Sister of Ruth Shipp,...
Nathaniel Levy, Sr.
Aug 13, 2016
Nathaniel Levy, Sr. went home to be with
the Lord on Saturday, August 13, 2016. Husband
of the late Nathalie Weber Levy. Devoted
father of Karen L. Alexander, Nathaniel
(Elaine) Levy, Jr. and the late Kelvin Joseph
Levy. Grandfather of Dontae’ Bonds and Raihaan (Ta-Nu-Ne) K Alexander, sr. Great grandfather of Dontae’ Mayfield Raihaan (Ta-Nu-Ka) K. Alexander, Jr. Son of...
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