Obituaries
Willie Earl Raiford
Aug 11, 2016
Willie Earl (Stovepipe) Raiford departed this life at his residence on Thursday, August 11, 2016.
Beloved husband of Angel McIntyre Raiford. Father of Willie, Lukula, and Shawn Wicken. Son of the late Willie Earl Raiford and Bernice T. Raiford. Brother of O.W. of Gulfport, MS, R.D., Larry, Leroy, Benny, Jessie, Sherryann, and Jezebel Raiford, Emma Jean Ratlift, Ellene Smith...
Tiffany Trinette Hollins
Aug 11, 2016
Tiffany Trinette Hollins, age 43, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Canon Hospice. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Tiffany attended Orleans Parish School System. She was retired /disabled. Loving mother of William “Doodie” L. Hollins and the late Ronae “Nae-Nae” a. Lombard. Beloved daughter of Janice George-Hollins and the late Earl...
Juanita Blanco Truehill
Aug 10, 2016
Juanita Blanco Truehill, a homemaker, departed this life on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at the age of 64. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. She was a graduate of Joseph S. Clark Senior High School. Beloved wife of the late Albert Edward Truehill, Sr. Loving mother of Marian Elizabeth Truehill, Albert (Anna)...
Isiah Crayton, Jr.
Aug 10, 2016
Isiah Crayton Jr. departed this life on Thursday August 11, 2016 @ Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge, La. Beloved husband of the late Laura Crayton. Devoted father of Carolyn Minor, Laura ( Henry) Fournier, Sharon Crayton, Isiah Crayton, III, Kevin (Laura ) Crayton, Bryan (Arcenia) Crayton, Sr., Izella Crayton, Joycelyn (Steve) Beesley and the late Charles...
Mack Stokes, Jr.
Aug 7, 2016
Rev. Dr. Mack Stokes, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at his residence.
Pastor Stokes was the proud founder of Heavenly Star Missionary Baptist Church which he pastored for 38 years.
Beloved husband of Gisele Mosley Stokes and the late Dorothy Jean Nolden Stokes. Devoted father of Bessie Stokes, Susan Mayo, Jonas Green, Rene (...
Dorothy Ruffin Lee
Aug 7, 2016
Dorothy “Dot” Ruffin Lee entered into eternal rest with her heavenly Father on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at the age of 87. She was a native and resident of Algiers, LA. Wife of the late David Lee, Sr. Loving mother of Joy Lee Legania, Charlene Ann Lee, Leon Wynell Lee, and the late Priscilla Lee Benjamin, David Lee, Jr., and...
Doris Brown Robinson
Aug 6, 2016
Doris Mary Brown Robinson peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Beloved wife of the late Leroy Robinson, Sr. Loving mother of Josephine Ransom, Ethel Robinson, Mary Robinson, Darnell Brown, Emma Brown, Leroy robins, Jr., Jacob Robinson, Thomas Robinson, Michael Robinson, Jimmie Robinson, and the late Patricia Robinson, Calvin Robinson, and Tommy...
Michael Thomas Benion
Aug 4, 2016
Michael Thomas Benion, age 31, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Michael attended Bonnabel High School and SUNO. He was employed as a Security Officer with Paragon Systems. Beloved husband of Jontay Rushell Blatcher-Benion. Father of his furry son, his loving...
Elodie Banks McMillan
Jul 31, 2016
Elodie Banks McMillan a good and faithful servant departed this on Saturday, July 30, 2016.
Beloved wife of David McMillan. Devoted mother of Joan (Lee) Denomes, Elton (Christy) McMillan, Elodie (Derrick, Sr.) Johnson, Ronald McMillan, and the late David (Robbie) McMillan, Jr. Grandmother of Inez, Precious, Eltyana, Ronald, Terry, Derrick, Jr., and Eric, Sr. Daughter of the late Henry and...
Sheila Lynn Jones
Jul 31, 2016
Sheila Lynn Jones, a former employee of the U.S. Government departed this life on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at Stone Springs Hospital Center, Dulles, VA. Loving daughter of Minerva O. Jones of New Orleans, LA. Beloved sister of Helen J. (Theodore) Milligan of Gretna, LA, Doris E. Peoples of Virginia Beach, VA, Frank O. Jones of Norfolk, VA and Tracey...
Al Peter Coston
Jul 31, 2016
Al Peter Coston departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at the age of 51. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Al was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and employed as a deckhand with a local tugboat company. Loving father of Darrius Brooks, Dorish Brooks, Alkayla Coston,...
Joseph Hampton
Jul 30, 2016
Joseph Hampton departed this life on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at his residence. Father of Danielle Robinson. Son of the late Willie Hampton, Sr. and Rita Bellock Hampton. Grandson of the late Joseph and Clara Bellock. Brother of Tierney Shellmire, Edward Shellmire, Willie (Natachia) Hampton, Jr. Lionel Hampton, Shelia (Carl) Johnson, Clara Hampton, and the late Annette Hampton, and Carmenzette...
Rose Beal Cooks
Jul 27, 2016
Rose Beal Cooks entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Canon Hospice.
Wife of the late Joseph Harange by third marriage, Joseph Cooks by second marriage, and Frank Charles, Jr. by first marriage. Beloved mother of Priscilla C. Perry, Anthony Charles, Melnoe W. Saul, Lisa Cooks, Wanda Cooks, Trisco Cooks, Orlando Cooks and the late Calvin Charles. Daughter of...
Darnell Washington
Jul 26, 2016
Darnell “Bridge Boy Dee” Washington, age 24, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. He was a native of Bridge City, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Darnell was an employee of La Madeleine Restaurant in Harahan, LA. Loving son of the late Aldora Washington and Turrelle Monk. Grandson of Warren Henry and the late Josephine Washington,...
Gistarve Paul Joseph, Sr.
Jul 26, 2016
Gistarve P. Joseph, Sr., affectionately known as Mr. Gee and Papa, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at the age of 89. He was a native of St. James, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Gistarve was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was a former employee of Johns Manville and Avondale Shipyard....
Jessie Mae Davis James
Jul 26, 2016
Jessie Mae Davis James, a Clothing Designer, entered into eternal rest at Oschner Medical Center Westbank on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at the age of 75. She was a native of Loranger, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Jessie was a graduate of Hammond High School and The Vendon School of Design. Loving mother of Carolyn James and Kathy...
Percy Emile White, Sr.
Jul 25, 2016
Percy Emile White, Sr., a retired employee of Plexco Company, entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 25, 2016 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank at the age of 82. He was a native of Ethel, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA.
Beloved husband of Carmen A. White for 43 years. Father of Sophia W. (Damien) Johnson, Nathaniel E. (Brittany)...
Juanita Price Smith
Jul 24, 2016
Juanita “Juan” Price Smith entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at her residence.
Beloved wife of the late Albert J. Smith, Sr. Mother of Rita (IC) Wilson, Elaine Brignac, Albert (Connie ) Smith, Eric (Linda) Smith, Rocky (Remoria) Smith, Alex (Kim) Smith, and the late Walter, Elvis, and Reginald Smith. Daughter of the late Gustave and Nita...
Preston Herman Jones
Jul 24, 2016
Preston Herman Jones was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank at the age of 65. He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Terrytown, LA. Preston attended Lincoln High School before serving his country as a member of the United States Army. He was a Disabled...
Rose Mary Dumas Smith
Jul 21, 2016
Rose “Momma Rose” Mary Dumas Smith entered into eternal rest on Thursday July 21, 2016 in Pensacola, FL.
Beloved wife of the late Wilbert Smith, Sr. Mother of Maurice, Melvin (Rebecca), Ronald (Mona Lisa), and Andrew Pierce, Michelle Smith, and the late Wilbert Smith, Jr. She also raised her sister’s children Brenda, Anthony, and Sharon Lott, Shelia and Sherie Washington....
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