Obituaries

Cheryl Keller Bergeron

Cheryl Keller Bergeron

Jul 20, 2016

Cheryl Keller Bergeron, a Certified Nurse Assistant for Healing Hands, LLC, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. Former wife of Michael Bergeron. Mother of Michael J. (Nichelle ) Bergeron, Olivia C. Bergeron, and Jalisa K. (Deaaron) Fairman. Daughter of Olivia E. Keller and the late James E. Keller, Sr. Granddaughter of the late Merrick and Alma Pierre,...

Byron Davis, Jr.

Byron Davis, Jr.

Jul 20, 2016

Byron Davis, Jr. departed this life on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at the age 32.

He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Devoted friend of Tronika Douglas. Father of Bryon, III, Dyamine, and Blakii Davis. Son of Paula Vaughn. Grandson of Robert and Doris Vaughn. Brother of Christopher and Shawanda Vaughn, also survived by a host of...

Shaun Anthony Walker

Shaun Anthony Walker

Jul 19, 2016

Shaun Anthony Walker, a professional truck driver entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 19, 2016.

Beloved husband of Letitica Givens Walker. Devoted father of Jashone Mason and Brinesha “Oopsie” Graves. Son of Aaron Walker, Sr. and the late Lenora Isaac Walker. Grandson of the late Delores Isaac Shorty and James Isaac. Brother of Aaron, Jr., Kevin, Brian, Kendall, Johnny,...

Kenneth Ray Harvey

Kenneth Ray Harvey

Jul 17, 2016

Kenneth Ray Harvey, Sr. departed this life at his residence on Sunday, July 17, 2016. He was an associate/ greeter at Home Depot. He served his country as a member of the U.S. Army, from which he received numerous awards and commendations. Beloved husband of Irma Quinn Harvey. Father of Trent Ray (Samantha) Harvey, Troy Rene (Artisha) Harvey, Anessa Ladon...

Richard Wilson

Richard Wilson

Jul 17, 2016

Richard Wilson, a retired environmental supervisor, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at his residence.

Devoted father of Richard Chess and Regina Chess. Son of the late Leon, Jr. and Celestine B. Wilson. Brother of Cornelius (Sandra) Wilson, Mervin (JoAnn) Wilson, Sandra Wilson (Willie) Dennise, Ella Tuesno, and the late Frank, Leon, III, and Dorothea Debra...

Joan Hall Powell

Joan Hall Powell

Jul 14, 2016

Bishop Joan Marie Hall Powell transitioned to the Lord on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at her residence. Joanie was Pastor and CEO of Love Touch Ministries. She became District Superintendent of Foursquare International Church Developmental Center, a faith based organization that helped the underprivileged.

Wife of the late Emmanuel Powell. Beloved mother of Maiken, Jason, Jonathan and Mark. Daughter of...

Noah Messiah Harrell

Noah Messiah Harrell

Jul 14, 2016

Master Noah M. Harrell entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Loving son of Christopher Harrell and Taylor Charles.   Brother of Nova G. Harrell.Grandson of Secemoira Harrell and Christalia Burras. Great grandson of Gloria Charles; also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Age: 14 days, a native of Marrero, LA and...

Josiah Joh'eim Tillman

Josiah Joh'eim Tillman

Jul 12, 2016

Josiah Joh”eim Tillman departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Tuesday, July 12, 2016. Beloved son of Daren Tillman, Sr. and Joh’eisha Reynard. Grandson of Carolyn Reynard and the late Emma “Kim” Tillman. Great grandson of Gloria Williams. Brother of Isaac Felicien, Daren Tillman, Jr., Amari Reynard and the late Royal Collins, also survived by a host of...

Henry Joseph Cullier

Henry Joseph Cullier

Jul 11, 2016

Henry Joseph Cullier departed this life on Monday, July 11, 2016 at his residence. Father Karen Cullier (Ronald) Johnson, Alex Anthony (Renica) Cullier and Quintell Cullier. Son of the late Jules and Annie T. Cullier. Brother of Anthony Cullier, Roselie Williams, Inez C. Payedue, Yvonne Scieneaux, and the late Raymond Cullier and Irma C. Wilson; also survived by 3 grandchildren...

John Henry Houston

John Henry Houston

Jul 11, 2016

John Henry “Tight” Houston, a retired Shipyard Foreman, departed his life on Monday, July 11, 2016 at his residence. Loving husband of Brenda Howard Houston. Devoted father of Ceaser Watkins, Josephine Bridgewater, Henry Houston, Ernestine Houston, Julia Jones, Victoria Royal, Ellison, Bernell, and Lovell Haper, Christina Mason, Ronald, Angel, and Andrea John, Bobby Houston, Kenyell , Anthony and Jarrell Howard...

Melvin Frank Walker

Melvin Frank Walker

Jul 10, 2016

Melvin Frank Walker was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Touro Hospital at the age of 72. He was a native of Marrero, LA (Walkertown Community) and a resident of Harvey, LA. Melvin was a graduate of Lincoln High School and Grambling College. He served his country as a member of the United...

Barbara Williams Risin

Barbara Williams Risin

Jul 7, 2016

Barbara Ann “Porkey” Risin, age 71, departed this life on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Providence Memorial Hospital in El Paso, TX. She was native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Tucson, AZ. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Risin. Loving mother of Valerie (Lawrence) Guilford and George Paschell. Daughter of the late Samuel Brooks Williams and Fannie...

Jessie James Hughes, Sr

Jessie James Hughes, Sr

Jul 5, 2016

Jessie James Hughes, Sr., age 68, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at his residence. He was a native of Laurel, MS and a resident of Lacombe, LA. Jessie was a retired Construction Worker. Loving husband of Carolyn N. Hughes. Beloved son of Mae Simmons and the late James Hughes. Grandson of the late Rebecka Simmons...

Elzidia Hazel Randolph

Elzidia Hazel Randolph

Jul 4, 2016

Elzidia Harrison Randolph passed away at her home on Monday July 4, 2016 at the age of 81. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA.  Beloved wife of the late Joseph Randolph, Sr. Devoted mother of Joseph (Rolanda) Randolph, Jr., Randell Randolph, Sr., Pauline Randolph, and the late Chriss (Henry) Thompson. Loving grandmother of Dwayne Thompson, Elliott...

De'Vante Marquise Hines

De'Vante Marquise Hines

Jul 4, 2016

De’Vante Marquise Hines departed this life on Monday, July 4, 2016 at the age of 20. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. De’Vante was employed as a server at Mondos Restaurant. Loving son of Corey D. Hines and Latasha Hines. Stepson of Kimberly Fliming and Quintin Zeno, Sr. Brother of Corey and Alexis Rodrigue. Grandson of...

Reginald Ernest Jones

Reginald Ernest Jones

Jul 2, 2016

Reginald Ernest Jones entered into eternal rest at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice on Saturday, July 2, 2016. He retired after 31 years of service from Shell Chemical Plant as a Process Operator.

Beloved husband of Jennifer “Jean” Johnson Jones. Father of Toya Monique, Tori Michelle, and Rhynell Heath Jones. Adopted father of Wayne White. Son of...

Phillip Bernard Allen

Phillip Bernard Allen

Jul 2, 2016

Phillip Bernard Allen, age 44, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at ResCare Residential Service. He was a native of Avondale, LA and resident of Gretna, LA. Phillip was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and was employed with the Westbank ARC. Loving son of Allean Allen Carter and Willie Riser, Sr.   Grandson of Eddie...

Jacqueline Jasmine Craft

Jacqueline Jasmine Craft

Jul 1, 2016

Jacqueline Jasmine Craft entered into eternal rest at Oschner Medical Center Westbank on Friday, July 1, 2016 at the age of 74. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Jacqueline retired from West Jefferson Medical Center after 25 years of service as a Nurse Aide. Beloved wife of the late Earnett Craft. Loving...

Errol Gant, Jr.

Errol Gant, Jr.

Jun 26, 2016

Errol Gant, Jr. departed this life on Sunday, June 26, 2016. Son of Joyce Wilson and the late Errol Gant, Sr. Father of Monae Young. Brother of Eric, Sr., Errol, and the late Latasha and Aaron Gant. Uncle of De’Onate, Eric, Jr., Jahron, Ariel, Savannah and Aaron Gant, and Phillip Hankerson, Jr. Grandson of Samuel Gant, Sr. and the late...

Joseph Bennett, Jr.

Joseph Bennett, Jr.

Jun 25, 2016

Joseph “Joe” Bennett, Jr. departed his life on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at University Medical Center. He was employed as a mechanic for Barriere Construction Company. Loving father of Johnny and Jessica Bennett and the late Joseph Bennett, III. Beloved son of Joseph Bennett, Sr. and Jessie T. Bennett. Brother of Mable Lee Turner, Andre, Andrea, Kirk and Sandra Bennett;...