Obituaries

Tollette Wyatt George, Jr.

Tollette Wyatt George, Jr.

Jun 24, 2016

Tollette “Tonka” George, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 24, 2016 at the age of 23. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Tonka as he was affectionately called by family and friends was a graduate of Edna Karr Senior High School and Alcorn State University, where he earned a degree in Recreation and Physical...

Karen Ann Bevley

Karen Ann Bevley

Jun 23, 2016

    Karen Ann Bevley entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at the age of 57.

Loving and devoted sister of Jackqueline Bevley New, Deborah Bridges, Ronald, Kenneth, Brenda, and Bryan Bevley, also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral service at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church 2515 Franklin Ave. New Orleans, LA...

Doris Hampton

Doris Hampton

Jun 23, 2016

Doris (Winkie) Hampton went to her eternal resting place on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was a graduate of LB Landry class of 1975. Beloved mother of Kinya and Kinyalia Hampton. Daughter of the late Alfred, Sr. and Doris J. Hampton Grandmother of Ka’von Hampton, Ay’nik Kyles, Kash and Kayden Luke. Sister of Alfred Hampton,...

Jeanette Sutton Smart

Jeanette Sutton Smart

Jun 21, 2016

Jeanette Evelyn Sutton Smart, age 79, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was born on the twin islands of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and a resided in Harvey, LA. Jeanette was a retired educator of the Jefferson Parish Public School System. Beloved wife of the late Hubert Smart....

Richard Ellis, Sr.

Richard Ellis, Sr.

Jun 21, 2016

Richard Ellis, Sr., age 83, departed this life on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was a native of Waterproof, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Richard retired from the Light House for the Blind as a Maintenance Supervisor after 50 years of service. He served his country as a member of the United States...

Lela Desarn Washington

Lela Desarn Washington

Jun 21, 2016

Lela Desorn Washington departed this life on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. Wife of the late L. B. Washington, Jr. Mother of Pastor Rachel Harrison, Mattie (Alvin) Levinson, Mary Encalarde, Betty Jo (Ray) Addison, Diana Washington, Shirley Washington, and the late Leonard C. Washington. Great great grandmother of the late Deondra Corley and La’Chante Floyd. Daughter of the late Charlie Desorn...

Larry Jones

Larry Jones

Jun 20, 2016

Larry Jones entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 20, 2016 at The Sanctuary at Passages Hospice. Loving father of Bobby Jones and Brandy Jones. Son of the late Jerry, Sr. and Mable Jones. Grandson of the late Louvenia Joseph. Brother of Nothern, Jerry, Jr., Timothy, Jesse and Mark Jones, Audrey Lewis, Lucille Every, Princess Knight, and the late Bobby...

Freddie James Vaughans, Sr.

Freddie James Vaughans, Sr.

Jun 19, 2016

 

Freddie James Vaughans Sr., departed this life on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at the age of 81 years. He was the Son of the late Sam and Teatta Vaughn; Brother of the late Frank (Leon), Thedela (Jim), Herman, Charles and Matthew (Clock) Vaughn and Great Grandfather of the late Sevion Cryer.

He is survived by his seven children Adrian...

Antonio McClure

Antonio McClure

Jun 19, 2016

Antonio McClure departed this life on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at 2:30a.m., in Monroe, LA.  Devoted father of Dymonika Grayden, Donieka Jones, Dontac Jones, De’Jon Harris, De’Jah Harris, Mya Jackson, Antonio Grayden, and Keshae Hampton. Stepfather of Carliecia Whitty, Carielle Young, and Carlie Young. Beloved son of Linda (David) Houston and the late Lorenzo McClure, Sr. Grandson of Rev. James...

Valerie Falkins Sims

Valerie Falkins Sims

Jun 18, 2016

Valerie Mary Sims entered into eternal rest at residence on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 5:30a.m.

Wife of the late Eddie Sims, Jr. Beloved mother of Justina Thomas, Gloria Jacobs, Larry Sims, Joseph Sims, Dwayne Sims, and the late Floyd Falkins, Clarence Falkins, and Trina Lewis. Daughter of the late James, Sr. and Stella Harvey Falkins. Sister of the late...

James Hill

James Hill

Jun 16, 2016

James Hill, a retired plumber, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at his residence. Father of Bryan Hill. Son of the late Cleandrew and Ardell Hill. Brother of Dewitt (Susie) Hill, Clarence (Jaquet ) Hill, Edgar (Lisa) Hill, Archie (Rita) Hill, Leon (Pat) Hill, Idell (Stafford) Brignac, Bobby Carriere and the late Helen, Irena, Cleandrew, Jr., and George Hill....

Henry Mitchell, Sr.

Henry Mitchell, Sr.

Jun 16, 2016

Henry Mitchell, Sr., age 83, entered in to eternal rest on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at his residence.  He was a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of Westwego, LA.  Henry served his country as a member of the United States Army and was a retired Longshoreman Steamer.  He is survived by a host of loving relatives and friends.  Relatives and friends of...

Theodore Raymond Nelson

Theodore Raymond Nelson

Jun 16, 2016

Theodore R. Nelson, Jr. a retired chef, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at his residence.

Beloved husband of Jimmie Lee McCray Nelson. Devoted father of Jeannie Nelson, Coy (Michelle) Dorsey, and the late Raymond Nelson and Theodore R. Nelson, III. Grandfather of Madison Dorsey. Son of the late Theodore “Sam” Nelson, Sr. and Clarita Duplessis...

Leon Robertson

Leon Robertson

Jun 15, 2016

Leon Robertson departed this life on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Beloved son of  Victorine Robertson Gilmore. Father of Kalonda (Eric) Jackson, Jarmol (Shantell) Chapman, Shameka Chapman, and James (Kirsten) Chapman, Sr. Brother of Elma Clark, Glenda Randall, Elaine (Isaac) Smith, Jacqueline Robertson, LaSandra (Phillip) Simmons, and Lydia Seldon. Nephew of Mary Simmons, Rose Robertson, and Mildred Birden. Godfather of Nathan Williams...

Arthur Bijou

Arthur Bijou

Jun 14, 2016

Arthur “Popsicle” Bijou, a retired landscaper for LSU, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at his residence. Devoted father of Captain Sharise M. Bijou of Geilenkirchen, Germany, Arthur “Gregory” Ernest of Atlanta, GA, Terrell Ernest, Beryl Foley, and Jahmar Webb all of New Orleans, LA. Former husband of B. Marie Savage Bijou of Sylmar, CA. Son...

Gloria Lee Napoleon

Gloria Lee Napoleon

Jun 13, 2016

Gloria “Lil Mama” Napoleon departed this life on Monday, June 13, 2016. She was a homemaker and a professional bartender. Beloved mother of Lisa Ann (John) Cotton, Brian Keith (Rodlena) Neapolloin, Yatter Marie (Rodman) Rodriguez, and Katrina Napoleon (Gregory) Fitts. Grandmother of Lacie, Alexis, John and Johnathan Cotton, Brian Gilmore, Jr., Rolando Rodriguez, and Gregory Fitts, Jr. Step grandmother of...

Bobbie Lee Williams Willis

Bobbie Lee Williams Willis

Jun 13, 2016

Bobbie Lee Willis, 84, peacefully passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016 at her residence.

Wife of the late Peter Willis, Sr. Beloved mother of Peter (Gwendolyn) Willis, Jr., Paula (Darrell, Sr.) Baskin, Terry (Michael) Forges, and the late Michael Willis. Grandmother of Delisha and Amisha Stanley, Ashley, Tiffany, and Peter Willis, III, Darrell Baskin, Jr., and Alexis Forges. Great...

Cleveland James Marshall, III

Cleveland James Marshall, III

Jun 12, 2016

Cleveland James Marshall, III departed this life at his residence on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at the age of 50. He was a native and resident of Algiers, LA. Cleveland was a 1983 graduate of L. B. Landry High School and was employed as a cook. He was a member of All Saints Catholic Church. Beloved son of the late...

Terence Lamar Landry

Terence Lamar Landry

Jun 11, 2016

Terence Lamar “Leggie” Landry entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at West Jefferson Medical Center.

Beloved son of Lucille S. Walton and the late Leon Landry, Sr. Stepson of Charles Walton. Father of Tamika Jones, Alana Noel, Kyle Dunkin, Tyrielle Stevenson, and Rahiem Landry. Grandson of the late Lucille and Wendell Smith, Sr. and Elizabeth and Jim...

Clamisha Dazann Houston

Clamisha Dazann Houston

Jun 11, 2016

Clamisha Dazann Houston departed this life on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at the age of 19. She was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Loving mother of Braxton Houston and Bailey Houston. Beloved daughter of Latricia Houston and Clinton Hensley. Sister of Clinton Houston, Juwan Houston, Latisha Houston, and the late Dequan Houston. Granddaughter of...