Obituaries

Grace Karen Brooks

Grace Karen Brooks

Oct 30, 2015

Grace Karen Johnson-Brooks entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, October 30, 2015 at the age of 57. She was native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of 39 years to Glennis R. Brooks. Loving mother of Lashiana A. (Raymond, Sr.) Degree, Enjoli Brooks and Deondra Brooks. Grandmother of Raymond, Jr.,...

Girlie Christine Lewis

Girlie Christine Lewis

Oct 30, 2015

Girlie Christine Lewis departed this life on Friday, October 30, 2015. Loving fiancé Donald Evans. Devoted mother of Shandrell (Melvin, III) Wilson, Rondell (Donna) Lewis, Keshell Lewis and Garrell Lewis. Daughter of the late Rogers Lewis, Sr. and Pearl Marie Benneth. Sister of Michael Wilson, Sr., Glenda Davenport, Catherine Wilson-Triggs, Zenobia Wilson, Jeanette Wilson and the late Rogers Lewis, Jr....

Clara Vance Mosley

Clara Vance Mosley

Oct 29, 2015

Clara Vance Mosely, a retired cook, peacefully entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at the age of 85. She was a native of Carpenter, Ms and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of the late Ike Mosley. Devoted mother of Jerald A. (Charity) Brown, Stanley C. Brown and Charlie S. Brown....

Mikeshia R. Wyatt

Mikeshia R. Wyatt

Oct 29, 2015

Mikeshia R. Wyatt departed this life at her residence on Thursday, October 29, 2015. She was a graduate of West Jefferson High School. Devoted mother of Makai Wyatt. Beloved daughter of Joyce Wyatt and the late Mike Pilot. Granddaughter of the late Howard and Willie Mae Wyatt, and Margie Pilot. Sister of Mike Wyatt and Joyna Wyatt, also survived by...

Gloria Reed-Moses

Gloria Reed-Moses

Oct 27, 2015

Gloria J. Reed-Moses, age 48, departed this life on Tuesday, October 27, 2015. She was a native of Avondale, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Gloria was employed with the City of New Orleans as an Administrative Assistant. She was the beloved wife of Genneral Moses, Sr. Loving mother of her only child Ciara Reed. Stepmother of Genneral...

Lola Mae Ross

Lola Mae Ross

Oct 26, 2015

Lola M. Ross departed this life at her residence on Monday, October 26, 2015 at the age of 78. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, La. Mother of Rev. Rodney (Tonda) Price, Sr. Grandmother of Rodney (Whitney) Price, Jr., Silicia and Sierra Price, and Rhonesha (Rodney) P. Martin. Daughter of the late Mack, Sr. and Alberta C....

Katrina Van Rollins

Katrina Van Rollins

Oct 25, 2015

Katrina "Trina" Van Rollins departed this life on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at the age of 50. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Devoted mother of Essence Ashley Rollins whom she affectionately called "her gal". Loving daughter of Alice Kelly Rollins and the late Bruce Rollins, Sr. Granddaughter of the late Arthur Kelly, Sr., Ellen Kelly,...

June Marie Green

June Marie Green

Oct 20, 2015

June "Junie" Marie Green, age 63, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at her residence. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a residence of Marrero, LA. June was a graduate of L.B. Landry High School and Loyola University. She was a retired Medical Transcriptionist. Beloved wife of Monroe Green. Loving mother of Jerone Alexander...

Joseph McGinnis, Sr.

Joseph McGinnis, Sr.

Oct 20, 2015

Joseph McGinnis, Sr., departed this life on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Sanctuary at Passages Hospice. Devoted husband of Carolyn Bailey McGinnis. Former husband and friend of Albertha Keeler. Son of the late Ernest and Ophelia McGinnis. Father of Joseph, Jr., Cleveland, Alfred, Keith, Emell, Antoinette, and Cassandra McGinnis, also survived by 11 grandchildren, 8 sisters, 11 brothers and a...

Betty G. Morvant

Betty G. Morvant

Oct 20, 2015

Betty Graver Morvant passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at the age of 83. Beloved wife of the late Jesse James Morvant, Sr. She was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Lafitte, LA. Daughter of the late George and Violet Graver. Mother of Jesse James (Brenda) Morvant, Jr., James Morvant, Ricke (Judy) Morvant, Marie (Elton) Matherne,...

Kevin Lee Thomas, Jr.

Kevin Lee Thomas, Jr.

Oct 19, 2015

Kevin Lee Thomas, Jr., a student at L. W. Higgins High School, departed this life on Monday, October 19, 2015. He was 15 years of age a native of Gretna, La. and a resident of Westwego, La. Beloved son of Kevin, Sr. and Marilyn Thomas. Grandson of Shellie Jackson, Karen Merrick, David Lanoix, and Gerald Harris. Brother of Kevine and...

Clifton Scott, III

Clifton Scott, III

Oct 18, 2015

Clifton Scott, III entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 18, 2015. Devoted father of Deville, Terrin, Kashen, Tralaina and the late Clifton Scott, IV. Beloved son of Clifton Scott, Jr. and Clara M. Scott. Brother of Deandria, Jacqueline, Joyce, Charles, Terry, and Johns Scott, also survived by a host of grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and...

Nicholas Jamal Ratliff,Jr.

Nicholas Jamal Ratliff,Jr.

Oct 12, 2015

Nicholas Jamal Ratliff, Jr. departed this life on Monday, October 12, 2015 at 2:00p.m @ Ochsner Foundation Hospital. Devoted son of Nicholas Ratliff, Sr. and Teriyaki L. Conner. Brother of Nyla I. Ratliff. Grandson of Alice Conner, Terrance Washington, Escalina Ratliff, and Ray Massey, also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Age: 11 months a native of...

Andy Tyson Street

Andy Tyson Street

Oct 10, 2015

Andy Tyson Street, a retired longshoreman entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 10, 2015. Loving husband of Deloris Cyprian Street for 37 years. Father of Jackie (Glen) Bertrand, Sandy Gray, Marilyn (Rodney) Lewis, Johnny Lee (Diane) Square, and Nathaniel (Beradeen) Square. Son of the late Robert Street, Sr. and Estell Reed Street. Brother of Linda Street, Priscilla Davis, Etta...

Otis Lee Louis, Sr.

Otis Lee Louis, Sr.

Oct 9, 2015

Otis Lee Louis, Sr., assistant manager and fork lift operator, entered into eternal rest at his residence on Friday, October 9, 2015 at 4:44a.m. Husband of Janice Louis. Father of Otis Louis, Jr., Lance Louis, Kelly Louis, and Jasmine Louis. Son of the late Ivory, Sr. and Rhodie B. Louis. Grandson of the late Oscar and Lottie Mae Smith. Brother...

Ashley Antonio Caston, Sr.

Ashley Antonio Caston, Sr.

Oct 8, 2015

Ashley "Bookie" Antonio Caston, Sr. was called home by God on Thursday, October 8, 2015. Husband of Lakecha Paschall Caston. Father of James (Antonio) Jones, Ashley Caston, Jr., Christopher Caston, Aalijah Preatto, Krisean Adams, and Lyric Johnson. Stepfather of Ravan Paschall, Cattrell Paschall, Earnest Threats, and De'Quan Paschall. Son of Alberta Caston and the late Johnnie Caston, Sr. Grandson of...

Lenroyal Reed Maryland

Lenroyal Reed Maryland

Oct 7, 2015

Lenroyal (Roy) R. Maryland entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 7, 2015. Husband of Ina Williams Maryland. Father of Torian Maryland and Tralan Maryland. Son of the late Lenroyal Reed and Josephine Walker. Grandson of the late Ernest, Sr. and Almeter Reed, Clarence and Sarah Gray, Leona Janet Brown, Harry Maryland , and Edwanna Reed. Brother of Lois Davis,...

Octave Franklin, Sr.

Octave Franklin, Sr.

Oct 7, 2015

Octave "Chubby" Franklin, Sr., age 96, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2015. He was a native and lifelong resident of Algiers, LA. Octave was a World War II Army Veteran and a retired employee of the Naval Air Station. Beloved husband of 69 years to the late Theresa Noil Franklin. Loving father of Lucille (Wilbert) Jones, Doris (Walter) Alveris,...

Lorraine Baptiste

Lorraine Baptiste

Oct 6, 2015

Lorraine Yvonne Francois Baptiste peacefully entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at the age of 86. She was a native of Gretna, LA and a longtime resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of the late Willis Ray Baptiste, Sr. Loving mother of Diane (Joe) Fennidy, Adrienne B. Jones, Willis Ray (Ann) Baptiste,...

Patricia Sullen

Patricia Sullen

Oct 5, 2015

Patricia "Trich" "Pat" Sullen entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 5, 2015 at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was baptized at Oakville M.B.C. and studied at Anointed Word Ministries of Louisiana. Devoted mother of Marvin Sullen and the late Rodrick Sullen. Daughter of Joseph Jones and the late Florence Sullen. Granddaughter of the late Odeal (Hurite) Sullen, and Velma...

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